We specialize in the installation and service of top-quality fences and gates, including automation, for commercial premises.
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(206) 848-9565
18648 72nd Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
Most Fence Companies Install What Arrives on a Pallet. We Build What You Actually Need.
Every other page on this site mentions our in-house fabrication shop. This is that page. At Inline Security Fence, we weld and fabricate custom gates, ironwork, fence configurations, and security hardware for residential and commercial clients who need something that doesn't come out of a catalog — a gate opening that's an odd size, a security configuration that doesn't have an off-the-shelf solution, a design that has to match something specific. If you can describe it, we can build it. And everything we build is backed by our crew, our warranty, and our name.
- 829+ Projects Completed
- 8 Years Serving Seattle–Tacoma
- 3-Year Craftsmanship Warranty
- In-House Welding & Fabrication
- No Subcontractors
What Our Clients Say
Real Feedback from Seattle–Tacoma Property Owners
Why Custom Fabrication Changes What's Possible
The Difference Between Adapting a Product and Building the Right One
Most fence and gate installations involve adapting a catalog product to fit a site. The gate opening is 13’7″ but the standard panel comes in 12′ or 14′ — so it gets shimmed or cut down. The grade drops three feet across the driveway, so the gate is hung off-level and the gap at the bottom gets filled. The design calls for a specific ironwork detail that doesn’t exist in the distributor’s catalog, so a close approximation gets used instead.
These compromises are invisible until they aren’t — until the gate starts binding, the shimmed panel flexes, or the detail that was “close enough” catches the eye of everyone who visits the property.
Custom fabrication eliminates the compromise. Your gate is built to 13’7″. The drop in grade is accounted for in the structure, not patched around it. The ironwork detail is built from the original reference, not approximated from stock. That’s not a luxury — it’s the difference between a fence that fits the property and one that’s been adapted to it.
The Real Difference Between Custom Fabrication and Catalog Panels
Why In-House Welding Changes Everything for Ornamental Iron
With cedar or vinyl fencing, the gap between contractors mostly comes down to installation quality. With ornamental iron, the gap starts much earlier — at fabrication. Here’s what that means in practice.
Single and double swing gates, slide gates, bi-fold vehicle gates, and pedestrian entry gates built to the exact dimensions the opening requires. Steel, aluminum, ornamental iron, or a combination of materials. Every gate is welded in our Kent shop, finished to spec, and hung by the same crew that built it. If the gate is going to be automated, the structure is engineered to handle the operator load from the start — not adapted after the fact.
Decorative gate hinges and hinge straps, post cap finials, scrollwork accents, address plaques, custom latch hardware, and security ironwork elements that tie a fence to the architectural character of a property. These are fabricated to the client's reference — a photo, a drawing, a design — not pulled from a catalog and presented as custom.
The operator is only as reliable as the gate it's attached to. We build and install automated swing, slide, and bi-fold gate systems where the gate structure, operator, and access control hardware are all specified and installed together. Keypads, intercoms, card readers, loop detectors, and phone-based access systems are available depending on the application.
High-security locking systems, custom post configurations, non-standard topping arrays, reinforced gate frames for high-traffic commercial entrances — applications where the standard product either doesn't exist or doesn't fit. These are the jobs most fence companies subcontract out or decline. We build them in-house.
Bent frames, failed welds, sagging gates, hardware that's worn past the point of adjustment — we repair and modify existing fabricated fencing and gates regardless of who originally built them. If it's a welding or fabrication problem, we can fix it.
The Shop Behind the Fence
What In-House Fabrication Actually Means for You
When a fence company says they do “custom work,” it usually means they can order a non-standard panel size from their distributor. That’s not fabrication. Fabrication is a welding shop, a skilled crew, raw steel, and the ability to build a finished component from scratch.
Our fabrication shop is in Kent. The team that welds your gate — Jason, Valerii, Ivan, and the rest of the crew — are on our payroll, working to a standard they’ve built together over years. They’re not a subcontractor hired for the week with no stake in how the job turns out.
That accountability is why our custom work holds up. When you call back two years later with a question about the gate, the same people who built it answer the phone. The warranty isn’t a piece of paper — it’s a commitment from the people whose names are on the welds.
What Actually Happens When You Call Us
No Runaround. No Surprise Costs.
Step 1:
Consultation and Design
We start with what you need the fabrication to accomplish — the site dimensions, the application, the design reference if there is one. We’ll tell you what’s buildable, what it will cost, and how long it will take. No vague estimates, no surprises.
Step 2:
Fabrication in Our Kent Shop
Your components are welded and built in-house. Every weld is inspected before finishing. If powder coating or a specific finish is required, that’s handled before delivery to the install site.
Step 3:
Installation by Our Crew
The team that fabricated your gate installs it. Posts are set, hardware is aligned, automated systems are wired, programmed, and tested on-site.
Step 4:
Final Walkthrough and Warranty
We walk every component with you before we leave. Every gate gets operated, every access control function gets tested. The full installation is backed by our 3-year craftsmanship warranty.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between custom fabrication and a standard fence installation?
A standard installation uses pre-manufactured panels and hardware adapted to fit the site. Custom fabrication means the component is built from raw material to the exact dimensions and specifications the site requires. The distinction matters most for gates — a gate built to the right dimensions operates cleanly; one adapted from standard stock eventually shows the compromise.
Can you fabricate a gate to match an existing fence or architectural style?
Yes. We fabricate to reference — a photo, a drawing, an existing detail on the property. If you have something you want matched or complemented, bring it to the consultation and we'll tell you whether we can build it and what it would cost.
Can you add automation to a custom gate?
Yes, and we recommend discussing it at the design stage. An automated gate needs to be built to specific weight tolerances and hung with hardware rated for the operator's cycle count. Designing the automation into the gate from the start produces a better result than retrofitting it later.
Can you repair or modify existing custom fabricated work?
Yes. If it's a welding or fabrication issue — a failed weld, a bent frame, hardware that's worn past adjustment — we can assess it and fix it. We repair existing fabricated fencing and gates regardless of who originally built them.
How long does custom fabrication take?
It depends on the scope and complexity. A straightforward custom gate typically takes less time than a large ornamental iron installation with multiple custom components. You'll get a firm fabrication and installation timeline in your written quote — one we stand behind.
What finishes are available?
Powder coat is the standard finish for steel and iron components — available in a wide range of colors, with matte black being the most common in the Seattle area. We can match an existing powder coat color on a property or recommend a finish appropriate for the application and exposure.
Cities We Serve
Custom Fabrication Throughout Greater Seattle–Tacoma
We fabricate and install for residential and commercial clients across the full region — from custom residential gates in Bellevue and Kirkland to commercial security fabrication in Kent, Renton, and Federal Way. Same shop, same crew, same standard.
Call Us. We'll Pick Up.
If you need something built rather than installed, one conversation tells you whether we can do it and what it will cost. We don't quote blind — we ask questions, look at the site, and give you a straight answer.
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18648 72nd Ave S, Kent, WA 98032