Every custom metal gate at Thor Metal Art starts with a conversation and ends with a precision-installed piece of functional sculpture. If you have ever wondered what happens between your first call and the day your new gate is hanging on its hinges, this walkthrough is for you.
Phase 1: The Initial Consultation
We start with a site visit. Karel Frometa personally meets with most clients to assess the opening, understand the architectural context, and discuss design preferences. No commitment required — this visit is free.
Phase 2: Design and Proposal
Within a week of the consultation, you receive a written proposal including design sketches, material specifications, and a fixed price. We do not work with open-ended estimates — you know exactly what you are paying before any work begins.
Phase 3: From Sketch to Steel
Once you approve the design and proposal, we move to shop drawings. Material is sourced domestically, inspected on delivery, and staged in our Hialeah fabrication shop. Most residential gates take 10–20 shop days depending on complexity.
Phase 4: Finishing and Installation
Every gate receives a multi-step finish: zinc phosphate primer then marine-grade powder coat baked at 400°F. Our installation crew handles everything: post setting, gate hanging, hardware installation, and final adjustment.
Ready to start your project? Contact us today for a free consultation and site visit.