Chain Link Fence Installation in Norman, OK
Ironclad Fence Norman installs galvanized and black vinyl-coated chain link fences for homes, dog runs, sports courts and commercial properties across Norman, OK and Cleveland County. As a fence company in Norman, OK, we build chain link the way it lasts: fabric gauge and framework sized to the job, heavier corner, end and gate posts set in concrete below the frost line, and fabric stretched tight from post to post so it doesn’t sag. We add walk and drive gates, privacy slats and dig guards, and every project starts with a free on-site estimate and a written, itemized quote.
Why us
Why Choose Us for Chain Link Fences in Norman, OK
Most chain link problems, like sagging fabric, leaning corners and dragging gates, come from undersized posts and loose tension. We build to avoid all three.
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Framework Sized to the Job
A 4-foot backyard fence and an 8-foot commercial fence shouldn’t use the same posts. We match wire gauge, post size and top rail to the height, the gates and what the fence has to hold back.
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Corner and Gate Posts That Stay Put
The corner, end and gate posts carry the pull of the whole fence. We use heavier pipe for them and set them deeper in concrete, so the line doesn’t lean in our clay soil or sag at the gate.
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Tight, Straight Fabric
We stretch the fabric with a tension bar and bands at every terminal post and run a bottom tension wire, so the fence stays taut and the bottom stays close to the ground.
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Honest Advice on Where Chain Link Fits
Chain link is unbeatable for big back lots, dog runs and businesses. If you need full privacy or your HOA won’t allow it out front, we’ll tell you, and show you how to mix it with wood or steel.
Services
Chain Link Fence Services in Norman, OK
Chain link is the most practical way to fence a lot of ground. Here’s what we install with it around Norman, from a small dog run to a fenced commercial yard.
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Residential Chain Link Fences
Backyard and side-yard chain link at 4, 5 and 6 feet, with a top rail, bottom tension wire and walk gates where you need them. It keeps kids and pets in without blocking the view of your yard.
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Black Chain Link for Visible Yards
Black-coated fabric with matching black posts, rails and fittings nearly disappears against grass and trees. It’s the chain link HOAs and front yards are most likely to accept. More on black chain link.
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Dog Runs & Pet Enclosures
Free-standing runs and fenced sections of the yard, with heights for jumpers, a bottom rail or tension wire against pushing and an optional buried dig guard for diggers. More on dog fences.
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Commercial & Security Chain Link
Taller fences on heavier posts for storage yards, utility areas, schools, churches and job sites, in 9 gauge fabric where it takes abuse. Barbed wire arms only where zoning allows them. More on commercial fencing.
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Chain Link Gates
Single walk gates, double drive gates for trailers and mowers, and sliding gates for commercial lots. Gate posts are a size up and set deeper, so the gate keeps swinging free.
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Privacy Slats & Windscreen
Slats woven into the mesh add privacy and color to a new or existing fence. Because slats catch the wind, we check post size and spacing before adding them in Oklahoma’s spring winds.
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Sports Courts & Backstops
Taller chain link around tennis and pickleball courts, ball fields and play areas, with a tighter mesh where balls or climbing are a concern.
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Chain Link Repair & Replacement
We replace bent top rails, re-stretch sagging fabric, splice in new mesh and reset leaning posts. See our fence repair page, or we’ll remove a worn-out fence and put up a new one.
Options
Chain Link Options: Coating, Gauge and Height
Two chain link fences can look alike and last very differently. These are the choices that make the difference, and we’ll walk through each one at your estimate.
Galvanized Chain Link
Steel wire with a zinc coating that protects it from rust. It’s the classic silver chain link, the most economical choice and typically good for 15–25 years in Oklahoma with almost no upkeep. Best for back lots, dog runs and commercial fences where looks come second.
Black Vinyl-Coated Chain Link
The same galvanized wire with a bonded black vinyl coating, plus black posts and fittings. The extra layer adds protection, and black fades into the yard, so you look through it instead of at it. Best for visible yards, pools and HOA neighborhoods.
- Wire gauge
- 11 or 11.5 gauge for most homes; heavier 9 gauge for large dogs, sports courts and commercial fences. A lower number means thicker wire.
- Mesh size
- Standard 2-inch diamond mesh for most fences. Smaller mesh is harder to climb and stops balls on courts.
- Height
- 4, 5 and 6 feet for homes; taller for commercial lots and courts, within City of Norman limits.
- Posts and top rail
- Line posts every 10 feet or less, with heavier pipe at corners, ends and gates. Commercial fences get a heavier wall thickness throughout.
- Bottom of the fence
- A tension wire along the bottom as standard, or a bottom rail where dogs push or kids lean on the fabric.
