Aluminium Fencing South Africa

Aluminium Fencing South Africa is slat or picket fencing in powder coated aluminium: light, rust free and far less maintenance than steel. It is used for boundaries, for screening a courtyard, for pool fencing and increasingly on estates where a consistent look is specified. Say how many metres you need and what the fence is for, and get priced quotations to compare.

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Aluminium Fencing Prices

Ballpark figures so you can check a quotation.

Item	Ballpark price
Aluminium slat fencing, 1.2m high, per linear metre	R900 - R1,900
Aluminium slat fencing, 1.8m high, per linear metre	R1,400 - R2,800
Close spaced privacy screen, 1.8m high, per linear metre	R1,800 - R3,600
Pool fencing, compliant height, per linear metre	R1,100 - R2,400
Posts and concrete footings, per post	R450 - R1,400
Pedestrian gate, fitted	R4,500 - R14,000
Driveway sliding gate, manual, fitted	R14,000 - R38,000
Automation for a driveway gate, fitted	R9,000 - R28,000

Prices JUST UPDATED. Ballpark figures, rounded, excluding VAT. They reflect typical South African aluminium window, door and glazing rates, supplied and installed. They are not our prices or quotations, and no provider is bound by them. Aluminium is MADE TO ORDER, so a firm price follows a site measure rather than a drawing, and the system, the glass and the finish move a quotation further than the size does. Confirm what each quotation includes, such as removing the old frame, making good, and the glass type for every opening.

What a Fencing Quote Covers

Panels or slats. Pre made panels, or slats fixed to rails on site for a continuous run.
Posts and footings. Set in concrete, or bolted to an existing wall or slab.
Gates. Pedestrian and driveway gates, which are priced separately and are not cheap.
The finish. Powder coating, with a coastal grade specification where it applies.
Setting out. The line, the levels and what happens where the ground falls.

Where Quotes Differ Most

Height. A 1.8m fence uses considerably more material a metre than a 1.2m one.
Slat spacing. A close boarded privacy screen costs much more than an open picket line.
Ground conditions. Rock, services or a steep fall change what the footings cost.
Gates. An automated driveway gate can be as much as a long run of fence.
Whether it is on a wall. Fixing to an existing boundary wall is cheaper than footings.

Where Aluminium Fencing Suits Best

Pool areas. Rust free beside chlorinated water, which is where steel struggles.
Coastal properties. No rust, provided the finish and fixings are specified for salt air.
Estate boundaries. Consistent and low maintenance over long runs.
Courtyard screening. Close spaced slats for privacy without a solid wall.
On top of a boundary wall. Adding height and a modern look without rebuilding.

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What Affects the Price

Linear metres. The figure the whole rate is built on.
Height. More height is more material and deeper footings.
Slat spacing. Privacy screening uses far more aluminium than an open fence.
Ground conditions. Rock, services and slopes all add to the footings.
Gates. Each gate is a separate item, and automation is another.
Coastal exposure. A marine grade finish specification costs more and is worth it.

What to Include in Your Request

The address. Suburb and town.
How many metres. The total run, and any corners or changes of level.
The height you want. And whether anything specifies it, such as a pool or an estate.
What it is for. Boundary, privacy screening, pool safety or decoration.
What the ground is. Soil, rock, paving or an existing wall to fix to.
How many gates. Pedestrian, driveway, and whether you want automation.

Before You Appoint a Fencing Supplier

Ask how the posts are set. Footing depth and concrete mix decide whether the fence stays straight.
Ask about pool fencing requirements. Pool barriers have rules on height and gaps, and your council may add more.
Ask about the coastal specification. The finish and the fixings, not just the aluminium.
Ask what happens on a slope. Raking the panels or stepping them look very different.
Ask about estate approval. Many estates specify the profile, the colour and the height.
Ask who marks out services. Digging footings along a boundary finds water and electrical lines.

Aluminium Fencing FAQs

How much does aluminium fencing cost in South Africa?

Roughly R900 to R1,900 a linear metre at 1.2m high, supplied and installed, and R1,400 to R2,800 at 1.8m. Close spaced privacy screening at 1.8m runs R1,800 to R3,600 a metre. Gates are priced separately, and an automated driveway gate can be R14,000 to R38,000 before automation.

Is aluminium fencing better than steel?

It does not rust, which is its main advantage and the reason it is used at the coast and around pools. It is lighter and easier to handle, and the powder coated finish lasts well. Steel is stronger for the same section and generally cheaper, so for pure security a steel palisade is still common.

Can aluminium fencing be used as a pool barrier?

Yes, and it is a popular choice because chlorinated water and splashing do not corrode it. It has to meet the barrier requirements that apply to pools, including height and the gaps between members, and some municipalities add their own conditions. Ask the supplier to quote to that standard.

How are the posts fixed?

Usually in concrete footings dug along the line, with the depth set by the fence height and the ground. On an existing boundary wall or a concrete slab the posts are bolted down instead, which is cheaper and faster. Ask for the footing detail rather than assuming.

What happens where the ground slopes?

Either the panels are raked to follow the slope, which looks continuous, or they are stepped, which leaves triangular gaps at the bottom of each panel. Raking costs more and usually looks better. Say that the ground falls when you ask for a price.

How long does it take?

Panels and slats are made to order over a few weeks. On site, footings are dug and cast first and need time to cure before the panels go up, so a typical boundary run takes several days spread over a week or two.

Fencing is often ordered with the rest of the aluminium on a property, and Aluminium Windows South Africa collects quotes for all of it in one request.

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