Can I put up barbed wire on my property?
Usually, the answer is no. With a few exceptions.
6 quotes for an Electric fence from local Pros
Trevor A.,
Ridge Road
I received five quotes through Procompare. The chosen contractor was professional and provided superior quality workmanship on the installation of my electric fence. Thanks to Procompare for the great experience. I will and have recommended you to everyone.
Thulani M.,
Sheffield Beach
We had our new electric fence installed yesterday. I wish to thank the contractor for a job well done. I am very pleased with the result.
Rethabile W.,
La Lucia
We used Procompare now for the second time; this time we were looking for a company to install our electric security fencing. Again, the response was very quick. I have to commend the chosen contractor on his professionalism and quality of work. I have no hesitation in recommending Procompare to anyone.
Trusted professionals. All of our Pros are verified.
Fast service. 
Save time and money. Up to 6 quotes with 1 request.
A periodic inspection is an inspection and associated testing to check whether an electrical installation is in a satisfactory condition for continued service. It is recommended to be carried out every 10 years for home-owners and more frequently for businesses.
When choosing a fence, you should take into account the climate of the area where you live. For example, in colder climates, consider the frost line and use concrete anchors placed deep enough to support the fence posts. For warmer and wetter climates, you should stay away from most woods because they are susceptible to water damage. Vinyl is the best choice for more temperate regions as it can hold up in damp weather, but it can be damaged by extreme heat. If you live in an area that experiences frequent frigid temperatures, then you may want to stick with more durable materials. Metal, bamboo and specific species of wood are the most resilient materials in colder climates.
Boundary walls and fences must be measured from the existing level of the ground that abuts the wall or fence. If the level of the ground on opposite sides of the fence or wall are not equal, the height should be measured from the higher of the two sides. If soil is retained by a boundary wall, the maximum permitted height of the retained soil is 2,1 m. This should be measured from the natural ground level in front of the wall. A balustrade wall not exceeding 1 m in height is permitted above the level of the retained soil.
For any fences that do not exceed 1.8 m in height you won’t need a plan as they are considered “minor building work”. However, you will still need authorisation by your local authority's building control officer.
To ensure the safety of electric fence, any electric fence system has to have a valid Electric Fence System certificate of compliance (EFC), issued by a registered Electric Fence System Installer (EFSI). The law is valid for electric fences on all properties that the public may gain legal access without permission from the owner.
Without a valid Electric Fence System Certificate of Compliance, property owners, body corporates, business entities and home owner associations become civilly and criminally liable for injuries caused by their electric fence system.
Electric fence installations may only be done by a registered Electric Fence System Installer (EFSI). Before hiring a professional, be sure to check his certificate.
The minimum height of electric fence in South Africa is 1.5 meters.
Supply and install with electric fence on top.
Fence, attached to existing brick and fibrocrete wall to extend a further 1.5 m also over existing gate, electric fencing 0.8 m Two boundaries and front gate, razor wire over gate. Second quote with palisade for the same measurements attached to the existing walling and or posts.
24 line game fence m x m xm x m square camp (not electric fence) Must include 1x triple offset bracket on inside with 2 live and 1 earth wire, supplied by a solar-powered energizer with 9ah backup battery about 1m from ground level and a double steel swing-gate 2.4m high
Electric fence on top of 6ft brick wall
30 meters out of the meters requires a fence and electric fencing of +- 6 feet. The other meters only requirs electric fencing
Install electric fence on top of 1.8m precast wall
I need a quote on electric fence 6 lines and the yard is m2 and there is a sliding gate
Installation of electric fence
Need further advice. Planning on purchasing 2 Hectare plot for residential and small scale farming. The plan is to live and do farming on 1 hectare and use the other hectare for livestock grazing for 10 years and then sell it. Is is then wise to install electric on the entire 2 hectare or just 1 hectare and do normal razor wire fencing on one. The livestock will graze and be returned each day back into the electric fenced hectare.
Quote for installation of electric fence at residential house.