We specialize in installation of electric fence in Pretoria and Johannesburg. Domestic, Farm and game electric fence installation rates. Best electric fence installation practices and professional electric fence installers in Pretoria. Get information about all you need to know regarding electric fence site preparation and installation stages. Quotes and site inspections are free with experienced installers ready to advise on security aspects of electric fencing. Check our recent project video.
Key Takeaways
- We specialize in electric fence installation Pretoria, focusing on domestic, commercial, and farm applications.
- Electric fences significantly enhance security, offering physical deterrents and early intrusion detection.
- Installation costs vary from R105 to R315 per meter, depending on the type and height of the fence.
- We also provide a certificate of compliance (C.O.C) to ensure safety regulations are met after installation.
- For expert advice and free site inspections, contact us at 0752461831 or admin@gaterepairspta.co.za.
Contact details
Phone: 0752461831
Email: admin@gaterepairspta.co.za
Service area: Pretoria
Key services
- New electric fence installation Pretoria
- House electric fence installations Pretoria
- Commercial electric fence installation Pretoria
- Farm and game electric fence installation Pretoria
- Electric fence costing and estimations
- Rewiring and maintenance on electric fences
- Electric fence certificate of compliance ( C.O.C)
Advantages of electric fence installation
Installing an electric fence at your property can significantly improve security. With ever arising crime rates and house burglary in South Africa, One of the best ways to secure your home or business is by putting up an electric fence. Let’s explore how an electrical fence can protect your property from intrusion.
Physical and electronic deterrent
Electric fence stops people from jumping over the wall or breaking through palisade fence. Besides being a physical barrier the electrical fence delivers a high voltage pulsed shock that scares people away. One may ask ” What if someone cuts the fence with insulated tools?”. The answer is yes they can cut it but then it gives you an early warning that someone is trying to get into your property through the siren connected to the energiser.
Early detection
The electric fence energiser does not only give shock to the fence but also monitor the integrity of the fence. In a series connection the energiser can detect both a cut live wire or short to earth. When the fence is connected in a parallel circuit the the energiser will pick up any short to earth faults. Therefore if someone tempers with your electric fence, the energiser will pick it up and ring a loud siren or send signal to armed response.
Delay intrusion
Given the high voltage circulating in the electric fence people get very scared to get in contact with it. A properly installed electric fence delivers on average of 7000V pulsed non-lethal voltage. The electric fence shock may not kill but is hard enough to keep intruders away. In most cases thieves need to come up with a plan to go through the fence therefore delaying intrusion unlike a bare wall.
Can a person go through or jump over an electric fence?
The answer is yes but with great difficulty if the fence is installed properly and securely. There is many theories and experiences of people evading electric fence detection. But in our view a secure and well functioning electric fence is highly difficult to get through. It is highly recommended that one install other layers of security like alarms and CCTV. Let us explore some of the theories and experiences of electric fence evasions.
The blanket theory
There is a recently trending idea that thieves can put a blanket over the electric fence and jump over. Well this is possible if the fence is not high enough. If the electric fence is high this idea will not work unless there is use of step ladders. Assuming that they manage to get in, the biggest question is how to get out when they are being chased after.
The stick theory
It is said that intruders can separate electric fence wires using a dry stick or piece of wood. This is one of the poorest ideas because it can only work on loose wires. There is a few ways that makes this almost impossible. Installation of tension alarm detectors and earth loops just makes this very impossible.
How does an electric fence work?
In brief the electric fence is powered from the unit called fence energiser. The energiser delivers a pulsed high voltage to the fence which then shocks upon contact with the wires. The shock is produced by the energiser and its not direct electricity from the house as many assume. In the process of circulating voltage, the energiser also monitors faults and notify through a loud siren. The 2 main faults monitored is short to earth and cut wires. It is very important to note the the electric fence does not use a lot of electricity as many think. On average the fence will use power equivalent to a 60w bulb.
Tips to keep your electric fence in best working order.
- Keep the fence clear of any vegetation. Trees growing into the fence can cause a short to earth and give false alarms.
