Securing Parkhurst's renovated homes with public-facing perimeters
Parkhurst is about 5 km south-west of Sandton City. Parkhurst's grid layout means most properties have boundary walls directly on busy pavements. Many of these walls are original structures, raised or altered during renovations, which can weaken bracket mountings. The dense stands also mean fences run close to mature trees in both your own and your neighbour's garden, creating a constant risk of vegetation touching the live strands.
Our approach in Parkhurst starts by checking the integrity of the entire boundary, especially where older walls meet new extensions. We make sure brackets are secure and that the fence line is clear of branches. Given the high pedestrian traffic along streets like Chester Road, we pay close attention to the correct placement of warning signs. We also focus on gates, making sure they are properly electrified to prevent nuisance shocks while remaining secure.
When selling a freestanding Parkhurst home, an Electric Fence System Certificate is usually requested for the transfer. This applies to any ownership change after 1 October 2012, regardless of the fence's age. The seller arranges the inspection, and we recommend booking it at listing to avoid delays. We identify any compliance issues and issue the certificate once fixed. Tyson Botha 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 Parkhurst
My fence runs along a busy pavement on Tana Road. Are there special rules for the warning signs?
Yes. Warning signs must be placed at all gates, on every change of direction, and at intervals not exceeding ten metres along a public-facing wall. We check this carefully in Parkhurst because of the high pedestrian traffic.
My neighbour's tree keeps setting off my alarm. What's the right way to handle it?
The first step is always to talk to your neighbour, as a quick trim usually solves the problem. If that is not possible, we can sometimes fit offset brackets to move the fence wires further away from the branches, which is often a permanent solution.
Every Parkhurst property is different, so we look before we quote. Send us a photo or call, and we will arrange a visit and a written quote for your electric fence work.