Gate and metalwork painting Sandton

A driveway gate runs R850 to R1,800, sliding gates R1,200 to R2,800, burglar bars R150 to R400 per window, and railings R80 to R200 per metre. Rust severity drives the price — grinding back heavy corrosion takes far longer than refreshing sound enamel.

No — rust continues corroding under new paint, which is why quick over-coats bubble and bloom within months. Proper treatment removes rust mechanically, converts what remains chemically, primes with a metal primer, and only then applies enamel. That sequence is what buys years instead of months.

A system, not a single product: rust converter on treated areas, a quality metal primer (epoxy for harsh conditions), and enamel topcoats — gloss or satin. Coastal properties justify marine-grade products; the salt-air corrosion difference is dramatic. The primer matters more than the colour coat. Vetted pros working in and around Sandton quote jobs like this every week, so sharing photos upfront gets you an accurate price fast.

Five to ten years inland on properly prepared steel, and three to six near the coast with standard products — longer with marine systems. The failure points are always preparation shortcuts: rust painted over, bare metal left unprimed, or single thin coats where two were needed.

Grind-back reveals the truth: surface rust and light pitting restore beautifully, but steel rusted thin, perforated, or structurally weakened needs a welder’s repair or replacement first — especially on security items like gates and burglar bars where strength is the point. An honest pro tells you which side of the line you’re on. For homeowners in Sandton, comparing a few quotes through Kandua is the quickest way to see real local pricing.