Welcome to Charlie’s Electric Fencing – Serving the Big Island of Hawai’i. We opened in 2015 and are still open as of March, 2026. Give us a call today!

We specialize in all electric fencing such as: keeping out feral pigs, containing farm animals such as cows, goats, sheep and dogs.

Contact me at 808-990-4468 to get a free phone consultation (text message is preferred), after a phone consultation, if I determine that an electric fence may be appropriate for your proposed job, I can come look at the property to give you a consultation and make an itemized estimate. Estimates for the East side of the Big Island are $50, and estimates for the west side, due to the long driving distance, is $200.

The following video recorded with my trail camera, show how my fences repel feral pigs:

Check out my YouTube channel for How to Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCciy0RP21ov7aTgERk64hKA

We install tough high quality electric fences to keep out FERAL PIGS on the East Side of the Big Island of Hawai’i. The image below is an example of a pig fence we installed.

1. We offer Professional Installation with high quality components. Our fences are built to last 20 to 30 years or more. I have been installing electric fences for the past 10 years since 2015.

So you’re considering an Electric Fence? Here’s the steps I suggest to help you decide:

Step 1: Read my entire website, get informed. It’s also helpful if you have a basic understanding of how an electric fence works. This video explains it: https://youtu.be/Zk-YqFRxs_Y?si=dsnxctAZARUMuDWC

Step 2: If an electric fence seems to be right for you, the next step is to contact me and to get a rough estimate for your fence. These are the questions I will ask you in order to do this:

What is the total length of your fence? (The full length of the perimeter).

What is the shape of your fence? Are the sides straight or irregular? When I say straight, I mean you can put a string on the fence line and from corner to corner, the string will be perfectly straight, if not, then you have some direction changes that I need to plan for and bring posts for each direction change.

Is the fence line cleared? If not, you will need to clear it.

It really helps if you know where the hogs are coming in. Look for hog trails and tracks. If you can’t tell where they come in, it may be useful to mount a trail camera in several locations at night to determine where they come in.

In planning a pig fence, the most effective fence totally encloses an area, such a square or rectangular fence, or a fence the goes up to an existing fence or something that the pigs can’t go over, such as a taller rockwall. If the fence just goes out and stops somewhere, the pigs may eventually find their way around it and you’re right back with pig problems again.

What is the soil like? Is it deep dirt or rocky? (Rocky soils require more installation time because each post hole frequently must be drilled, whereas in deep soil each post can be pounded in very quickly, reducing installation time and the overall cost of the fence). If your soil is very rock and full of large rocks, it is likely that I will tell you that electric fencing is inappropriate for this situation and I cannot install an electric fence there.

Will you need any gates installed? (I install gates using electrified ropes. If you want a metal type gate, you will need to hire someone to install it, and it’s best to have the gate installed first, so I can bring the electric fence right up to it. If the gate is installed after the electric fence, the installation of the gate most likely will disturb the electric fence and I will have to come and re-install it, costing you more money).

The amount of labor required which will affect the final amount of the fence will all depend upon the difficulty or ease of installation. For instance, if you have rocky ground and I need to spend 5-15 minutes drilling each post hole, then obviously it will take longer and cost more than if there is soft soil and I can just pound in each post in 15 seconds or so.

Step 4: After you know what you want, and you want me to install your fence, the next logical step is for me to come out to your property and see what it looks like, measure it, and give you an approximate estimate of what your investment would be. I estimate on the high side because I always want the final amount to be less than my estimate!

Call me at 808-990-4468 for a free phone consultation and estimate. This is $50 for the East Side of the Big Island, and $200 for the West side because of the driving distance.

Want to install the fence yourself? Great, we like capable customers. We will be happy to sell you the supplies you need, or if you want to provide your own materials, we can consult you on an hourly paid basis as needed.

Sample Ballpark Estimate Pricing:

$9.61 – 5.5′ Timeless Fence System PVC T post – Learn about the advantages of the Timeless Fence System here: https://timelessfencesystem.com/

$8.00 – wire strainer

$.07/foot – 12.5 gauge wire. We use Permelec Long Life Blue Electric fence wire, learn about it here: https://taylorfence.net/index.php and how it has been proven to last 9 times longer than standard galvanized wire and 1.5 times longer than heavy galvanized wire : https://www.waratahfencing.com.au/innovation/longlife-wire-technology/

$.40 wire crimp

$32. Ground rod and clamp, each (usually 3 or more are required)

$48.10. Timeless Fence System PVC H Post, 7 ft

$14. 6 ft. metal T post

$3.00 2 ft. long 1.5″ pvc pipe to go over metal T posts

$575. – 1.5 joule Cyclops solar Shock box for up to 15 acres – Learn about the advantages of Cyclops chargers here: https://taylorfence.net/index.php

