Chain link fences offer a cost-effective and functional option for property boundary delineation. Whether you choose to hire a professional for installation or decide to do it yourself, either method is economical.

Chain link fences come in different sizes and heights. If you want to install an 8-ft chain link fence, you can expect to spend between the average cost range of $16.25 to $26.55 per linear foot.

The cost to install a chain link fence can depend on the height of the fence, the material, and other costs that can be incurred during the installation. To know which height is best, you should first know what is best for your property.

One of the factors that affect the cost of installing a chain link fence is the expenses for the materials.

Below are some of the average cost ranges for the material cost per linear foot, depending on the height of the fence:

Height of chain link fence Material cost per linear foot
3-feet chain link fence$2.25 - $3
4-feet chain link fence$3.15 - $3.50
5-feet chain link fence$3.80 - $4.10
6-feet chain link fence$5.25 - $5.40
8-feet chain link fence$6.25 - $6.55
10-feet chain link fence$7.85 - $8.25
12-feet chain link fence$9.50 - $10

6ft. Chain link fence installation cost per linear foot

Based on what you need for the property or home where you want to install your 6ft chainlink fence, the height of your fence can vary.

Along with the different heights of chain link fences, their material cost, labor cost, and the overall cost can also vary.

With that, it is important to be aware of the different installation costs per linear foot, depending on the height of your fence.

Height of chain link fence Installation cost per linear foot
3-feet chain link fence$12.25 - $23
4-feet chain link fence$13.15 - $23.50
5-feet chain link fence$13.80 - $24.10
6-feet chain link fence$15.25 - $25.40
8-feet chain link fence$16.25 - $26.55
10-feet chain link fence$17.85 - $28.25
12-feet chain link fence$19.50 - $30

What are the factors that determine the cost of a chain link fence?

Fence height

Normally, the higher your chain link fence will stand, the higher the cost since it has to account for the fence posts, the project’s complexity, the materials, and the labor cost.

Height of the fenceAverage fence cost
4-feet chain link fence$8 - $20
5-feet chain link fence$9 - $22
6-feet chain link fence$10 - $29
8-feet chain link fence$12 - $34
10-feet chain link fence$17 - $40

Chain link wire gauge

The strength and tensile of a chain link fence depend on the gauge of the wire. The bigger the gauge number, the thinner the chain will be.

Normally, using a thick wire for a chain link fence is better since it is stronger and can stand longer. For thinner wires, the fence can be cut or develop rust easily.

Commonly, chain link fences come in 9-gauge wires which would normally cost between $2 to $10 per foot.

Other variants such as a 2-gauge wire can cost $4 to $20 per linear foot, and 11.5-gauge wires can cost you around $1.5 to $7 per linear foot.