Servicing Lombardy East's mature fences and established gardens
Lombardy East is about 7 km east of Sandton City. In Lombardy East, we often work on freestanding homes where electric fences have been in place for many years. These properties frequently have established gardens with trees that have grown over and around the fence line, especially on the larger stands. Over time, this growth becomes a primary cause of false alarms. The original brick or precast walls may also have shifted or cracked, loosening brackets and compromising the fence's tension and overall effectiveness.
Our approach in Lombardy East starts with clearing the fence line to stop nuisance tripping from vegetation. We then assess the older wall structures, securing or replacing loose brackets to restore the correct wire tension. We also check for common age-related faults that we find in the area, like rusted earth spikes and tired energisers, making sure the entire system is reliable, not just the section causing an immediate problem.
When selling a freestanding house in Lombardy East, the bank or sale agreement will ask for an Electric Fence System Certificate. The seller arranges this. It is needed for any change of ownership after 1 October 2012, no matter how old the fence is. We recommend booking an inspection when you list the property, giving time for any repairs. 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 Lombardy East
My fence is old but seems to work. Will it pass for a certificate?
Not necessarily. The inspection checks for compliance with current standards, not just if it switches on. Common failure points on older Lombardy East fences are incorrect warning sign spacing, poor earthing, and gates that can give a shock when opened. We identify all compliance issues during the inspection.
Trees from my neighbour's yard are touching my fence. What's the solution?
We can often solve this by fitting offset brackets to move the wires away from the overhanging branches. We can also show you which specific branches are causing the problem, which usually makes it simpler to discuss trimming with your neighbour.
Tell us what you have in Lombardy East 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.