Servicing Riepen Park's diverse perimeters: from private homes to security estates
Riepen Park is about 3 km west of Sandton City. Riepen Park properties present a dual challenge: the long, mature boundary walls of freestanding homes and the shared perimeters of complexes like Hydepark on Second. Many of these fences run directly alongside public green spaces, including Delta Park and the Braamfontein Spruit. This public exposure demands strict compliance, while established trees on both sides of the wall are a common source of fence faults.
For these Riepen Park perimeters, we prioritise compliance and reliability. On walls facing the spruit or parks, we check that warning signs are correctly placed and visible. To prevent false alarms from the suburb's mature gardens, we clear vegetation from the fence line and can use offset brackets to create distance from overhanging branches. We also test earthing systems, which are important for a fence's effectiveness, especially on older properties.
When selling in Riepen Park, a valid electric fence certificate is asked for. For a freestanding house, the seller arranges it. In a sectional title complex, the certificate is for the whole perimeter and is held by the body corporate. A certificate is needed for any ownership change after 1 October 2012. Tyson is registered with the Department of Employment and Labour as an electric fence installer, and we provide proof of registration 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 Riepen Park
My wall backs onto Delta Park. What is most important for my fence to be compliant?
The two main things are correct earthing and warning signs. The yellow signs must be spaced correctly and be clearly visible from the park side. We check both during an inspection and can fix any issues to make sure the fence complies.
We are trustees of a Riepen Park complex. Does our perimeter fence need its own certificate?
Yes. In a sectional title scheme, the electric fence certificate is issued to the body corporate for the entire perimeter. It is asked for when the fence is new or altered, and often when any unit is sold. We inspect the whole perimeter and issue a single certificate to the body corporate.
Every Riepen Park 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.