➜ Iron & Metal Fences
IRON & METAL FENCES IN Decatur, GA.
Iron announces itself before anyone reaches the gate. Lindley's Fencing builds, restores, and refinishes iron and metal fencing across Decatur, GA, from welded perimeter runs to handmade gates that give a property genuine presence at the street.
SOME PROPERTIES CALL FOR SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL.
Lighter materials do a lot of jobs well, and then there are the boundaries where only iron reads correctly. A period home, a formal frontage, a long driveway entrance, a commercial address that needs to look permanent. Iron carries a density in the hand and the eye that nothing else replicates, and it can be shaped into details no manufactured panel offers.
Properly built and properly coated, it also lasts generations, which is why so much of the iron we restore is older than the houses around it.
- New iron fencing and gates
- Restoration of existing ironwork
- Welded repairs and refinishing
- Free estimate and design discussion
➜ IRON & METAL FENCES
METALWORK MADE FOR THE PROPERTY IT GUARDS.
Iron gives you freedom that prefabricated systems cannot. Panel heights, picket spacing, curved tops, scrollwork, cast collars, and gate proportions can all be drawn to suit a specific entrance rather than selected from a page of stock sizes. That flexibility matters most at the driveway and the front walk, where the metalwork sets the tone for everything behind it. We work through those details with you before fabrication begins, so the finished piece belongs to the house.
HISTORIC STREETS AND SERIOUS ENTRANCES.
Older neighborhoods around Decatur, GA contain plenty of original ironwork, some of it a century old and much of it worth saving. We restore what can be restored, matching profiles and details when sections are missing, and we build new work that sits comfortably beside it. On newer properties we take the opposite approach, keeping lines cleaner and detail sparer so the metal reads as contemporary rather than borrowed from another era.
30 YEARS OF WORKING METAL AND FIXING IT.
Iron rewards knowledge and punishes neglect. Where welds are placed, how a gate is braced, how coatings are prepared, and how water is kept out of hollow sections all decide whether a fence lasts 15 years or 50. Since 1992 we have built new ironwork and rescued a great deal of old, which means we can usually tell at a glance what a run needs. Shall we take a look at yours?
WHAT IRONWORK DELIVERS
PRESENCE NOTHING ELSE MATCHES
Weight, shadow, and detail combine into a boundary that reads as permanent. Iron sets a tone at the property line that lighter materials, however well installed, never quite achieve.
SECURITY WITHOUT A SOLID WALL
Tall, rigid, and difficult to cut or climb, iron controls a perimeter while leaving sight lines open. You get protection and visibility together instead of trading one away for the other.
REPAIRABLE FOR GENERATIONS
Damaged sections are cut out, rewelded, and refinished rather than discarded. Metal fencing can be maintained almost indefinitely, which is why so much of it outlives the people who commissioned it.
DESIGN WITH NO REAL LIMITS
Curves, scrolls, custom heights, monograms, and unusual gate shapes are all achievable in iron. If it can be drawn, it can generally be fabricated, which no panel-based system can claim.
VALUE A BUYER RECOGNIZES
Ironwork reads as investment at first sight. Well-maintained gates and railings raise the perceived quality of an entire property and rarely date the way trend-led materials tend to.
A FINISH THAT CAN BE RENEWED
When a coating eventually tires, the metal underneath is still sound. Stripping, priming, and recoating returns a run to as-new appearance without replacing a single length of material.
➜ WHAT WE FABRICATE
OUR IRON & METAL FENCE WORK
New builds, restorations, and repairs, sized from a single railing to a full property perimeter. Fabrication and finishing are both handled so nothing gets lost between trades.
TRADITIONAL IRON
Wrought Iron Fencing
Welded iron perimeter fencing with the picket spacing, height, and top detail you choose. Substantial, secure, and finished in a coating system chosen to hold up against Georgia humidity.
GRAND ENTRY
Custom Iron Gates
Driveway and pedestrian gates fabricated to your opening and your design, braced properly so they stay square under their own considerable weight. Hardware is sized for decades of daily swinging.
SAFE STEPS
Iron Handrails and Railings
Porch, step, balcony, and stair railings built to fit the run exactly, with attention to code-required heights and spacings. Fitted securely into masonry or timber depending on the structure.
BROUGHT BACK
Welded Repairs and Restoration
Broken pickets, failed welds, damaged sections, and missing detail on older ironwork. We cut out what has gone, fabricate replacements to match the original profile, and blend the repair into the run.
