Build a Chain Link Fence

To build a barrier and create a privacy wall between your property and a neighbor's, a chain link fence is a popular choice. It's not pretty, but it's a practical solution where fencing is needed.

A fence contractor will charge $1,125 to build a good-quality chain link fence that is 100 feet long and 6 feet high. You can buy the materials for $525, install it yourself and pocket more than a 50 percent savings. If you're not in good physical shape, fence-building can be strenuous and backbreaking work, so the savings are well earned.
The materials needed include the fencing fabric, posts and mounting hardware.

If you decide to do it yourself, budget about $20 more a day to rent some specialty tools that will help do the job. Rent a fabric stretcher that makes it easy to pull the wire fencing fabric tight. Also get a post hole digger if you use concrete to anchor the posts; if you're using post anchors, get a post driver.

Building a fence takes more stamina than skill and quite a lot of time. Figure the job at a good 38 hours.

Tip: Before you start, check the survey of your property to pinpoint exactly where your property begins and ends and find out if you need a building permit.

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