Wrought Iron Fence Repair in Dallas–Fort Worth
Repaired and restored, not replaced.
★★★★★
“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
Most iron fences you are told to replace do not need replacing
Rust, a post that has given way, a gate that will not latch, paint flaking off in sheets — these are repairs, and we have been making them across Dallas, Fort Worth and Rockwall for over seven years.
If you have been quoted for a full tear-out, get a second look before you sign it. Most of what we are called to see can be brought back to full strength and finished so it holds.
Not sure how bad yours is? See the four stages of iron fence rust and what each one costs to put right.
Some people call it rod iron fence repair and some say rot iron. Same fence, same work — we answer to all three.
Posts drifting out of line or a gate that will not catch? That is leaning fence post repair. We also handle iron railing repair on porches, stairs and balconies.
Collecting quotes? See repair or replacement for how to tell whether a fence is actually finished.
Plenty of good fence companies will also repair iron. They build new fences every day and they are good at it. Repair is the part they fit in between installs. For us it is the whole job, every day, and it has been for over seven years. That is the difference you hear in the quote: an installer sees a fence that is past its best, we see which sections are still sound and what it takes to put the rest right.
We start by looking at what is actually wrong
An estimator comes out to the property before any work is quoted. What he is checking for:
Rust
Surface rust, and rust that has eaten through the metal.
Broken metal
Broken or rusted-through pickets, rails and panels.
Posts
Posts that have snapped, shifted or come loose at the base.
Failed welds
Welds that have failed or separated.
Gates
Gates that drag, will not close square, or will not latch.
Failing paint
Old paint that is flaking and no longer protecting the metal underneath.
See the difference
The same fence, before and after. This is what a proper scrape-down, weld repair and hand-applied finish looks like.
Why repair instead of replace
Replacement companies quote replacement, because that is what they sell. Restoration is a different trade and it asks a different question first: what is actually wrong with this fence, and can it be brought back?
Usually it can, and for a fraction of what a tear-out costs. You also keep the fence you have — on older properties the ironwork is often better made than what is sold today, and matching it is expensive.
- Our welds are guaranteed.
- Every completed job includes one free touch-up within the first year.
- Most jobs take one to three days start to finish.
- You keep the original ironwork, so the look of the property stays intact.
What does wrought iron fence repair cost?
Repair costs a fraction of a new fence. Full fence restoration averages about $8 to $12 per linear foot. The final price depends on how deep the rust goes, how many sections need cutting and welding, and how many posts need resetting. Gate work and spot repairs are quoted separately. If your fence only needs preparation and a fresh finish, that is what we will quote. Every estimate is free.
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. Paint over loose material and it lifts within a season.
Metal work
Where a section has rusted through or broken, we cut out the bad metal and weld in new. A broken post gets pulled and reset, or reattached at the base so it sits solid again.
Gates
Every gate works properly when we leave. Realigned, rehung, rewelded, latch rebuilt — whatever it takes. We do not leave a gate half right.
Paint
Everything is painted by hand with oil-based Rust-Oleum containing a rust inhibitor. Brushed on, it lays down thick and reaches the joints and weld seams where rust comes back. We do not spray.
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.
Get a free estimate
Send us a few photos of the problem or have us out to look at it. We will tell you what it needs, what it does not, and what it costs to put right.
Common questions about iron fence repair
Can a rusted wrought iron fence be repaired instead of replaced?
In most cases, yes. Surface rust scrapes down and repaints. Metal that has rusted all the way through gets cut out and replaced with new metal welded in. It is rare that a fence is too far gone to save, and we will tell you honestly if yours is.
What if a post is broken?
A broken post is pulled and reset, or reattached at the base so it holds solid again. It is a routine repair, not a reason to replace a run of fence.
My gate drags and will not latch. Can you fix it?
Yes. Every gate works properly when we leave, whatever it takes to get it there.
What paint do you use?
Oil-based Rust-Oleum with a rust inhibitor, applied by hand.
Why hand-paint instead of spraying?
Because it lasts. Oil-based paint brushed on by hand goes down thick — one coat applied that way is closer to two or three sprayed coats. Spraying puts the paint on thin, and thin is why sprayed fences start flaking after a season or two. Brushing also reaches into the joints and weld seams where rust starts.
Is the work guaranteed?
Our welds are guaranteed, and every completed job includes one free touch-up within the first year.
Do you repair rod iron fences?
Yes. Rod iron and wrought iron are the same thing — it is just how different people say it. Same fence, same repair.
How much does iron fence repair cost?
A fraction of what replacing it would cost. Every fence is different, so the number depends on how much metal has to be cut out and replaced, how many posts are involved, and the length of the run. Estimates are free.
How long does a repair take?
Most jobs run one to three days start to finish, including prep, welding and paint.
Do you work with HOAs and property managers?
Yes, regularly. We handle multi-unit properties, shared spaces and long community perimeters, and keep the finish consistent across the whole job.
Is rod iron fence repair the same as wrought iron fence repair?
Yes. Rod iron and rot iron are how most people say wrought iron, and we answer to all three. Whatever it is called, the fence rusts in the same places and is repaired the same way.
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.
What our customers say
Comments left by real customers on our Facebook page.
“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.
“Our 39-panel HOA fence was repaired, refurbished and repainted. It looks great, and the total cost was reasonable and approved by the HOA board.”
Kenneth S. · Prosper, TX
“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.
“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.
“Reinforced my panels to make my fence flush and replaced rusted rings at the top. I would refer them to anyone needing this service done.”
Johnny R.
“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.
“It is good to have a fence that is no longer rust coloured, and now looks and operates the way it was intended to.”
Mark W.
“We just had Miguel and Jason do our fence today. We are extremely happy with the end product. They both went beyond our expectations.”
Jami M.
“They did a fantastic job on our fence across our back yard. Absolutely recommend this company.”
Betty C.
“They did a great job on my metal fence. Highly recommend.”
Michael M.
“These guys are great. Do not replace, renew.”
Mike Y.
“I was very happy with my fence that was just done.”
Carolyn S.
“Just had ours done. Looks great.”
Rosemary W.
“We need more contractors like this, instead of trying to sell a new fence. They can be easily restored like this.”
Tom N.