Upgrading Raedene estate's decades-old electric fence systems
In Raedene Estate, we find electric fences fitted to the boundary walls of established freehold homes, often with large, mature trees in the garden and on the pavement. These older systems face constant pressure from overhanging branches, and the original wall fixings may have loosened over time. For homes bordering public spaces like Cheltondale Park or the Orange Grove Spruit, the fence's condition and visibility are particularly important.
Our approach in Raedene is to first assess the entire original installation, especially the energiser and earthing, which may no longer meet current standards. To deal with the suburb's dense tree canopy, we often fit offset brackets to move live strands away from foliage, reducing false alarms caused by branches. We also check that warning signs are correctly placed along perimeters facing roads like Northfield Avenue or Hathorn Avenue.
When selling a freestanding house in Raedene, the seller is responsible for arranging the Electric Fence System Certificate. This is asked for on any change of ownership after 1 October 2012, regardless of how old the fence is. We advise booking an inspection when the property is listed, as this allows time for any repairs needed for compliance. 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 Raedene
My fence has been here for decades. Does the whole thing need to be replaced to get a certificate?
Not usually. An old fence can still be made compliant. We inspect it against current standards and often find that only specific components like the energiser, earthing, or warning signs need attention, not the entire fence structure.
The large trees on my pavement constantly trigger the alarm. What can be done?
We can clear the branches currently touching the wires. For a longer-term solution in Raedene's tree-lined environment, we can also fit offset brackets to move the fence line further inwards, away from the tree's canopy.
Tell us what you have in Raedene 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.