Feeney's Welding & Fence Co

Feeney's Welding and Fence Co. says it has served businesses and residents since 1985, with Ed Feeney identified as its hands-on owner. The Hyde Park company advertises ornamental, wrought-iron, cast-iron, chain-link, aluminum, wood, and PVC fencing, plus welding, restoration, repairs, gates, railings, grates, and fire escapes. The recent written customer history is uniformly negative. A 2025 reviewer described a fence that allegedly fell after it was attached to a neighboring chain-link fence and said the company refused to reinstall it. Another 2025 reviewer alleged poor workmanship, cutting corners, yelling, and disrespect. In a 2024 review, a customer said a repair did not hold, the company disputed the written work description, and the customer was quoted more to fix the failed area. Google shows one star from four ratings. These reviews describe concerns about installation methods, repair durability, communication, and follow-up. They are customer allegations rather than independently verified findings, but they are specific enough to warrant careful checks. Before booking, get the post and attachment method, materials, scope, warranty, repair obligations, and total price in writing; ask for references for comparable historic or ornamental work; and verify licensing and insurance directly. The company’s long self-reported operating history and broad service list may appeal to owners seeking specialty metal or fence restoration work, but the available customer record calls for substantial caution. Confirm who will supervise the job, how change orders are handled, and what remedy applies if the work fails.