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Searching for fencing contractors near me usually gives you a long list and little way to compare them. diamondmesh.co.za makes it simple: send one free request with your fence details and an independent fencing contractor in your area replies with a quote for the full fence installation. It works for any fence type, from mesh and palisade to electric fencing and gates.

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Fencing contractor's work in progress with new steel posts set out along a boundary

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How to choose a fencing contractor

Good fencing companies are easy to check. Before you hire a fencing contractor:

  • Ask for photos or addresses of recent jobs of the same fence type
  • Get a written quote that lists material, heights, post spacing and footings
  • Ask who is responsible for marking the boundary and finding underground services
  • Agree on a deposit, payment stages and a timeline
  • For electric fencing, confirm the installer is registered and will issue an Electric Fence System Certificate (EFC)

Be careful of a contractor who asks for full payment up front or will not put the quote in writing.

Fencing cost per metre

Most quotes work on a fencing cost per metre, but the fencing price per metre changes a lot from job to job. The main factors are the fence type and height, the material grade and finish, post spacing and footings, the ground (rock, slopes or clay), access for vehicles, removal of an old fence, and extras such as gates, razor wire or an electric fence. Long straight runs cost less per metre than short runs with many corners. When you compare quotes, check they are for the same height, gauge and finish, and that each one says whether gates, delivery and rubble removal are included.

The fence installation process

A typical job starts with a site visit and measurement, then a written quote. Once accepted, the contractor clears the line, sets out and concretes the posts, and lets the concrete cure. The mesh, panels or wire are then fitted, followed by gates and toppings. Walls and some fences may need municipal approval under the National Building Regulations, so check this before work starts. It also helps to talk to your neighbour before a shared boundary fence goes up, and to confirm the boundary pegs so the fence is on the right line.

Fence Installation specifications

Fence typesMesh, palisade, clear view, weldmesh, concrete, electric
PricingUsually per metre, plus gates and extras
ProcessSite visit, quote, posts, curing, panels, gates
Typical extrasGates, razor wire, electric fence, old fence removal
PaperworkEFC for electric fences, municipal approval for walls

How to compare fence installation quotes

The cheapest price per metre is not always the best value in fencing. When your fence installation quote arrives, check:

  • Materials: the wire or steel thickness, the type of galvanising or coating, and the pole size and spacing. Thinner material looks the same on day one but fails sooner.
  • Foundations: how deep the poles are set and whether they are concreted. Most fence failures start at the posts.
  • What is included: gates, locks, corner stays, removal of an old fence, site clearing and rubble removal.
  • Guarantee and timing: workmanship guarantees, the expected start date and how long installation will take.

Our service passes your request to a contractor who works in your area, so you can ask these questions before you commit. It costs nothing and you are under no obligation to accept the quote.

Request a fence installation quote

To get an accurate quote quickly, include:

  • The fence type you want, or ask for a recommendation
  • The total length in metres and the height
  • The ground conditions and access for vehicles
  • Whether an old fence must be removed
  • Gates, razor wire or electric fencing you need

Photos or a rough sketch of the boundary help too. Mention them in the details and the contractor will ask for them.

Frequently asked questions

Are you a fencing company?

No. We are a free quote service. Your request goes to an independent fencing contractor or supplier in your area, who quotes you directly and does the work.

How long does a fence installation take?

A typical home boundary often takes a few days, including time for the post concrete to set. Large sites, rocky ground and custom gates take longer.

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