Frequently asked questions.

Our shop is at 1363 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11228, in Dyker Heights, close to Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst and Borough Park.

All of Brooklyn, plus Staten Island, Queens and Manhattan. South Brooklyn neighborhoods are closest to our shop.

Yes. A single broken hinge, a cracked bracket or a quick gate fix is welcome.

Send us photos and rough measurements by text or email and we'll usually give you a price range quickly. For custom work we'll visit to measure.

Yes — our mobile welding rig is self-powered, so we can weld on site at your home, storefront, job site or yard.

Carbon steel, stainless steel (304 and 316), aluminum and cast iron, using MIG, TIG and stick welding, plus torch and plasma cutting.

Most residential railings and gates are 1–3 weeks from approved design to install, depending on finish. Repairs are often same-week.

We build to permitted drawings and coordinate with your architect, engineer or expediter. We'll tell you up front if your job likely needs a permit.

Yes — broken storefront gates, break-in damage and unsafe railings. Call or text and we'll tell you honestly how fast we can get there.

Industrial primer and paint, powder coating in any color, hot-dip galvanizing, blackened steel and brushed or polished stainless.

Yes — we replicate picket patterns, scrolls and ornaments so repairs and extensions blend in.

Call or text us, or use the quote form. Photos and approximate measurements help us price faster.

Most residential stairs take 2–4 weeks from approved drawing to install, depending on finish. Powder coating and galvanizing add a few days because they're done at a finishing shop.

Most homes use 4 ft to 6 ft diameters. Smaller saves space but feels tighter to climb; we'll measure the opening and recommend the largest diameter that comfortably fits.

Handrails on stairs are typically 34–38 inches above the tread nosing, and guards at open edges and landings are typically 42 inches in most occupancies (36 inches can apply inside some dwelling units). We confirm the exact requirement for your building type before fabricating.

If the rails and pickets are sound and only the bases are rusted, a repair (cutting out and rebuilding the post bottoms, then re-anchoring) is usually cheaper. If rust has eaten through rails or welds throughout, replacement makes more sense. We'll tell you honestly which it is.

Guards on roofs and decks are generally required to be at least 42 inches high, with openings that won't pass a 4-inch sphere. Your architect's drawings will govern if the deck is part of a permitted job.

Cable infill can meet code when cables are tensioned and spaced so a 4-inch sphere can't pass, but horizontal infill is not allowed in every application. We'll confirm for your space before you pick a design.

Yes. Simple straight handrails are one of our fastest jobs — often measured and installed within the same week.

Price depends on width, height, style, finish and whether it's automated. A simple walkway gate is far less than a double driveway gate with an operator. Send a photo and rough measurements and we'll give you a straight quote.

Sliding gates are better for short or sloped driveways and for openings onto the sidewalk. Swing gates are simpler and cheaper when you have clear, level space for the leaves to open.

Front-yard fence height limits depend on your zoning district — many residential districts limit front-yard fences to around 4 feet. We'll check before you commit to a height.

Yes in many cases. Under the NYC Health Code, building owners must install approved window guards in apartments where a child 10 years old or younger lives (and on request), with exceptions for windows that open onto a fire escape and certain first-floor windows. Approved guards must be the type that meets the Health Department's standard.

Yes — under-stoop (garden-level) gates are one of our most common brownstone jobs. We match the ironwork to the stoop railing.

Yes. Fire escapes on buildings over six stories are examined as part of the Facade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP, formerly Local Law 11), and NYC law also requires owners to keep fire escapes in good repair and periodically test them. Your engineer or architect will specify what's required for your building.

Yes. Structural steel in NYC should be designed by a licensed engineer, and most wall removals require a DOB permit. We build to their drawings.

If rust is only on the surface, cleaning and painting can buy time. If the steel has lost section or is pushing brick, it needs replacement.

Generally the adjacent property owner is responsible for maintaining sidewalk cellar doors in safe condition.

It depends on size, location and attachment to the building. Many attached canopies and larger structures require DOB approval; we'll flag this up front.

Yes. We measure the hatch and ceiling height and fabricate a new ladder that bolts in.

Generally yes in NYC — it adds floor area and needs an engineer's design. We build to the approved drawings.

Yes — tree guards on street trees require a free permit from NYC Parks, and must follow their design guidelines. We'll help you with the specs.

Local Law 75 of 2009 requires storefront roll-down gates that are newly installed or replaced to be at least 70% see-through, and set a deadline for converting existing solid gates. If you're replacing a solid gate, it will need to be a visible type.

Yes — we schedule installs and repairs outside service hours when needed.

Bollards on City sidewalks require NYC DOT approval. Bollards on private property generally don't. We'll tell you which applies.

No. A photo, a sketch with measurements, or the old broken part is usually enough to start. For bigger jobs we'll make a simple drawing for approval.

Often yes — we source matching castings or fabricate a close replica in steel.

Yes. Send the slab dimensions and weight and we'll size the base and add mounting points.

Outdoor painted iron in NYC usually needs touch-up every few years and a full repaint every 5–8 years, depending on exposure.

We're at 1363 81st St in Dyker Heights, close to Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Borough Park and Sunset Park, and we travel throughout Brooklyn with mobile equipment.

Mobile jobs typically include a service call charge that covers travel and setup. We'll quote it up front.

Call or text any time. We answer late and will tell you honestly how soon we can be there.

Usually the frame lacks a diagonal brace, the hinges are worn, or the post is leaning. Fixing only the symptom won't last.

Often yes, though cast aluminum can be porous. We'll assess the part first.

Yes — we clean and passivate or brush welds to restore the look.

Most can, but results vary. Some parts are better brazed or replaced. We'll look first.

Usually — we weld the crack and add reinforcement plates so it doesn't return.