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Electric fence materials calculator
Enter the length of your fence and how many wire strands you want. The list and total update as you type.
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Electric fence materials and prices in Kenya
These are the unit prices the calculator uses. Prices are in Kenya shillings and exclude VAT. Follow a link to see the product and order it.
| Material | Unit | Price (KSh) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6mm galvanized HT wire | 1,200 m roll | 6,200 |
| 2.5mm galvanized HT wire | 1,200 m roll | 13,000 |
| W posts (W insulators included) | Each | 250 |
| Corner posts | Each | 150 |
| Corner support posts | Each | 140 |
| Strainer insulators | Each | 8 |
| Electric fence warning signs | Each | 100 |
| Copper earth rods | Each | 150 |
| Undergate and lead-out cable | 50 m roll | 1,200 |
| Gate contact for a sliding gate | Each | 6,000 |
| Siren kit | Each | 2,500 |
| 4 core alarm cable | Roll | 1,200 |
| Lightning arrestor | Each | 2,500 |
| 450mm silver galvanized razor wire (optional) | Roll | 1,400 |
| 450mm green razor wire (optional) | Roll | 1,900 |
| Energizer: Hammer, Nemtek or JVA | Each | 13,800 to 55,000 |
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Worked example: cost of a 100 m electric fence with 8 strands
This is the estimate the calculator gives for a 100 metre fence with 8 strands of 1.6mm wire, 4 corners, one swing gate and a Nemtek Druid 13 energizer.
| Item | Qty | Each (KSh) | Total (KSh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6mm galvanized HT wire, 1,200 m roll | 1 | 6,200 | 6,200 |
| W posts | 31 | 250 | 7,750 |
| Corner posts | 4 | 150 | 600 |
| Corner support posts | 8 | 140 | 1,120 |
| Strainer insulators | 64 | 8 | 512 |
| Warning signs | 20 | 100 | 2,000 |
| Copper earth rods | 3 | 150 | 450 |
| Undergate and lead-out cable, 50 m roll | 1 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Nemtek Druid 13 energizer | 1 | 21,000 | 21,000 |
| Siren kit | 1 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| 4 core alarm cable | 1 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Lightning arrestor | 1 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| Estimated materials cost | 47,032 |
That works out to about KSh 470 per metre for materials. Adding silver razor wire along the same 100 metres takes 12 rolls and adds KSh 16,800, for a total of KSh 63,832. Installation and delivery are not included.
Electric fence cost questions
How much does an electric fence cost per metre in Kenya?
In the example above, materials come to about KSh 470 per metre. The cost per metre falls on longer fences, because the energizer, siren, earthing and lightning arrestor are bought once whatever the length.
What materials do I need for an electric fence?
High tensile wire, W posts, corner posts with supports, strainer insulators, an energizer, copper earth rods, undergate and lead-out cable, warning signs, a siren and a lightning arrestor. A sliding gate also needs a gate contact. Razor wire is optional.
How much wire do I need?
Multiply the fence length by the number of strands and add 5% for joins and tensioning. A 100 metre fence with 8 strands needs about 840 metres, so one 1,200 metre roll is enough.
How far apart are the posts?
The calculator spaces W posts 3 metres apart and adds a corner post with two support posts at every corner.
Does the estimate include installation?
No. The estimate covers materials only. See electric fence installation in Kenya or send your estimate on WhatsApp for an installed price.
Do you deliver?
Yes. Same-day delivery is available within Nairobi, and you can collect from our shop on Accra Road.
Related guides: electric fence prices in Kenya and electric fence wire prices by gauge.