Securing Rivonia's mix of residential, complex, and commercial perimeters
Rivonia is about 6 km north of Sandton City. Rivonia's property landscape means a freestanding home's boundary might face a quiet street on one side and a busy commercial car park on the other. We work on original brick walls around older houses and the long, shared perimeters of modern sectional title complexes and office parks. The interface between these different property types is where security is most often tested, as a single fence may need to protect against very different environments.
Our approach in Rivonia is to make sure the entire perimeter is consistently secure, regardless of what it borders. For the suburb's many complexes, we often recommend splitting a long fence into multiple zones so a fault can be located instantly. On properties with boundaries along public access areas, like those near Rivonia Park or the Braamfontein Spruit, we check that warning signs are correctly spaced, as this is a key compliance point.
When a property is sold in Rivonia, an Electric Fence System Certificate is usually asked for before transfer. For a freestanding house, the seller arranges this. In a sectional title scheme or business park, the certificate is issued to the body corporate, so agents should request a copy from the managing agent. It is needed for any change of ownership after 1 October 2012, or after a major alteration. Tyson is registered with the Department of Employment and Labour to issue the certificate; 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 Rivonia
Our complex fence was extended when a new phase was built. Does the old certificate still count?
No. Extending the perimeter is a major alteration that requires a new certificate for the entire system. We inspect the old and new sections to make sure they are correctly joined and powered, then issue a single certificate covering the complete fence.
My garden has mature trees that are starting to touch the fence. Do they need to be cut down?
Usually not. Vegetation causing faults is a common issue in established suburbs like Rivonia. We can often clear the fence line and suggest which branches need regular trimming. In some cases, we can reposition strands or use offset brackets to move the fence away from the foliage.
Tell us what you have in Rivonia 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.