Chain Link Fences

A Class Fencing installs residential and commercial chain link fences across Calgary, Airdrie, Chestermere, Cochrane, Okotoks, and surrounding communities. Whether you need a 4-ft chain link fence for a dog run, a 6-ft chain link enclosure for the back yard, or a black vinyl-coated chain link fence that blends into your landscaping, we install everything to commercial-grade specs at residential pricing.

Our residential chain link fences use 11.5 to 9-gauge mesh on schedule 40 galvanized posts, with top rail and tension bands — not the cheap clamp-and-tie installs you see fail after a few seasons. Chain link is one of the most cost-effective fence options in Calgary, and when installed correctly, it stands up to chinook winds, heavy snow loads, and rambunctious dogs without a problem.

Black vinyl-coated chain link is one of the fastest-growing options for Calgary homes. The dark coating is rust-resistant, almost disappears against grass and trees, and looks far more refined than traditional galvanized mesh. A Class Fencing also installs privacy slats, top barbed wire (where permitted), and custom walk-through and double-drive gates to match.

Chain link handles Calgary weather better than almost any other fence material. The galvanized coating doesn't crack in -30°C cold, doesn't warp in +30°C summers, and the open mesh lets chinook wind pass through instead of catching it like a solid privacy fence does. That makes chain link an excellent choice for wind-exposed lots in Airdrie, Cochrane, and acreage country, as well as east-facing Calgary yards. We do recommend the heavier 9-gauge mesh on exposed lots and properties with larger dogs that push against the fence.

Chain link is also the most cost-effective fence option in Calgary. A standard 4-ft galvanized residential install typically runs $20 to $35 per linear foot; black vinyl-coated runs slightly higher; 6-ft heights and heavier-gauge mesh add to the total. Commercial-grade builds with schedule 40 posts and 9-gauge mesh sit at the upper end. Compared to wood at $40-$70 or vinyl at $50-$90 per foot, chain link is the entry point for serious fence at honest pricing — and the lifespan is just as long when it's built right.

Maintenance on chain link is essentially nothing. The galvanized coating handles rust for 30+ years; vinyl coating extends that further. No staining, no sealing, no painting. The only common maintenance items are gate hardware tightening every few seasons and the occasional snow-shovel ding to a top rail — both quick fixes. A Class Fencing chain link installations regularly last 30-40 years with no significant maintenance.

Every chain link install comes with a workmanship warranty in writing. The process is the same as any other A Class Fencing job: free on-site estimate, written quote within 48 hours, 50% deposit confirms the install date, balance on completion. Chain link installs are typically faster than wood or vinyl — most residential runs complete in 1 to 2 days. Call (403) 971-4882 or request a free estimate online to get started.