Top-Rated Residential Fencing in Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 - Earl's Portable Welding Svc

Look for bubbling paint or powdery orange spots, especially at ground level where moisture collects. If you can push a screwdriver through the metal, the rust is structural. In that case, a simple weld patch won't hold for long. I typically recommend cutting out the affected section and welding in a new piece of matching gauge steel—this restores strength instead of just covering the problem.

Yes, if the gate frame is still straight. What often happens is the freeze heaves the gate post upward a bit or the hinge side settles unevenly. I can come out with my portable rig, re-weld the hinge mounts at a slightly different angle, and add a steel shim or gusset to correct the sag. That saves you the cost of a new gate while keeping the same look.

Absolutely. I bring photos and measurements back to my truck and use a bender to recreate the general curve of your existing scroll pattern. It won't be a perfect hand-forged match, but I can get it very close with modern metal fabrication techniques. Then I weld the new panel into place, grind the joint smooth, and prime it so it blends in with your fence.