- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Any of you baws had chain link installed recently?
Posted on 7/25/23 at 7:42 am
Posted on 7/25/23 at 7:42 am
Just got hit with a 5k estimate for about 150 feet at 4 feet high. I’m just astounded at that price, but admittedly don’t know the specifics of the cost. Anyone got a recent example?
6
Posted on 7/25/23 at 7:46 am to Gee Grenouille
Geez it's not that hard to do yourself. Rent a post hole digger and get to work. At $5k, they are just exploiting your laziness.
This post was edited on 7/25/23 at 7:52 am
Posted on 7/25/23 at 7:48 am to Gee Grenouille
That estimate seems really high. I just got 200’ of 6’ board fence put up for $ 4400.
Posted on 7/25/23 at 7:50 am to Gee Grenouille
Ah the good old days of chain link (hurricane) fence that didn't rot, lasted 100 years and you could actually have a social relationship with your neighbors.
This post was edited on 7/25/23 at 7:51 am
Posted on 7/25/23 at 7:51 am to TheFonz
Second that. It ain’t hard. You can make your own fence puller with two 2x4s and three bolts.
Posted on 7/25/23 at 7:53 am to Gee Grenouille
just had about 20ft replaced for $500, but that included teardown and removal of the previously damaged fence.
Posted on 7/25/23 at 8:01 am to Gee Grenouille
About a year ago - 6’ tall chain link. Nothing special. 20’ run. Dismantle old and install new fencing (tree fell and took out a section).
$1200
I paid it. Sucks.
$1200
I paid it. Sucks.
Posted on 7/25/23 at 8:06 am to One72
Apparently I can’t remember for shite. Found the quote.
Posted on 7/25/23 at 10:17 am to TheFonz
quote:
Geez it's not that hard to do yourself. Rent a post hole digger and get to work. At $5k, they are just exploiting your laziness.
I'm 80 years old and can still build a fence. A manual Post Hole digger, dig about fifteen holes. Wait until after a rain and the soil should be easy to dig.
I built a fence, about three hundred ft, a few weeks back. I drove several steel T-posts and dug a couple of post holes about 12" in diameter, 2 ft deep.
If that is Louisiana soil, it should be easier to dig than in the rocks and clay here in East Tennessee.
Good Luck
Posted on 7/25/23 at 10:22 am to Gee Grenouille
I'm honestly not being "that guy".
You would get better replies on the home/garden board.
You would get better replies on the home/garden board.
Posted on 7/25/23 at 10:24 am to TheFonz
quote:well yeah like 90% of the services you pay for
they are just exploiting your laziness.
Posted on 7/25/23 at 10:25 am to Gus007
quote:
I'm 80 years old and can still build a fence. A manual Post Hole digger, dig about fifteen holes.
Monica
Posted on 7/25/23 at 10:30 am to Gus007
quote:
Wait until after a rain and the soil should be easy to dig.
Start a hole, fill with water, go to the next and keep the previous ones topped off. Profit.
quote:
If that is Louisiana soil, it should be easier to dig than in the rocks and clay here in East Tennessee.
It is a trade-off, you spend more time getting the LA gumbo off your diggers than actually digging. That 5 gallon bucket you drag around with you to keep the diggers wet is invaluable. I don't mind gravel-sized rocks and clay as much as I hate roots.
Posted on 7/25/23 at 10:54 am to Obtuse1
quote:
It is a trade-off, you spend more time getting the LA gumbo off your diggers than actually digging. That 5 gallon bucket you drag around with you to keep the diggers wet is invaluable. I don't mind gravel-sized rocks and clay as much as I hate roots.
I agree. I grew up in north Louisiana. The "top soil" was fairly easy to dig. When you hit the Red Clay of Gumbo, it was work.
Now, When I hit a big rock I use a shorter post.
Chain Link has a top and bottom rail so post depth is not as critical.
Posted on 7/25/23 at 10:55 am to TheFonz
quote:
At $5k, they are just exploiting your laziness.
I'm 100% guilty
Im at that stage in life that if I can pay someone to do what I don't want to do and spend more time doing what I enjoy, it's almost always worth it
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News