How much does a fence cost?

  • R25 – R75/sqm
    Fence installation — per square metre
  • R300 – R400/m
    Electric fence (installed)
  • R1100 – R2400/m
    Palisade fence (installed)
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We have examined how much clients typically pay for a fence and gathered other necessary information to help you make the best possible decision.


Palisade fence (installed)

  • R1100 – R2400/m

This is the price for a linear metre of palisade fence, installed. The total cost may vary depending on the length and height of the fence installed, the materials used, and any special add-ons. The average cost of a palisade fence is R1800/m, or typically between R1100/m and R2400/m.

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Electric fence (installed)

  • R300 – R400/m

This is the price for an electrical fence per linear metre, installation included. The total cost may vary depending on the length and height of the fence installed, the materials used, and any special add-ons. The average cost is usually R300/m.

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Welded mesh

  • R600 – R800/m

This is the price per linear metre of a welded mesh fence, installed. The total cost may vary depending on the length and height of the fence installed, the materials used, and any special add-ons. The cost of a welded mesh fence typically runs from R600/m to R800/m, averaging at R700/m.

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Clearview fencing

  • R1300 – R1600/m

This is the price per linear metre of clearview fencing, installed. The total cost may vary depending on the length and height of the fence installed, the materials used (galvanised or PVC coated), and any special add-ons such as electric fencing. The welded mesh clear view fence is one of the most secure fencing products on the market. The cost of a clearview fencing typically runs from R1300/m to R1600/m, averaging at R1400/m.

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Steel palisade and pillars

  • R3100 – R3800/m

This is the price per linear metre of steel palisade fence with pillars, installed. The total cost may vary depending on the length and height of the fence installed, the materials used (e.g. concrete pillars, etc.), and any special add-ons such as gates. For a steel palisade fence with pillars, expect to pay between R3100/m and R3800/m.

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500mm flat razor wire

  • R100 – R100/m

This is the price per linear metre for a 500mm flat rezor wire fence. This is the least expensive fencing option. The total cost may vary depending on the length and height of the fence installed, the poles used (steel, concrete, etc.), and any special add-ons. For a barbed (razor) wire fence, expect to pay between R100/m and R100/m.

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Fence installation — per square metre

  • R25 – R75/sqm

This is the price per square metre of installed fence. The total price will depend on the type of fence installed (electrical, wood, etc.), the length of the fence, and any add-ons such as gates. Fence installation costs range between R25/sqm and R75/sqm with an average of R50/sqm.

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Recent jobs for fences

Wire mesh fence

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Queenstown
  • Fence length (m): 8000
  • Fence height (m): 3.5
  • Will you be requiring installation?: Yes
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

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Palisade fence

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Mayfair West
  • Fence length (m): 3
  • Fence height (m): 1.8
  • Will you be requiring installation?: No (supply only)
  • Estimated project start: More than 3 months

Clearview fence

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Athlone Park Amanzimtoti
  • Fence length (m): 24
  • Fence height (m): 2.4
  • Will you be requiring installation?: Yes
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

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Electric fence

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Michell's Plain
  • Fence length (m): 30
  • Fence height (m): 1.8
  • Will you be requiring installation?: Yes
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

Electric fence

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Athlone Park Amanzimtoti
  • Fence length (m): 24
  • Fence height (m): just the top
  • Will you be requiring installation?: Yes
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

Barbed (razor) wire fence

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Faerie Glen
  • Fence length (m): 33
  • Will you be requiring installation?: Yes
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

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Palisade fence

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Secunda
  • Fence length (m): 60
  • Fence height (m): 1.2
  • Will you be requiring installation?: Yes
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

Wire mesh fence

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Middelburg
  • Fence length (m): 200
  • Fence height (m): 1,8m
  • Will you be requiring installation?: Yes
  • Estimated project start: 1–3 months
  • Do you also need a gate?: Yes, pedestrian gate

Good day.I need a quote for supply and installation of square fence 4x sides. Each side is 50m in length.

Wire mesh fence

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Walmer
  • Fence length (m): 99
  • Fence height (m): 1.8
  • Will you be requiring installation?: Yes
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

Palisade fence

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Pinetown
  • Fence length (m): 1
  • Fence height (m): 1.8 m
  • Will you be requiring installation?: No (supply only)
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

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