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Contour has set ornamental steel and iron on Eastside ground for over 40 years, long enough to know the failures here start in the dirt, not the metal. Clay across King and Snohomish counties holds water all winter, and a shallow post heaves and leans after one wet season.
So we start underground. Our crews confirm your line, mark utilities, and set every post in concrete at a depth sized for your soil and grade. Gate and corner posts go deeper, because they carry the most load.
What that gets you:
You are not just buying steel. You are buying the footings under it.
Ornamental metal comes in a few clear looks. Each one suits a different yard and street.
Weighing metal against cedar, vinyl, chain link, or composite? Our fence material comparison lays out privacy, maintenance, lifespan, and cost side by side.
Our first visit is about your ground, not a sales pitch. We look at grade, soil, and access, because those three decide how a metal fence goes in on your lot.
We walk the line, confirm your markers, and read the grade, the tree roots, and the clay. On tight Eastside side yards we also check access, since a gate that fits the fence still has to fit between your house and the neighbor's.
You get a clear, itemized quote with your panel style, gate count, and finish color spelled out. We explain each choice so you know what you are approving before we order steel.
We dig, set posts in concrete, and let footings cure before hanging panels. Gate and corner posts go deeper, then panels are racked to follow your grade for a level top.
We adjust every hinge and latch, test the swing, and clean the site. Then we walk the finished fence with you and hand over care tips and warranty details.
Based in Kirkland, we work most Eastside jobs a short drive from the shop. Looking for a metal fence company near you? You get a local crew that knows the soil and the permit desks, not one routed in from across the water.
Metal earns its place in specific spots and falls short in others. Knowing the difference saves you from buying the wrong fence.
It is the wrong call when full privacy is the goal. Open pickets will not block a neighbor's view or cut street noise, and they will not stop wind off the water. For a shaded backyard in Woodinville or a busy road in Bothell, cedar or vinyl fence installation does that job far better, and we will say so on the first visit rather than sell you steel you do not need.
Most homeowners who choose ornamental metal want the look and the long life, and they get both. The point is matching the fence to how you actually use the yard.
Ornamental metal cannot step down a hill the way a wood fence can. It racks, meaning the panel flexes so pickets stay vertical while the rails follow the grade. On the graded lots common in Redmond Ridge, Newcastle, and above Bothell, that is the whole game. Get the rack wrong and the fence leaves wide gaps under each panel.
A hillside run is not the same job as a straight line behind a Kirkland rambler. On grade it needs the right rack and the right footing depth, or the fence looks crooked and leaves gaps. We stake and plan the full line before anyone digs, so the finished fence sits tight against your slope.
A metal fence lasts because of how it is built and finished, not the metal alone. Our winters test both: the coating fights corrosion while the footing has to hold posts steady in ground that stays soft for months. Get either wrong and the fence shows it early.
Before we dig, we flag rock, roots, and tight side-yard access, so the quote you approve is the quote you pay. Set the posts deep and true, finish the metal for our climate, and the fence stays straight for years. That is how we build every metal fence installation across Greater Seattle.
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Not easily. Our panels use a powder-coat or galvanized finish made to resist rust in wet weather. It is not fully rust-proof, so a rinse now and then and a quick finish check each year keeps it sharp.
Yes, and we do it often. We rack the panels to follow your grade so the top line stays level instead of stepping down the hill. Posts on a slope get deeper footings to hold firm.
Iron is heavier with a classic, solid feel. Steel gives a similar look with a lighter frame and a strong powder-coat finish. Both last for decades, and we help you match one to your home and budget.
It can, but it depends on your setup. Washington requires a residential pool barrier at least 48 inches tall with a self-closing, self-latching gate that swings away from the pool, plus gaps a small child cannot pass through. King County can add stricter rules and a permit applies, so we build to your local code and confirm the details with your building department.
Ornamental metal has open pickets, so it gives security and looks, not full privacy. If you want more cover, we can pair it with landscaping or point you to cedar or vinyl fence installation instead. We match the fence to your goal.
Yes. We build swing or slide gates and set operator-ready posts for an automatic opener. Gate posts get deeper footings and heavier hardware because they carry the most use over time.
It depends on footage, panel style, gate count, terrain, and old fence removal. We do not quote flat numbers because every yard differs. You get a written, itemized estimate after a quick site visit, with no surprises.
Tell us about your yard and the look you want. Contour Fence will confirm your lines, plan for your ground, and send a fair written quote.
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