
- Clearview fencing is welded steel mesh with small openings. You can see through it, but it is hard to climb.
- Send one enquiry and independent installers covering your area quote to supply and install it.
- You compare the specifications and prices, then appoint whoever suits you, or nobody.
Fence length, height and any gates are enough for a first quote.
Compare QuotesHow an Installation Runs
- Site measure. Boundary length, levels, corners, gate openings and anything that must be removed first.
- Specification. Height, mesh aperture, wire thickness, post type, finish and fixings, agreed in writing.
- Posts. Set in concrete footings in the ground, or base-plated onto a sound wall or slab.
- Panels. Fixed to the posts with clamp bars and security bolts, stepped or raked on slopes.
- Gates and extras. Gates hung and aligned, then spikes, razor wire or electric strands if specified.
- Handover. Alignment, gate operation and fixings checked, and the site cleaned up.
Most homes take one to three days on site. Long perimeters and custom gates take longer, and powder-coated stock in a less common colour can add lead time before work starts.
Where Clearview Fencing Works Well
- Street frontages. You keep sight of the road and visitors can see the house.
- View and coastal properties. It secures the boundary without blocking a sea or mountain view.
- Business sites and yards. Staff, guards and cameras can see through the whole perimeter.
- Sports fields, schools and estates. Long runs that need visibility and controlled entrances.
See the property guides for homes, business premises, industrial sites and estates and complexes.
Product Choices and Trade-offs
| Choice | Common options | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.2m, 1.8m, 2.1m, 2.4m, 3m and higher | Taller costs more and may need municipal approval |
| Mesh aperture | 76.2 x 12.7mm anti-climb (358), 76.2 x 25.4mm, 100 x 50mm | Smaller openings are harder to climb and cut, and cost more |
| Wire | 4mm is common; heavier on high-security specs | Thicker wire is stiffer and slower to cut |
| Finish | Galvanised, or powder coated over galvanising | Coating costs more but lasts longer near the sea |
| Posts | Concreted into the ground, or base-plated | Base plates need a sound wall or slab |
| Top | Flat, spikes, razor wire or electric strands | More security, less residential appearance |
For tougher specifications see high security clearview fencing. Replacement and loose panels are covered on the fence panels page.
Installed Prices
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Clearview, 1.2 - 1.8m, economy spec, installed | R650 - R950 per metre |
| Clearview, 1.8 - 2.1m, standard spec, installed | R1,000 - R1,350 per metre |
| Clearview, 2.1 - 2.4m, high-security spec, installed | R1,350 - R1,800 per metre |
| Clearview, 2.4 - 3.0m, industrial spec, installed | R1,800 - R2,400+ per metre |
| Powder coating | Adds roughly 20 - 30% |
| Pedestrian gate, installed | R2,500 - R6,000 |
| Electric strands on top | R150 - R300 per metre |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Indicative 2026 ranges from published South African fencing price guides and retailer listings, excluding VAT unless stated. Most are national or Gauteng figures, so Cape Town quotes can land higher or lower. A site visit and a written quote set the actual price.
The full breakdown, including supply-only prices and worked examples, is on clearview fencing prices.
What Changes the Price
- Length and height. Metres of fence line and panel height drive most of the cost.
- Mesh and wire. Anti-climb mesh and heavier wire cost more per metre.
- Ground. Rock needs core drilling; loose sand needs deeper footings.
- Slope and access. Steep or narrow sites slow the work.
- Removal. Taking out an old fence or wall adds labour and disposal.
- Gates and extras. Each gate, motor or topping is priced separately.
Cape Town Site Conditions
- Salt air. Near the sea, ask for hot-dip galvanised steel with a powder coat, and stainless or coated fixings.
- Wind. Mesh lets wind through, so it takes far less load than a solid wall, but posts still need proper footings for the south-easter and winter fronts.
- Sand and rock. Sandy ground needs deeper or wider footings; mountain slopes often need rock drilling.
- Slopes. Panels are stepped or raked to follow the ground. Ask how gaps under the fence will be closed.
- Height rules. The City of Cape Town has rules on boundary fence heights. Confirm what applies before ordering fencing over 1.8m.
What to Include in Your Enquiry
- Suburb and property type.
- Approximate fence length and the height you want.
- Ground type: soil, sand, rock, paving or an existing wall.
- Gates: how many, how wide, and whether you want them automated.
- Anything to remove first, and photos of the boundary.
How Comparing Quotes Works
- Send one enquiry. Describe the job, the property and your suburb.
- Providers respond. Relevant independent providers covering your area contact you to ask questions, visit or quote.
- Compare and choose. Compare specification, inclusions, timing and price, then appoint whoever suits you, or nobody.
Ask every installer to quote the same height, mesh, finish and number of gates, so you compare like with like.
Send one enquiry through Clearview Fencing Cape Town and compare quotes from relevant local providers.
Installation Questions
What is the difference between clearview and palisade fencing?
Palisade uses vertical steel pales with gaps between them. Clearview uses welded mesh with much smaller openings, so it is harder to climb and easier to see through.
How long does installation take?
Most homes take one to three days on site. Long perimeters, rocky ground and custom gates take longer.
Can clearview fencing go on top of an existing wall?
Often, if the wall is structurally sound. Posts are base-plated onto the wall, so installers will check its condition first.
Does clearview fencing need maintenance?
Very little, but not none. Check bolts yearly, touch up scratches in the coating, and rinse salt off coastal fences.
Is clearview fencing the same as 358 mesh?
358 mesh is one type of clearview: 3 x 0.5 inch openings (76.2 x 12.7mm) in 8 gauge (about 4mm) wire. Other clearview products use larger openings.
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