Chain link is the workhorse of Texas fencing. It's affordable, it can last 20+ years when it's installed right, and it handles North Texas weather better than just about anything else we put in the ground. We install residential chain link — backyards, dog runs, side yards — and we also put up heavier commercial-grade chain link for businesses, schools, and industrial properties around Irving.
Why Choose Chain Link
Built to last in Texas weather. 9-gauge galvanized mesh with schedule 40 steel posts. We've pulled chain link fences out of the ground in Irving that were put in back in the 90s, and the steel was still solid. A good chain link fence will usually outlast the homeowner.
Affordable upfront, cheaper long-term. Chain link usually runs about half the cost of a comparable wood fence. And you're not repainting it, restaining it, or replacing boards after they warp. Most chain link fences don't need much of anything for the first 15 years.
Lets the breeze through. This matters in Texas more than people think. A solid privacy fence can turn into a sail when a storm rolls through. Chain link lets the wind pass through it, which is why you'll see it still standing in yards where the wood fence got knocked over.
Pets and kids contained, view kept open. A 6-foot chain link with privacy slats gives you about 70% visual screening and full security. Or you can skip the slats if you still want to see across the yard.
Chain Link Options
Galvanized (silver). The standard chain link. Hot-dipped galvanized steel, the kind most folks picture when they hear "chain link." It's the cheapest option, and it's been around forever. Looks a little industrial, sure, but it does the job.
Black vinyl-coated. Same chain link, but coated in black PVC. It blends into a landscaped yard a lot better — your eye catches the trees and grass before it notices the fence. Popular in Las Colinas and Coppell neighborhoods where HOAs allow chain link only if it's black.
Privacy slats. Plastic or aluminum slats that weave through the mesh vertically. They give you privacy without paying for a wood fence or dealing with wood fence maintenance. Available in green, brown, black, and beige.
Heights. 4-foot is standard for front yards and around pools. Most cities, including Irving, require a minimum of 4 feet around residential pools. 6-foot is standard for backyards. 8-foot is common for commercial jobs.
Our Installation Process
- Step 1 — Free quote within 1 hour: Send us a photo of where the fence is going and rough measurements. We'll get you a written quote within an hour. For most jobs, we don't need to come stand in your yard first.
- Step 2 — Utility marking and approvals: Texas law requires an 811 call before any digging — utility companies mark the lines within 2 business days. If you're in an HOA neighborhood, most associations require fence approval in writing before work starts. You'll want to have both squared away before the install date.
- Step 3 — Installation (usually 1-2 days): Most residential chain link jobs in Irving take one day. Bigger jobs or commercial runs can take 2-3 days. We dig post holes 24 inches minimum, and every corner and gate post gets set in concrete.
- Step 4 — Walkthrough and cleanup: The owner walks the finished fence with you. We haul off the debris, sweep the work area, and that's it.
Also Serving These Areas
We install chain link fences across the DFW area: Grand Prairie, Las Colinas, Coppell and Carrollton.