Securing Petervale's mix of properties along the spruit and main roads
Petervale is about 8 km north of Sandton City. Properties in Petervale present a mix of security challenges, from cluster homes with shared perimeters on roads like Cambridge Road to freestanding houses backing onto the Braamfontein Spruit. This means fences face different pressures: constant public exposure along busy thoroughfares versus concealment along greenbelts. In many of Petervale's complexes, the original perimeter wall may have been built in sections, creating potential weak points in the fence where it joins.
Our approach in Petervale is suited to the specific boundary. For properties exposed to Witkoppen Road, we make sure warning signs are correctly installed and visible. Along the Braamfontein Spruit, we prioritise clearing vegetation that could cause false alarms and check for signs of tampering or rust on earth spikes. On Petervale's cluster and townhouse complexes, we pay close attention to joins between different sections of walling and make sure the entire perimeter has adequate zoning, so a fault can be located quickly.
When selling a property in Petervale, an electric fence certificate is typically asked for on any transfer after 1 October 2012. For a freestanding house, the seller arranges the inspection. In one of Petervale's many sectional title complexes, the certificate is issued to the body corporate for the entire perimeter, so sellers should request a copy from their managing agent. If a new certificate is needed, Tyson is registered with the Department of Employment and Labour as an electric fence installer and can issue it. 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 Petervale
My fence runs along the Braamfontein Spruit and is always being triggered by plants. What can you do?
We clear the vegetation currently touching the fence. To prevent it from happening constantly, we can also fit offset brackets to hold the wires further away from the wall and the plant growth.
The gate to our Petervale complex gives a shock when it's wet. Is that normal?
No, a gate should never shock you. This is a common fault, often caused by poor insulation on the contact points or wiring. We can trace the fault and repair it to make the gate safe and compliant.
Every Petervale 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.