Maintaining electric fences on Glenhazel's established, high-walled properties
Glenhazel is about 6 km south-east of Sandton City. In Glenhazel, electric fences are typically mounted on high, solid boundary walls that have stood for decades. While these walls provide excellent privacy for freestanding homes, their age means they can have cracks or have been raised over the years, which loosens brackets and causes strands to sag. The suburb's established gardens, particularly around areas like Dan Pienaar Park or along tree-lined streets such as George Avenue, mean that overhanging branches are a constant source of false alarms, especially in wind and rain.
Our approach in Glenhazel involves carefully inspecting the entire installation for issues common to older fences. We check every bracket's fixing into the wall, making sure it is secure even on aged plaster or brick. To manage the suburb's mature trees, we often use offset brackets to move the fence line away from overhanging branches. We also pay close attention to earthing systems, as original spikes can rust and lose effectiveness over time, which is a common reason for a fence to fail its certification inspection.
When selling a freestanding home in Glenhazel, the seller is responsible for arranging the Electric Fence System Certificate. This is usually asked for as a condition of sale for any transfer after 1 October 2012, regardless of when the fence was installed. We recommend booking the inspection when you list your property. This gives us time to identify and repair any faults before issuing the certificate. Tyson is registered with the Department of Employment and Labour as an electric fence installer, and proof of his 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 Glenhazel
My wall has been raised and replastered since the fence was installed. Is it still compliant?
Not always. Raising a wall can leave brackets loose or strands too low relative to the new height. Plastering can cover insulators or damage wiring. We can inspect the fence to make sure all components are secure, correctly positioned, and electrically sound.
My fence alarm goes off after it rains, but I can't see any branches touching it. What could be the cause?
On older Glenhazel fences, this is often caused by cracked insulators that let moisture in, or a poor earth spike that is less effective in wet ground. We can test the insulators and the earthing system to find the exact fault.
If something on your electric fence setup in Glenhazel is not working as it should, the quickest fix starts with a call. We will ask a few questions, book a visit and quote in writing before any work starts.