$650. – 2.5 joule Cyclops solar Shock box for up to 25 acres – youtube link for 1.5 & 2.5 joule shock boxes https://youtu.be/BZbwcGNZy4o

$200. 1.5 joule Cyclops AC charger for up to 15 acres

$275. 2.5 joule Cyclops AC charger for up to 25 acres

$5 – $12 gate handles, .60/foot insulated wire, .60/ft. rope for gates

$80.00/hour – Labor Rate for 1 person, $100/hour when a crew of 3 is available

I view it as my job as an electric fence specialist to inform you of all the options you have so that you can choose exactly what you want for your fence. My policy is to fully inform customers and give them as much choice as possible.  When I install a fence, my goal is to install it with the best quality I can, for the lowest cost to you possible. This is how I generate new business, by making happy customers who give me referrals, since I do not advertise. To do this, I work as efficiently as possible, in an assembly line procedure when possible. I also don’t leave scraps of materials behind on your land because I pick up after myself. The reason I work like this is so that you are happy with my work and I get referrals from satisfied customers.

Why build an electric fence?

• Cost is the main reason. You can build an effective fence in the range of $1 to $3. per linear foot of fence.  It is easier and faster to install than hog wire fencing.
• It’s what I call the fence that “bites.” Hogs can push on, or dig under a hog wire fence because nothing happens when they touch it- the metal is just cold, but the electric fence is very hot.
• It doesn’t kill or cause permanent damage to the animals, and is Vegan friendly. It simply gives them a strong message to go somewhere else.

Why not to build an electric fence:

• You must maintain an electric fence. This means keep all the weeds and other debris off it. If you have a lot of weeds, this means you will likely need to weedeat under your fence about once a month. My guideline is “nothing touches the fence.”
• You need to check your fence regularly, every couple days or so to make sure it is working properly.
• An electric fence is not a “fence it and forget it” project, and for this reason, some people are just not suitable for an electric fence. You should be able to do basic maintenance on your fence such as tightening the wires when they need it. This is as simple as turning a wrench on the wire strainer clockwise. I will show you how.

Contact me at 808-990-4468 to get a free phone consultation (text message is preferred)

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Can you install an electric fence that is portable so I can take it down when there are no pigs? Answer: If your soil is rocky then I have to drill holes and pound the posts in, the wire is pulled tight and made to exact length, so this would be impossible. If you have soft soil then you could install electric netting with step in posts. With netting you will need to mow the grass down very short, put up the netting, and when the grass grows back move the netting to another mowed area, and you will then have to move the ground unless it’s in a spot where it can reach the new area. I don’t install netting because that is something that anyone can do themselves.

Q: Can you install Horse fencing? Answer: Yes, I install the timeless fence system with 12.5 gauge wire. If you want specialty horse fencing such as electrobraid, poly tape, etc. I don’t install those, just 12.5 gauge wire.

Q: Will the electric fence harm my cat? Answer: Cats usually slink under an electric fence without getting shocked, but if they happen to touch it then they will get a shock, but don’t worry, electric fences are not fatal, it will just cause the cat to avoid the fence in the future.

This is a letter from a customer who volunteered to write this letter

March 11, 2018

My husband and I highly recommend Charlie for putting in an electric fence. He was available to take our call when we first called him, showed up  on time for our first meeting and also when he began the work. He worked consistently without any interruptions, to get the job done quickly. We have a large property and needed a path cleared before installing the fence. Charlie got on it right away, with the clearing and installation.
He is an excellent problem solver. We have a vacation rental with beautiful flowers and did not want the fence to show. He was able to set the fence back far enough and incorporate, without it showing. We have beautiful Kalij pheasants that grace our lawn and I was worried that maybe the fence would keep them  from returning. They continue to come daily and maybe in some ways, are protected from other predatory animals.

    Before Charlie, our yard was turning into a feed trough for the numerous wild boars, and was being destroyed. Charlie was an angel on assignment, stopping the massive destruction and coming to our rescue. His quote was very reasonable and way under his competitors. He is very knowledgeable and honest. The system he installed for us, has been working without any problems. What a comfort to come out of our house at night and know the boars are at a safe distance.We can sleep knowing our yard and garden will be intact in the morning. Thanks Charlie

Marina and Bob from Volcano

June 19, 2018

Here’s a message I got from a customer who hired me to install an electric fence because the pigs were keeping him up at night: “Just a note to let you know how much I’m enjoying living “pig-free” since you installed the electric fencing between my rock walls. It’s working flawlessly. Great job, Charlie. Thanks a lot. I’m sleeping real good at night now.” 

The next letter was received 7/22/18