LIKE NEW AGAIN
Powder Coating and Refinishing
Stripping back tired or failing coatings, treating any corrosion, and applying a fresh finish that bonds properly to the prepared metal. Colors are matched to the property, not to whatever is quickest.
PRACTICAL METAL
Chain Link and Metal Mesh
Galvanized and vinyl-coated mesh fencing for yards, kennels, sports areas, and work sites where function leads. Tensioned correctly on schedule pipe framework so the fabric stays tight for years.
➜ THE WORD ON OUR WORK
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY.
Restoration clients are usually the most surprised. Owners resigned to replacing an inherited iron fence often find that most of it was salvageable, and the finished run looks far better than they expected.
➜ Common Questions
frequently asked questions.
Iron questions tend to be about rust, restoration, and what can realistically be custom made. Here is the practical answer to each.
What is the difference between wrought iron and steel fencing?
True wrought iron is now rare, and most modern ironwork is fabricated from steel worked in the same style. It gives comparable weight and appearance, with better consistency and easier repair.
How do you stop an iron fence from rusting?
Preparation and coating do the work. Clean metal, a proper primer, and a durable topcoat keep moisture out, while touching in chips early stops corrosion from starting where the surface was breached.
Can an old iron fence be restored?
Usually, and more often than owners expect. Lindley's Fencing regularly restores older ironwork around Decatur, GA, fabricating replacement sections to match the original profiles rather than replacing whole runs that remain fundamentally sound.
How often does an iron fence need repainting?
Every 5 to 10 years is typical, depending on exposure and the coating used. Watch for chalking, fading, and small rust blooms, since those appear well before the finish actually fails.
Are iron fences good for security?
They are among the strongest options available, and Lindley's Fencing installs them on commercial addresses across Decatur, GA. Height, rigidity, and difficulty of climbing all work in your favor, and pointed tops add further deterrence.
Can iron fencing be made to a custom design?
Yes, and that is much of its appeal. Heights, spacings, curves, scrollwork, and gate shapes are all fabricated to a drawing, so the finished work is specific to your entrance rather than generic.
How are iron fence posts set?
In concrete footings sized for the weight they carry, with gate posts going deeper and wider still. Hollow sections are capped and sealed so water cannot sit inside and corrode them from within.
Why does rust come back after repainting?
Almost always because preparation was rushed. Paint applied over existing corrosion traps it, and the rust continues underneath. Stripping back to sound metal before priming is what makes a refinish last.
➜ HOW WE WORK
FROM DRAWING TO FINISHED METAL, HERE IS HOW.
STEP 01
We Assess What You Have Or Want
New work starts with the entrance and its proportions. Restoration starts with an honest look at how much of the existing run is sound and what would need fabricating from scratch.
STEP 02
We Draw The Design And Detail
Heights, spacings, top profiles, scroll patterns, and gate proportions get drawn out. Seeing it on paper matters with iron, because detail that reads well on a small gate can overwhelm a long run.
STEP 03
We Fabricate To The Drawing
Sections are cut, welded, and dressed, with joints ground smooth so the finish sits properly over them. Fabrication accuracy here is what makes a gate hang square years later.
STEP 04
We Prepare And Coat Properly
Metal is cleaned back, treated, primed, and coated in the chosen color. Preparation takes the time it takes, since coating over contamination is the single most common cause of premature failure.
STEP 05
We Set Posts And Hang The Work
Footings are poured to carry real weight, posts are plumbed, and panels and gates are fitted and adjusted. Heavy gates get their hinges set and tested under full load before we leave them.
STEP 06
We Check Operation And Touch In
Every gate is swung through its full arc, latches are adjusted, and any mark picked up during installation is touched in. The run is inspected with you before the job is closed out.
➜ GET YOUR FREE ESTIMATE
LET US LOOK AT YOUR IRONWORK, FREE.
Whether you are planning a new gate or wondering if an old fence is worth saving, ask us to come out and we will give you a straight answer. You will hear what can be restored, what needs fabricating, and what each route costs, with no pressure toward the more expensive one. Restoration is often better value than replacement, and we will say so when it is. Reach us through our contact page and we will arrange a visit.
WHAT YOUR FREE ASSESSMENT COVERS:
- Condition report on existing ironwork
- Restore or replace, advised honestly
- Design discussion for new work
- Coating and color recommendations
- A written price with no obligation
- Realistic fabrication lead times