Maintaining fences on Sandhurst's high-walled, multi-acre properties
Sandhurst is right on Sandton's doorstep. Electric fences in Sandhurst secure extensive residential properties. Perimeters are long, often running along high, established walls bordering busy roads like Sandton Drive. The mature gardens here have large trees and dense vegetation that can grow onto fence strands, causing false alarms. The complexity is increased by multiple automated gates for main and service access, which must be integrated into the fence without causing shocks or creating weak points.
On these long Sandhurst perimeters, we make sure the fence is split into enough zones to locate faults quickly. We check for vegetation overgrowth, tired energisers, and loose brackets on older walls. Because of the multiple entrances on these properties, we pay special attention to gate contacts to make sure they operate safely and reliably within the overall system.
When selling a freestanding home in Sandhurst, the seller arranges the Electric Fence System Certificate. Banks and sale agreements usually ask for it on any change of ownership after 1 October 2012. We recommend booking the inspection at the time of listing to allow for any repairs, such as fitting correct warning signs along a boundary on Winnie Mandela Drive. 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 Sandhurst
Our fence on a large property keeps giving false alarms, especially at night. How do you find the problem?
On a long perimeter, we start by identifying which zone is tripping. We then walk that specific section, testing it for common faults like vegetation touching the wires, cracked insulators, or poor earthing, particularly on older walls. We provide a clear report of the issue and a quote to fix it.
My main gate gives a shock when it's wet. Can this be fixed?
Yes, this is a common and dangerous fault. It is usually caused by a problem with the gate contact, the wiring insulation, or the earthing. We can trace the fault and repair the connection so the gate is safe to operate in all weather while remaining a secure part of your perimeter.
Tell us what you have in Sandhurst 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.