If you’ve called around and heard chain link fencing described as the “budget option,” that’s true, and it’s exactly why it’s the fence Backyard Borders installs more than any other. It holds a property line, keeps kids and pets where they belong, and does it without the price tag of wood or vinyl. We’ve built chain link fences across Greeneville and Northeast Tennessee for over 20 years, and most of our customers end up here after pricing out something fancier first.
What’s Included in a Chain Link Fence Installation
A chain link fence from Backyard Borders isn’t a stripped-down version of a “real” fence, it’s a complete system built to hold up.
- Galvanized steel fabric: standard heights to match privacy, pet-containment, or property-line needs
- Color options: beyond standard galvanized silver, we also offer vinyl-coated chain link in black, brown, and green, so the fence can blend with your landscaping instead of standing out
- Line, terminal, and corner posts: set to carry real tension, not just hold the fabric upright
- Top rail: added rigidity along the fence line
- Gate hardware: sized to the opening, whether it’s a walk-through gate or a wider drive gate, see our full fence gate installation page for details
We price the job as a whole, not by the linear foot. That means the quote you get reflects your actual property, your actual gate count, and your actual terrain, not a generic per-foot rate that gets adjusted upward once the crew shows up.
Bottom Rail: An Option for Dogs and Other Digging Animals
One detail that trips up a lot of chain link installations is what happens at ground level. Standard chain link fabric attaches to a top rail, but the bottom edge can leave just enough of a gap for a determined dog, or other animal, to dig underneath and get out. If containment is the whole reason you’re calling us, we offer a bottom rail option that closes that gap along the ground, giving the fence a solid edge at the bottom instead of just fabric alone. It’s a small addition that solves a problem a lot of homeowners don’t think about until after their first fence is already up.
Why Homeowners and Farmers Choose Chain Link
Chain link earns its reputation as the practical choice for a reason. It’s the most affordable fencing material we install, and unlike some of the pricier options, the cost difference doesn’t come from cutting corners. It’s simply a less expensive material to work with. That’s also part of why we don’t mark up materials heavily. Once a customer sees what vinyl or ornamental metal actually costs, chain link starts looking like the obvious answer.
It’s also fast. Most chain link jobs are done in a single day, start to finish. Some days our crew finishes two separate installs before quitting time. For a full breakdown of what drives the price up or down, see our chain link fence cost guide, or check our chain link vs wood vs vinyl fence cost comparison to see how it stacks up against our other materials.
Our Installation Process
Estimate
We visit the property in person to measure and walk the fence line. If you’ve already got exact measurements from another quote, a phone estimate is sometimes possible.
Post Installation
Posts are set along the fence line to carry the tension the fabric will place on them once it’s stretched and attached.
Fabric and Hardware
Once posts are set, the fabric goes up, gates are hung, and hardware is adjusted for a clean, tight fit. If you’ve chosen the bottom rail option, it’s installed at this stage as well.
Walkthrough and Sign-Off
Before we start, we walk the property with you and mark out the line. When the job’s done, we walk it again and you sign off that everything matches what was agreed.
Get a free chain link fence estimate today, and most jobs are quoted and scheduled within days.
Why Backyard Borders for Chain Link Fencing
Chain link makes up the bulk of what we build every week. That volume means our crew isn’t figuring things out on your property, they’ve set hundreds of these fences across Greene County and the surrounding areas.
- 20+ years of experience: installing chain link fencing across Northeast Tennessee
- Color and add-on options: vinyl-coated colors and a bottom rail for pet and animal containment
- Manufacturer warranty included: and if there’s ever an issue with how the fence was built, we come back and fix it at no charge
- Licensed, insured, and bonded: a fencing company serving Northeast Tennessee
Frequently Asked Questions
Chain link is our most affordable fencing option, and the exact cost depends on your property’s size, terrain, and gate needs. Because we price by the job rather than a flat per-foot rate, your estimate reflects what your specific fence actually requires, not a generic number that changes once we arrive.
Beyond standard galvanized silver, we offer vinyl-coated chain link in black, brown, and green, which can blend in better with landscaping or fit a specific look you’re going for.
This is a common issue with standard chain link, since the bottom edge can leave a small gap at ground level. We offer a bottom rail option specifically to close that gap and prevent digging underneath the fence.
Most chain link installations are completed in a single day. Larger or more complex properties may take longer, but our crew is set up to move efficiently and finish quickly whenever the job allows it.
Yes. Chain link fencing comes with a manufacturer warranty, and if a problem comes up because of how the fence was installed, we’ll come back and fix it at no cost to you.
Get a Free Estimate Today
Whether you’re containing a yard full of kids and dogs or marking off a property line before winter, chain link gets it done without stretching your budget. Reach out to Backyard Borders today and we’ll get you a straightforward, no-pressure estimate, most jobs are quoted and completed within days. Contact us to get your free estimate started.