Cast iron is brittle and cracks easily when welded the wrong way. Successful repairs need preheating, the right filler and slow cooling, or brazing instead of welding.
We repair ornamental cast-iron pieces on brownstones, antique hardware and machine parts.
What we do: cast iron repair & brazing
Common jobs
- Cast-iron railing ornaments and newel posts
- Machine bases and housings
- Antique stoves, gates and hardware
- Cracked brackets and flanges
Why Brooklyn chooses Angir for cast iron repair & brazing
Heat control
Preheat and slow cooling to prevent new cracks.
Braze when better
Brazing often beats welding on thin or delicate castings.
Honest assessment
If a casting can't be saved, we'll tell you.
How it works
- 1. Call or text photos
Send a few photos and rough measurements. Most jobs get a price range the same day.
- 2. We measure on site
We laser-measure and template the real opening, stair or wall — Brooklyn buildings are never square.
- 3. Drawing & fixed quote
You approve a simple drawing, material and finish before any steel is cut. No surprises.
- 4. Built in our shop
Cut, fit and welded in our Dyker Heights shop by the same crew that installs it.
- 5. Finished to last
Primer and industrial paint, powder coat or hot-dip galvanizing — chosen for NYC weather.
- 6. Install & walkthrough
Clean, fast install. We check every weld, latch and anchor with you before we leave.
Cast Iron Repair & Brazing near you
We install cast iron repair & brazing all over Brooklyn — especially in:
- Dyker Heights
- Bay Ridge
- Fort Hamilton
- Bensonhurst
- Bath Beach
- Borough Park
- Sunset Park
- Gravesend
- Midwood
- Sheepshead Bay
- Brighton Beach
- Coney Island
- Marine Park
- Canarsie
Also serving Staten Island, Queens and Manhattan.
Cast Iron Repair & Brazing FAQ
Can all cast iron be welded?
Most can, but results vary. Some parts are better brazed or replaced. We'll look first.
Can you fix a cracked engine block?
We generally recommend specialist machine shops for engine blocks.
Can you fix ornamental cast iron on my stoop?
Yes — or fabricate a steel replacement if the casting is too far gone.
Do you offer free estimates?
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.
What areas do you serve?
All of Brooklyn, plus Staten Island, Queens and Manhattan. South Brooklyn neighborhoods are closest to our shop.
