Chain link fences that keep kids and pets in.
A sturdy, budget-friendly fence for yards, dog runs and property lines, in galvanized or black vinyl-coated finish.
Why choose A&L Fence
- 25+ years of experience
- The owner on every job
- Posts set about 42 inches deep
- We reply within 5 minutes
Your exact price is free and in writing.
Alexander Medina
Owner · on every job · 25+ years
- Best for
- Pets, kids, property lines, budgets
- Common heights
- 4 ft to 6 ft
- Upkeep
- Almost none
- Price
- Free written estimate
Chain link fences
Chain link options
Chain link is the workhorse of fencing. It is strong, it is affordable, and it does its job with almost no upkeep. It will not give you privacy on its own, but it is tough.
A chain link fence is only as strong as its posts and how tight the mesh is pulled. We set the posts in concrete below the frost line and stretch the chain link tight so it does not sag or bow.
- Standard galvanized, the shiny silver kind
- Black vinyl-coated, which blends into a yard
- Privacy slats woven through the links
- Walk gates and wide drive gates to match
How we build
Why our fences don’t lean after the first winter
Connecticut ground freezes deep every winter and thaws every spring. That cycle pushes shallow posts up and out of line — so we dig below it.
42 in
Set by hand
Frost zone: soil freezes and heavesFrost zone
Concrete footing
Frost line · 42 in
Gravel base for drainage
Dug below the frost line
Post holes go about 42 inches deep, past the soil that freezes.
Concrete footings that shed water
Crowned at the top so rain runs off instead of pooling at the post.
Strung, leveled, measured
String lines and levels on every run, so lines stay straight and tops stay even.
Tested before we leave
Gates swing and latch, and we walk the line with you before we call it done.
Your price
Free
written estimate
Your exact price is free and in writing.
We measure your yard and give you a clear price before any work starts.
Cost
What moves the price of a chain link fence
Every job is different, so we give you an exact price up front, and you approve it before any work starts.
- Fence height and the total length of the run in linear feet
- Standard galvanized or black vinyl-coated chain link
- Privacy slats woven through the links, if you want to block the view
- Walk gates versus wide double drive gates and their hardware
- Digging conditions in your yard, which we size up at your free estimate
How it works
From first call to final latch
Four simple steps, a written price before any work starts, and no surprises.
Call or request online
Tell us about your yard. We reply within 5 minutes to set a visit.
Free on-site estimate
Alexander measures, walks through options and writes your price.
Permits & dig safety
We help with town permits and call Call Before You Dig first.
Built, tested, cleaned up
Built by hand, every gate tested, the line walked with you, yard left clean.
FAQ
Chain link questions
Can chain link keep my dog in the yard?
Yes, that is one of the most common reasons people put it in. We size the height to your dog and can run the fence tight to the ground so a digger cannot slip under.
What is vinyl-coated chain link?
It is chain link with a bonded coating, usually black or green, over the metal. It looks cleaner than shiny galvanized, blends into a yard, and adds a layer of protection against rust. It costs a little more and many homeowners prefer the look.
Can I get privacy with a chain link fence?
You can add privacy slats that weave through the links to block the view, or grow plants along it. On its own, chain link is an open fence. If full privacy is the goal, we will also show you wood and vinyl options.
Related services
Other services to compare
Dog fences
Fences, dog runs and kennels sized to keep your dog in the yard.
Privacy fences
A privacy fence blocks the view and makes your yard feel like your own again.
Gates
You use your gate every day, so it has to swing true and latch right.
Where we install chain link
From New Britain across the towns below.
Free estimate
Ready for a fence that stays straight?
Tell us about your yard. Alexander will set up a visit, measure, and give you a clear written price before any work starts.
- Free written estimate
- 100% satisfaction guarantee