Fence & gate installation

Fence & gate installation in South Africa

Updated 4 November 2026

In South Africa a gate motor installed by a professional usually costs R 5,000 to R 16,000, and a security gate on its own about R 3,800 to R 6,300. The price depends on the gate size, the motor brand and whether new posts and foundations are needed. For an exact figure, describe your gate on BlaBlaPrice and get offers for your site.

Electric fences and gates: paperwork to check

An electric fence system installed after 1 October 2012 must have a valid Certificate of Compliance, so ask the installer for it before you pay. The work should also follow the SANS 10222-3:2016 standard for electric fencing. The Fencing Act says an owner may contribute to the cost of a boundary fence, so if your fence stands on a shared line, agree the cost with your neighbour before work starts.

Summer rains and early booking

Summer runs from December to February and brings rain, so ask the installer how the foundations will be done if it rains during the job. Concrete and posts need time to set. Booking in November leaves room to finish before the December holidays, so ask for a start date early.

How prices are quoted and measured

Installation is quoted in rand, with labour often given separately at R 500 to R 800 an hour and materials added on top. Give measurements in metres. PVC gates are priced per square metre, so a 3 m by 1.5 m gate is about 4.5 m² before the posts. Installation costs vary with the site and location, so send your address with the request.

What to write in your request

Say what you want installed: a swing or sliding gate, a pedestrian gate, fence panels, or only a motor for a gate you already have. Give the length and height in metres, the material (steel, PVC, palisade or wood), and whether the posts need a new concrete foundation. Add the automation you want, the site address or area, plot conditions such as a slope, the deadline and your budget.

Write your request to BlaBlaPrice in your own words, and add a photo of the gate if you have one. The AI asks for anything missing, such as the length or the material, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive the request and reply in the chat with their own price, terms and start date. Your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. If the motor also needs a new power point, you can request electrical installation in the same way. To start, create a request on BlaBlaPrice.