Ornamental iron fencing
Ornamental iron fencing provides security without completely closing off the view around your property. It works well for homeowners who want a strong fence with clean lines, long-term durability, and a more finished appearance than a basic property boundary.
Strength, security and a clean finished appearance
Modern Fence Company installs ornamental iron fencing throughout Fort Smith, Western Arkansas, and Eastern Oklahoma.
Our ornamental iron fence options may include
- Residential perimeter fencing
- Front-yard fencing
- Pool enclosures
- Estate fencing
- Decorative property boundaries
- Custom iron gates
- Driveway gates
- Walk gates
- Garden enclosures
- Security fencing
- Custom posts and finials
- Decorative scrollwork
- Specialty coatings
- Access-control integration
We install prefabricated ornamental fence systems and can also fabricate custom iron components through our own metal shop. This allows us to plan the fence, gates, posts, decorative details, and controlled entry as one complete project.
An open view with a strong physical boundary
Ornamental iron can work with traditional homes, modern properties, rural estates, and custom outdoor spaces.
The final design should fit the home instead of looking like a separate structure added without a plan.
It may be a good choice when the homeowner wants
- A clear view through the fence
- A more formal or high-end appearance
- Security around a front yard
- A pool enclosure
- A decorative estate entrance
- A fence that works with an automatic gate
- A boundary around a garden
- A durable fence around an outdoor living area
- A custom design that matches the home
- Less visual weight than a solid privacy fence
Define the property, keep the yard open
Residential ornamental iron fencing can define the property while keeping the yard visually open.
The fence height, picket spacing, posts, rails, gates, and decorative details should be selected based on how the area will be used. A decorative front-yard fence may not need the same height or strength as a pool enclosure, driveway entrance, or security fence.
It is commonly used around
- Front yards
- Side yards
- Driveway entrances
- Pools
- Patios
- Gardens
- Large estates
- Outdoor living spaces
- Decorative property lines
- Homes near scenic views
Not limited to one standard panel
Modern Fence Company can help homeowners choose from several design and fabrication options.
Possible features may include
- Straight-top fencing
- Arched sections
- Decorative picket layouts
- Custom post spacing
- Different rail arrangements
- Custom fence heights
- Decorative scrollwork
- Specialty posts
- Custom finials
- Accent panels
- Matching walk gates
- Matching driveway gates
- Specialty coatings
- Access-control equipment
The level of customization depends on the project, available materials, property conditions, and customer goals. Our in-house custom metal fabrication capabilities allow us to create components that may not be available as standard products.
Some properties need components that do not exist yet
Some projects can be completed with a quality prefabricated ornamental fence system. A prefabricated system may provide an efficient solution when the available panels and gates fit the property.
Custom fabrication may be recommended when the fence needs to match a particular opening, slope, design, or entrance. We explain the available options before the project is approved.
Other properties need custom components because of
- Unusual openings
- Sloped ground
- Existing columns
- Custom gate sizes
- Architectural details
- Special security needs
- Matching requirements
- Nonstandard heights
- Unique property layouts
A barrier you can see through
Ornamental iron is often selected for pool areas because it provides a physical barrier while allowing homeowners to see through the fence. Clear visibility may help property owners monitor the pool area from nearby patios, outdoor living spaces, or parts of the home.
A pool fence may need to address
- Fence height
- Picket spacing
- Bottom clearance
- Gate swing direction
- Self-closing gates
- Self-latching gates
- Latch placement
- Access from the home
- Nearby climbable objects
- Local safety rules
- Insurance requirements
A standard ornamental fence is not automatically approved as a pool barrier. The final system must meet the rules that apply to the property and municipality.
The most visible part of the whole project
A front-yard fence should improve the property without making the entrance feel closed or crowded.
Ornamental iron may provide
- A defined front boundary
- Better control of pets
- Added security
- A finished entrance
- Clear views of the home
- A place to connect a driveway gate
- A formal or decorative appearance
The fence should be planned around
- Driveway access
- Walkways
- Mailboxes
- Landscaping
- Utility easements
- Sidewalks
- Street visibility
- Drainage
- Gate locations
- Local setback requirements
A front-yard fence may be more visible from the street than any other part of the project. Post alignment, gate placement, transitions, and finished details are especially important.
Fence, gate and entry system designed together
Ornamental iron is a strong choice for estates and larger residential properties where appearance and security are both important.
