Capitol Hill · Washington, D.C.

Historic Ironwork
Restoration
Specialists

Capitol Hill's go-to crew for fence restoration that respects the district's character.

Serving Capitol Hill and the immediately surrounding blocks of Washington, D.C.

4+
Years on the Hill
48h
Estimate Turnaround
100%
Capitol Hill Focus
Historic District Compliant
48-Hour Estimates
Work-Guarantee Promise
Neighbor Recommended

The specialist, not the generalist.

We restore historic iron fences to their original character.

We only do ironwork restoration

While general contractors juggle plumbing and roofing, we've spent every working day for four years refining one craft: bringing rusted iron fences back to museum-quality finish.

We live where we work

Our crew bikes past your fence on the way home. That's why we can offer 48-hour estimates and stand behind every brushstroke for years to come.

4+
summers on Capitol Hill
100+
fences restored
@freshfencesdc

We know this neighborhood. We respect its history.

The most rewarding part isn't finishing the project — it's biking through the neighborhood months later and seeing our work still looking immaculate.

Fresh Fences has been restoring Capitol Hill's historic iron fences for 4+ years.

Every fence is different. We don't use templates. We study the original metalwork, source period-appropriate finishes, and pull permits before we touch a single bolt.

Luke, Jack & Crew · Hyper-local to Capitol Hill

Services & Pricing

Iron fence restoration is our bread and butter — but we care for everything around them too. Most projects range from $400 to $2,800 depending on linear footage and condition.

Iron Fence Restoration

Our multi-step process stops rust in its tracks. We scrape, sand, prime, and paint using heavy-duty oil-based paint engineered to withstand D.C. weather extremes.

Starts at $650 · typical row house fence
Step 1 Scrape & sand
Step 2 Prime coat
Step 3 Heavy-duty paint finish
Custom Color options available

Tiered Powerwashing

Five levels of cleaning intensity to fit exactly what your property needs — from a standard refresh to a complete overhaul of brick walkways.

Starts at $200 · per side of property
Level 1 Standard surface clean
Levels 2–4 Increasing intensity
Level 5 The Overhaul — deep blast

Not sure which service your fence needs? We'll tell you for free.

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From inquiry to immaculate

Because we stay hyper-local to Capitol Hill, we move fast — from your first message to completed restoration.

01

Submit Inquiry

Fill out our quick form with your address and a description of what needs work.

02

On-Site Estimate

Usually within 2 business days of your request, we assess condition and scope.

03

Choose Your Service

Pick your restoration tier and any add-on services. Custom color? We can discuss.

04

We Get to Work

Typically 1–2 weeks depending on scope. Our crew scrapes, primes, and paints with precision.

05

You're Satisfied

Most projects complete in 2–4 weeks. We don't call it done until you do.

Trusted on every block.

We've earned our reputation one fence at a time. Here's what Capitol Hill homeowners are saying.

Join the neighbors who trust Fresh Fences with their historic ironwork.

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Before & After

Nothing speaks louder than results. Real Capitol Hill fences we've brought back — drag the slider on each project to see the difference for yourself.

Capitol Hill
Our neighborhood — we live here too
4+ Summers
Preserving the Hill's historic ironwork
48 Hours
Typical estimate turnaround

Answers, upfront.

Across all our services, projects generally range from $400 to $2,800 depending on scope and condition. For iron fence restoration specifically, most Capitol Hill row-house front fences fall toward the lower end — starting around $650 — with larger or more elaborate fences reaching higher in that range. We provide a full transparent estimate on-site within 48 hours of your inquiry — no hidden fees, no surprise charges.
Absolutely. The Capitol Hill Historic District has specific guidelines about fence preservation, color, and material. We work within those guidelines exclusively and can guide you through any permitting questions if needed.
Most front-yard fences are completed in 1–3 working days from start to finish, depending on the condition and weather. We typically begin scraping and priming on day one, with the finish coat applied on a subsequent dry day.
We use a heavy-duty oil-based paint specifically formulated for ironwork and D.C.'s humid summers and cold winters. With proper prep work — which is the real differentiator — a Fresh Fences restoration should hold up beautifully for 5–7 years depending on exposure and maintenance before needing a refresh.
Yes — while classic black is the historic-district default and what most homeowners choose, we can match nearly any color. We'll discuss what's appropriate for your home and the historic district during the estimate.
The job isn't done until you say it's done. If anything isn't right, we come back and make it right. That's the Fresh Fences guarantee — and it's why our neighbors recommend us to each other.
Our specialty is hyper-local: we work exclusively on Capitol Hill so we can offer fast estimates, fast service, and accountable follow-up. If you're a few blocks outside the historic district, reach out — we'll let you know if we can help.

Your free estimate is 48 hours away.

We typically complete an on-site visit and deliver a transparent estimate within 48 hours of your inquiry — because we're always close by.

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