Managing electric fences on Epsom Downs' complex and business park perimeters
Epsom Downs is about 8 km north-west of Sandton City. In Epsom Downs, the security perimeter is often a long, shared wall enclosing an entire townhouse complex or a business park. These boundaries, many established since the late nineties, run alongside busy roads like Bryanston Drive and Sloane Street. The main challenge here is not just the fence's length, but maintaining its integrity over decades-old walls and through multiple access points, where a single fault can compromise security for all residents or businesses.
Our approach for these large Epsom Downs perimeters is to treat them as integrated systems. We often recommend splitting a long, single-zone fence into multiple, smaller zones. This ensures that if a fault occurs, security can isolate the problem area quickly. We also thoroughly test energisers and batteries, as many in Epsom Downs are original installations that may no longer provide reliable backup during power cuts, and we make sure all gate contacts are effective and safe.
For property sales within Epsom Downs' many sectional title schemes and office parks, the electric fence certificate is issued to the body corporate for the entire perimeter. Selling agents should request a copy from the managing agent early in the process. A certificate is asked for on any change of ownership after 1 October 2012. If the complex has extended its fence or installed a new energiser, a new inspection is needed. Tyson is registered with the Department of Employment and Labour as an electric fence installer; 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 Epsom Downs
Our complex fence was installed in the late nineties. Is it worth repairing, or should we budget for a full replacement?
We start with a full inspection. Often, the brackets and wiring are still sound, but the energiser, battery, and earth spikes may need replacing. We provide a detailed report so the body corporate can make an informed decision based on the fence's actual condition and the costs.
As trustees of an Epsom Downs complex, what is our duty regarding the fence certificate when an owner sells?
The body corporate is responsible for holding a valid Electric Fence System Certificate for the entire perimeter. You should provide a copy to the seller's agent. If the fence has been altered since the last certificate was issued, you will need to arrange a new inspection for the whole system.
Tell us what you have in Epsom Downs 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.