Melbourne terrace ironwork · Service guide
Keep the original rhythm of your terrace fence.
We restore cast-iron heritage fences and replace missing or damaged spear points for Melbourne terrace homeowners. Each repair is planned around the existing profile, spacing and age of the ironwork.
Service definitions
Restoration scope
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Condition assessment
ASSESS - On-site review of fractures, loose elements, corrosion, previous repairs and unstable sections. We identify what can be retained and where intervention is necessary.
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Spear replacement
MATCH - Replacement of missing, cracked or unsafe fence spears with attention to silhouette, height, repetition and the visual language of the existing terrace frontage.
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Cast-iron repair
RETAIN - Careful repair planning for damaged rails, decorative junctions and cast components. Work methods are selected after the material and break pattern are inspected.
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Preparation and finish
PROTECT - Removal of unstable surface material, preparation of repaired areas and compatible protective finishing. Colour matching can be included in the written scope.
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Small-section reinstatement
REBUILD - Reinstatement of short fence sections where loss is too extensive for a local repair, while preserving sound original elements wherever practical.
Working method
From inspection to handover
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Send the essentials
Tell us the suburb, approximate fence length and which elements are missing, loose or fractured. An on-site inspection is arranged where required.
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Document the existing pattern
We record spear form, centres, rail proportions, connection points and finish condition before defining the repair approach.
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Confirm a written scope
You receive a clear description of retained parts, proposed replacements, preparation, finishing assumptions and site access needs.
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Complete and review
Work is carried out with the frontage kept orderly. Repaired sections are checked for alignment, stability and visual consistency at handover.
Pricing notes
What shapes the estimate
Cast-iron fences vary in profile, condition and access. A useful estimate depends on the number of affected components, pattern matching, safe removal requirements and the extent of surface preparation.
Can one missing spear be replaced?
Yes, small targeted repairs are considered. The existing profile and connection point must first be checked so the replacement sits naturally within the fence line.
Do you replace an entire fence by default?
No. Our starting point is retention of sound original fabric. Wider replacement is proposed only when condition, stability or extensive loss makes local repair impractical.
Can you quote from a description alone?
We can give initial guidance, but a firm scope may require an on-site inspection. Close-up and full-elevation photographs can assist the first conversation, though this website itself is deliberately image-free.
What should I check before work begins?
Please advise us of access restrictions, shared boundaries, known property requirements and any relevant heritage or council considerations. Homeowners remain responsible for obtaining approvals where they apply.
Project enquiry
Describe the fence condition
For the most useful first response, include your suburb, the approximate number of damaged spears and whether any section is moving.
WORKSHOP OFFICE Little Bourke Street 471, 3000 MelbournePHONE 351924356740
EMAIL hello@terraceironworks.example
Enquiries are reviewed Monday to Friday. Site visits are arranged by appointment.