Metal Shop Guide

31 shops · Chicago and area

Metal gates and wrought iron fences in Chicago

Ornamental iron fence installed for US$70 to US$140 a foot at one Chicago company. Rules and what to send.

  • 31shops listed
  • 1list a certification
  • 10take small jobs

31 shops

EM IronWorks

Chicago 9 km

  • Gates and fences
  • Railings and stairs
  • Welding
  • +2

Custom iron fences, gates, staircases and porches, with beam installation and mobile welding for residential, commercial and industrial properties.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
5 services View shop

Steel Porch Chicago

Chicago 12 km

  • Gates and fences
  • Railings and stairs
  • Metal fabrication
  • +3

Custom iron fences, gates, railings, steel stairs and structural supports for residential and commercial properties, with powder coating and restoration.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
6 services View shop
  • Gates and fences
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • +3

Custom fence and metalwork contractor offering welding, fabrication, cutting, bending, structural decks and security gates.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 2001 View shop
  • Gates and fences
  • Railings and stairs
  • Structural steel
  • +4

Builds and repairs fences, gates, railings and fire escapes, and fabricates structural steel for residential and commercial projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
7 services View shop
  • Gates and fences
  • Railings and stairs
  • Repair and rebuilds

Chicago iron fence, gate and railing installation, repair and restoration.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
3 services View shop

Quality Welding

Chicago 10 km

  • Gates and fences

Fence contractor in Chicago.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
1 services View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Gates and fences
  • +6

Custom architectural and structural metal fabrication, erection and casting for architects, designers and contractors.

Certs
AISC certified
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 2000 View shop
  • Polishing
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +4

Metal polishing and fabrication for sanitary equipment, architectural structures, transportation and agricultural applications.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
ID/OD polishersTime Saver+2
Jobs
Not listed yet
7 services View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Structural steel
  • +4

Custom steel and ornamental iron fabrication for construction, architectural and industrial projects, including railings, stairs, mezzanines and equipment platforms.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 1958 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Railings and stairs
  • +4

Design, fabrication and installation of structural and ornamental metalwork, stairs and fences for commercial and residential projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 2012 View shop

JET Industries

Chicago 17 km

  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • +6

Machining, structural and sheet metal fabrication, welding, assembly and equipment maintenance for construction, automotive and other industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Horizontal Boring MillsVertical Boring Mills+2
Jobs
Comes to you
9 services View shop

L & M Welding

Chicago 11 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +3

Structural and ornamental metal fabrication, welding, erection and repairs for commercial, industrial and residential buildings, including stairs, railings, fences and gates.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 1979 View shop

Abbey Metal Services

Chicago 22 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +4

Custom fabrication and welding of tanks, platforms, railings, gates and truck bodies for commercial and industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 1954 View shop

Genesis Steel Services

Chicago 11 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +3

Custom steel fabrication and welding for beams, fences, balconies, porches, stairs and railings, with repairs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobs
6 services View shop

Ibarra Group LLC

Chicago 7 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Gates and fences
  • Railings and stairs
  • +2

Custom steel fabrication for Chicago projects, including ornamental gates, fences, stairs, railings, canopies, signage and metal restoration.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 2010 View shop

Metal Heart Forge

Chicago 9 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences
  • +1

Custom forged metal railings, gates, furniture, light fixtures and range hoods designed for homes and architectural spaces.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
4 services View shop
  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • +1

Fabricates and installs structural steel, ornamental metalwork, fencing, railings and custom steel stairs for residential and commercial projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 2006 View shop

Chicago Steel Welding

Chicago 15 km

  • Welding
  • Structural steel
  • Railings and stairs
  • +3

Chicago Steel Welding builds steel structures, stairs, railings and gates, and handles construction repairs and restorations.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobs
6 services View shop

Corcoran Industrial

Bedford Park 19 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Structural steel
  • +3

Custom metal fabrication, architectural ironwork, welding and industrial equipment repairs for food and beverage facilities and building projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
6 services View shop

Irongate Welding Chicago

Chicago 15 km

  • Welding
  • Gates and fences
  • Railings and stairs
  • +3

Irongate Welding Chicago fabricates and repairs gates, fences, stairs, railings and other steel items for residential and commercial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobs
6 services View shop

