Securing Sydenham's established homes with long, tree-lined walls
Sydenham is about 6 km south-east of Sandton City. Properties in Sydenham are typically established freestanding homes with long perimeters on older boundary walls, such as those along Club Street and Hathorn Avenue. The main challenge for an electric fence here comes from the suburb's mature gardens. Large trees and vegetation frequently grow onto the fence strands, causing false alarms, especially after rain. The age of the walls can also mean that brackets have become loose over time due to cracking or previous alterations.
Our approach in Sydenham focuses on making the fence compatible with its environment. We clear vegetation from the fence line and can fit offset brackets to give branches more room. For the long perimeters common to the area, we test the energiser and battery to make sure they are adequate. We also inspect the entire wall for loose brackets and check that earthing is effective, which is important for older installations.
When selling a freestanding house in Sydenham, the seller arranges for the Electric Fence System Certificate, which is asked for on transfers after 1 October 2012. It's right to book the inspection when you list the property. Common reasons a Sydenham fence may not pass are overgrown trees or insufficient warning signs facing roads like George Avenue. Tyson is registered with the Department of Employment and Labour as an electric fence installer and can 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 Sydenham
My wall on Club Street has been raised over the years. Does this affect my electric fence certificate?
Yes, it can. Raising a wall is a major alteration that often disturbs the fence brackets and earthing. The fence would need an inspection to make sure it is still compliant, and a new certificate would be issued once any faults are repaired and it passes.
We are selling our house in Sydenham. What's the first step to get the electric fence certificate?
The first step is to book an inspection. We assess the entire fence against the regulations and give you a report of anything that needs to be fixed. Once the repairs are done and the fence complies, we issue the certificate.
Every Sydenham 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.