Electric-fence quotes vary because the system is more than wire on top of a wall.
The useful way to compare prices is to make every installer quote the same specification.
Start with perimeter length
Measure the boundary in metres.
A 50 by 100 foot plot has an approximate perimeter of 91 metres. A 100 by 100 foot plot is about 122 metres.
That gives you the basic run length before gates and site complications.
Decide the fence configuration
The number of strands changes the amount of wire, insulators and labour.
Ask the installer to state:
- number of strands
- wire type
- bracket type
- spacing
- height above the wall or ground fence
Without that, two quotes are not comparable.
Energizer size
The energizer should match the fence length and conditions.
A unit selected for a short residential perimeter is not necessarily appropriate for a large agricultural fence.
Ask what length the energizer is designed to handle and what warranty applies.
Earthing is part of the system
Poor earthing can make an otherwise expensive fence perform badly.
The quote should include the required earth rods and installation, not leave them as an afterthought.
Backup power
If security must continue during outages, ask about battery or solar backup.
Include replacement batteries in the longer-term ownership cost.
Gates and alarms
A gate can require special contacts or wiring.
Some systems also connect to an alarm, siren or monitoring setup.
Decide whether those are included before comparing prices.
Get an itemised quote
Separate:
- wire
- brackets
- insulators
- energizer
- earthing
- backup
- gate work
- labour
- transport
That lets you update the estimate when supplier prices change instead of relying on a stale national price per metre.
For non-electric options, see chain link fence cost in Kenya.