Lamonaca Iron Works

Chicago 7 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences
  • Metal fabrication

Custom steel and iron fabrication for spiral stairs, railings, and fences.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 1959 View shop

Midwest Welders

Chicago 5 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • +1

Welding and custom metal fabrication for porches, balconies, railings, fences and gates, with emergency on site service.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
4 services View shop

Munib Metal Work

Chicago 12 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences

Custom metal fabrication and design for homes and businesses, including staircases, railings, fences and gates.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
3 services View shop
  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences
  • Metal fabrication
  • +1

Steel fabrication for staircases, railings, gates and ramps on residential and commercial projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
4 services View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Railings and stairs
  • +1

Fabricates structural and architectural metalwork, canopies, railings and monumental stairs for commercial, residential and industrial developments.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
4 services View shop

Bare Metals Welding

Chicago 13 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Railings and stairs
  • +1

Bare Metals Welding fabricates and welds architectural metalwork, including railings, gates, furnishings and decor.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
4 services View shop
  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +3

Designs, fabricates, welds and erects structural and ornamental metalwork, including balconies, decks, stairs, gates, railings and fences.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
6 services View shop

GCS Roman Steel Work LLC

Bedford Park 17 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Gates and fences

Structural steel and miscellaneous metal fabrication contractor serving commercial and residential construction projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
3 services View shop

King Iron Works Chicago

Chicago 12 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Gates and fences
  • +2

Fabricates and installs structures, beams, pergolas, gates, porches, fences and railings for Chicagoland customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
5 services View shop
  • Casting and foundry
  • Gates and fences

Custom bronze, brass and aluminum castings, plaques, name plates and ornamental metalwork for architectural and artistic projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
2 services View shop

GV Welding

Chicago 11 km

  • Welding
  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences

Custom iron work including welding, railings, fences and gates in Chicago.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
3 services View shop

Before you call

Gates and fences: the short version

Fences and gates in wrought iron, steel or aluminum, built, installed or repaired.

When you need it

  • A front yard or side yard fence
  • A driveway gate, manual or automatic
  • A garden or gangway gate
  • Broken pickets, posts or gate hinges

What to send the shop

  • A sketch with fence lengths and where gates go
  • Total footage and fence height
  • Gate widths, single or double
  • Photos of the yard or the damage
  • Front yard or back: different height rules apply

Typical lead time

Ask each shop. Custom iron is made to order, and a permit can add time.

Prices

What it costs

Each figure links to where it was posted. Your quote depends on the job.

WhatPosted priceSource
Ornamental iron fence installed, ChicagoUS$70 to US$140 a footChicago Commercial Fencing
Iron fence remove and replace, ChicagoUS$85 to US$160 a footChicago Commercial Fencing
Iron repairs: sections, welds, gates, ChicagoUS$600 to US$6,000 and upChicago Commercial Fencing
Ornamental aluminum or iron fence, Chicago areaUS$30 to US$55 a foot installedChicagoland Fence Pros price guide
Single walk gate, Chicago areaAdds about US$250Chicagoland Fence Pros price guide

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    Is the price per foot installed, posts and concrete included?

  2. Q2

    Is the finish powder coat, galvanized or paint?

  3. Q3

    Who pulls the City of Chicago fence permit?

Questions

Gates and fences FAQ

How much does a wrought iron fence cost in Chicago?

One Chicago company lists US$70 to US$140 a foot installed for commercial ornamental iron. A Chicago area guide puts home ornamental fences at US$30 to US$55 a foot.

How tall can my fence be in Chicago?

On a house lot, up to 6 feet. In the front setback, up to 54 inches if it is more than 20% solid.

Can I add barbed wire?

Only if the permit says so, and never less than 7 feet above the ground.

How strong does a Chicago fence need to be?

The city's permit terms say it must stand a wind pressure of at least 30 pounds per square foot.

Good to know

  • Chicago measures fence height from the lowest ground within 12 inches of either side. Posts can stand up to 6 inches higher.
  • Outdoor steel needs a coat. Ask about galvanizing and powder coating.

Guides for this service

Need gates and fences done?

One free request reaches up to 3 Chicago shops that do it.