An estate fence project may include
- Perimeter fencing
- Decorative entrance sections
- Stone or masonry columns
- Custom iron gates
- Automatic gate operators
- Keypads
- Telephone entry
- Intercom systems
- Camera integration
- Pedestrian gates
- Ranch or secondary entrances
Modern Fence Company can coordinate the fence, custom gate fabrication, and access control system. This helps prevent problems that can happen when the fence, gate, and operating equipment are planned by different companies without one complete design.
A clean boundary that does not block the light
Ornamental iron can create a clean boundary around a garden without blocking light or views. It may help:
- Define garden areas
- Limit pet access
- Protect landscaping
- Separate walkways
- Improve curb appeal
- Create a decorative feature
- Connect garden gates and paths
The picket spacing and bottom clearance should be selected based on what the fence needs to keep in or out. A low decorative fence may define the area without providing full security.
Define the space without closing it in
Homeowners often invest in patios, pools, outdoor kitchens, fire features, and landscaped yards. Ornamental iron can help define these spaces without creating the closed feeling of a solid fence.
It may be installed around
- Patios
- Pools
- Outdoor kitchens
- Garden seating areas
- Fire pits
- Courtyards
- Decks
- Walkways
- Decorative landscaping
Gate openings should be wide enough for furniture, lawn equipment, pool service, and other regular needs.
A gate is one of the most important parts of an ornamental fence
It must match the surrounding fence, support its own weight, clear the ground, and remain aligned through regular use. Modern Fence Company provides custom gate fabrication through our own shop.
Gate options may include
- Walk gates
- Garden gates
- Pool gates
- Driveway gates
- Estate gates
- Double-swing gates
- Sliding gates
- Decorative entry gates
- Automatic gates
- Commercial-style security gates
Custom fabrication controls
- Gate width
- Frame strength
- Picket spacing
- Hinges
- Latches
- Decorative details
- Ground clearance
- Slope
- Operator compatibility
Walk gate planning
- Opening width
- Swing direction
- Latch type
- Self-closing hardware
- Grade
- Bottom clearance
- Access-control equipment
- Pool safety requirements
The gate should be wide enough for normal use without being so large that it becomes unnecessarily heavy.
Security and a strong visual entrance
A custom driveway gate can provide security while creating a strong visual entrance to the property.
Ornamental iron driveway gates may include
- Single-swing gates
- Double-swing gates
- Sliding gates
- Cantilever gates
- Decorative estate gates
- Automatic gate systems
- Keypad access
- Telephone entry
- Remote controls
- Camera integration
- Solar equipment
- Safety sensors
Important planning details
- Driveway width
- Vehicle size
- Trailer access
- Gate weight
- Swing clearance
- Road setback
- Slope
- Column placement
- Operator capacity
- Emergency access
A strong panel cannot correct a weak post
The visible panels are only part of the fence system. Modern Fence Company considers:
- Fence height
- Panel weight
- Post size
- Post spacing
- Hole depth
- Hole diameter
- Soil conditions
- Mountain rock
- Expansive clay
- Drainage
- Wind exposure
- Gate weight
- Grade changes
Gate posts may need different specifications than regular line posts because they carry moving weight.
Panels have limits — fabrication does not
Many properties in Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma have hills, uneven yards, and changing grades.
Ornamental iron fencing may need to
- Step down the slope
- Use custom-racked panels
- Change post heights
- Follow existing walls or columns
- Maintain proper bottom clearance
- Connect to custom gates
- Account for drainage
- Protect pets from lower openings
Prefabricated panels have limits on how much they can adjust. Custom fabrication may be needed when the grade is too steep or the opening is unusual.
Small details change the finished appearance
Available options may include
- Spear-style finials
- Ball finials
- Decorative caps
- Custom posts
- Scrollwork
- Arched gate tops
- Accent panels
- Specialty coatings
- Custom entry details
- Integrated address features
Adding too many features can make a fence feel busy. A simple design with clean lines may be the better choice for many homes.
Our ornamental iron installation process
1
Initial contact
Tell us where the property is, how the fence will be used, the approximate length, desired height, gate needs, whether a pool is involved, whether access control is needed and your timing.
2
Property visit
A salesperson reviews the fence line, existing conditions, slope, gate locations, driveway access, visible utilities, drainage, nearby structures and design options.
