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I guess I'm just a hardcore DIY cheapskate. Last summer my bro and I built two 14' wide gates of 2x2 square stock. It took us 3 days (6 man-days) and $600 in materials, but the gates were quoted out at $2000 per each by the local fab shop. Let's just say I would do it again in a heartbeat, but not under the blazing June sun like last time.

I would get a quote on the work and then evaluate what it would cost to gear up and DIY. The ornamental shops do not work for cheap.

If the fence is made of square stock, price out at a steel supply house AND the ornamental iron shop. You'll need a welder (MIG is ideal), cutoff saw or bandsaw, and means to clean and paint the steel. Honestly, if you are not going to save $3500-5000 to DIY, I would not invest in the tools. On the other hand, if you plan to use the equipment on future projects, this might not be a bad idea.

For 200', I would plan no less than 2 full weeks of work for a lone man. This is not a simple or easy project, especially without the right tools.
regards,
Jurgen