Repairs & Modifications
Yes — Westforge Works repairs and modifies metalwork. Damaged, corroded, worn or no-longer-suitable steel items can often be repaired, altered, strengthened or refinished in the workshop for less disruption than full replacement.
Also searched as: metal repairs · weld repairs · gate repairs · gate modifications · modifications · refurbishment
Who it's for
Customers we support with this work.
- Maintenance teams and industrial operators
- Fabricators and contractors with damaged or altered items
- Commercial property, strata and facilities managers
- Homeowners with damaged gates, frames or metalwork
Common applications
What this covers.
Weld repairs to damaged steel
Steel and suitable aluminium repairs
Corrosion repair and section replacement
Strengthening and reinforcement
Altering existing components to a new requirement
Gate repairs, modifications and re-hanging
Fence panel repairs where suitable
Frame and bracket modifications
Rework of existing fabrication
Strip, repair and recoat of existing items
Equipment guard and cover repairs
Gates, fencing & fabrication
Repair, modify and refinish — in one workshop.
Damaged or worn gates, fence panels and fabricated items can often be repaired or altered, then blasted and recoated so the repair and the finish are handled together.
Gate repairs & modifications
Straightening, re-hanging, reinforcing or altering existing metal gates, with automation options for suitable gates.
Fence panel repairs
Repair or alteration of suitable metal fence panels, assessed from photographs.
Fabrication rework
Extending, shortening or reinforcing existing steel and suitable aluminium fabrication.
Strip & recoat
Abrasive blasting and powder coating or protective coating after the repair.
How it works
The process, step by step.
Assess
We review photographs or the item itself to judge whether repair is sound and worthwhile.
Advise
Where replacement is the better outcome we will say so rather than proceed.
Repair or modify
Cutting, welding, section replacement or alteration as scoped.
Refinish
Preparation and recoating where the repair or condition calls for it.
Check
Fit and finish checked before return.
Practical considerations
Worth knowing before you enquire.
- Photographs of the damage and overall item make assessment much faster.
- Repair is not always the right answer — heavily corroded items may be better replaced.
- Repaired areas usually need refinishing to avoid corrosion returning at the repair.
- Tell us if the item must be back in service by a particular date.
Frequently asked
Common questions.
Should I repair, recoat or replace?+
It depends on the extent of corrosion or damage, the item's importance and its age. We assess each item and will tell you when replacement is the more sensible option.
Can you modify an item that no longer suits its purpose?+
Often yes — extending, shortening, reinforcing or altering existing metalwork is routine workshop work.
Will the repair be visible?+
Repairs are finished tidily, and stripping and recoating the whole item usually gives the most consistent appearance.
Do you repair gates?+
Yes. Gate repairs, re-hanging, refinishing and adding automation to an existing gate are all handled by Westforge.
Can you modify an existing gate or fence panel?+
Often yes. Existing metal gates and suitable fence panels can be altered, reinforced, re-hung or refinished, assessed from photographs and measurements first.
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