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New Orleans Residential Wrought Iron Fences for Your Home

Wrought iron is a specialized craft that produces beautiful, custom-built products suited to your home's exterior. Our fencing specialists design solutions in line with your style and budget.

Timeless & Durable Custom Designs Available Low Repair Costs Lasts With Proper Care
Why Wrought Iron

What Wrought Iron Adds to a Home

A secure, ornamental fence that extends your home's appeal beyond the property line.

4Key BenefitsWhat wrought iron delivers
What Wrought Iron Adds to a Home

Secure and Ornamental

Wrought iron fences offer a secure form of ornamental structure that extends the aesthetic appeal of a home beyond the boundaries of the property.

Privacy and Definition

Decorative wrought iron panels provide an important privacy feature while separating, defining, and enhancing your home and its outdoor environment.

Strong and Long-Lasting

Wrought iron is stronger, more durable, and easier to maintain than most other fencing, especially when painted. With proper care it can last a lifetime.

Made to Match Your Style

Browse our portfolio of wrought iron designs, or have us create an original design that fits your budget. Finishes come in black, green, white, bronze, and maroon.

What It Actually Costs

Real New Orleans Wrought Iron Pricing

Wrought iron is more expensive than other fencing materials. Here's what that actually looks like, based on real New Orleans pricing.

3Real Cost RangesWhat to budget for
$13.81–$16.76
Per Linear Foot (Materials)
For a 4-foot fence, based on New Orleans market pricing.
$1,255–$4,176
Typical Full Installation
Per Home Advisor; a 140–200 ft fence runs $2,660–$5,200.
$300–$9,000+
Wrought Iron Gate
Materials and installation; custom designs can exceed $10,000.
Make It Yours

Three Ways to Customize Your Wrought Iron Fence

Style choices change both the look and the price, so it helps to know where the options are.

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Finish Color

Plain black is the least expensive option. Green, white, bronze, and maroon are also available.

02

Ornamental Details

Curves, post toppers, and intricate barrier insert patterns add character. They also add cost, so we balance style against strength and security.

03

Matching Gates

A wrought iron gate can be built to match your fence, from a simple design to a fully custom one.

The Craft

What Makes Wrought Iron Different

A quick look at where wrought iron comes from and how it differs from cast iron.

2Good to KnowHistory and materials
A Craft With Deep Roots
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A Craft With Deep Roots

Wrought iron fencing dates back to the Colonial era, when handcrafted iron complemented stone and brick homes. Victorian-era makers added pickets, scrolls, and posts, and that ornamental look is still the style people ask for.

Wrought Iron vs Cast Iron
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Wrought Iron vs Cast Iron

Wrought iron is heated and shaped with tools, which is why it can take so many intricate designs. Cast iron is poured into a mold and only holds that mold's shape. Authentic hand-forged wrought iron is rare and costly today, so most wrought iron style fencing is made from iron combinations. Why is wrought iron so expensive?

Good to Know

Wrought Iron Fence Questions, Answered

The real questions people ask before installing wrought iron, including cost.

7Common QuestionsStraight answers
How Do You Care for a Wrought Iron Fence?
Rust is the main enemy. It weakens the iron and, left alone, can make the fence crumble. Rain, humidity, and scratches from nearby plants all contribute. Rust-inhibiting paint plus a protective coating of wax or water repellent helps shield the fence from moisture.
How Long Does Wrought Iron Fencing Last?
With proper care it can last a lifetime, and because it is so strong, repair costs stay low. Check regularly for rust spots and keep the fence clean, since built-up dirt and grit can damage the protective coating.
How Do You Dress Up a Wrought Iron Fence?
The patterns are decorative on their own, but you can also add elements such as curves and post toppers to give a modern wrought iron fence or gate its own style.
Can You Build a Custom Wrought Iron Design?
Yes. You can browse our wrought iron designs, or we can arrange a consultation with our fencing specialists to create an original design that fits your budget. Ornamental details cost extra, so we plan them without giving up the fence's strength and security.
How Much Does a Wrought Iron Fence Cost in New Orleans?
Our cost guide puts materials at about $15.29 per linear foot for a four-foot fence, with a range of $13.81 to $16.76. Home Advisor figures show New Orleans homeowners typically paying $1,255 to $4,176 for installation. A fence of 140 to 200 feet can run $2,660 to $5,200. Why is wrought iron so expensive?
What Makes the Price Go Up?
Corners and multiple levels, intricate barrier insert patterns, curves, post toppers, and custom work all add cost. Plain black is the least expensive finish, and green, white, bronze, and maroon are also available. A wrought iron gate can run from $300 to $9,000 in materials and installation, and heavily customized work can pass $10,000.
Does the Slope of My Yard Matter?
Yes. Metal fences install best on flat ground. If your property has several slopes or hard-to-reach areas, expect higher labor and installation costs.
What Homeowners Say

Real Wrought Iron Reviews

Testimonials from New Orleans homeowners who chose Big Easy Fence for wrought iron.

One hallmark of a great company is their ability to listen to their customer's needs. I never had a problem with communication with Big Easy Fence. Their fence contractors are also very prompt and polite. They did a great job with residential wrought iron fencing in our area!

Mcguire Mckayla
Wrought Iron Fence Customer

The whole crew did a fantastic job with the repainting and resanding of our wrought iron fence gate. Nice guys! Very impressive that they were able to finish their job so quickly. I highly recommend Big Easy Fence.

Kevin Hoffman
Wrought Iron Fence Customer

The missus really wanted an intricate design for the front of our house. The whole construction time was done efficiently and I am glad that they cleaned up after themselves. Couldn't have chosen a better company.

MD Emrin
Wrought Iron Fence Customer
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