- Regular tensioning of fence wires to make sure they are tight enough.
- Check for any dry contacts or sparks to the fence poles and anything that may be in contact with the wires.
- From time to time make a short of live to earth wires to see if the siren goes off.
- Ensure the fence energiser battery is in good condition so that the fence can work during power outages.
How much does it cost to install an electric fence?
Electric fence installation will cost on average from R105.00 per meter up to R315.00 per meter. The price depend on the fence height, distance and type of materials. Longer fences in general become cheaper based on distance discounts. The electric fence energiser cost from R2500.00 up to R7000.00. Most fence contractors charge the energiser separately from the installation price per meter. Check our latest pricing here.
What is the electric fence C.O.C and cost?
In south Africa all electric fence installations are required to comply with safety and healthy regulations. The C.O.C is a certificate issued by a qualified inspector after all compliance checks. On average the electric fence certificate of compliance cost about R750.00 for domestic fences up to R1500.00 for commercial. Most electric fence installers will issue it for free upon completing the work.
Common electric fence faults and possible fixes
| Problem | Possible fix |
|---|---|
| Alarm goes off immediately after switching on | Check for a short on the wires or broken wire |
| Siren goes off every time it rains or wet | Check if the wires are not touching or sparking to the poles and clear the fence of any bushes. |
| Fence does not work if power is off | Replace the energiser battery |
| Low fence voltage | Check your electricity supply and improve fence earthing. |
Types of electric fence installation Pretoria
There is 3 main types of electric fence installations. Wall top electric fence is that which is installed on top of the wall. Piggy back fence which is installed inside or outside the palisade fence from top to bottom. Freestanding electric fence usually for Farms, small holdings and game farms.
Domestic electric fence installation Pretoria
House or domestic electric fence installation refers to fences around your house or private property. The electric fence can be installed on top of the wall, palisade fence or as free-standing fence where there is no boundary fence. Wall top electric fences start from 6 lines up to 12 lines. The number of lines determine the fence height above the wall.
Cost of domestic electric fence per meter
The cost of installing an electric fence ranges from R105.00 for 6 lines up to R140.00 for 12 lines including materials. Factors affecting the cost of electric fence installation include site complications, quality of materials and fence height and length. Check our electric fence installation rates below.
| No. of lines | 0-200m Price/m | 200m & above Price/m |
|---|---|---|
| 6 lines | R105.00 | R95.00 |
| 8 lines | R125.00 | R115.00 |
| 10 lines | R 145.00 | R135.00 |
| 12 lines | R165.00 | R155.00 |
Piggy-back electric fence installat
Piggy-back electric fence is commonly used on palisade or clear view fencing. This fence cover from the bottom to top of the existing fence structure. Special brackets are mounted to the existing fence and wires straining across the full fence height. Check our pricing table below.
Piggy-back electric fence installation Pretoria
Installation rates for piggy-back electric fence starts from R185.00 per meter up to R265.00 including materials. The prices depends on the height and the length of the electric fence. Check our pricing table below.
| No. of lines | 0-200m Price/m | 200m & above Price/m |
|---|---|---|
| 18 lines | R185.00 | R175.00 |
| 24 lines | R225.00 | R215.00 |
| 30 lines | R265.00 | R255.00 |
Free-standing electric fence installation
This electric fence is most suitable for farms, small holdings or houses without existing boundary walls. Free-standing electric fence can have a concrete foundation for high security applications or without for normal fence. This type of fence can be applies for both security and animal control applications.
Free-standing electric fence installations Pretoria
The cost of installation for free-standing fences vary from R215.00 per meter up to R315.00 per meter including materials. Factors affecting price is mostly the fence height and distance. Check the table below for farm fencing rates and prices.
| No. of lines | 0-200m Price/m | 200m & above Price/m |
|---|---|---|
| 18 lines | R215.00 | 205.00 |
| 24 lines | R275.00 | R265.00 |
| 30 lines | R315.00 | R305.00 |
Electric fence installation starter kit
Factors to consider before installation
Safety and local regulations electric fence installation Pretoria
It is of utmost importance the an electric fence comply with local safety regulations. In as much as we need to address security concerns, It is also critical not to endanger human or animal life.
