Securing Oaklands' established properties and altered boundary walls
Oaklands is about 6 km south-east of Sandton City. In Oaklands, many electric fences sit on high, established boundary walls, often shielded by mature trees in large, well-kept gardens. These decades-old walls, common along roads like Hathorn Avenue and Osborn Road, have often been raised or altered over time. This creates challenges with fence integrity, as brackets can loosen on old brickwork and heavy foliage provides cover, making consistent perimeter security difficult to maintain.
Our focus in Oaklands is therefore on the fence's stability and clearance. We check that every bracket is secure, especially where walls show their age or have been repaired. We pay close attention to managing vegetation to prevent false alarms, a frequent issue in such a tree-lined suburb. We also make sure that sections added over the years, for instance around new gates, are properly integrated with the original system, with correct earthing and no voltage drops.
When selling a freestanding home in Oaklands, the seller usually arranges the Electric Fence System Certificate. This is asked for during the property transfer for any change of ownership after 1 October 2012. We recommend booking an inspection when you list your property to allow time for any repairs. For cluster complexes, the certificate is issued to the body corporate. 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 Oaklands
Our wall was raised years ago and the fence brackets look loose. Is that a problem?
Yes, loose brackets can cause false alarms and are a security risk. We often see this on altered walls in Oaklands. We inspect all fixings and can replace them to make sure the fence is stable and effective on your specific wall.
My fence was extended when we automated our gate. Why does that section shock you when the gate is open?
This is a common compliance failure. The live wires on a gate must be isolated from the main fence when it is open. We can correct the wiring and install the necessary switches to make sure the gate is safe to handle and the installation can be certified.
Tell us what you have in Oaklands 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.