Ornamental Steel & Wrought Iron Fences
Heavy ornamental steel and custom iron-look fencing for Charlotte's historic districts and estate homes.
Ornamental steel gives the heft and detail of traditional wrought iron, with powder-coated or galvanized finishes that resist rust. It suits Charlotte's historic homes and estates, especially paired with brick piers, and it's stronger than aluminum for security and driveway gates.
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Where steel makes sense
- Historic and estate homes in Myers Park, Eastover, Dilworth and Fourth Ward
- Driveway gates that need rigidity for automation
- Security fencing for businesses near Uptown and along industrial corridors
- Brick-pier fences with steel panels between masonry columns
Design options
- Flat top, spear points, finials, rings and scrolls
- Double top rails and decorative bottom rails
- Arched or bowed gate tops
- Custom heights and post caps to match existing ironwork
Historic district projects
In Charlotte’s eight local historic districts, such as Dilworth, Fourth Ward, Wesley Heights and Wilmore, the Historic District Commission reviews new and replacement fences. We prepare a drawing showing height, location, picket spacing and finish so your Certificate of Appropriateness application is complete. See Fences in Charlotte historic districts.
Care
Rinse dust and pollen off a couple of times a year, check for chips at gate hinges and latches, and touch them up with a matching paint. Keep sprinklers from soaking the same posts every day.
Steel vs. aluminum
Steel is stronger and heavier, best for gates and security. Aluminum is lighter, rust-free and more affordable for long yard runs. Many projects use both: aluminum for the yard, steel for the driveway gate. See Aluminum vs. steel fences.
Questions Charlotte homeowners ask
Is it real wrought iron?
True hand-forged wrought iron is rare today. Ornamental steel, often galvanized and powder-coated, gives the same look with better corrosion protection.
Will steel rust in Charlotte's humidity?
Any scratch that reaches bare steel can rust. Galvanized and powder-coated steel holds up well; touch up chips promptly.
Do historic districts allow steel fences?
Often, when the design fits the house and street. In a local historic district you need a Certificate of Appropriateness before installing.
Reviewed by the 76 Fence Charlotte installation team. Updated November 2, 2026. Charlotte rules change, so confirm permits, CDOT, historic district and HOA requirements before you build. This page is general information, not legal advice.
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