What makes wrought iron gates worth considering
An wrought iron gate should feel connected to the fence, masonry, driveway, and architecture around it. Pecos plans the opening, frame proportions, picket spacing, post locations, top profile, hardware, finish, and surrounding transitions as one entrance rather than treating the gate as a separate accessory.
These gates can be used for pedestrian openings, single or dual-swing driveways, sliding entrances, and automated access. The design can stay simple and modern or carry more traditional iron-style details depending on the property.
Pecos plans wrought iron entrances around the property and the intended access. The gate frame and posts are selected around the span, weight, wind exposure, daily use, and any automation or access-control equipment.
Best for
- • Residential driveway entrances
- • Estate and acreage properties
- • Walk gates and courtyard entries
- • Pool and open-view properties where applicable
- • Customer-facing commercial entrances
Options
- • Flat-top steel designs
- • Arched or shaped top profiles
- • Single or dual swing gates
- • Sliding gates
- • Manual or automated operation
- • Masonry-column and fence tie-ins
Planning the wrought iron gates project
Proportion matters. Gate height, opening width, post size, top profile, and picket spacing should look balanced from the street and still provide the clear opening the property needs.
The surrounding conditions often determine the movement style. Swing gates need compatible grade and clear arc space, while sliding gates need enough side room for the frame to travel.
If masonry columns, operators, keypads, photo eyes, or other access controls are part of the entrance, their locations should be planned before fabrication so the finished system looks intentional.
What affects the cost?
Custom wrought iron gate pricing depends on clear opening width, fabricated gate length, steel design, posts, footings, hinges or track, finish, masonry coordination, automation, power, safety devices, and access controls.
Decorative complexity can affect fabrication time, but the largest cost drivers are often span, structure, movement system, and automation rather than ornament alone.
We'll make the scope clear—including materials, posts, gates, site access, demolition, and any specialized hardware that applies—so you know what's in the estimate.
Care and long-term performance
Inspect coating for chips, hinge or roller wear, latch alignment, post movement, and impact damage. Exposed steel should be protected before corrosion spreads.
Automated entrances add operator, battery or electrical, photo-eye, and access-control maintenance. The gate itself should move freely before the operator is expected to move it.
Comparing your options
Compared with a wood-clad gate, wrought iron preserves visibility and creates a lighter visual edge while still defining the entrance.
Compared with chain link, wrought iron provides a more finished architectural appearance for residential and customer-facing commercial properties.
Frequently asked questions
What should I know about wrought iron fencing?
Pecos offers wrought iron gates and will specify the frame construction, finish, and hardware on the estimate.
Can you build a custom steel driveway gate?
Yes. Pecos can plan custom single-swing, dual-swing, sliding, and automated steel driveway entrances around the property.
Can wrought iron gates tie into masonry columns?
Yes. Post and hinge locations, clearances, column dimensions, and gate proportions should be coordinated before fabrication.
Can a custom steel gate be automated?
Yes, where the site supports it. Operator type, power, safety devices, access controls, and gate geometry should be planned together.