Metal Fences and Gates in Oakhurst, Aurora

We install steel and aluminum fencing in the wrought-iron style the neighborhood uses, in black, white, or brown/bronze. We lay out the fence line, set the post spacing, and hang the panels so the pickets stay even from corner to corner.

For walkways and side yards, we hang pedestrian gates with the hinges, latches, and self-closing hardware each opening needs. For wider openings we build and install driveway gates. We install single swing, double swing, and sliding gates on posts and concrete footings sized for the gate's weight.

When an older fence still has good bones, we fix it. Our gate and fence repair work covers gate sag, binding hinges, cracked welds, bent pickets, and loose posts. We refinish metal fences and gates by removing rust and failed coatings and putting down new primer and topcoat. If a stock panel or gate will not fit an odd opening, we fabricate custom gates and panels from field measurements.

Oakhurst limits fences to four and a half feet, measured from the ground to the top of the fence, not counting the posts. We measure that height at each panel, not just at the corners. On a sloped lot, a panel that is right at the limit on its high end can run over on its low end. We rack or step the panels to follow the grade and keep every section under the limit. The ground clearance under the bottom rail counts toward that height, so we set clearance and panel height together.

Fences here generally sit at least 10 feet back from the public sidewalk to keep the front yards open. We mark that line before we mark a single post hole. It decides where the corners land, where a gate can go, and how far a front walk gate can swing.

The neighborhood accepts wrought iron and aluminum made to look like wrought iron, in white, black, or brown/bronze. We match new panels and refinishing coats to those colors. When we repair a section of an older fence, we match the picket profile and finish so the new section does not stand out.

Oakhurst sits inside Aurora city limits, so a new fence needs a city permit. Homeowners association approval is a separate step from the city permit. We give you the measurements, fence layout, and product details for both. Our Aurora fence permit guide covers the city side.

Oakhurst is a planned community of single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments. In Inverness and Mayfair, the largest single-family neighborhoods, we install backyard fences, side-yard walk gates, and driveway gates. Townhouse lots are tighter. We measure gate swing against walls, patios, and the neighbor's line before we choose a single or double gate.

Older fences wear in predictable places. Posts loosen as footings shift. Hinges wear until the gate drops and drags. Water gets into hollow tubing through open post tops and cracked welds, then rusts the metal from the inside. We check for trapped water and hidden corrosion before we decide whether a post or rail gets repaired or replaced.

We start at your property. We walk the fence line, measure every opening, and push on each post to check for movement. We open and close every gate, watch where it drags, and check the latch alignment. Then we write down the posts, panels, gates, and finish work the job needs. Our project process guide walks through each step.

For a new fence, we mark the layout from your property lines and the sidewalk setback. We dig the post holes and set the posts in concrete footings, checking each one for plumb and height. We hang the panels on brackets, rack or step them to the grade, and check picket spacing as we go. Our post digging guide explains how we set footings.

For gates, we set the hinge post first, because it carries the load. We mount the hinges, check the frame for square, and set swing clearance and ground clearance. We align the latch and add gate stops and drop rods on double gates. We run every gate through its full swing before we leave.

For repairs, we correct sag by resetting the hinge post, replacing worn hinges, or squaring the frame. We cut out bent pickets and weld in new ones. We reweld cracked joints and grind them smooth.

For refinishing, we degrease the metal. Then we remove rust and loose coating by sanding or abrasive blasting. We prime bare steel and apply an exterior topcoat that bonds to that primer. We let each coat cure before the next one goes on.

Can you fix my sagging gate, or does it need replacing?

Most gates sag because of a leaning hinge post, worn hinges, or a frame that has racked out of square. We reset the post, replace the hinges, or square and reweld the frame. If the frame is rusted through at the joints, we recommend a new gate and show you the damage.

How tall can my fence be in Oakhurst?

Four and a half feet from the ground to the top of the fence, posts not included. We build to that height and measure it along slopes so every panel stays under it.

Can I put a fence along my front sidewalk?

Generally no. Fences here sit at least 10 feet back from the public sidewalk. We lay out your fence line from that setback.

Do I need a city permit and HOA approval?

Usually both. The city permit and the HOA approval are separate. We provide the layout, measurements, and materials list for each one.

What affects the price?

Fence length, the number and size of gates, post count, grade changes, and the finish all affect the price. For repairs, it depends on how much of the frame and how many posts we replace. Our cost factors guide explains each one.

Call (630) 473-9918 or request an estimate for metal fence and gate work in Oakhurst. Tell us whether the gate drags, the latch misses, or the finish is peeling. We will come out, measure, check the posts and hardware, and put the recommended work in writing.