Steel and wrought iron fences with a traditional look.
Heavier metal fencing for front yards, gardens and entries, plus repairs to iron fences that are already there.
Why choose A&L Fence
- 25+ years of experience
- The owner on every job
- Posts set about 42 inches deep
- We reply within 5 minutes
Your exact price is free and in writing.
Alexander Medina
Owner · on every job · 25+ years
- Best for
- Front yards, entries, older homes
- We also do
- Wrought iron repair
- Upkeep
- Paint or touch-up to keep rust away
- Price
- Free written estimate
Steel & wrought iron
Steel, wrought iron and iron repair
Steel and wrought iron fences are heavier and stiffer than aluminum, with the traditional look you see around older homes and entries.
Iron and steel can rust where the finish is broken, so they need touch-up over the years. If you want the look with less upkeep, we will also show you aluminum.
- Steel fence panels and gates
- New wrought iron fencing
- Repairs to existing iron fences and gates
How we build
Why our fences don’t lean after the first winter
Connecticut ground freezes deep every winter and thaws every spring. That cycle pushes shallow posts up and out of line — so we dig below it.
42 in
Set by hand
Frost zone: soil freezes and heavesFrost zone
Concrete footing
Frost line · 42 in
Gravel base for drainage
Dug below the frost line
Post holes go about 42 inches deep, past the soil that freezes.
Concrete footings that shed water
Crowned at the top so rain runs off instead of pooling at the post.
Strung, leveled, measured
String lines and levels on every run, so lines stay straight and tops stay even.
Tested before we leave
Gates swing and latch, and we walk the line with you before we call it done.
Steel and iron pricing
Free
written estimate for your property
Your exact price is free and in writing.
Steel and wrought iron usually cost more per foot than aluminum.
Cost
What moves the price of a steel or iron fence
Every job is different, so we give you an exact price up front, and you approve it before any work starts.
- Total length and height of the fence
- Steel panels or custom wrought iron
- Gates and their hardware
- For repairs, how much of the fence is rusted or bent
- Digging conditions, which we check at your free estimate
How it works
From first call to final latch
Four simple steps, a written price before any work starts, and no surprises.
Call or request online
Tell us about your yard. We reply within 5 minutes to set a visit.
Free on-site estimate
Alexander measures, walks through options and writes your price.
Permits & dig safety
We help with town permits and call Call Before You Dig first.
Built, tested, cleaned up
Built by hand, every gate tested, the line walked with you, yard left clean.
FAQ
Steel and iron questions
What is the difference between aluminum, steel and wrought iron?
They look alike from the street. Aluminum is light and does not rust. Steel is heavier and stronger. Wrought iron is the traditional material and the heaviest. Steel and iron need their finish kept up to keep rust away.
Can you repair an old iron fence?
Yes. We repair existing wrought iron fences and gates. We look at how far the rust or damage goes and tell you plainly whether a repair will hold.
Do steel and iron fences rust?
They can, where the finish is chipped or worn. Touching up the paint keeps rust from starting. If you want a metal fence with very little upkeep, aluminum is the better pick.
Related services
Other services to compare
Aluminum & ornamental
The elegant look of wrought iron without the rust or upkeep.
Gates
You use your gate every day, so it has to swing true and latch right.
Automatic gates
Gate openers, keypads and intercoms for driveways and businesses.
Where we build steel and iron fences
From New Britain across the towns below.
Free estimate
Ready for a fence that stays straight?
Tell us about your yard. Alexander will set up a visit, measure, and give you a clear written price before any work starts.
- Free written estimate
- 100% satisfaction guarantee