Chain link is the least expensive way to fence a yard, and it's the fence many Valdosta landlords choose: it keeps a tenant's dog in, takes a beating and is easy to patch.
Options
- Galvanized (silver) or vinyl-coated black or green.
- 4 feet for most dogs and in front yards; 5 to 6 feet in back for bigger dogs.
- Privacy slats for some screening.
- Gates: walk gates and wider drive gates.
What Valdosta doesn't allow
The city bans razor wire in residential districts and bars barbed wire in front-yard fences, so security toppings are out for a home.
Price
Angi's national range is $8 to $40 per linear foot, the lowest of the common materials.
Before digging
Georgia 811 asks for a ticket at least 3 business days before digging. It's free.
Sources
- City of Valdosta Land Development Regulations, Chapter 214: Standards Applying to All Districts (April 9, 2015), Sections 214-3 and 214-6
- Angi: How Much Does Fence Installation Cost? (national survey data, checked November 2026)
- Georgia 811: 811 for Homeowners
Checked November 10, 2026. Regulations and price surveys change; rely on the linked original.