Lifestyle & Outdoor Metalwork
Custom Outdoor Steel Features, Gates, and Garden Elements in Christchurch
Your outdoor spaces deserve the same level of craftsmanship as the inside of your home. At Flaxton Iron, we design and fabricate custom outdoor steel features that add character, function, and durability to gardens, driveways, and outdoor living areas across Christchurch and Canterbury.
From Corten steel planters and water features to custom gates, fencing, and garden edging, every piece is fabricated locally and built to withstand New Zealand’s outdoor conditions. Whether you're creating a modern outdoor entertaining area or adding architectural detail to a traditional garden, our team can design, build, and install metalwork that complements your property.
Because everything is made to order, we can tailor each project to suit your space, materials, and style. From simple steel garden edging to statement outdoor fireplaces or entrance gates, we focus on practical design, quality fabrication, and finishes that last.
If you're planning an outdoor project or looking for something unique, get in touch to discuss your ideas — we’re happy to help turn them into something durable, functional, and visually striking.
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Products / Services
Outdoor Steel Products & Fabrication
Flaxton Iron designs and fabricates a wide range of custom outdoor steel products for residential and lifestyle properties.
Outdoor Feature Fires
Custom outdoor fireplaces and feature fires designed for entertaining areas, patios, and gardens. Modular designs allow for cooking accessories and practical additions while creating a striking focal point for outdoor living.
Fire Pits
Custom steel fire pits designed for warmth, atmosphere, and durability. Available as fixed installations or portable designs, fabricated in steel or Corten steel to suit modern outdoor spaces.
Custom Steel Planters
Architectural planter boxes fabricated from steel, Corten steel, or powder-coated finishes. Ideal for defining outdoor spaces, framing entrances, or creating raised gardens with a clean modern look.
Outdoor Kitchens & BBQ Structures
Steel frames, benches, and fire surrounds designed for outdoor cooking and entertaining. Built to integrate with BBQ units, pizza ovens, and custom outdoor kitchen layouts.
Custom Letterboxes
Fabricated steel letterboxes designed to complement your entranceway or fence line. Available as standalone units, wall-mounted designs, or integrated into gates and fences.
Custom Gates
Driveway gates, pedestrian gates, and automated-ready steel gates fabricated to suit residential entrances, lifestyle properties, and rural driveways.
Architectural Fencing
Custom steel fencing designed for security, privacy, and visual appeal. Options include decorative fencing, modern architectural designs, and durable rural fencing solutions.
Garden Edging
Durable steel garden edging that creates crisp borders between lawns, paths, and planting beds. Ideal for modern landscaping and low-maintenance garden design.
Water Features
Bespoke steel and Corten water features including bowls, wall features, and channels that create movement and visual interest in outdoor spaces.
Corten Steel Fabrication
Custom fabrication using Corten weathering steel, a popular material for landscaping and architectural features. Ideal for planters, screens, garden features, and outdoor sculpture elements.
