Wrought Iron Fences in Dallas-Fort Worth

Who an iron fence is for

A wrought iron fence is for owners who want a boundary without a wall. You keep the view and the light. Pets and children stay in the yard.

It fits three common cases.

• A front yard, where many cities require an open design.
• A pool that needs a barrier.
• A back lot line that looks onto a greenbelt or a pond.

If you want privacy, iron is the wrong tool. Look at a cedar or wood fence instead.

Wrought iron, ornamental iron or ornamental steel?

You will see all three names on DFW fence quotes. They describe the same product.

What local companies sell as "wrought iron" is ornamental iron, also called ornamental steel. People also search for "rod iron" and mean the same thing.

We write "ornamental iron" on our quotes. If another quote uses a different name, ask what the panels are made of and compare line by line.

What we do, step by step

1. You request a quote. Use the fence quote form or call. Tell us where the fence goes and how many gates you want.
2. We measure the line. We walk it with you and note slopes, corners and gate openings.
3. We check city and HOA rules. Front yards, pools and corner lots often have their own limits.
4. You get a written line-item quote. The fence, each gate and any opener get separate lines. No lump sums.
5. We apply for the permit where your city requires one.
6. We set the posts in concrete.
7. We install the panels and hang the gates. Each gate is checked for swing and latch.
8. We photograph the work and walk it with you. You get photos of the install from start to finish.

Front yards: why open fences matter

Front-yard fence rules are strict in DFW. Most cities keep them low, and many require that you can see through them.

Here is what the cities publish.

• Fort Worth: 4 feet, open design, no chain link.
• Plano: 40 inches and 50% open.
• McKinney: 48 inches and 50% open.
• Irving: 48 inches with 50% visibility.
• Carrollton: 36 inches with 50% opacity.
• Richardson: 3 feet, decorative.
• Dallas and Frisco: 4 feet.

Two towns add a step. In Prosper, a front-yard fence needs Town Manager approval. In Southlake, any front-yard fence needs a permit.

An ornamental iron fence is an open design by nature. We confirm the exact rule for your address before we quote a height.

Pool fences

A pool fence has safety rules on top of the normal fence rules. Southlake, for example, requires a permit for a pool barrier fence.

Tell us if the fence will enclose a pool. We confirm your city's barrier rules before we quote, and we write the gate hardware on its own line.

Gates and options

Walk gates

A walk gate is the side-yard or front-path gate. Published DFW ranges run $150 to $800.

Double drive gates

A double drive gate spans a driveway with two leaves. Published ranges run $400 to $900 and up.

Automated drive gates

An automated drive gate with an opener runs $1,500 to $3,500 and up in published ranges. The opener is always a separate line.

An opener needs a power source. We do not do electrical wiring, so we look at what your site already has when we measure.

Mixing iron and wood

Many yards use both materials. Iron goes in front or along a view. Cedar goes where you want privacy.

We can quote both on one visit. Each run gets its own line, so you can see the cost of every choice.

Proof before you decide

A fence quote should be easy to check. Ours lists every line in writing. Read a sample quote to see the format.

What an iron fence costs

Published 2026 DFW ranges put an ornamental iron or steel fence at $28 to $60 per linear foot. Length, height and the number of gates move the total.

These are budgeting ranges for self-pay projects. Your written quote after we measure is the only binding price.

Want to compare with wood? The fence cost guide puts every fence type side by side.

Your quote is price-locked for 30 days

Your written quote is price-locked for 30 days from the date on it. You have time to compare it and talk to your HOA.

Does your HOA review fence plans before work starts? Hand the board the line-item quote, which lists the fence, height and gates.

Tax and payment

Texas does not tax labor on residential fence work. On our lump-sum residential contracts, the price you see is the price you pay.

No payment is due until materials are delivered and work begins.

Repairs and other fence types

Have an iron gate that sags or will not latch? See fence repair and gates. Repairs are quoted by free estimate.

For every fence type we build, go back to the fencing overview. If we are already at your home, ask about a roof inspection with a photo report you keep.