3
System and design review
We discuss fence height, panel style, posts, picket spacing, gates, decorative details, custom fabrication, coatings and access-control options.
4
Written proposal
We prepare a proposal based on the selected materials, layout, gates, fabrication, and work included.
5
Approval and deposit
After the proposal and required deposit are received, the project is prepared for scheduling.
6
Material ordering and fabrication
Standard materials are ordered, and custom gates or metal components are planned through our fabrication shop.
7
Post installation
The fence line is laid out, and the posts are installed according to the project specifications.
8
Panel and fence installation
Fence sections, rails, brackets, and related components are installed and aligned.
9
Gate and access control
Custom gates, operators, keypads, intercoms, or other selected equipment are installed and adjusted.
10
Cleanup and final review
Project debris is removed and the work area is left lawn-mower ready. A supervisor or salesperson reviews the completed project.
No single price range for every iron fence
Modern Fence Company does not publish one price range for every ornamental iron project.
A useful proposal should explain the materials, fabrication, gates, posts, coatings, and work included.
The final project scope may be affected by
- Total fence length
- Fence height
- Prefabricated or custom materials
- Panel design
- Post size
- Number of rails
- Picket spacing
- Decorative details
- Number and size of gates
- Automatic gate equipment
- Access-control equipment
- Columns or existing structures
- Rock or difficult soil
- Slope
- Drainage
- Existing fence removal
- Property access
- Travel distance
- Pool requirements
- Permits
- HOA approval
Fence, gate and entry under one company
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Serving the region since 1950
More than 75 years of fencing, gate, and fabrication experience.
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Employee installation crews
Our fence installations are completed by Modern Fence Company employees rather than unknown subcontracted crews.
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In-house metal fabrication
We fabricate custom gates, posts, panels, and specialty components through our own shop.
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Fence, gate and access control together
We can coordinate the fence, automatic gate, operator, and entry system within one project.
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Residential through government experience
Our work includes residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, state, and federal properties.
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Property-specific planning
We review the grade, soil, access, gate use, drainage, and security needs before finalizing the system.
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Workmanship warranty
Installations include a one-year workmanship warranty for qualifying labor issues caused by our work. Damage from vehicles, storms, soil movement, misuse, outside corrosion or work by others is not automatically covered. Review our warranty information.
Ornamental iron fencing across
Western Arkansas & Eastern Oklahoma
Modern Fence Company installs ornamental iron fencing throughout:
We also serve communities throughout Sebastian, Crawford, Franklin, Logan, Scott, Le Flore, Sequoyah and Haskell counties. Travel charges may apply outside our primary service area.
Pool enclosures, estate entrances and decorative metalwork
Visit our project gallery to see completed ornamental iron fences, pool enclosures, estate entrances, custom walk gates, driveway gates, and decorative metalwork. You can also read customer reviews from property owners who have worked with Modern Fence Company.
Ornamental iron fence questions
Visit our fencing and access control FAQ for more answers.
Is ornamental iron fencing only for high-end homes?
No. Ornamental iron can work for many residential properties where security, visibility, and a clean appearance are important.
Can ornamental iron fencing be customized?
Yes. We can provide custom gates, posts, finials, scrollwork, panels, and other specialty components through our fabrication shop.
Can ornamental iron be used around a pool?
Possibly. The fence and gates must meet the safety requirements that apply to the property and municipality.
Can you build self-closing pool gates?
Self-closing and self-latching hardware may be included when required by the approved design.
Can ornamental iron fencing follow a slope?
Yes. The system may use stepped panels, adjustable panels, or custom fabrication depending on the grade.
Do you build custom iron gates?
Yes. We fabricate walk gates, driveway gates, estate gates, sliding gates, and other custom iron gates.
Can you automate an ornamental iron gate?
Yes. We can coordinate the fence, custom gate fabrication, the operator and the access control system within one project, with the operator selected for the actual gate size and expected use.
Security, visibility and a finished appearance
An ornamental iron fence can provide security, visibility, and a finished appearance around your home, pool, garden, or driveway. Our team will help you compare the available systems and plan a fence that fits the property.
Tell us
- Where the property is located
- How the fence will be used
- The approximate fence length
- The height you are considering
- Whether a pool is involved
- How many gates are needed
- Whether the property is sloped
- Whether custom fabrication is requested
- Whether an automatic gate is needed
- Whether access-control equipment is needed
- Whether HOA approval is required
- Your preferred project timing