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Mesh, posts, top rail and labor for any chain link fence.
With these inputs:
| Result | Value |
|---|---|
| Total project cost | $3,457.60 |
| Mesh | 200 ft × 4 ft tall |
| Top Rail Sticks | 20 |
| Concrete Bags | 26 |
| Mesh cost | $900.00 |
| Posts + Rail | $670.00 |
| Concrete | $156.00 |
| Gates | $110.00 |
| Labor | $1,600.00 |
| Cost / LF | $17.29 |
9-gauge mesh is standard residential; 11-gauge is light commercial.
The calculator counts line posts at your spacing, adds 4 terminal posts plus 2 per gate, computes top rail length and tension bands, then totals mesh, posts, hardware and labor.
Total = Mesh + Posts + Top Rail + Tension + Concrete + Gates + Labor
Installed chain link runs $10–$25 per linear foot, making it the cheapest permanent fence option.
9-gauge wire is thicker and stronger (residential / security); 11-gauge is lighter and cheaper (kennels, light yards).
4 ft for backyards / pets, 5–6 ft for security or pool code, 8+ ft for commercial perimeter.
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