Wrought Iron Fence Repair in Rockwall, TX
Rockwall is not a service area to us. It is where we are from.
★★★★★
“I had 13 posts rotted through and a few other bad areas. Scott fixed them all and I am so happy with their workmanship. My neighbour two doors down used them too.”
Traci E. · verified customer comment
★★★★★
“Our 20-year-old iron fence around the backyard was rescued and restored by their welding and paint. Professionally accomplished, with attention to detail.”
David W. M. · verified customer comment
★★★★★
“Repaired and restored the fence and gate at my home today. Prompt, professional and thorough, and the quality exceeded my very picky expectations.”
LS J. · verified customer comment
★★★★★
“Reinforced my panels to make my fence flush and replaced the rusted rings at the top. I would refer them to anyone needing this service done.”
Johnny R. · verified customer comment
★★★★★
“We used them for our fence surrounding about half an acre. They did a great job, fixed our gates, and it looks brand new. And for a reasonable price.”
Erin M. B. · verified customer comment
★★★★★
“Our 39-panel HOA fence was repaired, refurbished and repainted. It looks great, and the cost was reasonable and approved by the board.”
Kenneth S., Prosper · verified customer comment
From here, not driving in from somewhere else
Josh, who owns Wrought Iron Rescue, grew up in Rockwall County and graduated from Rockwall High School. The shop is in Fate. When somebody in Rockwall calls about a fence, we are not routing a crew out from Dallas and we are not a franchise with a mailbox address in the county.
That matters more than it sounds. Iron in Rockwall fails in ways that are specific to this ground, and you only learn them by working here year after year.
We do one thing: restore iron fences, gates and railings. Not wood. Not vinyl. Not chain link. Wrought iron fence repair is the whole business, and it has been for over seven years.
Most Rockwall calls start with a replacement quote from somebody else. See repair or replacement.
Several Rockwall companies will repair iron between new fence jobs. We do not build our week around installs. Restoring old iron is the work, every day, and most of our customers came to us holding a replacement quote they were not expecting.
What Rockwall does to iron
The soil here is blackland prairie clay, not sand. It swells when it rains and shrinks when it dries, and it works at everything set into it.
Clay that moves
Blackland clay expands and contracts with the seasons and pushes footings out of plumb. That is why so many Rockwall fences lean.
Lakefront exposure
Properties along Lake Ray Hubbard take constant moisture and wind off the water, which is hard on a finish.
Sprinkler damage
Irrigation along a fence line keeps the base wet several times a week and rusts posts where they enter the concrete.
Gates that stop latching
When posts drift, gates stop catching. Around pools and yards with dogs and kids, that is a safety problem, not a nuisance.
Older subdivisions
Iron installed twenty and thirty years ago across Rockwall is now at the age where the original finish has given out.
Rust at the base
Whatever the neighbourhood, iron rots from the bottom, because that is where water sits.
Where we work in Rockwall
The Shores, Chandlers Landing, the Harbor District, Buffalo Creek, Stone Creek, the lakefront properties along Lake Ray Hubbard, and the older streets in town. We also cover the whole county and everything around it, including Heath, Fate, McLendon-Chisholm, Rowlett and Royse City. Nothing in Rockwall County is far from the shop.
Repair instead of replace
Most Rockwall homeowners calling us have already been told by somebody else to tear the fence out. Usually it does not need it. If the metal is sound underneath the rust, it can be saved for a fraction of replacement.
- Rusted sections cut out and new metal welded in.
- Leaning and broken posts pulled, reset and brought back to line.
- Gates squared up so they open, close and latch.
- Hand-painted finish, then a yearly maintenance visit keeps it that way.
How it works in Rockwall
You call
(469) 757-0114. Tell us what the fence is doing. Photos help.
We come out
Usually quickly, because we are ten minutes up the road in Fate.
Straight quote
Free estimate, clear pricing. If it only needs prep and a finish, that is what we quote.
The work
Most jobs take one to three days. Rust cut out, posts reset, gates squared, painted by hand.
Walkthrough
We walk the fence with you and work every gate before we leave.
Common questions from Rockwall homeowners
Do you actually work in Rockwall, or just cover it?
We are based in Fate, in Rockwall County. Josh grew up here and went to Rockwall High School. Rockwall is home ground, not an entry on a service area list.
Why do so many iron fences lean in Rockwall?
Blackland prairie clay. It swells with rain and shrinks in the dry months, and that movement works at the footings until posts go out of plumb. Sprinklers make it worse by keeping the base wet. It is the most common call we get in the county.
My fence is along Lake Ray Hubbard. Does that change anything?
Lakefront ironwork takes more moisture and wind, so finishes wear faster and rust starts sooner at the base. It is still repairable. It just needs looking at more often than a fence on a dry lot.
Can a rusted iron fence be repaired instead of replaced?
Usually yes. What matters is whether the metal is sound underneath. Surface rust cleans up, and where rust has eaten through, that section is cut out and new metal welded in. Replacement is rarely necessary.
Do I need a permit to repair an iron fence in Rockwall?
Repairs generally do not require what new fencing does, but rules differ by city and by HOA, so it is worth a quick call to the City of Rockwall before work starts. We are happy to talk it through.
How quickly can you get out here?
Faster in Rockwall County than anywhere else we work, because the shop is in Fate. Most estimates happen within a few days.
What about my HOA?
Plenty of Rockwall neighbourhoods have HOA rules on fencing. Repairing and refinishing existing ironwork to match is usually the simplest way to stay within them.
Do you do gates and railings too?
Yes. Dragging gates, gates that will not latch, and loose or rusted porch and stair railings are everyday work.
What paint do you use?
Oil-based Rust-Oleum with a rust inhibitor, painted on by hand rather than sprayed, so it works into the pitted metal and the joints.
Do you guarantee the work?
Welds are guaranteed, and every completed job includes one free touch-up within the first year.
Other fence companies say they repair iron too. What is the difference?
Mostly how often they do it. A good installer builds new fences every day and repairs iron occasionally, between jobs. We restore old iron every day and have for over seven years. When repair is the side service, replacement tends to be the recommendation. When it is the whole trade, you get told exactly which parts of your fence are still good.