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How much does an electric fence cost?

  • R300 – R400/m
    Electric fence (installed)
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At Procompare, we have been tracking prices and seasonal trends for many years. Based on our proprietary data of historical project costs (acquired from thousands of our Pros) and other cost data from various respectable sources, we have put together a 2026 electric fence cost guide, where we have gathered all the necessary information for you to make the best possible decision.


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

Installation of 200 m wire mesh fence with swing gate

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Nigel
  • Fence length: 200 m
  • Fence height: 2 m
  • Will you be requiring installation?: Yes
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible
  • Do you also need a gate?: Yes, swing gate
  • Price estimate: R120,000

Install 300m electric fence with gate protection

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Cape Town Hout Bay
  • Fence length: 300 m
  • Fence height: 0.5 m
  • Will you be requiring installation?: Yes
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible
  • Do you also need a gate?: No gate
  • Price estimate: R45,000

We would like to install electric protection on top of gates and partially on parts of the boundary walls. I am currently traveling, if you want to contact me please do so via WhatsApp at +. Thank you.

Install 5 m electric fence with sliding gate

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: protea glen, Gauteng
  • Fence length: 5 m
  • Fence height: 2 m
  • Will you be requiring installation?: Yes
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible
  • Do you also need a gate?: Yes, sliding gate
  • Price estimate: R8000

we want to put electric fence front only 4 wires x 5 m length

Installation of a 1800m barbed wire farm fence with a sliding gate

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Jokong Village, Bolobedu
  • Fence length: 1800 m
  • Fence height: 2 m
  • Will you be requiring installation?: Yes
  • Do you also need a gate?: Yes, sliding gate
  • Price estimate: R450,000

I need a farm fencing which will not allow small livestock to go through it

Supply of 60m palisade fence with pedestrian gate

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Rustenburg
  • Fence length: 60 m
  • Fence height: 1.8 m
  • Will you be requiring installation?: No (supply only)
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible
  • Do you also need a gate?: Yes, pedestrian gate
  • Price estimate: R45,000

Installation of a 5m barbed wire fence

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Hermanus
  • Fence length: 5 m
  • Fence height: 2.1 m
  • Will you be requiring installation?: Yes
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible
  • Do you also need a gate?: No gate
  • Price estimate: R12,000

Installation of 35m electric fence with sliding gate

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Cape Town
  • Fence length: 35 m
  • Fence height: 1.2 m
  • Will you be requiring installation?: Yes
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible
  • Do you also need a gate?: Yes, sliding gate
  • Price estimate: R12,000

Require installation only. Material supplied

Installation of a 50 m palisade fence with sliding gate

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: George
  • Fence length: 50 m
  • Will you be requiring installation?: Yes
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible
  • Do you also need a gate?: Yes, sliding gate
  • Price estimate: R45,000

I would like a quote please I don't know the meters

Supply of a 2 m long, 3.1 m high concrete fence

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Harrismith
  • Fence length: 2 m
  • Fence height: 3.1 m
  • Will you be requiring installation?: No (supply only)
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible
  • Do you also need a gate?: No gate
  • Price estimate: R28,000

Installation of a 14m palisade fence with a sliding gate

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Sedgefield
  • Fence length: 14 m
  • Fence height: 1.8 m
  • Will you be requiring installation?: Yes
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible
  • Do you also need a gate?: Yes, sliding gate
  • Price estimate: R23,000

Good day I would like to request a quote for a palisade fence and/or gate. For the gate, the dimensions would be 3m in length and 1.8m tall. Kind regards