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Common Questions

Iron Fence & Gate FAQs

Answers to the questions we hear most from Houston-area homeowners and businesses.

Cost depends on fence length, height, style, and whether you're installing genuine wrought iron or ornamental steel. See our cost guide for the factors that drive price, or request a free estimate for exact numbers on your property.

Properly primed, painted, and maintained iron fencing holds up well in Houston's humidity. Surface rust is common on older or poorly coated fences — see our repair & restoration page for what we can typically fix.

It depends on your city, HOA, and fence height. We can help confirm what's required for your property as part of your estimate.

Most residential installations take a few days to a week depending on fence length, gate count, and ground conditions like slopes or existing concrete.

Surface rust and bent panels are usually repairable. Widespread corrosion or structural damage may make replacement more cost-effective — we'll give you an honest recommendation on-site.

Genuine wrought iron is fabricated and welded on-site piece by piece; ornamental steel systems use pre-manufactured, powder-coated panels. Both can look similar, but they differ in cost, repair process, and lead time — see Wrought Iron Fences for a fuller comparison.

We can discuss payment plan options for larger projects during your estimate — see Financing for what we can currently offer.

We serve homeowners and businesses throughout Greater Houston. See our full list of service areas, or contact us to confirm coverage for your address.

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