5-Foot Chain Link Fence Fully Encloses Backyard Along Alleyway

A lot of homeowners with alley-facing properties deal with the same problem - the back of the yard is wide open. No barrier, no defined boundary, just a gravel alley running right alongside the property. It's an easy entry point for anyone or anything you'd rather keep out.

Here's what we did. We installed a 5-foot galvanized chain link fence along the full rear of the property, running the length of the alleyway side and closing off the backyard completely. The fence ties into the existing structure on both ends and includes a gate for access. Clean, tight, and properly tensioned all the way across.

Chain link gets a bad rap sometimes, but honestly it's one of the most practical options out there for this kind of job. It's strong, low-maintenance, and built to hold up year after year without a lot of fuss. For a property backing up to a public alley, it's hard to beat - you get a real physical barrier without blocking sight lines or dealing with wood rot.

The gate placement was intentional too. It gives the homeowner controlled access from the alley without leaving the yard exposed. That's the kind of detail that makes a fence actually work for the way someone lives on their property, not just look good in photos.

Security doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes it's just a well-built fence in the right place, installed correctly the first time.