Fencing Douglasdale's varied properties, from sectional title to streamside stands
Douglasdale is about 10 km north-west of Sandton City. In Douglasdale, a fence must secure a wide range of properties, from modern sectional title schemes to older freestanding homes. Many of these properties, especially those along Douglas Drive or bordering the Klein Jukskei stream, feature long perimeters with mature trees. This established greenery, while attractive, provides cover and can cause frequent false alarms if the fence line is not actively managed, creating potential weak points along an otherwise secure boundary.
Our approach in Douglasdale adapts to each property. For the long, tree-lined perimeters common along the Klein Jukskei, we focus on clearing the fence line and using offset brackets to keep strands clear of overhanging branches. We also make sure that fences bordering public areas have correctly spaced warning signs. On the area's older installations, we check for outdated energisers and rusted earth spikes, which are common issues in a well-established suburb.
When selling a property in Douglasdale, the type of property determines who handles the electric fence certificate. For a unit in a sectional title complex, the certificate covers the entire perimeter and is held by the body corporate. For a freestanding house, the seller arranges the inspection. In either case, it's wise to do this at listing, as sale agreements often ask for the certificate for any change of ownership after 1 October 2012. Tyson is registered with the Department of Employment and Labour to issue these certificates; 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 Douglasdale
Our fence backs onto the Klein Jukskei stream and is always tripping. What's the likely cause?
It's often vegetation, especially with the established trees along the stream. Rain can weigh branches down onto the wires. We would walk the line to check for this, as well as for any signs of tampering or rusted components due to the damp conditions near the water.
My Douglasdale house has a very old fence. Is it worth repairing or should I replace it?
We can inspect it to see. Often, the brackets and wire are still sound. The fence might just need a modern energiser, a new battery, and a proper earth spike to work reliably. We'll give you a clear report on its condition and quote for both repair and replacement.
Tell us what you have in Douglasdale now and what is going wrong, and we will tell you plainly whether it needs a repair, an upgrade or a new electric fence system, then put the quote in writing.