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Chain Link Fence Installation

Chain Link Fence Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information

January 2017

Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Chain Link Fence Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Chain Link Fence Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Chain Link Fence Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Chain Link Fence Installation labor cost? What are the important Chain Link Fence Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?

Chain Link Fence Installation - Frequently Asked Questions

What is a fair price for Chain Link Fence Installation?	Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Chain Link Fence Installation expect to pay between $4.54 to $6.14 per linear foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs.
Is a permit needed for Chain Link Fence Installation work?	Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Chain Link Fence Installation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Chain Link Fence Installation work begins.
Is it worth using a professional to perform Chain Link Fence Installation work?	The final appearance of the chain link fencing will depend on the skill, techniques and relevant experience of the professional. Make a hiring commitment only after relevant experience and quality of recent Chain Link Fence Installation work have been verified. Include the apropriate quality checks (use the list below) when soliciting bids and in a signed contract.
Is Chain Link Fence Installation something that I can do myself?	The typical Chain Link Fence Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Chain Link Fence Installation requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home.
How many days are typically required to complete the Chain Link Fence Installation work?	This work can be completed in 1 to 3 days.

Chain Link Fence Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details

Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Chain Link Fence Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Chain Link Fence Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.

All chain link fence from the same manufacturers lot
The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Chain Link Fence Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Chain Link Fence Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Chain Link Fence Installation
A detailed chain link fence layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
Vertical edges of chain link fencing will be plumb to within 1/16 inch in 6 feet
The chain link fencing will be installed with no sagging - so that any horizontal edge does not vary from a straight line by more than 1/8 inch in 10 feet
All chain link fence ledges and floors exposed to water must slope away from adjoining walls and toward the nearest drain with a slope of no less than 1/16 inch per foot

Chain Link Fence Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders

The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Chain Link Fence Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the chain link fencing work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.

Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
Review quantity calculations for chain link fence and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
Select, specify and order chain link fencing; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
Manage delivery of chain link fencing; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
Obtain a permit for Chain Link Fence Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
Prepare area for safe, efficient work; move items that restrict work access or are vulnerable to damage; cover and protect items that cannot be moved
Arrange for existing chain link fencing to be recycled after removal (optional)
Inspect installation quality and verify proper operation for chain link fencing using the Quality Checklist on this page; create a punch list of final tasks that must be completed prior to final payment
Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
Inspect Chain Link Fence Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly