Wrought Iron Fence Repair in Rowlett, TX

Lakefront and neighborhood fences, restored rather than replaced.

Close-up of ornate scrollwork iron gate with rust on the bottom rail before repair

Lake Ray Hubbard is hard on iron

Rowlett sits right on Lake Ray Hubbard, and lakefront humidity is hard on iron. Rust spreads faster at welds and post bases than it does inland. We’re based a short drive away in Fate, so Rowlett jobs are easy to fit in quickly. We restore lakefront and neighborhood fences alike: rust cut out, new metal welded in, posts reset and everything painted by hand.

What we see most in Rowlett

Rust that moves fast near the water, and the usual North Texas wear everywhere else.

Rust at welds and joints

Moisture sits where metal meets metal. Welds and rail joints rust first, then the rust spreads along the run.

Rust at the base

Pickets and posts sitting in soil, mulch or sprinkler spray rust from the bottom up first.

Leaning posts

North Texas clay moves with the seasons and pushes posts out of line. We pull and reset them.

Sagging gates

Gates that drag, won't latch or need a shove to close. Usually a hinge, a weld or a post that has moved.

Flaking paint

Once paint lifts, water gets underneath and the rust speeds up. We take it back to sound metal before refinishing.

Pool and lakefront fencing

Fences that keep kids and pets in the yard have to latch every time. We make sure they do.

Ornate scrollwork iron gate with S monogram showing faded, weathered gray finish before restoration

See the difference

The same fence before and after — scraped back to sound metal, welded where needed, and finished by hand.

Ornate scrollwork iron gate with S monogram restored to a clean black finish
Wrought iron fence panel showing faded, worn finish on one side and freshly restored glossy black finish on the other

Why repair makes sense in Rowlett

Rust near the lake spreads, but it starts small. Catching it early means cutting out a few bad sections and refinishing, not replacing the fence. Even a fence that has been let go is usually sound underneath, and restoring it costs a fraction of new.

How we repair a wrought iron fence

Prep

The crew works the whole run first, scraping away every bit of flaking and failing paint back to sound metal. On older ironwork this is most of the job, and it is done by hand where the detail is fine.

Metal work

Where a section has rusted through or broken, we cut out the bad metal and weld in new to match. Old welds that have separated get rewelded.

Gates

Every gate works properly when we leave. Realigned, rehung, rewelded, latch rebuilt — whatever it takes.

Paint

Everything is painted by hand with oil-based Rust-Oleum containing a rust inhibitor. Brushing reaches into scrollwork and weld seams that a sprayer skips.

Walkthrough

Before the crew leaves, they walk the fence with you. If something is not right, it gets put right while they are still on site.

Restored black double-picket wrought iron fence with spear finials overlooking a pond with fountain

Get a free estimate in Rowlett

Send a few photos of the fence or gate. A close-up of the worst section tells us most of what we need.

Iron fence repair in Rowlett — common questions

Does lake air really make iron rust faster?

Yes. Humidity near the water keeps metal damp for longer, so rust starts sooner and spreads faster, especially at welds, joints and post bases. Keeping the paint intact is what protects it.

Usually. Leaning is normally a post that has shifted. We pull and reset the post and straighten the run, then repair any rusted sections.

Yes. Every gate works properly before the crew leaves: rehung, realigned or rewelded, and latching as it should.

We’re based in Fate, a short drive away, so Rowlett jobs are easy to schedule.

Yes. We weld new metal into the existing run and paint it to match, so the repair blends with the rest of the fence.

Yes. We scrape back to sound metal and paint by hand with oil-based Rust-Oleum with a rust inhibitor. Never sprayed.

A fraction of replacement. Full fence restoration averages about $8 to $12 per linear foot, depending on how much metal has to be cut out, how many posts are involved and the length of the run. Gate work and spot repairs are quoted separately. Estimates are free.

Our welds are guaranteed, and every completed job includes one free touch-up within the first year.