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It takes approximately one day to set posts in concrete and one more day to install 150 feet of fence. Some companies can install the posts and fencing in concrete in one day. Add an additional day for every 100 linear feet past the initial 150 feet.

With the right maintenance and repairs, your chain link fence could last up to 20 years. Fences with a thinner gauge or wider diamonds might only last 10 to 15 years. The biggest problem with chain link fencing is sagging due to tension wire stretching and loose posts. The average cost to repair a fence is $600, with the cost to repair a chain link fence slightly lower at $490. Replacing sections of chain link fences typically runs from $10 to $25 per linear foot.

Chain link fencing is often more affordable than wood. Wooden fencing costs $17 to $45 per linear foot, including labor and materials, more than double the average chain link fence prices. Of course, it depends on the options you select. A tall, heavy-gauge chain link fence is more expensive than a short, simple wood fence.

Temporary chain link fencing costs about $2 per linear foot per month. Daily, weekly, and monthly rates are available and vary depending on your location.