Installations of electric fence in Johannesburg area. Domestic, Farm and game electric fence installation rates. Best electric fence installation practices and factors to consider before installing an electric fence. All you need to know about electric fence site preparation and installation stages for electric fencing. Quotes and site inspections are free with professional installers ready to advise on the best way to install your fence. Check our recent project video.
Contact details
Phone: 0752461831
Email: admin@gaterepairspta.co.za
Service area: Johannesburg
Key services
- New electric fence installations
- House electric fence installations
- Commercial electric fence installations
- Farm and game electric fence installations
- Electric fence costing and estimations
- Rewiring and maintenance on electric fences
- Electric fence certificate of compliance ( C.O.C)
Types of electric fence installations
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 Johannesburg
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 installation Johannesburg
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.
Cost of installation per meter for piggy-back electric fence
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 Johannesburg
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.
Cost of installing a free-standing fence
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
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 |
Fence installation service areas
Randburg electric fence installations
We install electric fencing in the Randburg area both domestic and commercial. Free site inspections and free online quotes for electric fence price per meter in Randburg. Find out how much it will cost to install an electric fence in Randburg area. Our standard rates per meter for electric fencing whether freestanding or wall top fence.
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 Johannesburg
- Randburg electric fence installations
- Sandton electric fence installers
- Rosebank electric fence services
- Parkhurst electrical fence installations
- Fourways electric fence installers
- Bryanston electric fences
- Midrand electric fence services
- Roodepoort electric fence installations
- Kempton Park electric fence installers