Luke and his crew transformed our 1890s fence that we honestly thought was beyond saving. The attention to detail on the spear-tops and the rosettes was extraordinary. Two summers later, it still looks brand new.
Capitol Hill · Washington, D.C.
Bringing Historic
Ironwork Back
to Life.
We restore, protect, and preserve Capitol Hill's iconic iron fences — one block at a time. Hyper-local crew. Free estimates in 48 hours. Work that lasts a generation.
Serving Capitol Hill and the immediately surrounding blocks of Washington, D.C.
3+
Years on the Hill
48h
Estimate Turnaround
100%
Capitol Hill Focus
Historic District Compliant
48-Hour Estimates
Work-Guarantee Promise
Neighbor Recommended
Why Fresh Fences
The specialist, not the generalist.
We only do ironwork restoration
While general contractors juggle plumbing and roofing, we've spent every working day for three years refining one craft: bringing rusted iron fences back to museum-quality finish.
Historic District compliant
We know which paints, finishes, and techniques meet Capitol Hill Restoration Society standards. Your home's character is preserved — not painted over.
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.
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Our Story
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 was founded by Luke Townsend with a simple mission: bring Capitol Hill's historic ironwork back to life. Over three summers, we've grown from a one-man operation to a dedicated crew that knows every block of this neighborhood by heart.
Luke's right-hand man Jack is now in his fourth year restoring fences with us, backed by a skilled prep crew. We don't consider a job complete until you are completely satisfied — full stop.
Luke, Jack & Crew · Hyper-local to Capitol HillWhat We Do
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
Concrete & Walkway Repair
Powerwashing often reveals underlying issues. We repair chipped steps and walkways, patching gaps and finishing with specialized paint to match.
Starts at $350 · custom quoted
Matched to your newly restored ironwork for a seamless, cohesive look.
Not sure which service your fence needs? We'll tell you for free.
Get Your Free EstimateHow It Works
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
We visit within 48 hours to assess the fence condition and scope of the job.
03
Choose Your Service
Pick your restoration tier and any add-on services. Custom color? We can discuss.
04
We Get to Work
Our crew arrives fully prepared — scraping, priming, and painting with precision.
05
You're Satisfied
We don't call it done until you do. Then we look forward to biking past it for years.
From Our Neighbors
Trusted on every block.
We've earned our reputation one fence at a time. Here's what Capitol Hill homeowners are saying.
We got three estimates. Fresh Fences came in at a fair price, knew exactly what the historic district required, and was the only crew who actually walked us through what they'd do step by step. Easy choice.
My fence was the eyesore of the block — peeling, rusted, you name it. After Fresh Fences finished, two neighbors stopped me to ask who did it. I now have one of the nicest fences on Lincoln Park.
Join the neighbors who trust Fresh Fences with their historic ironwork.
Get Your Free EstimateOur Work
Before & After
Nothing speaks louder than results. Photos coming soon — for now, here are the numbers that matter.
Capitol Hill
Our neighborhood — we live here too
3+ Summers
Preserving the Hill's historic ironwork
48 Hours
Typical estimate turnaround
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Common Questions
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 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.
Get Started
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.