Maintaining fences in The Gardens along established, tree-lined perimeters
The Gardens is about 5 km south-east of Sandton City. Electric fences in The Gardens are typically installed on long boundary walls around established freestanding homes. The biggest challenge comes from the suburb's mature trees, which often grow on both the pavement and inside the property, dropping branches and leaves onto the fence strands. With busy routes like Louis Botha Avenue and Atholl Oaklands Road bordering the area, these long perimeters are highly visible, and any sagging or overgrown sections are immediately apparent.
Our approach in The Gardens is to manage the vegetation first. We clear the fence line thoroughly and can fit offset brackets to hold the wires away from overhanging canopies. We also inspect the full length of these older walls for cracks or movement that may have loosened brackets over time. For properties near public spaces like Paterson Park, we make sure warning signs are correctly spaced and visible, as this is a key compliance point.
When selling a freestanding home in The Gardens, the seller is responsible for arranging the Electric Fence System Certificate. This is asked for on any property transfer taking place after 1 October 2012. We recommend booking an inspection when you list your property to allow time for any necessary repairs. We identify any compliance issues and issue the certificate once the fence is correct. Tyson is registered with the Department of Employment and Labour as an electric fence installer and 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 The Gardens
My fence is constantly being set off by the large trees on my pavement in The Gardens. Do I need to cut them down?
Usually not. We can clear the fence line of any touching vegetation and will advise on which specific branches need regular trimming. In some cases, fitting offset brackets can move the wires further from the trees, providing a more permanent solution.
The wall on my property has been raised in one section. Does this affect the electric fence certificate?
Yes, it can. An inspection checks that all brackets are secure and the strands are properly tensioned. On altered or raised walls, we often find loose brackets or poorly joined sections. These would need to be corrected before a compliance certificate can be issued.
Tell us what you have in The Gardens 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.