How much does an electric fence cost?

R300 – R400/m
Electric fence (installed)

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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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Recent jobs for electric fences

Electric fence

City or suburb where you need the service: CT, Parkland
Fence length (m): 10
Fence height (m): 1.8
Will you be requiring installation?: No (supply only)
Estimated project start: More than 3 months

Palisade fence

City or suburb where you need the service: Northdale
Fence length (m): 15
Fence height (m): 2
Will you be requiring installation?: Yes
Estimated project start: Within a month

Good day, please may I have a quote for a residential home for supply and installation and without installation of the fence. Thank you

Wire mesh fence

City or suburb where you need the service: Idutywa Dutyw EC
Fence length (m): 70
Fence height (m): 1.8
Will you be requiring installation?: No (supply only)
Estimated project start: Within a month

Palisade fence

City or suburb where you need the service: Mountain cemetry
Fence length (m): 14
Fence height (m): 1.5
Will you be requiring installation?: Yes
Estimated project start: Within a month

To put palisade fencing around 4 tombstones. Thanks

Electric fence

City or suburb where you need the service: Pretoria
Fence length (m): 270
Fence height (m): 8
Will you be requiring installation?: Yes
Estimated project start: Within a month

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Barbed (razor) wire fence

City or suburb where you need the service: Northcrest
Fence length (m): 202
Fence height (m): 1.8
Will you be requiring installation?: No (supply only)
Estimated project start: More than 3 months

Palisade fence

City or suburb where you need the service: Fichardt Park
Fence length (m): 12
Fence height (m): 2
Will you be requiring installation?: Yes
Estimated project start: 1–3 months

Picket fence

City or suburb where you need the service: Dullstroom
Fence length (m): 26
Fence height (m): 1.2m
Will you be requiring installation?: No (supply only)
Estimated project start: Within a month

Hi! Plastic or wood. Thanks!

Wire mesh fence

City or suburb where you need the service: Randfontein
Fence length (m): 800
Fence height (m): 1.22m
Will you be requiring installation?: No (supply only)
Estimated project start: Within a month

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Electric fence

City or suburb where you need the service: Cape Town
Fence length (m): 10
Fence height (m): 2
Will you be requiring installation?: Yes
Estimated project start: 1–3 months

Good day Pleas advise what cost would be for the setup/installation of approx 10m electric fencing on a vibracrete wall? Kind Regards

How much does an electric fence cost?

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