Art's Iron WorksArt's Iron Works
Modern powder coated iron privacy gate built for a San Jose home

Custom Iron Gates, Built in San Jose

Every gate starts with a measurement. We come to your property, figure out the opening, and build a gate that fits it — not a stock size you have to make work. Powder coated in our shop, ready to hang.

  • Built to your opening
  • Powder coated — never spray painted
  • Insured
  • Se habla español

Iron gates built for your property

A gate is the first thing people see at your driveway or entry. It sets the tone for the whole property, and a gate that does not fit the opening looks wrong from day one.

Every opening is different — the width, the grade, how the posts sit, which way it needs to swing. Stock gates from a catalog never quite fit. You end up with gaps, filler bars, or a gate that drags on the concrete. That is why Arturo comes out and measures it himself before anything gets cut.

We talk through swing direction, hardware, lock type, and finish. Then we build the frame and pickets in our San Jose shop, powder coat the whole thing, and bring it back ready to hang.

If your existing gate sags or a weld has cracked, gate repair might be the faster path. We will tell you honestly which way to go.

Types of iron gates we build

Driveway gates

Single or double swing, wide enough for two cars or just a walkway. We build the frame, weld the hinges, and fit it to the posts you already have — or new ones if yours are shot.

Entry gates

Walk gates and side entries that line up with your fence. Ornamental pickets, scrollwork, or clean vertical lines — whatever matches the property.

Sliding gates

When there is not enough room to swing open, a slide gate makes sense. Steel track, rollers, and a frame built to span the full width of your opening.

How we build your gate

From first measurement to delivery — every step happens in-house.

1

Measure

We show up, measure the opening, and look at what we are working with — posts, grade, clearance, which way it needs to swing.

2

Design

You pick the style, picket pattern, hardware, and powder coat color. We confirm swing direction and lock type before anything gets welded.

3

Fabricate

The gate gets welded in our San Jose shop, checked against the measurements, and powder coated before it leaves the building.

4

Deliver

We bring the finished gate to your property, ready to hang on your existing posts or new ones.

Iron gate projects

Recent gates built across the South Bay.

Iron gate questions

How long does it take to build a custom iron gate?

Most gates take two to four weeks once we have measured. Complex jobs or a full shop can push that. We will tell you the timeline when we quote.

Do you build to any opening size?

Yes. Wide driveways, narrow side entries, odd heights — we build to whatever the opening actually is, not the nearest stock size.

Can you powder coat in colors other than black?

Yes. Matte black is what most people pick, but we can powder coat in other colors too. We can show you samples when we talk through the design.

Can you match my existing fence?

Usually, yes. Send photos or we will come look — picket spacing, height, scroll details. We will match what you have as close as we can.

Do you handle automatic gate openers?

We build the gate with opener prep — reinforced frame, correct swing, mounting points where they need to be. Your electrician or opener vendor handles the motor and wiring.

Tell us about your gate

Tell us about your opening and the look you want. We will measure, quote, and answer your questions at no charge.