Chain Link Fence in Woodland, CA
Woodland Fencing connects Woodland businesses, landlords and county property owners with independent, licensed local fence contractors for chain link: the least expensive fence that still keeps a dog in and a stranger out, and the one that lasts longest with no maintenance at all. One rule first: Woodland’s 2024 zoning code prohibits chain link in Residential and Downtown zones inside city limits, so in town it is a commercial and industrial fence. On county parcels and farm land it is still the workhorse.
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Chain link is not the pretty choice, and inside Woodland city limits the code keeps it out of residential and downtown zones and out of sight of any street. It wins where the fence has a job to do and the zoning allows it:
- Dog runs and side yards on county parcels. Four or five foot galvanized fabric, a walk gate, done in a day, outside the city’s residential zones.
- Rental and multi-unit properties outside the residential zones. Landlords use it because it needs nothing for twenty years and tenants cannot break it. Inside a Woodland residential zone the replacement is wood, vinyl or iron.
- Large lots and acreage edges. The cheapest way to fence a long line on the north side of town or out on the County Roads.
- Commercial yards and storage. Six or eight foot with privacy slats or a sliding gate, kept out of the front setback and out of view from the street. Barbed wire is prohibited in Woodland except by a security exception in certain employment zones. See commercial fencing.
- Pool perimeters on a budget. Five foot fabric with a self-closing gate meets the height side of the pool barrier rules.
- Temporary jobsite fence. Rented panels on stands for a build or a remodel.
Black or green vinyl-coated fabric costs more than plain galvanized but disappears into a yard with landscaping behind it, which is why most chain link on county acreage and rental lots around Woodland is coated. The 2026 fence rules page has the City’s material list.
Height, Gauge, Coating and Slats
Height is the first decision. Four foot keeps most dogs in and is the standard side yard fence. Five foot is the common pool and large-dog height. Six foot is a security height for a yard or lot, and eight foot is commercial. Taller fences need heavier posts and a top rail that does not sag, so the price per foot climbs faster than the height does.
Gauge is the thickness of the wire. Residential fabric is usually 11 or 11.5 gauge, commercial 9 gauge. The thinner residential wire is fine for a yard. A lot where trucks back up to the fence, or a dog that throws itself at the gate, wants the heavier wire. Galvanized is the standard finish. Vinyl-coated black or green costs about a third more and looks far better against a yard.
Privacy slats slide into the fabric after the fence is up and block most of the view through it. They add wind load, so the posts have to be set for it, and they add cost per foot. For a yard that needs real privacy, a wood or vinyl fence is often the better number. For a commercial yard that needs to hide equipment, slats are the standard answer.
Typical Chain Link Cost in Woodland
| Job | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| 4 ft galvanized, per linear foot installed | $14 to $22 |
| 5 or 6 ft galvanized, per foot installed | $18 to $30 |
| 6 ft black vinyl-coated, per foot installed | $24 to $34 |
| Privacy slats, added per foot | $6 to $12 |
| Walk gate, each | $200 to $450 |
| Double drive gate, 10 to 12 ft | $500 to $1,200 |
Commercial 8 ft with sliding gates and heavy posts price separately. Barbed wire needs a City security exception and is quoted only where it is allowed. The contractor quotes your final price after a free on-site look.
Chain Link Fence FAQs
How long does chain link last?
Galvanized chain link in Woodland’s dry climate lasts twenty to thirty years with no maintenance. The posts and the top rail outlast the fabric, so an old fence often gets new fabric on the same posts, which is a cheap refresh.
Can chain link be put on a slope?
Yes. The fabric follows the ground and the posts stay plumb. Steep grades cost a little more in labor because each post is set to its own height.
Is chain link allowed in the front yard in Woodland?
No. Inside city limits the 2024 zoning code prohibits chain link in Residential and Downtown zones altogether, and in the zones where it is allowed it cannot sit in a front or street side setback or be visible from the street. On a county parcel outside the city the City code does not apply.
Can an old chain link fence be repaired instead of replaced?
Almost always. Bent top rail, a pulled-loose fabric or a leaning post are each a small repair. See fence repair.
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