Silver Machine Shop: Local Fence Installation Serving Champaign, IL 61820

713 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61820

(217) 359-5717

Q&A

What types of metal fabrication services do you offer in Champaign?

We provide Heli-arc welding, sheet metal fabricating, and steel fabricating. Our specialty is custom decorative ironwork including spiral staircases, railings, gates, iron fencing, and sculptures. We work with both residential and commercial clients to create one-of-a-kind pieces tailored to your project.

How do you handle fence alignment issues and gate hardware freezing during Champaign winters?

Champaign’s freeze-thaw cycles can shift fence posts and cause gates to sag. We address this by using heavy-duty adjustable hinges and setting posts deeper with concrete footings. For gate hardware, we use stainless steel or galvanized components that resist rust and ice buildup, and we design latch mechanisms that allow for easy operation even in subzero temperatures.

Do you offer custom designs for residential ironwork near the University of Illinois campus?

Yes. We create custom ornamental ironwork for homes and businesses throughout Champaign, including the neighborhoods around the University of Illinois campus. From custom railings for older homes in the Historic District to modern gates for properties near Prospect Avenue, we design each piece to match your style and the local architecture.

Core Services

  • Metal fabrication

Company Background

Silver Machine Shop is a family-owned metal fabrication business located in Champaign, Illinois, serving the surrounding area for over 40 years. We specialize in custom decorative and commercial welding and fabricating, including Heli-arc welding, sheet metal fabricating, and steel fabricating. Our work ranges from spiral staircases and railings to custom gates, iron fencing, and sculptures. Each piece is designed to match the customer’s specific vision, and our experienced welders focus on craftsmanship and durability. We are licensed, insured, and all work is backed by a warranty. Common issues we address for local Champaign residents include fence alignment problems caused by freeze-thaw cycles and gate hardware that freezes in winter. We weld heavy-duty, adjustable hinges and use corrosion-resistant materials to ensure gates stay aligned and operate smoothly through cold weather. Our shop is conveniently located near the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Kirby Avenue, just a few minutes from downtown Champaign and the University of Illinois campus. Whether you need a custom railing for a historic home in the Westside Park neighborhood or a commercial gate for a business on Neil Street, we provide reliable, locally-made metalwork.

Business Location & Hours



Mon:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed


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