Securing Marlboro Gardens' mix of established homes and townhouse complexes
In Marlboro Gardens, a freestanding residential property often shares a boundary with a townhouse complex or a business, each with its own type of fencing. This creates inconsistent perimeter security, while older precast walls on established stands can develop cracks or sag. Proximity to busy arterial routes like Old Pretoria Main Road and the industrial parts of Marlboro means that these potential weak points in a boundary are constantly tested.
Our approach in Marlboro Gardens is to treat each property's perimeter as a whole system. We focus on making the security consistent, especially where an older private wall meets a newer complex boundary. We check that brackets are still secure on ageing walls and that earthing systems have not degraded over time. For properties near public access areas, such as the Jukskei River, we make sure warning signs are correctly placed and the fence line is clear of vegetation.
When selling a property in Marlboro Gardens, an Electric Fence System Certificate is usually asked for. For a freestanding house, the seller arranges this. In a sectional title complex like those found around Maxwell Drive, the certificate covers the entire perimeter and is held by the body corporate; the agent should request a copy from the managing agent. Any change of ownership after 1 October 2012 calls for a certificate. Tyson is registered with the Department of Employment and Labour to issue it, and 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 Marlboro Gardens
Our complex is next to an industrial property. Are there special rules for the fence between us?
The compliance rules are the same, but we pay special attention to such boundaries. We check for proper warning signs, make sure the fence is high enough, and that there are no objects on the industrial side that could help someone over the wall.
I'm selling my house in Marlboro Gardens. The fence was here when I bought. What's the first step for the certificate?
Book an inspection with us as soon as you list the property. We'll assess the entire fence and give you a report of what, if anything, needs to be fixed to make it compliant. This avoids delays closer to the transfer date.
Tell us what you have in Marlboro Gardens 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.