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Turn a damaged gate enquiry into a clear forge job

A photograph starts the conversation, but hinges, posts and actual dimensions determine the repair. Keep the workpiece and material assumptions together before agreeing scope and price.

Pricing & getting started
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  1. Know exactly what is being repaired

    Keep workpiece type, dimensions, metal, planned weight and job reference together, so the workshop can identify the right gate leaf or railing section.

  2. Check stock before promising a start

    Link a suitable metal batch and compare planned weight with its available amount. Physical condition and suitability still need a workshop check.

  3. Discuss price from known facts

    Record the project, number of positions and net amount in costing. Agree repair method, timing and conditions after the site inspection.

How Sektura helps with everyday work

Example: a courtyard gate drags on the paving

A homeowner sends photographs of a bent wrought iron gate leaf. The forge cannot tell from the images whether the hinge alone has failed or the supporting post has shifted, so a site visit is arranged.

  1. Inspect and measure

    The smith checks the frame, hinge fixings, post and clearance, and records the actual dimensions.

  2. Describe the workpiece and material

    The gate leaf is recorded with its metal, estimated weight and job reference. A batch is linked only if the metal and remaining quantity fit.

  3. Agree the job before fabrication

    The workshop enters project, position count and net amount for the price conversation, then confirms the repair scope and timing with the owner.

The owner can make a decision based on inspected conditions, while the workshop has a clear material assumption.

Getting started is simple

How it works

  1. Create a fictional gate leaf

    Enter sample dimensions, metal, weight and an invented job reference to see the workpiece fields in context.

  2. Add a sample stock batch

    Compare available weight with planned use; also try a mismatched metal or insufficient balance to see the validation.

  3. Open a sample costing record

    Fill in a project, position count and net amount. Discuss actual work stages and dates separately; the costing fields do not calculate them.

Questions before you start

Can a workpiece be linked to a metal batch?
Yes. The desk checks metal compatibility and available weight. The forge remains responsible for inspecting the actual material.
Will a photo support a final fixed price?
It helps with an initial discussion. Measurements, hidden damage and fixings often need a site check before the scope and price are agreed.
Does this certify the gate or railing as structurally safe?
No. Any necessary load assessment, design check or formal approval must be carried out by a qualified person; a workpiece record is not a certificate.

Keep the site visit in the process

Digital records help organise decisions, but do not replace measuring, inspecting material or obtaining required technical approval.

No credit card is needed to start your trial.

Try a sample gate repair job

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Industry solution

Blacksmiths handling metal repairs

  • blacksmith
  • ornamental ironworker

Editorial workflow draft — not a product screenshot.

Repairing a wrought iron gate

A customer brings photos of a damaged wrought iron gate and asks for a repair estimate.

  1. Measure the gate, fittings and damaged sections on site.

  2. Discuss the drawing and available raw metal for the repair.

  3. Agree on workshop stages and a customer review date.

Dimensions, material choice and review date are recorded for the job.

01

Workpiece Costing

Material & labour costs per job with surcharge for custom pieces

02

Measurements & Drawing Upload

DXF/PDF drawings per job with revision status and digital customer approval

03

Track Production Steps

Phases cutting, welding, grinding, galvanising with time tracking per phase

04

Raw Material with Batch No.

Steel & stainless steel stock by profiles, delivery batch and minimum stock

05

Reference Photos & Customer Sign-off

Before/after photos, digital acceptance signature and portfolio export

Less paperwork

Standard features included

These features are included in every sektura solution.

01

Customers

Customer records with full project history for all Forge Desk jobs and relevant contact and location information.

02

Invoices

Invoices for Forge Desk services under local law. Automatic numbering, PDF export and dunning management.

03

Appointments

Appointments for Forge Desk deployments with GPS address, staff assignment and automatic email reminders.

04

Documents

All Forge Desk documents managed centrally: plans, protocols, warranties, certificates and manufacturer documentation.

05

Projects

Forge Desk jobs with industry-specific fields, status tracking and automatic cost calculation.

06

Reports & KPIs

Reports for Forge Desk: revenue by service type, utilisation, averages and profitability per job.

07

Feature voting

Vote on new Forge Desk features. Which functions matter most? Your vote counts in product development.

Getting started is simple

How it works

  1. 01

    Set up service catalogue with hourly rates and material prices

  2. 02

    Configure workpiece costing and enter initial data

  3. 03

    Configure measurements & drawing upload and enter initial data

  4. 04

    Configure track production steps and enter initial data

  5. 05

    Create the first invoice or quote and test the workflow

Switching from existing systems

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