What installation of wrought-iron fence means with Fenced.ca
Installation means we bring the crew, the materials, and the equipment. Site survey, posts set below local frost depth, mesh or panels tensioned to spec, hardware torqued, debris hauled, warranty registered. For homeowners, property managers, school boards, and commercial GCs who want a single-source quote covering everything from permit support through final walk-through.
What's included in Wrought-Iron Fence installation
A clear scope cuts surprises. Here's what every wrought-iron fence installation quote covers and what it doesn't.
| Item | Included | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Site survey & layout | ✓ | Pre-build walk-through |
| All materials & hardware | ✓ | Spec'd to your project |
| Post-hole augering | ✓ | To local frost depth |
| Concrete footings | ✓ | 8″–12″ diameter standard |
| Mesh / panel installation | ✓ | |
| Hardware torqued to spec | ✓ | |
| Job-site clean-up | ✓ | |
| Workmanship warranty (5 yr) | ✓ | Material warranty per mfr. |
| Permit application | — | Coordination support available |
| Locate-service (call-before-dig) | ✓ | We initiate |
Wrought-Iron Fence — what we stock
Wrought-iron is the heritage fence — the architectural statement, the curb-appeal multiplier, the material that frames Toronto's Rosedale, Montreal's Westmount, and Vancouver's Shaughnessy. True wrought-iron (hand-forged from low-carbon iron with slag inclusions) is rare in modern fabrication; most "wrought-iron" sold today is steel-tube ornamental with welded ornament and a wrought aesthetic. Fenced.ca supplies all three: true wrought (custom-order, fabricated by Canadian artisan blacksmiths on 6–12 week lead time), steel-tube ornamental (in-stock in standard profiles plus 4-week custom), and cast-iron decorative (heritage replica panels for restoration work).
Profiles: spear-top, ball-cap, fleur-de-lis finials, scrollwork inserts, double-arch and curved-arch gates, monogram inserts for estate gates. Custom drawings welcome — submit a CAD or hand sketch and we'll quote with sample shop-drawings before fabrication.
Finish: powder-coat is the standard for inland applications. For coastal (within 50 km of saltwater) or urban de-icing exposure, specify hot-dip galvanized + powder-coat — the galvanized substrate sacrifices itself for any coating breach, dramatically extending service life at coastal sites where steel without galvanizing pits and rusts within 8–12 years.
Real iron vs aluminum: True wrought iron is hand-forged or hot-rolled steel, weighing 3× more than aluminum, with decade-scale rust risk unless properly maintained. Best for estate gates, heritage restorations, and security applications where mass and presence matter. Canadian fabricators include Amazing Gates (Calgary), Iron Eagle (Ontario), and Forges du Saint-Maurice (Quebec).
Maintenance cycle: Annual visual inspection for rust spots. Touch up with rust-converter primer + oil enamel every 3–5 years. Full sandblast and repaint every 15–20 years (~$15–30 per linear foot). Galvanized core stock cuts maintenance by half.
Custom fabrication: Wrought iron is often drawing-to-spec for residential gates. Standard residential designs include spear-and-scroll, knuckle-and-quatrefoil, and basket-twist. Commercial palisade in steel uses W-section vertical pales with shear-resistant horizontal rails — ASTM F2781 PL2 rated.
Pricing & lead time: Wrought iron pricing: standard 1.5 m spear-top runs $80–140 LF installed, custom designs at $150–280 LF, estate gates (1 leaf 3 m wide) at $3,500–8,000 each. 6–8 week lead time for custom Canadian-fabricated work. Quote includes shop drawings, hot-dip galvanizing, and powder coat in your colour. Lifetime structural warranty when properly maintained.
Common applications
- heritage residential
- ornamental commercial
- high-end estates
→ See the full Wrought-Iron Fence guide (specs, gauges, finishes, full description)
How installation works
- 01
Site visit & survey
Free measure-up. We confirm property lines, locate utilities, flag any obstacles (rock, slope, drainage).
- 02
Detailed quote
Material spec, installed price, schedule window, warranty terms. CCDC-2 format available for commercial.
- 03
Permits & locates
We coordinate the call-before-dig locate. You handle the municipal permit (or we assist for a flat fee).
- 04
Build week
Posts set day 1 (concrete cures overnight), mesh/panels installed day 2, hardware and gates day 3 on standard residential runs.
- 05
Walk-through & warranty
Site walk-through, deficiency list, sign-off. 5-year workmanship warranty registered on completion.
Wrought-Iron Fence installation — pricing & lead time
Pricing band
Installed pricing typically runs $35–80 per linear foot residential, $50–120 LF commercial. Includes materials + labor + standard footings.
Final pricing is project-specific — terrain, gate count, hardware grade, and material colour all move the number. Get an itemized quote in 24 hours →
Lead time by region
| Region | Lead time |
|---|---|
| Toronto / GTA | 2–4 weeks (residential) |
| Montreal / Quebec | 2–4 weeks |
| Calgary / Edmonton | 3–5 weeks |
| Vancouver / Lower Mainland | 2–4 weeks |
| Atlantic Canada | 4–6 weeks |
| Prairies (rural) | 4–8 weeks |
| Commercial / multi-phase | Per project schedule |
Common questions — Wrought-Iron Fence installation
How deep do you set posts for wrought-iron fence?
Do you handle the permit for me?
What's covered under the 5-year workmanship warranty?
How long does a typical residential wrought-iron fence installation take?
One quote. Every material. Every province.
Tell us material, project size, postal code, and contact — we come back within 24 hours with pricing, lead time, and a local install or delivery slot.