Fence height
Higher electric fences provide better security as they become very difficult to jump over. Its highly recommended that you install a higher fence especially on shorter walls of less than 1,5m.
Quality and lifespan of fence materials
In the view of long term maintenance costs its best to use high quality electric fence materials. This applies most on the types of wires as they have different life expectations.
Electric fence installation steps
Site inspection, planning and recommendations
This is the first and most critical step in ensuring a successful electric fence installation. It is a stage where the installer visit the site and recommend the best suitable way to install the fence. At this stage the user gets to know more information on how the electric fence work.
Pole planting and wire straining
This is the stage of physically installing the electric fence. Standard pole spacing or 3 meters and corner or straining poles staying is very important. All wires must be pulled tight enough and all ferrules crimped properly.
Energizer installation and commissioning
Installation of the energiser includes lightning diverter, siren, keypads and strobe lights. The location of the energiser must be in the garage or safer places beyond the reach of children. Upon commissioning the installer shows the user how the fence works and explain regular fence maintenance.
Electric fence energizers cost and specs table
| Type | Use | Volts | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wizord 2i | Domestic | 7400V | R2360.00 |
| Wizord 4i | Domestic | 8000V | R2550.00 |
| Merlin 4i | domestic | 9000V | R3350.00 |
| Merlin 18 | commercial | 9300V | R 3848.00 |
| Merlin 28 | commercial | 9300V | R4345.00 |
| Druid 13 | domestic | 9000V | R2700.00 |
| Druid 15 | domestic | 9000V | R2850.00 |
| Druid 18 | commercial | 9600V | R3850.00 |
| Druid 114 | game/farm | 9000V | R6544.00 |
Electric fence energizers gallery
Solar powered electric fence
Electric fences can run on stand alone solar power. This usually applies to places where the source of power is far from the electric fence. The solar kit will include the panel, regulator and battery. In some cases the battery and energiser is put inside a shock enclosure box to avoid tempering. The system size will depend on fence and energizer size.
Major electric fence suppliers in South Africa
Nemtek electric fencing
Nemtek has been an innovative and reliable force in the electric fence industry for over 30 years. Manufacturing a full range of energizers and fencing hardware, Nemtek uses its in-house knowledge and expertise to deliver applications in agricultural animal management and industrial-, commercial- and residential-security fencing.
Stafix electric fencing
Ndlovu Fencing (Pty) Ltd, trading as STAFIX ELECTRIC FENCE AND SECURITY CENTRES, is the Southern African distributor of the international STAFIX and JVA ranges of electric fence energizers. Proudly South African owned company that is committed to providing our customer base with a choice of quality imported and locally-manufactured products that meet all the electric fencing needs of the Agricultural, Wildlife, and Perimeter Security markets.
Dts electric fencing
Founded in 1990 as Duro Trading Supplies, DTS Security Products started as a small hardware store in a shopping center. By 1992, we relocated to Jet Park, transforming into an industrial supply dealer and began manufacturing gate motors and distributing security products. In 2004, we established DTS Security Products, investing heavily in state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure to design and produce high-quality security solutions.
Frequently asked questions
It costs from R105.00 for 6 line wall top electric fence up to R165.00 per meter for 12 line fence including materials and installation. Free-standing fence costs from R225.00 up to R315.00 per meter.
Electric fence C.O.C will cost from R750.00 for domestic fence and R1500.oo for farms or commercial properties if the fence is compliant.
Yes electric fences require a C.O.C according to new regulations in South Africa. The certificate of compliance is only issued with the certified installers.
The electric fence uses about an equivalence of a 60w bulb worth of electricity. It does not consume much electricity as many people think.
Areas we serve in Pretoria
- Lynnwood electric fence installations
- Montana electric fence installers
- Moreleta park electric fence services
- Faerie glen electric fence electrical fence installations
- Waterkloof electric fence installers
- Wingate park electric fences
- Boschkop electric fence services
- Bronkhorstspruit electric fence installations
- Menlo park electric fence installers