Porches, front walks and tree-lined yards give many Takoma Park homes their character, and the metalwork around them has to suit that look. Older houses often have railings, steps and gates that were built to odd dimensions and no longer match anything sold off the shelf. Mature trees along yards and drives also benefit from tree guards that protect trunks and roots from damage. Through freeze-thaw winters, aging iron can loosen at its anchors, so careful repair or a well-fitted replacement keeps entries safe.
Custom handrails and porch steps are among our most common Takoma Park projects, along with tree guards that shield established trees near walks and driveways. We build metal fences and driveway gates that complement older homes, as well as straight staircases and spiral stairs for tight interior and exterior spaces. Window bars and steel security doors add protection without looking out of place on a traditional facade. Our I-beam, structural steel and fire escape work supports larger buildings, while repair and iron welding restore original pieces worth keeping.
Every piece we make for a Takoma Park home is measured on site and built to the property rather than forced into a standard size. That matters on older houses, where a porch rail or gate opening can be a few inches off from anything a catalog offers. Instead of tearing out sound original iron, we look at whether repair and welding can save it first. We aim to leave each yard, porch and stairway looking like the new metalwork was always meant to be there.
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Washington, DC
Hyattsville, MD
College Park, MD
Takoma Park, MD
Silver Spring, MD
Bethesda, MD
Bowie, MD
Laurel, MD
Upper Marlboro, MD
Arlington, VA