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Fences

How much does a fence cost?

  • R20 – R60/sqm
    Fence installation — per square metre
  • R200 – R300/m
    Electric fence (installed)
  • R900 – R1900/m
    Palisade fence (installed)
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Will you be needing a fence shortly and want to know how much it will cost you?

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)

  • R900 – R1900/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 R1400/m, or typically between R900/m and R1900/m.

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Electric fence (installed)

  • R200 – R300/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 R250/m.

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Welded mesh

  • R450 – R650/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 R450/m to R650/m, averaging at R550/m.

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Clearview fencing

  • R1000 – R1300/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 R1000/m to R1300/m, averaging at R1150/m.

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Steel palisade and pillars

  • R2500 – R3000/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 R2500/m and R3000/m.

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500mm flat razor wire

  • R80 – R90/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 R80/m and R90/m.

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Fence installation — per square metre

  • R20 – R60/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 R20/sqm and R60/sqm with an average of R40/sqm.

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Recent jobs for fences

Barbed (razor) wire fence

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Hebron East
  • Fence length (m): 21
  • Fence height (m): 1.8
  • Will you be requiring installation?: No (supply only)
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

Barbed (razor) wire fence

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Durban
  • Fence length (m): 300
  • Fence height (m): 2.1
  • Will you be requiring installation?: No (supply only)
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

Electric fence

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Parow Valley
  • Fence length (m): 62
  • 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: Kraaifontein
  • Fence length (m): 8500
  • Fence height (m): 1800
  • Will you be requiring installation?: No (supply only)
  • Estimated project start: 1–3 months

Barbed (razor) wire fence

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Kempton Park
  • Fence length (m): 800
  • Fence height (m): 1,8
  • Will you be requiring installation?: No (supply only)
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

Wire mesh fence

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Pretoria
  • Fence length (m): 240
  • Fence height (m): 1.2
  • Will you be requiring installation?: No (supply only)
  • Estimated project start: 1–3 months

Palisade fence

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Velddrif
  • Fence length (m): 15
  • Fence height (m): 1,8
  • Will you be requiring installation?: No (supply only)
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

Electric fence

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Eldoraigne X 11
  • Fence length (m): 132
  • Fence height (m): 8 Strands
  • Will you be requiring installation?: Yes
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

8 strand electrical fence with powder coated square tubing, poles and braided aluminum wiring Wizord 4 energizer Siren Series gate switch Coduit and HT Cable Would prefer if it could intergrate with Adt alarm and armed response

Clearview fence

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Centurion
  • Fence length (m): 3
  • Fence height (m): 2m
  • Will you be requiring installation?: No (supply only)
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

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Clearview fence

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Pretoria
  • Fence length (m): 12
  • Fence height (m): 2
  • Will you be requiring installation?: No (supply only)
  • Estimated project start: Within a month