Steel Gates for Johannesburg properties
Homeowners and businesses in Johannesburg use steel gates to finish off palisade, clear view, mesh and wall boundaries. Gate makers in Gauteng can measure the opening, build the gate to size and hang it, with a motor if needed.
Want to know more first? Our steel gates guide explains specifications, finishes and what affects the price.
Who needs fencing in Johannesburg
Johannesburg has some of the country's highest demand for security fencing. Freestanding homes in older suburbs add palisade or clear view on top of walls, with electric strands and motorised sliding gates, while estates in Fourways and the north fit clear view perimeters. Industrial areas such as City Deep and Kya Sand use palisade and razor wire against theft. Schools, sports clubs and parks need mesh or palisade boundaries, and rocky ridges and old mine land can make post holes harder to dig.
Typical steel gates requests in the area come from:
- Homes: homeowners fit driveway and pedestrian gates in boundary walls and fences
- Estates: estates install main entrance and service gates at the gatehouse
- Industrial: factories install wide steel gates at truck entrances and yards
- Commercial: offices and shopping centres fit gates at service yards and parking
- Schools: schools install separate vehicle and learner gates at the entrance
- Sports clubs: clubs fit gates at parking areas, fields and courts
Steel Gates specifications
| Types | Single swing, double swing, sliding, pedestrian |
|---|---|
| Typical widths | 1 m pedestrian, 3 m to 6 m driveway |
| Frame | Square tube, round tube or flat bar |
| Infill | Bars, palisade pales, weldmesh or diamond mesh |
| Finish | Hot-dip galvanised, painted or powder coated |
| Options | Gate motor, intercom, lock box, drop bolt |
Why request a steel gates quote in Johannesburg?
Fencing rates in Johannesburg depend on the length and height of the fence, the material, the number of gates and the ground it goes into. A written quote for your actual boundary is the quickest way to know what you will pay, and it shows exactly what is included.
What to include in your request
- The width and height of each opening
- Swing, sliding or pedestrian gate, and the infill style you want
- Galvanised, painted or galvanised and powder coated
- Whether you need a gate motor, intercom or lock box
- Photos of the opening, the posts or pillars and the driveway slope
The more detail you give, the more accurate your quote will be.
Areas served near Johannesburg
Contractors on our network install fences in Johannesburg and surrounding areas, including Sandton, Randburg, Roodepoort, Soweto, City Deep, Alberton, Fourways. Many also work across Gauteng, so farms and businesses with more than one site can use one contractor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does steel gates cost in Johannesburg?
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 Johannesburg will send you a quote for your boundary.
How soon can a fence be installed in Johannesburg?
Many contractors can measure up within a few working days in Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg?
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 Gauteng, and you should check with your municipality or body corporate before work starts.