Rod Iron Fence Repair in Dallas–Fort Worth
Rusted, leaning or broken — if the metal underneath is sound, it can be saved. Repair costs a fraction of replacement.
Rod iron, rot iron, wrought iron. Same fence.
Most people call it rod iron. Plenty say rot iron. The old trade name is wrought iron, which just means iron that was worked by hand rather than poured into a mould. Almost every residential fence built in the last fifty years is actually mild steel, shaped to look like the traditional article.
None of that changes the repair. Whatever it is called, it rusts in the same places, leans for the same reasons, and is fixed the same way: cut out what has failed, weld in new metal, and finish it so the weather stays out.
So if you searched for rod iron fence repair, you are in the right place. We are not going to correct you on the name. We are going to look at the fence.
If other companies have quoted you for a new fence, see repair or replacement first.
Most fence companies here are installers who also repair. Good ones, too. We are the other way round: restoring old iron is what we do every day, and saving somebody the cost of a new fence is the whole point of the business.
The same six problems, on nearly every fence we see
Rod iron fences fail in predictable ways. These are the repairs we make week in and week out across Dallas–Fort Worth.
Rust at the base
Pickets and posts rust from the bottom, because that is where water sits after rain and sprinklers.
Broken pickets
Snapped or bent sections are cut out and new metal is welded in to match the original.
Leaning posts
Clay soil lifts and shifts footings. Posts are pulled, reset and brought back to line.
Failed welds
Old joints crack under daily use. They are ground back and rewelded properly.
Dragging gates
Hinges, latches and gate frames are corrected so the gate opens, closes and catches.
Flaking paint
Scraped back to sound metal, then repainted by hand with oil-based Rust-Oleum and a rust inhibitor.
Most fences we are told to replace do not need replacing
Fence companies quote replacement because that is what they sell. A new fence is a bigger invoice than a repair, and it is faster work for the crew. We do the opposite. If your rod iron fence is structurally sound, repairing it costs a fraction of replacement and keeps ironwork that is usually better made than what would go in its place. If it truly is beyond saving we will tell you, and we can fabricate matching sections so a repair never looks like a patch.
Straight answer on price
Every fence is different, so nobody can quote rod iron fence repair honestly without seeing it. What we can tell you is the shape of it.
- Repair costs a fraction of replacement on almost every job we take.
- Most jobs take one to three days.
- Welds are guaranteed, and every completed job includes one free touch-up in the first year.
- If your fence only needs preparation and a finish, that is what we will quote.
How a rod iron fence repair goes
You call
Tell us what you are seeing. Photos of the worst spots help before we come out.
We come out
We walk the whole run, not just the part you noticed, and tell you what the metal is doing.
Straight quote
Clear pricing, no pressure, and a free estimate.
The work
Rust cut out, new metal welded in, gates adjusted, then painted by hand.
Walkthrough
We go along the fence with you and make sure every gate works before we leave.
Bringing old iron back to life
Iron restoration is the only trade we practise. Not a side service between wood fence jobs. We work across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, from Rockwall County out to Fort Worth.
Common questions about rod iron fence repair
What is the difference between rod iron and wrought iron?
Mostly the name. Wrought iron is the traditional term for iron worked by hand. Rod iron and rot iron are how most people say it today. Nearly all residential fencing now is mild steel made to look traditional. The repair work is the same either way.
Can a rusted rod iron fence be repaired, or does it need replacing?
Most can be repaired. What matters is whether the metal is sound underneath the rust. Surface rust cleans up. Where rust has eaten through a picket or post base, that section is cut out and new metal welded in. Replacing the whole fence is rarely necessary.
How much does rod iron fence repair cost?
It depends on the length of the run and what has failed, so we look before quoting. Repair generally costs a fraction of replacement. The estimate is free and there is no pressure attached to it.
Do you repair the fence in place?
Yes, in almost every case. Welding, post resetting and painting are all done on site. Only custom fabrication happens in the shop, and that is for matching sections we build for your fence.
My gate drags on the ground. Is that a repair?
Usually yes, and it is one of the most common calls we get. A dragging gate is normally a hinge, frame or post problem rather than a reason for a new gate. A gate that swings shut but does not catch looks closed. People assume it is closed.
How long does a repair take?
Most jobs take one to three days. We will tell you before we start.
What paint do you use?
Oil-based Rust-Oleum with a rust inhibitor, painted on by hand rather than sprayed. Hand painting works the finish into pitted metal and joints, which is where rust starts again if it is missed.
Do you guarantee the work?
Welds are guaranteed, and every completed job includes one free touch-up within the first year.
What areas do you cover?
The whole Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, including Rockwall, Heath, Rowlett, Dallas, Lucas, Frisco, McKinney, Plano, Allen, Wylie and Fort Worth.
Do you build new sections if part of my fence is gone?
Yes. We fabricate matching panels, pickets and finials so replaced sections match the original rather than standing out.
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.