Getting Your Chain Link Fence Post Depth Right

Figuring out your chain link fence post depth is usually the part of the job everyone dreads, but honestly, it's the most important step if you want a fence that actually stays upright. If you go too shallow, the first big windstorm or a particularly icy winter is going to leave your yard looking like a mess of sagging wire and leaning metal. I've seen plenty of DIY jobs where the homeowner tried to save time on the digging, only to end up re-doing the entire thing two years later. You don't want to be that person. ...

February 6, 2026 · 7 min · Luke Whiterobbinson