Electric fence cost for 5 marla 10 marla 1 kanal plots starts with one question: how much fence do I actually need?
The answer starts with running feet along your boundary wall, not a flat package price. Plot size gives a useful estimate. The exact figure depends on which walls are exposed, how many wire strands you choose, and what happens at corners and gates.
NagTech has installed electric fences since 2010. We are an official Nemtek distributor, with offices open 24/7 in Lahore, Islamabad and Faisalabad. Installed fencing typically runs from PKR 350–950 per running foot, and energizers start from about Rs 50,000. Every quote should still follow a free site inspection.
Measuring running feet on your boundary wall
Installers price electric fencing by running feet (rf): the length of wall that will carry the wires. One running foot is one foot of fence line along the top of the wall, not the height of the wires.
For a rectangular plot, the full perimeter is:
Perimeter = 2 × (width + length)
So a 25 × 45 ft plot has a full perimeter of 2 × (25 + 45) = 140 running feet — the upper bound if every side needs fencing.
In practice, many homes do not fence every side. Shared walls or a front dominated by the main gate often change the plan. A common layout fences the three exposed sides and treats the front gate separately, with gate brackets or a short dedicated section so the line stays continuous where it matters.
When you walk the boundary, note exposed walls, shared sides, gate widths, and damaged coping. A tape measure gives a rough DIY estimate. A NagTech survey measures the line properly and checks earthing, energizer power and gate detailing before a written quote. For how per-running-foot pricing is built up, see our electric fence price guide.
Typical running feet by plot size
Pakistani residential plots are often described in marla and kanal. Exact dimensions vary by city and society, but these standard approximations are useful for early planning:
- 5 marla – about 25 × 45 ft
- 10 marla – about 35 × 65 ft
- 1 kanal – about 50 × 90 ft
5 marla (about 25 × 45 ft)
Full perimeter: 2 × (25 + 45) = 140 running feet. If the front is about 25 ft and you fence the other three sides, you are closer to 115 running feet. That is a typical range for an electric fence for a 5 marla house where the front gate is handled separately.
Estimate only (fence line × PKR 350–950): full 140 rf about Rs 49,000 – Rs 133,000; three sides ~115 rf about Rs 40,000 – Rs 109,000. Add an energizer (from about Rs 50,000) and any extras the survey finds. These figures are planning ranges, not a final quote.
10 marla (about 35 × 65 ft)
Full perimeter: 2 × (35 + 65) = 200 running feet. Excluding a front of about 35 ft leaves roughly 165 running feet on three sides.
Estimate only (fence line × PKR 350–950): full 200 rf about Rs 70,000 – Rs 190,000; three sides ~165 rf about Rs 58,000 – Rs 157,000.
1 kanal (about 50 × 90 ft)
Full perimeter: 2 × (50 + 90) = 280 running feet. Excluding a front of about 50 ft leaves roughly 230 running feet on three sides.
Estimate only (fence line × PKR 350–950): full 280 rf about Rs 98,000 – Rs 266,000; three sides ~230 rf about Rs 80,500 – Rs 218,500.
Corner plots and farmhouse-style homes can need more than these rectangle numbers if more than three sides are exposed. Wherever you live in Lahore, the same measuring method applies; local service details are on our electric fence in Lahore page.
Wire strands: 4, 6 or 8?
Running feet set the length of the job. Strand count sets how hard the fence is to climb or bridge, and it pushes the per-running-foot rate within the PKR 350–950 band.
- 4 strands – a lighter residential layout where the wall is already high and the main goal is a clear deterrent with an alarm.
- 6 strands – the common middle choice for family homes in housing societies. Harder to step through than four wires.
- 8 strands – denser coverage for higher-risk sites, lower walls, or owners who want maximum climb resistance.
More strands mean more wire, insulators and labour per running foot, so a 6- or 8-wire job usually sits higher in the PKR 350–950 range than a 4-wire run of the same length. The energizer must also match the total wire length and zones. Wall height, street exposure and alarm preference all matter, which is why the survey recommends a layout.
Corners, gates and extra brackets
Straight wall runs are the easy part. Corners and openings are where the design either stays continuous or develops weak spots.
Corners need solid brackets so the wires stay tensioned and clear of the masonry. A poorly insulated turn can leak pulse into the wall and make that section feel weak.
Main gates are often the busiest part of the boundary. Some homes keep the electric line on the side and rear walls only, and secure the gate with a lock, automation, lighting or cameras. Others carry live wires across or around the gate with dedicated kits. Either approach can be right; the survey should say which fits your opening.
Side or pedestrian gates add short extra sections — leaving them out is a common DIY mistake. Wall condition also changes the bill: loose coping or a wall too narrow for standard brackets can need prep work, which should be itemised separately from the per-running-foot rate.
Treat online calculators as estimates until someone has walked the wall.
Get an exact figure with a site survey
Use the plot-size figures above to see whether an electric fence is in budget, then book a free site inspection before you buy materials or compare verbal quotes.
On a NagTech survey, a technician measures the walls that will actually be fenced, checks shared sides and gates, recommends 4, 6 or 8 strands, sizes a Nemtek energizer (from about Rs 50,000), and gives you a written quote based on PKR 350–950 per running foot plus the energizer and any listed extras. Offices are open 24/7.
Call or WhatsApp 03-111-427-111 to book your free electric fence site inspection in Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad or nearby cities. Ask for the running-foot total, strand recommendation and energizer model in writing before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
How much electric fence does a 5 marla house need?
A standard 5 marla plot of about 25 × 45 ft has a full perimeter of about 140 running feet. Many homes fence roughly three exposed sides, closer to 115 running feet, and treat the front gate separately. Only a site measure confirms your number.
What does electric fencing cost for 5 marla, 10 marla and 1 kanal homes?
Installed fencing typically costs PKR 350–950 per running foot. As planning estimates only: a 5 marla three-side run (~115 rf) is often about Rs 40,000 – Rs 109,000 for the fence line; 10 marla (~165 rf) about Rs 58,000 – Rs 157,000; 1 kanal (~230 rf) about Rs 80,500 – Rs 218,500. Energizers start from about Rs 50,000. Final quotes follow a free survey.
Do I need to fence all four sides?
Not always. Shared walls, attached neighbours or a front that is mainly gate and driveway can change the plan. Many residential jobs focus on the exposed sides where climbers can approach. The survey should say which walls need live wires.
Is 4, 6 or 8 strands better for a house?
Four strands suit some high-wall homes that want a basic deterrent. Six strands are a common middle choice for family houses. Eight strands add denser coverage on higher-risk or lower walls. More strands usually sit higher in the per-running-foot price band.
Does the price include the energizer?
Ask for a clear split. Per-running-foot rates usually cover the installed fence line. The energizer is often listed separately and typically starts from about Rs 50,000 depending on power and zones.
How do I get an exact quote from NagTech?
Book a free site inspection. Call or WhatsApp 03-111-427-111. We measure your walls, recommend strands and a Nemtek energizer, and give you a written figure. We have worked on electric fences since 2010 and keep offices open 24/7 in Lahore, Islamabad and Faisalabad.
