ELECTRIC FENCE COC · THORNHILL ESTATE
Questions before you book.
Practical answers for owners, sellers and property managers.
Is every Thornhill fence managed by the same organisation?+
Do not assume so. THOA describes additional homeownership organisations within the estate. Identify the system and ask the relevant representatives who holds its records and can authorise an inspection.
Does a fence certificate approve a new boundary wall?+
No. Electrical fence certification does not replace the building and estate approvals applicable to structural work. Tell the inspector about the planned alteration so the quotation can distinguish the tasks.
Why do you ask for Modderfontein when I requested Thornhill?+
The exact location prevents confusion with similarly named estates and broader service-area descriptions. It also helps identify the correct entrance and management contact before the visit.
What if I have a THOA document but my unit belongs to another scheme?+
Send the request and the document reference to the responsible managing agent. Confirm what installation that document covers. The correct answer may involve a different record or a separately authorised inspection.
Is your electric fence alarming inside one of the smaller developments?+
Send the internal development name, exact location and alarm times. Ask its manager who looks after that fence and can arrange electric fence fault finding. The smaller development and the wider Thornhill association may manage different systems.
Who can issue an electric fence certificate of compliance?+
A registered electric fence system installer may issue an electric fence compliance certificate after the required inspection and testing. An ordinary electrical COC is a separate document.
Will the inspection fee include repairs?+
Ask for the inspection, any repairs and any return visit to be itemised in the quote. The work required depends on what is found; a price should not assume that the fence will pass before it has been inspected.