Managing fences on Highlands North's tree-lined residential stands
Highlands North is about 5 km south-east of Sandton City. In Highlands North, electric fences protect freestanding homes on established stands, often surrounded by a mix of older brick and precast boundary walls. The primary challenge on properties along roads like Woodyatt Avenue or Stirling Street comes from the mature gardens. Large, decades-old trees are a feature of the suburb, and their overhanging branches are the most frequent cause of fence alarms, particularly in wind or after rain.
Our approach in Highlands North is to work with the established environment. We carefully clear vegetation from the fence line and can use offset brackets to navigate dense tree canopies without demanding major tree felling. We pay close attention to the older, mixed walling, making sure brackets are securely fixed to both brick and precast sections. On any wall facing a road, such as Durham Street, we verify that warning signs are correctly placed and visible.
When selling a freestanding house in Highlands North, the seller is responsible for arranging the Electric Fence System Certificate, which is typically requested for any transfer after 1 October 2012. We advise booking the inspection when you list the property to allow time for any required repairs. We can then test the fence, fix any faults, and issue the certificate once it complies. Tyson is registered with the Department of Employment and Labour to issue these certificates, 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 Highlands North
My boundary wall is a mix of old brick and newer precast sections. Can a fence be properly secured to it?
Yes. We use different types of brackets and mounting techniques suited for brick and for precast walling. This ensures the entire perimeter is stable and the fence is consistently tensioned, regardless of the changes in wall material.
The energiser on my Highlands North property looks very old. Will it have to be replaced to get a certificate?
Not necessarily. An older energiser can still be compliant if it functions correctly and meets safety standards. During the inspection, we test its output and overall condition and will only advise replacement if it is faulty or unsafe.
Tell us what you have in Highlands North 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.