Fence and gate installation in Malaysia: prices and what to check
A fence or gate in Malaysia costs from about RM 80 per metre for wire mesh fencing, and a standard residential sliding autogate package runs from RM 1,300 to RM 3,500. For current prices, describe the length, material and gate type in a request on BlaBlaPrice and sellers will reply with their own offers.
Approximate prices in Malaysia, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Item | Typical price (RM) |
|---|
| Wire mesh fencing, per metre | RM 80–150 |
| Fencing of any type, per metre (depends on material and height) | RM 80–500 |
| Sliding autogate, standard residential package | RM 1,300–3,500 |
| Autogate, fully installed in the Klang Valley | RM 2,500–8,000 |
| Autogate from a simple model to a high-end system | RM 1,150–14,000 |
Permits, approvals and electric fences
An electric fence must follow the installation procedure of the Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga Malaysia), and one supplier states that such a fence is approved only up to a height of 1.5 m (5 ft). Specialist installers say that they handle the approvals from local and state authorities and from the Energy Commission. Installation carries a registration fee set in the Electricity Regulations 1994. Ask each installer which approvals they handle and whether the paperwork is included in the price.
Season and ground conditions
Malaysia is hot all year, but November falls in the wet season, and heavy afternoon rain softens the ground where posts and footings go in. Concrete needs time to set, so a gate with a concrete foundation is best booked for a dry spell with no rain forecast. Tell the installer about the soil and any slope on the plot, because both change how long the digging and the footings take.
How fences and gates are priced here
Fencing is quoted per linear metre, so give the length of the boundary in metres, and the gate width in metres as well. Autogates are usually quoted as a package with the motor, arms and installation, and a higher figure means a heavier or more automated system. Some offers include removing the old gate and some leave it out, so confirm that in writing. Most published price guides cover the Klang Valley; in George Town, Johor Bahru and Ipoh, ask for a site visit before you agree a price.
What to write in your request
Say what you want installed (a fence, a sliding gate, a swing gate or all of them), the length and height in metres, the material you prefer, and whether the gate should be automated with a motor and remote control. Add the site address, the plot conditions such as a slope or an existing wall, your deadline and your budget. Photos of the boundary help sellers quote without a visit.
On BlaBlaPrice you describe the job in your own words in a chat and can add a photo; it is free for buyers. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive the request and reply with price, terms and installation dates, and your contact details stay hidden until you decide to exchange them. You can also send the request link to a fence installer you already know. Start from the request field on the home page, or read how BlaBlaPrice works.
Questions and answers
How much does an autogate cost in Malaysia?
A standard residential sliding package is about RM 1,300 to RM 3,500, and a fully installed gate in the Klang Valley runs from about RM 2,500 to RM 8,000, according to sellers' websites, November 2026. The price rises with the motor and features.
How much does fencing cost per metre?
Wire mesh fencing is roughly RM 80 to RM 150 per metre, and other fencing about RM 80 to RM 500 per metre, depending on material and height.
Can I install an electric fence?
Only under the Energy Commission's installation procedure. One supplier states that the fence is approved up to a height of 1.5 m (5 ft), so ask the installer for the paperwork.
Does the price include removing the old gate?
Not always. Some offers include the removal of the old gate and some do not, so confirm it in writing before you book.
