TryBuildCalcChain-Link Fence Quantity Verification Checklist
🕒 Last updated: September 6, 2026
Essential Checklist+−
Complete these critical checks before approving the work or proceeding to the next construction stage.
✓7 Inspection Points
✓3 Verification Categories
✓Layout & Height Inputs+-
- Total fence length confirmed from an actual field measurement or property survey, not assumed
- Property line location and any local setback requirement confirmed before laying out posts
- Fence height confirmed against local ordinance limits for this property (often lower at front vs. back/side yards)
- Utility locate service called (811 or local equivalent) before digging any post holes
✓Post & Footing Depth+-
- Computed post bury depth checked against the ACTUAL local frost line, not just the rule-of-thumb figure
- Terminal (end/corner/gate) posts confirmed as the larger-diameter size, not accidentally ordered as line posts
✓Installation & Code+-
- Pool-barrier code requirements (self-closing/self-latching gate, minimum height, mesh opening size) checked if enclosing a pool
Full QC Checklist+−
Verify layout/height inputs, post and footing depth, fabric/rail/wire quantities, and installation/code.
✓20 Inspection Points
✓4 Verification Categories
✓Layout & Height Inputs+-
- Total fence length confirmed from an actual field measurement or property survey, not assumed
- Property line location and any local setback requirement confirmed before laying out posts
- Fence height confirmed against local ordinance limits for this property (often lower at front vs. back/side yards)
- Utility locate service called (811 or local equivalent) before digging any post holes
- Fabric/post coating (galvanized vs. vinyl-coated) confirmed adequate for the actual site exposure
✓Post & Footing Depth+-
- Computed post bury depth checked against the ACTUAL local frost line, not just the rule-of-thumb figure
- Terminal (end/corner/gate) posts confirmed as the larger-diameter size, not accidentally ordered as line posts
- Footing hole diameter confirmed reasonable for the actual post size and soil conditions
- Concrete footing cure time confirmed before stretching fabric or attaching tension wire/rail
- Every post checked plumb (in both directions) and braced before the concrete sets, not just eyeballed
✓Fabric, Rail & Wire Quantities+-
- Fabric roll height confirmed to match the actual post height selected, not just assumed
- Fabric stretched tight between terminal posts with a proper come-along/stretcher bar before tying off, not just hand-pulled
- Tie wire spacing (fabric-to-rail and fabric-to-post) confirmed at roughly every 24 inches, not left sparse
- Mesh roll count confirmed as full rolls only (fabric isn't sold in partial-roll lengths)
- Decision on top rail vs. bottom tension wire (or both) confirmed matches the actual installation plan
✓Installation & Code+-
- Gate posts confirmed adequately reinforced (larger post, deeper footing) for the actual gate weight and swing
- Corner and end (terminal) posts confirmed adequately braced — they carry different loads than mid-run line posts
- Pool-barrier code requirements (self-closing/self-latching gate, minimum height, mesh opening size) checked if enclosing a pool
- Local code amendments (HOA color/coating restrictions, barbed-wire-arm rules) checked before finalizing
- Total post/fabric/rail counts reconciled against the actual site layout before ordering material
Inspection Notes+-
Use the latest approved drawings, specifications, and site measurements.
Complete all critical checks before proceeding to the next work stage.
Record deviations and confirm rectification where required.
Inspection Notes
Use the latest approved drawings, specifications, and site measurements.
Complete all critical checks before proceeding to the next work stage.
Record deviations and confirm rectification where required.
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FAQ
Use it after collecting the project inputs and again before approving or closing the relevant work stage.
No. It supports verification but does not replace approved drawings, specifications, codes, manufacturer requirements, or professional inspection.