One of the first questions people ask about palisade fencing is how much it costs per metre. It is a fair question, but the honest answer is that it depends. Two fences of the same length can be priced very differently once you factor in height, the style of pale, the finish, the gates you need and what the ground looks like on site.
At Raptor Palisade Fencing, we manufacture every fence in our own factory in Anderbolt, Boksburg, so we quote each job on its actual measurements and the current steel price. This guide explains what goes into that price, so you know what to expect and how to get an accurate quote quickly.
Why There Is No Single Price Per Metre
Palisade is made from steel, and the price of steel moves. A price list printed a few months ago may already be out of date, which is why reputable manufacturers quote per project rather than advertising a fixed rate. Every property is also different: a straight run along a flat street front is a very different job from a sloping boundary with three gates and an old fence to remove.
The Factors That Set the Price
1. Length of the fence line
The total length you need fenced is the starting point. Longer runs need more panels and posts, but they can also bring the average cost per metre down, because set-up and travel are spread over more work.
2. Height
Taller palisade uses longer pales and posts and more steel overall. Height is usually chosen for the level of security you need: a front garden may need less than an industrial perimeter that has to stop someone determined to get over.
3. Pale style and system
We offer six pale head styles: five spike, spear head, butterfly, three spike, seven spike and industrial pointed. Panels come in two systems. Welded panels are pre-assembled in our factory, while bolt-on panels are assembled on site with bolts and shear-off anti-vandal nuts. The style and system you choose affect both the material and the labour involved.
4. Finish
Palisade can be galvanised, sprayed on site after installation, or supplied untreated. Galvanising adds a protective zinc coating, painting gives you a colour to match your property, and untreated steel costs less up front but needs to be protected. You can see the three finishes on our Palisade Fencing page.
5. Gates and access points
Every driveway gate, pedestrian gate or access point adds to the price. A sliding gate is a bigger item than a single pedestrian gate, and motorising a gate adds the motor and its installation.
6. Site conditions
Slopes, rocky or soft ground, tree roots, existing walls and old fencing that has to be removed all change how long installation takes. If you already have a boundary wall, a palisade wall extension on top of it can be a more cost-effective way to add height than a full fence.
7. Supply only or installed
You can buy palisade from us for collection or delivery and install it yourself, or have our team install it. Supply only removes the installation cost, but you need the skills, tools and time to set posts and fit panels properly.
8. The current steel price
Because steel makes up most of the cost, quotes are based on the steel price at the time. If you have received a quote, it is worth accepting it within its validity period.
How to Get an Accurate Quote
The more detail you send, the closer your first quote will be to the final price. When you contact us, include:
- The property address, so we know where we are delivering or installing.
- Rough measurements of each side you want fenced, even if they are approximate.
- The height you have in mind, or what you want the fence to keep out.
- Gates: how many, how wide, and whether they should slide or swing.
- Photos of the boundary, especially slopes, walls or old fencing.
- Supply only or installed, and your preferred finish if you know it.
For larger or more complicated properties, we will arrange a site visit to measure and check the ground before we finalise the quote.
Ways to Get More Value From Your Budget
- Put the strongest fencing where it matters most, such as the street front and any boundary facing open ground.
- Use what you already have. A sound boundary wall can be raised with a palisade extension instead of being replaced.
- Plan gates at the start. Adding gates later usually costs more than building them in from day one.
- Buy direct from the manufacturer rather than through a reseller.
Get a Free Palisade Fencing Quote
Every quote from Raptor Palisade Fencing is free and based on your actual measurements. We supply and install within about 100km of our Boksburg factory, including Johannesburg, Pretoria and the East Rand.
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