Fencing Norwood's established stands with mature trees and older walls
Norwood is about 6 km south of Sandton City. Norwood properties are often freestanding homes with gardens that have been growing for decades. This means we work with mature trees overhanging the fence line and boundary walls that may have been altered over the years. Many homes, especially near Grant Avenue, share walls with businesses or back onto public spaces like Paterson Park. This creates different security requirements along a single perimeter, making these established boundaries our main focus.
Our approach in Norwood is suited to these established features. We inspect old brick walls for cracks around brackets and make sure the fence is properly earthed, a common failure point. Where large trees overhang, we clear the fence line and can fit offset brackets for more space. For any fence section facing a public area, from Paterson Park to a street like Houghton Drive, we verify that warning signs are correctly placed and visible for compliance.
When selling a freestanding Norwood home, the sale agreement will usually ask for an Electric Fence System Certificate. This is needed for any transfer after 1 October 2012, regardless of the fence's age. The seller arranges this, and we advise booking the inspection when you list the property to avoid delays. Tyson is registered by 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 Norwood
The big trees in my garden keep tripping the fence. What's the solution?
We first clear any vegetation touching the wires. We can then advise on which branches need regular trimming. In some cases, fitting offset brackets to move the fence line away from the tree offers a more permanent solution.
My wall is shared with a shop near Grant Avenue. Are there special rules?
The compliance rules are the same for the whole perimeter. However, we pay special attention to sections facing the public, making sure the energiser is not accessible and that warning signs are clearly visible to passers-by and customers.
Tell us what you have in Norwood 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.