Cost
What Affects the Cost of a Chain Link Fence?
Chain link is usually the most economical fence for the ground it covers. Your written quote breaks the total into these lines, so you can see where an upgrade is worth it.
Get a free chain link estimate- Length and height
- The total footage sets the amount of fabric, posts and concrete; taller fences need heavier framework.
- Gauge and coating
- Heavier 9 gauge wire and black vinyl-coated fabric and framework cost more than standard galvanized.
- Gates
- How many, how wide and what kind: a walk gate, a double drive gate or a sliding commercial gate.
- Ground and access
- Rock, roots, slopes and tight side yards slow the digging. Chain link follows rolling ground well, which helps.
- Old fence removal
- Tearing out an old fence, breaking out its footings and hauling it away.
- Add-ons and approvals
- Privacy slats, bottom rails, dig guards, barbed wire arms, and any permit or HOA approval the project needs.
Timeline
How Long Does Chain Link Installation Take?
Chain link is one of the fastest fences to build, because the materials are usually in stock and the fabric goes up quickly once the posts are set.
- From your call to the on-site estimate, typically
- 1–3 days
- For in-stock galvanized and black chain link to arrive
- 0–5 days
- To install a typical 100–250 foot residential fence
- 1–3 days
- From request to finished fence for most homes
- 1–3 weeks
Permits or HOA approval can add 3–14 days before work starts. Commercial fences, sliding gates and taller security fences usually take 3–8 weeks from request to finish.
Process
Our 4-Step Chain Link Installation Process
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1. Free On-Site Estimate
We measure the fence line, mark gates, talk through height, gauge and coating, and send a written, itemized quote.
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2. Locates & Approvals
We call OKIE811 to mark buried utilities and check City of Norman and HOA rules, pulling any permit the fence needs.
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3. Posts in Concrete
Corner, end and gate posts go in first, deeper and heavier, then the line posts, all set in concrete on a straight string line.
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4. Fabric, Gates & Walkthrough
Once the concrete has set, we hang the top rail, stretch the fabric tight, hang and adjust the gates, then walk the fence with you and clean up.
Questions
Chain Link Fence FAQ — Norman, OK
What gauge chain link fence should I get?
Gauge is the thickness of the wire, and a lower number means thicker wire. For most backyards, 11 or 11.5 gauge fabric is plenty. We suggest heavier 9 gauge for large or determined dogs, sports courts and commercial or security fencing, where the fabric takes more abuse. The framework matters as much as the fabric, so we size the posts and top rail to the height and use of the fence too.
Is chain link cheaper than a wood or vinyl fence?
In most cases, yes. Chain link is usually the most economical fence we install for the length it covers, and it needs almost no upkeep. Height, wire gauge, black vinyl coating, the number of gates and how hard the ground is to dig all change the total, so we give you a written, itemized quote after a free on-site look.
Can you add privacy slats to an existing chain link fence?
Usually, yes, as long as the fabric is in good shape and the posts are solid. Slats weave through the standard 2-inch mesh. Keep in mind that slats block the wind as well as the view, so an older fence on light posts can lean in a strong Oklahoma wind once they're in. We check the posts first and tell you if any need resetting.
Will a chain link fence keep my dog in?
For most dogs, yes. A 4-foot fence works for small and calm dogs; jumpers and large breeds do better with 5 or 6 feet. A tight bottom tension wire, or a bottom rail, stops dogs from pushing under the fabric, and a buried dig guard helps with diggers. Some dogs learn to climb chain link, so tell us about yours at the estimate.
Can chain link be installed on a sloped yard?
Yes. Chain link fabric follows the ground, so it handles slopes and rolling yards better than panel fences, which have to step down. On steeper grades we adjust the post spacing and tension so the bottom of the fence stays close to the ground all the way along.
How long does a chain link fence last in Oklahoma?
A galvanized chain link fence typically lasts 15 to 25 years here with almost no maintenance. Black vinyl-coated fabric adds a second layer of protection over the zinc. What usually fails first is a gate that gets slammed or a post hit by a mower or a falling limb, and both can be repaired without replacing the fence.
Can I put a chain link fence in my front yard in Norman?
Often, but front-yard fences in Norman are typically limited to under 4 feet tall forward of the front setback, and many neighborhood HOAs restrict or ban chain link in front yards or require black coating. We check the City of Norman rules and your HOA covenants before we build, and confirm them with you at the estimate.
Free estimate
Get a Free Chain Link Fence Estimate
Tell us roughly how much fence you need, the height, and whether it’s for a yard, a dog run or a business. We’ll call to set a time to measure, then send a written, itemized quote.