Chain Link Fence Installation
Galvanized & Vinyl-Coated Chain Link · Residential, Commercial & Industrial · Licensed Since 1987
Chain Link Built to Hold
Chain link is one of the most durable and cost-effective perimeter solutions available when it is specified and installed correctly. It handles Southern California weather without maintenance, goes up efficiently, and can be configured for everything from a backyard dog run to a full industrial perimeter.
The key variables are post gauge, fabric weight, tensioning, and gate construction — and getting those right is a function of experience and attention to the job.
All Star Fence has been installing chain link across the Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley, and Simi Valley since 1987. We have done residential yards, commercial parking lots, industrial facilities, and animal enclosures.
Every configuration is a little different, and nearly forty years of doing this work means we know how to spec it correctly for the application.
When Chain Link Is the Right Choice
Chain link is not always the answer, but when it is, there is no better option for the cost. It makes sense for homeowners who need a functional enclosure, dog run, or pool barrier — secure and low-maintenance without the cost of wood or vinyl.
It is the standard choice for commercial property managers who need perimeter security around a parking lot, storage yard, or warehouse without the expense of ornamental iron.
Industrial facilities that need compliant perimeter fencing — sometimes with barbed wire at the top — are another core application, one that our General Engineering (A) and General Building (B) licenses cover beyond what a standard fencing contractor can legally perform.
We also do a significant amount of chain link work for property owners and investors in the San Fernando Valley who need a durable, functional solution that does not require ongoing attention. If you have existing chain link that has failed — poor tension, failing posts, gates that no longer close cleanly — we handle replacement as well as new installs.
Specifications and Options
Not all chain link is the same, and the right configuration depends on the application.
GALVANIZED CHAIN LINK is the standard. It handles direct sun exposure and temperature swings without corrosion issues, requires no upkeep, and holds up in the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valley climate without special treatment. It is the right call for most residential and commercial installs.
VINYL-COATED CHAIN LINK adds a polymer coating over the galvanized core. We carry it in black, brown, and green. The coating improves appearance in high-visibility locations and adds corrosion resistance. It is a good choice when the fence is in a front yard, adjacent to a business entrance, or in an area with higher moisture exposure.
GAUGE refers to the wire thickness. Heavier gauge fabric handles higher loads, wind, and impact better than lighter residential-grade material. We specify the appropriate gauge for the application — a backyard enclosure and an industrial perimeter are not the same job.
POST SIZING follows the same logic. Terminal posts and line posts are sized to the fence height and the load they carry. Undersized posts in a commercial or industrial application are a structural failure waiting to happen.
PRIVACY SLATS are woven through the fabric to add visual privacy without switching to a solid fence material. Popular for residential yards, pool areas, and commercial properties where appearance matters. Available in several colors.
HEIGHTS run from three feet for decorative or property-line applications up to twelve feet and beyond for industrial security fencing. Standard residential is four to six feet. Commercial and industrial typically run six to eight feet or higher based on the security requirement.
BARBED WIRE AND RAZOR WIRE are available for commercial and industrial applications where the security requirement calls for it. Permit and zoning requirements apply in most jurisdictions and we handle that as part of the project.
What Makes a Chain Link Installation Hold Up
Chain link comes down to a few critical variables: post setting, fabric tension, and gate construction. Get those right and the fence holds for decades. Our approach to each one is the same regardless of whether the job is a small residential yard or a commercial perimeter.
Post Setting and Concrete
Posts are what hold the tension of the fabric across the entire run. Terminal posts at corners and ends carry the most load and need to be set deep and in solid concrete. Line posts carry the fence between terminals and need to be spaced correctly for the height and gauge being installed. We do not cut corners on post setting because a fence with bad posts does not stay tight.
Fabric Tension
Chain link that sags was not properly tensioned at installation. Tensioning requires the right equipment and technique, and it needs to be done before the tie wire is secured. A fence that leaves the job looking tight but was rushed through tensioning will bow and sag within a season. We tension correctly from the start.
Gate Construction and Hardware
Gates are the part of a chain link fence that moves, which means they take more stress than the panel runs. A gate without proper diagonal bracing racks and drops over time — the latch stops aligning, the gate drags, and eventually it stops closing. We frame gates correctly and use hardware rated for the gate weight and cycle frequency.
How the Process Works
We come out, measure the site, and put together an accurate estimate. Chain link pricing varies by footage, height, gauge, post specification, and gate configuration, and we walk through each of those with you so there are no surprises.
We pull permits where required. Requirements differ across Santa Clarita, unincorporated LA County, the Valley cities, and Simi Valley, and we know which jurisdictions require what.
Posts are set and concreted first, with adequate time to cure before the fabric is installed. Once the fabric is rolled, tensioned, and tied, gates are hung and adjusted.
We test everything before we leave and document our license information for any inspector or HOA that asks.
Why All Star Fence
We have been doing chain link work in this region since 1987. That is long enough to have worked on every type of site in the Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley, and Simi Valley, and to know which post gauge, fabric weight, and gate configuration the job actually calls for.
Our licensing covers residential, commercial, and industrial scope. The C-13 Fencing Contractor license covers the fencing work. The A (General Engineering) and B (General Building) classifications cover the structural and commercial scope that a fencing-only contractor cannot legally perform. License number 511400.
We install chain link, wood, vinyl, and ornamental iron. When we come out for an estimate, we will tell you honestly when chain link is the right call and when something else fits the project better. That is a conversation we are comfortable having because we can do the work either way.
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