Iron Fences & Gates in Marietta
National Ironwork is a family-owned Marietta shop that builds custom iron railings in-house and provides a 5-year warranty on all welds and installation; powder coating not covered; not transferable.
- Family-owned and operated
- General liability insured
- 5-year warranty on all welds and installation
- Free estimates
Start With What You Actually Need
Most iron projects fall into one of three buckets: building something new, adding a piece that’s missing, or fixing something that’s rusted or broken. Knowing which bucket you’re in saves you a lot of guesswork.
If you’ve just moved to Marietta and you’re staring at a yard with no fence or a gate that won’t latch, you’re in the right spot. Homes here vary a lot. Older properties near the Square often have iron that’s been up for decades and needs repair more than replacement. Newer builds farther out usually start from scratch with fencing and gates. Both come through our shop.
National Iron Works is family-owned and operated, general liability insured, and we do free on-site estimates. The right iron service depends on your specific project, and we’d rather match you to it than sell you the biggest job. We build and we repair, both under one roof.
Wrought Iron Fencing Built to Fit Your Marietta Yard
Wrought iron fencing is the service people call about most often when they want a perimeter that lasts. It doesn’t warp, it doesn’t rot, and it doesn’t need to be re-stained every few summers. That’s the whole appeal.
Every yard is shaped a little differently. Slopes, tree roots, odd corners, existing walls. We measure the run and build the fence to match what’s there instead of forcing straight panels onto uneven ground. Before you fall in love with a design, check your HOA. A lot of Marietta subdivisions have guidelines covering fence height, style, and sometimes even picket spacing, and this is the step people skip and regret.
Things that shape a fencing quote:
- Total length of the fence run and how level the ground is
- Height, which may be capped by your HOA or by your own preference
- Picket spacing, especially if you’ve got a dog or small kids
- How many gates you want and where they go
We’ll walk the property line with you and talk through all of it before anything gets fabricated. Our wrought iron fencing page covers layout, styles, and what goes into the install in more detail.
Custom Gates Are Their Own Build, Not Just Another Fence Panel
Gates are priced and built as a separate component from fencing, even though the two almost always get installed together. A gate has hinges, a latch, a frame that carries its own weight, and it has to swing clean every single time. A fence panel just stands there.
Driveway gates get sized to the opening and weighted properly so they don’t sag on the hinge side over time. Walk-through gates get built to match the fence style so the whole line looks like one piece of work.
You don’t need a new fence to get a custom gate, either. Plenty of calls come from folks who already have iron fencing and want a better entry point, or want to replace a wooden gate that’s given out. We can build to match existing ironwork.
Driveway width matters more than people expect. A gate that’s an inch too wide for the opening is a gate that doesn’t work, which is why we measure on site instead of over the phone. See our custom gates page for driveway and walk-through options.
Fixing a Fence or Gate That's Already Up
A driveway gate cracks at the hinge weld. A fence post separates from the rail. Metal usually fails at the joint first, and most of the time the fix is a repair, not a new fence.
Most of this work happens on site. We bring the equipment to you, restore strength to the failed section, and leave the rest of the piece alone. There’s a $450 minimum for on-site repairs, and we’ll be upfront about that before we roll out.
The repairs we see most:
- Cracked hinge welds on driveway gates
- Rusted-through joints where two pieces meet
- Storm damage after a limb or vehicle hits ironwork
Signs it’s time to call:
- A post or gate that moves when you lean on it
- Rust bubbling or flaking near the base of a post
- A picket that’s cracked, bent, or missing
- Concrete or brick spalling around a mounting point
Catch it early and it stays a repair. Wait and it becomes a rebuild.
Fixing a broken joint beats rebuilding a whole piece nearly every time. Let us look at it before you assume it’s beyond saving. Our welding repair page covers on-site weld fixes in more detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I need a new fence or just a repair?
If your posts are solid and only a section looks damaged, repair is usually enough. If the whole run is rusted, leaning, or over 20 years old, replacement makes more sense. Give National Iron Works a call and we’ll come look at it for free before you decide anything.
Why do older homes near the Marietta Square need more iron repair?
Georgia humidity and heavy rain wear down iron over time, especially at joints and base plates. Once water gets under the finish, it works its way in and causes rust. Older homes near the Square often have solid iron underneath, but the connection points need attention.
How do I choose between security bars and a full iron fence for my Marietta home?
Security bars protect specific openings like ground-floor windows or glass doors. A fence protects your whole perimeter. If you’re worried about one vulnerable spot, custom-fit bars make more sense than a full fencing project. We can quote either one on the same free on-site visit, so you can compare before you commit.