Electric fences for Houghton's large stands and historic walls
Houghton is about 6 km south of Sandton City. Properties in Houghton are typically large, with fences on high, established boundary walls that can be decades old. These long perimeters are often surrounded by mature trees and dense gardens, which can obscure the fence line. A fault can be triggered by a falling branch or by wear on an old wall. Both Houghton's freestanding mansions and its apartment complexes, like those on Riviera Road, share these challenges.
Our approach in Houghton is to account for the age of the properties and gardens. We check bracket mountings on older walls for signs of cracking or movement. Where large trees overhang from avenues like Oxford Road, we clear vegetation and can fit offset brackets to move the fence away from problem branches. For these long perimeters, we also make sure the energiser and battery are strong enough to power the entire length.
When selling a freestanding home in Houghton, the owner arranges the Electric Fence System Certificate, usually asked for on transfers after 1 October 2012. For sectional title complexes, the certificate is issued to the body corporate for the shared perimeter; sellers should request a copy from the managing agent. Tyson is registered with the Department of Employment and Labour as an electric fence installer and can issue the certificate; 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 Houghton
My wall is very old and has some cracks. Does this affect the electric fence?
Yes, it can. Cracks or movement in a wall can loosen the fence brackets, causing wires to sag and trigger false alarms. As part of our inspection in Houghton, we pay special attention to the condition of older walls and make sure all brackets are securely mounted.
Our property has very large, established trees. How do you stop them from constantly setting off the alarm?
We first trim any branches currently touching the fence. For a long-term solution on Houghton's tree-lined properties, we can reposition wires or install offset brackets that hold the fence away from the tree's canopy, reducing false alarms from wind and rain.
Tell us what you have in Houghton 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.