- Free Standing Electric Fencing Cape Town covers electric fences built on their own posts, without a wall.
- It is used on open boundaries, yards and large sites where there is no wall to mount on.
- Height and strand count drive most of the price.
Boundary length, preferred height and ground type.
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Steel posts are set in the ground at regular intervals, with heavier strainer posts at corners, ends and gates. Wires run on insulators between them. Droppers between posts keep wire spacing even.
Heights and Strands
| Height | Typical strands | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2m | 10 - 12 | Behind a low wall or palisade |
| 1.8m | 15 - 18 | Business premises, open residential boundaries |
| 2.4m | 22 - 26 | Yards and depots |
| 3m | 28 - 30+ | Industrial and high-security sites |
Where Free Standing Makes Sense
- Open plots, smallholdings and boundaries with no wall.
- Behind palisade or mesh fencing as a second layer.
- Commercial and industrial yards.
- Long perimeters where building a wall is not practical.
Ask installers to quote the same height, strands and post spacing.
Compare Electric Fence QuotesFree Standing Prices
| Spec | Indicative installed price |
|---|---|
| 1.2m, 10 - 12 strand | R280 - R380 per metre |
| 1.8m, 15 - 18 strand | R320 - R450 per metre |
| 2.4m, 22 - 26 strand | R400 - R550 per metre |
| 3m, 28 - 30 strand | R480 - R650 per metre |
| Gate section | Quoted per gate |
Indicative Cape Town ranges for 2026, including VAT. They are estimates to help you check quotes, not prices offered by this website, and no installer is bound by them. An on-site inspection and a written quote set the actual price.
Installation Considerations
- Ground. Rock, clay and sand all affect post setting and earthing.
- Clearing. The fence line needs a clear strip that stays clear.
- Zoning. Long runs are split into zones for fault finding.
- Energiser. More strands means much more wire. Size the energiser to match.
- Signs. Warning signs along public-facing sections.
Cape Town Sites
Sandy ground in Philippi, Blue Downs and around Melkbosstrand needs good earthing design. Wind across open ground puts extra load on posts and strainers. Vegetation grows fast along open fence lines after winter.
Alternatives and Related Pages
Walled property? Wall Top Electric Fencing Cape Town costs less. Business sites: Commercial Electric Fencing Cape Town and Industrial Electric Fencing Cape Town. Budgets: Electric Fence Prices Cape Town.
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Free Standing Electric Fencing Questions
What height free-standing fence do I need?
It depends on the site. 1.8m is common for businesses and 2.4m - 3m for industrial yards.
Can free-standing fencing go behind a palisade?
Yes. It is a common way to add detection to an existing palisade or mesh fence.
Is free-standing more expensive than wall-top?
Yes, because of the posts and extra strands.
Does the fence line need to be cleared?
Yes. Vegetation touching the wires drains voltage and causes alarms.
How many zones will I need?
Long perimeters are commonly split into several zones. Your installer will propose a layout.
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