Wrought Iron Fence Installation Brooklyn

Nothing says Brooklyn like ornamental iron. The areaway railings fronting brownstones in Park Slope and Brooklyn Heights, the stoop fences in Fort Greene, the window guards and courtyard gates across the borough — wrought and ornamental iron is the borough's signature fence material, and it has been for over a century. When it is fabricated and installed properly, an iron fence outlasts every other material on this page by decades.

Custom Fabrication, Not Off-the-Shelf Panels

Real wrought iron work starts in a shop, not a warehouse. We measure your areaway, stoop, or property line, then fabricate each section to fit — picket spacing, scrollwork, finials, and rail profiles matched to your building's era and your taste. For historic-district properties, we can replicate original 19th-century patterns from surviving sections or old photographs, which matters when the Landmarks Preservation Commission is reviewing your application. Every piece is hot-dip galvanized and powder-coated so it shrugs off salt air, road spray, and Brooklyn winters without rusting through in five years.

Most "iron" fences sold today are actually hollow tubular steel — lighter and cheaper than solid wrought iron, but still strong, handsome, and far more rust-resistant when galvanized. We install both, and we will show you samples of each during your estimate so you can feel the difference before you choose. For most residential jobs, galvanized ornamental steel with a powder-coat finish is the sweet spot: the classic look at a manageable price, with a lifespan measured in decades.

Areaway Railings, Stoops & Window Guards

Brownstone front yards — the areaway between the sidewalk and the facade — are where iron earns its keep. Original 1890s railings were often removed or rusted beyond saving; we restore what can be saved and fabricate faithful replacements for what cannot. The same shop that builds your fence can match stoop railings, basement window guards, and courtyard gates, so the whole front of the building reads as one design. If you are in a landmark district, we work with your LPC filing and can provide the drawings and material specs the application requires.

What Wrought Iron Costs in Brooklyn

Custom ornamental iron is the premium fence material, and it is priced like one. Expect roughly $60–$110 per linear foot installed for standard galvanized ornamental steel, and $90–$150+ per foot for true custom wrought iron with hand-forged details. A typical brownstone areaway run (20–30 feet with a walk gate) usually lands between $4,000 and $12,000 depending on height, design complexity, and condition of the existing masonry. Fabrication takes 3–6 weeks after measurement — plan ahead if you have a closing or renovation deadline. Our NYC fence cost guide has fuller ranges.

Iron vs. the Other Materials

Iron will not give you privacy — it is see-through by design — so it is rarely the pick for backyards. For front yards, stoops, and anywhere curb appeal matters, nothing else looks like it or lasts like it. Pair it with a cedar privacy fence in the rear and you get the best of both worlds: historic character in front, seclusion in back. Need a gate to match? Our gate installation service builds walk and driveway gates in the same shop, hung on the same schedule as your fence.

Frequently Asked Questions