Securing Birdhaven properties bordering public parks and green spaces
Birdhaven is about 4 km south of Sandton City. Many Birdhaven properties share a boundary with public green spaces like Melrose Bird Sanctuary Park or Killarney Country Club. This exposes the fence to public foot traffic, not just a quiet street. For homes on established, tree-lined roads like Melrose Street, overhanging branches are a common cause of alarms. Newer complexes often have long perimeters that, if not correctly zoned, make finding a fault difficult.
On boundaries facing a park, we pay special attention to publicly visible compliance, such as the correct spacing of warning signs. In Birdhaven's tree-lined gardens, we clear vegetation from the fence line and use offset brackets to keep strands clear of trees. For the suburb's modern complexes, we can add zones to a long fence. This narrows down the location of any fault, making for a faster repair and less downtime for the whole perimeter.
When selling in Birdhaven, who arranges the Electric Fence System Certificate depends on the property. For a freestanding house, the seller does it. In a complex, the certificate is for the whole perimeter and held by the body corporate; agents should ask the managing agent for it. A certificate is asked for on any transfer after 1 October 2012. Tyson is registered with the Department of Employment and Labour to issue certificates, and proof of registration is available on request.
Everything we install and repair, and how a job runs from first call to handover, is on our electric fencing page.
Questions from Birdhaven
My wall borders the Melrose Bird Sanctuary. Are there special rules for the fence there?
The installation rules are the same, but we pay extra attention to public-facing walls. We make sure warning signs are correctly spaced and visible, as this is a key compliance check. We also check for any signs of tampering or overgrown vegetation from the park side.
Our house has an old fence that came with it. Should we replace the whole thing?
Not always. We can inspect the existing fence to check the condition of the brackets, insulators, and wiring. Often, a tired energiser and battery are the main problem. We can replace key components and repair faults to bring an older fence up to standard without the cost of a full replacement.
Every Birdhaven property is different, so we look before we quote. Send us a photo or call, and we will arrange a visit and a written quote for your electric fence work.