Fencing & Iron Works Serving New Orleans, LA

Yes. Tony’s Fencing and Iron Works travels to New Orleans and the Greater New Orleans area for fencing and ironwork projects. We are based in Ponchatoula on the Northshore. We take on Southshore jobs — particularly larger residential projects, custom ornamental iron, automatic gate installations, and commercial work. Call (985) 703-0595 to confirm availability and discuss your project.

New Orleans presents unique challenges for fencing — high humidity, salt air near the lake and river, occasional flooding, and intense UV exposure year-round. Ornamental iron with a quality rust-inhibiting finish is the most durable long-term option, and it’s what we recommend most often for historic-district properties where wrought iron is already part of the streetscape. Vinyl is excellent for low-maintenance residential fencing and holds up well in the humidity. Cedar wood fencing works well but requires regular maintenance to hold up in the New Orleans climate. We can walk you through the best option for your specific property, and its flood zone, during your free estimate.

It depends on height and location. Citywide, fences up to 7 feet generally don’t need a permit; taller fences do. In the historic districts (French Quarter, Garden District, and others), fences are capped at 7 feet regardless of that exemption, and any new fence needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic District Landmarks Commission — or, inside the French Quarter itself, approval from the Vieux Carré Commission. A few neighborhoods (Lake Vista and Lake Terrace) have their own tighter height limits written into their original subdivision plans. We check which rules apply to your address before we design your fence, so there are no surprises at inspection.

Yes, but the design has to be approved first. Properties in New Orleans’ historic districts need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic District Landmarks Commission before a permit is issued — the Commission reviews the fence’s height, material, and style so it fits the block. Ornamental iron is almost always the safest choice here since it matches what’s already on the street. We can build to the style guidelines and help you put the application together.

Tony’s Fencing and Iron Works is based in Ponchatoula and primarily serves the Northshore — Ponchatoula, Hammond, Covington, Mandeville, and surrounding areas. We also take on Southshore projects in New Orleans, Metairie, Gretna, Kenner, and surrounding Jefferson and Orleans parishes. Call (985) 703-0595 to confirm we serve your area.