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Chain Link Fence Installation Manual
By Chad Hoover, CFP

Pages: [ 1 ] Before You Begin [ 2 ] Layout [ 3 ] Setting Posts [ 4 ] Install Fittings [ 5 ] Install Top/ Bottom Rail
[ 6 ] Stretch Bottom Wire (Optional) [ 7 ] Stretch Chain Link Fabric [ 8 ] Tie Off [ 9 ] Install Gates

...from letters to HOOVER FENCE COMPANY.
My son-in-law and daughter said they would be glad to install it for me....then I find out he has NO idea of how to do it (he DOES know how to operate the post hole digger!).  So I took a chance that I might find some help on "the NET".  I never imagined there was such a helpful site out there!   The information I printed out would almost enable a blind person to put a fence up.   This is great! Thank you so much!!!!!  I think we will be fine now.  I thank you and my Rottweiler baby, Greta thanks you too.
~P. Doudrick

*Thanks Pauline, Glad we could help!

Thank you for your comprehensive instructions on how to install a chain link fence. The added diagrams are most informative and I would not hesitate to point people in your direction concerning fence installations.  Thank you again for such useful information. ~R. Kopynsky "Gonna do it myself.."

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Post Hole Diggers

1. Obtain necessary zoning and building permits for your fencing project. There may be local zoning or deed restrictions pertaining to height and type of fence. Check out property line setback requirements.
2. Find surveyors pins if the fence is to be located near property lines or have the lot surveyed. A metal detector can be handy if you have an idea of where pins may be located. Have the property surveyed if necessary. Some areas may require a 'set-back', or distance off property line before placement of fence and posts. This is often required for adequate maintenance around the fence.
3. Measure fence footage and locate gate placement. Be sure to measure distance between end posts, corner posts, and gate posts, and distance on each side of gate(s).
4. Call 811 to have underground utilities marked prior to digging. One easy phone call to 811 starts the process to get your underground utility lines marked for free. When you call 811 from anywhere in the country, your call will be routed to your local One Call Center. Local One Call Center operators will ask you for the location of your digging job and route your call to affected utility companies. Your utility companies will then send a professional locator to your location to mark your lines within a few days. Once your underground lines have been marked, you will know the approximate location of your utility lines and can dig safely, because knowing what's below protects you and your family.

   Always call 811 before starting any digging project!

5. Purchase fence: Hoover Fence Co. Chain Link Materials Catalog