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Is your fire escape rusting, loose, or failing inspection?
At ABC Fire Escape Painting, we provide professional fire escape repair services in NYC to keep your building safe, code-compliant, and inspection-ready.
We serve all five boroughs — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island — helping property owners, landlords, and building managers restore fire escapes to full safety and DOB compliance.
Fire escapes in New York City face constant exposure to harsh weather, salt, and pollution, which leads to:
Ignoring these issues can cause:
Pro Tip: The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) requires fire escapes to be maintained in safe condition at all times. If your fire escape shows signs of wear, it must be repaired immediately to avoid violations.
We offer full-service fire escape repairs for residential, commercial, and historic buildings across NYC.
Our certified experts reinforce weak metal structures, ensuring maximum safety and DOB compliance.
• Rust removal & treatment
• Steel & platform reinforcement
• Bolt tightening & replacement
• Load-bearing safety testing
We provide on-site welding for damaged steps, rails, and joints:
• Repairing cracked or broken welds
• Reinforcing critical load points
• Rebuilding rusted platforms
• Using DOB-approved welding techniques
If your steps or platforms are beyond repair, we replace them with high-strength, corrosion-resistant steel designed for NYC’s weather conditions.
Rust is the #1 cause of fire escape failure. Our team uses industrial-grade treatments to stop rust at the source and protect against future corrosion.
We ensure your fire escape passes every NYC DOB inspection:
• Pre-inspection assessment
• Emergency fixes for violations
• Certification upon completion
We follow a proven, step-by-step repair process designed for safety, durability, and compliance:
1️⃣ Free Inspection & Assessment
We evaluate your fire escape for structural damage, rust, and safety risks.
2️⃣ Surface Preparation
Rust, peeling paint, and loose debris are removed for a clean repair base.
3️⃣ Structural Reinforcement
Welding, bolt replacement, and step restoration to ensure load-bearing strength.
4️⃣ Protective Coating Application (Optional Add-On)
We apply industrial-grade corrosion-resistant coatings to extend the lifespan of your fire escape.
5️⃣ Final Inspection & Certification
We ensure your fire escape meets NYC DOB & Local Law 11 requirements and provide certified documentation.
Experience matters when safety is on the line.
With 15+ years in NYC fire escape repairs, we’re trusted by building owners, property managers, and co-op boards citywide.
Why we’re NYC’s top choice:
We provide fire escape repair services in:
Typical Costs:
Tip: Regular maintenance and repainting every 5–7 years can reduce long-term costs by up to 40%.
Signs include rust, loose bolts, cracked steps, and peeling paint. We offer free inspections to assess safety risks.
Most projects are completed within 1–3 days, depending on size and damage.
✅ Yes! We offer 24/7 emergency repair services across all boroughs.
Absolutely — all our repairs meet NYC DOB and Local Law 11 safety standards.