We install electric fence in the North West province. Prices for electric fence installations starts from R105.00 for 6 line wall top fence up to R385.00 for 30 line fence. The cost of electric fence is charged per meter including materials and installation. Areas we cover includes Rusternburg, Brits, Mahikeng, Portchefstroom, Klerksdorp, Hartbeespoort, Ga-Rankuwa and Vryburg.
Electric fence installation
Electric fences are installed for security, parameter control as well as animal control. For houses and business properties it is usually meant for security purposes. Farms and game reserves can install electric fence for both security and animal control. Installation of electric fences is must be done with trained personel to make it effective. Local safety regulations are very important to be adhered to when installing an electric fence.
Prices for electric fences
In the table below is the prices for electric fence installation for different sizes and heights. Prices given below is per meter including installation. However some factors like your location and site complications may affect pricing. Longer fences gets cheaper with distance.
| Fence height | 0m-100m | 100m -200m | 200m & more |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 line ( 600mm ) | R 105.00 | R 100.00 | R 95.00 |
| 8 line ( 800mm ) | R 125.00 | R 120.00 | R 115.00 |
| 10 line ( 100mm ) | R 135.00 | R 130.00 | R 125.00 |
| 12 line ( 120mm ) | R 145.00 | R 140.00 | R 135.00 |
| 18 line ( 1800mm ) | R 215.00 | R 210.00 | R 205.00 |
| 24 line ( 2400mm ) | R 255.00 | R 250.00 | R 245.00 |
| 30 line ( 3000mm ) | R 295.00 | R 290.00 | R 285.00 |
Factors affecting electric fence cost
There is a few factors that affects the cost of installing an electric fence. Site complications is one of the major factors that can change the cost of electric fence. The list below highlight some things the can influence the total cost of electric fence.
- Site complications ( site clearence, rocky places and wetlands )
- Security requirements
- Type of electric fence materials ( pole sizes, solid or stranded wire, nylon or steel tensioners, e.t.c )
- Fence height and length.
How does electric fence installation improve your security
Electric fence installation can really improve your security in many ways. To get a better understanding of the importance of electric fencing, We need to explain how it works. Places that have electric fence installed have less break ins compared to those without. Lets explore how the electric fence works.
How does an electric fence work?
In brief an electric fence consists of strained wires either aluminum or steel connected to an energiser in series or parallel. In the security field there is a term called “3 Ds technology”. By principle this summarise how the electric fence works. Lets have a look at what it means and explain further.
Detect
The electric fence is powered and monitored by a unit called the energiser. This energiser supply and monitor voltage circulation thoughout the fence. Any tempering like cutting the wire or shorting the wires it will go into alarm. This notifies the owner of intrusion hence people are detected before coming in.
Deter
Given the high voltage pulse of the electric fence people get scared of shock. Most criminals target place with less security for easy escape. The installation of electric fence makes it difficult to both come in and escape.
Delay
It is not easy to go through an electric. Electrified fence installation make the property difficult to come in. However additional security through CCTV and alarm installation will really help.
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