Farm & Game Fencing for Kimberley properties
Farmers and game reserves around Kimberley use stock fencing, field fence and game fencing to manage camps and keep animals safe. Fencing contractors in Northern Cape can supply fencing wire, droppers and posts or build the full fence line.
Want to know more first? Our farm and game fencing guide explains specifications, finishes and what affects the price.
Who needs fencing in Kimberley
Kimberley is the capital of the Northern Cape and a historic diamond mining town. Homes and townhouse complexes buy palisade, clear view and electric fencing, and government buildings, Sol Plaatje University and schools need secure perimeters. Mines and solar plants in the region use palisade or clear view with razor wire. Sheep, cattle and game farms around the city need stock fencing, jackal-proof mesh and game fences. Heat, dust and stony ground favour galvanised steel and concrete-set posts.
Typical farm and game fencing requests in the area come from:
- Homes: smallholding owners fence paddocks for horses, goats and chickens
- Mining: mines fence rehabilitated land and grazing areas around operations
- Farms: farmers fence camps, boundaries and kraals for cattle, sheep and goats
- Municipal: municipalities fence commonage grazing land and nature reserves
- Utilities: utilities fence pipeline servitudes and pylons on farmland
- Game reserves: reserves build game fences on boundaries and between camps
Farm & Game Fencing specifications
| Types | Stock fencing, field fence, game fencing, electric |
|---|---|
| Wire | Plain, barbed or high-tensile galvanised |
| Game fence height | Usually 2 m or higher, by species |
| Droppers | Steel or wood, between posts |
| Posts | Steel standards, wooden or steel straining posts |
Why request a farm and game fencing quote in Kimberley?
Paying the first person with a bakkie and a roll of mesh can cost more in the long run. By requesting a quote for Kimberley, you can check materials, pole depth, guarantees and start dates before you commit.
What to include in your request
- The fence length in metres or kilometres and the terrain
- The animals the fence must hold or keep out
- Stock fencing, field fence or game fencing, and the height
- Whether you want electric strands added
- Supply only, or supply and installation, and farm access for delivery
The more detail you give, the more accurate your quote will be.
Areas served near Kimberley
Contractors on our network install fences in Kimberley and surrounding areas, including Barkly West, Ritchie, Galeshewe, Jacobsdal, Warrenton, Hartswater. Many also work across Northern Cape, so farms and businesses with more than one site can use one contractor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does farm and game fencing cost in Kimberley?
It depends on the length and height of the fence, the material and finish, the number of gates and the ground conditions. Supply only costs less than a fully installed fence. Submit the form and a contractor serving Kimberley will send you a quote for your boundary.
How soon can a fence be installed in Kimberley?
Many contractors can measure up within a few working days in Kimberley. Installation time depends on the length, the ground and whether materials are in stock, so mention your deadline in the request.
Do I need permission to put up a fence in Kimberley?
Most standard boundary fences do not need plans, but walls, very high fences and electric fences may have municipal or regulatory requirements, and estates often have their own rules. Your contractor can advise for Northern Cape, and you should check with your municipality or body corporate before work starts.