I had an urgent need to install an outdoor gate because of some issues with a neighbor trespassing onto my property. I reached out to a lot of fabricators, and Ramon from Blanco Welding was the only one who responded quickly, even on a Sunday, and took the time to actually listen and understand what I needed. From our first phone call, he asked the right questions, understood the urgency, and even gave me a rough quote right away. The quote was extremely fair. Not the cheapest, not the most expensive, but absolutely worth it for the level of attention and service. I'll be honest. I definitely gave Ramon a bit of a runaround in the beginning. I was unsure if I wanted to go with a fabricator I had used before, unsure of the design, unsure of the specs, and basically back and forth for almost a month. Through all of that, Ramon stayed patient, respectful, and never pressured me. He helped me think through weather factors, climate, long term durability, and what was genuinely needed versus overkill. We went over gauge, weight, measurements, and even used drawings and AI mockups to make sure we were 100 percent aligned. Ramon takes direction very well, but he also gives logical, thoughtful feedback. I originally wanted a much heavier gauge steel, and he explained why it wasn't necessary. I'm glad he did, because the final gate is perfect. What I appreciated even more was the transparency throughout the entire fabrication process. They sent me photos while they were building the gate, photos of the gate after metallizing, and photos after powder coating. And something I absolutely did not expect -- before metallizing and powder coating, they actually brought the raw fabricated gate to my home, hung it temporarily, and let me see it in person to make sure the design felt right. That level of effort and communication is extremely rare and truly made me feel confident. The final product turned out exactly how I wanted. The timeline took a little longer, but that was due to delays on my end, not theirs. I also want to mention this. After our first consultation, I read some of the older reviews and honestly got nervous. But after going through the process myself, I believe a lot of those reviews come from unrealistic expectations or misunderstandings about metal fabrication. Steel reacts to weather, weight, movement, and climate. It will expand, contract, or shift slightly over time. That is not the fabricator's fault. That is metal and nature. My experience with Ramon was the opposite of what I feared. Clear communication, patience, transparency, honesty, and a willingness to make sure I understood every part of the process. Installation went well. The only piece of feedback I have is just clearer communication about the exact arrival time, but once the team was here, the installation was clean and done well. Overall, I'm extremely happy with the gate and with the entire experience. Ramon has definitely earned more business from me. His pricing is fair, his work is solid, and he genuinely cares about his customers getting the right thing. To anyone reading this, my advice is simple. Do your due diligence and understand the material you're buying. If you choose a thin gauge steel, it will behave like thin gauge steel. If you don't powder coat, you may get rust. That is nature, not the fabricator. Set realistic expectations and communicate clearly. If you do, you'll have a great experience like I did. Highly recommend Blanco Welding. read more

Blanco's Welding Service - Front of Gate - Metalized and Powdered Coated with Heavy Gauge Steel - Metal Fabricators Near Me - South El Monte, California

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I had stair railings fabricated and installed by Ramon and his crew in late 2025 as part of a full home renovation. Ramon specifically advised that the new railings would be built to meet current residential code requirements and would be taller than the originals. The pricing was reasonable, and based on that guidance, we moved forward. At final inspection, the railings failed. They were built approximately 1 inch below the required height, which required additional work on my end to bring them into compliance. I reached out multiple times to Ramon and his shop lead, Mario, to address the issue, but received no response. I ultimately had to resolve the problem myself to pass inspection. Separately, the quality of the wood caps was below expectations. Scratches upon install and a very poor job staining the wood. Based on my experience, I would not recommend using this company. read more

Blanco's Welding Service - height not up to code - Metal Fabricators Near Me - South El Monte, California

Update after my original review: I took this matter to Los Angeles County Small Claims Court and won judgment against Blanco's Welding / Ramon Becerra for the deposit that was taken without any work being completed. I am now waiting for the court payment window to expire before starting the formal collection process. Please use caution before paying upfront deposits to this business. read more

Here is the update. I took these crooks to small claims court. We won the judgment. Ramon was silent and allowed his fabricator Mario to dig himself deep. It was hard to get Ramone, served because he hides. He had his family at their home say he didn't live there. That is rhe kind of human,If you want to call him that, that he is. Of course. Now that I've presented him with the judgment. He's not answering calls... But then again that's his m o. All I can say, I hope you guys do your due diligence. This guy and his fabricator are conartist. read more

I had called Blanco's because I was stuck. Another company ended up giving me the run around and then pulled out. I needed two gates and an inclined gate up a small hill. Ramon came the next day and within a week, Francisco (who did the measurements the following day), ended up working late with his team to get the job done. Price was fair, quality and style were perfect. I couldn't be more pleased. read more

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Disappointed with the workmanship and lack of accountability. I hired Blanco's Welding for a gate installation. Despite a 2-year warranty, the vertical boards are mismatched, and the frame is already rusting., the latch is getting stuck. Ramon Becerra has missed multiple service appointments and stopped responding to texts. I sent a formal demand letter giving them 15 days to honor the warranty, but received no response - moving forward with a small claims case. Proceed with caution. read more

Blanco's made and installed our main and side gate. Super sturdy, solid and sharp looking. We would use them again. Fransisco was great throughout the build and came on the weekend so we could get it installed before a pool safety permit needed for another project. Gate was priced right. read more

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Highly recommend this company. I got a lot of bids and Blanco's Welding was very good with much higher quality work. Ramon was a pleasure to work with no pressure, he kept me in the loop with photos of the production of my fence/gate. I appreciate that .The installation guys were efficient. My neighbors are all asking for his information. read more

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Great job on my new gate! Fast, smooth process, A+ communication, and a very responsive owner. Highly recommend! read more

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Blanco's Welding did an amazing job on my custom designed gate. It was great quality and a fair price. I had quotes from other companies that couldn't accommodate my design but Blanco"s went that extra mile to make it work to my specifications . They were also super flexible with rainy days and the holiday hours which I really appreciated. Highly recommended. read more

Blanco's Welding Service - Costom designed rolling gate - Metal Fabricators Near Me - South El Monte, California

Ramon at Blancos Welding absolutely crushed it on our handrail project. From start to finish, he was easy to work with, super professional, and clearly takes pride in doing things the right way. He designed and built 75 feet of handrail that looks fantastic and feels rock solid. No cutting corners--just solid, honest work. What really impressed me was how thorough he was. Instead of just patching things up, Ramon tore out all the old busted concrete and poured fresh footings for every single post. That kind of attention to detail is rare these days, and it shows in the final result. Everything is clean, sturdy, and built to last. He wrapped up the job on time, left the site spotless, and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. I Highly recommend them read more

From estimate to job completion everything went smoothly! The job was completed in a timely fashion, just as promised. The job/work looks great! The crew was clean, courteous and professional. Would 100% recommend Bianco's Welding Service! read more

Blanco's Welding Service - 156' long fence including 3 gates - Metal Fabricators Near Me - South El Monte, California

Awesome work and very reliable! Communicates great and impeccable Work would definitely recommend them read more

Blanco's Welding Service - Beautiful! Amazing work - Metal Fabricators Near Me - South El Monte, California

Avoid at All Costs - Unprofessional and Unreliable If I had read his reviews beforehand, I would have run far away. This guy is an absolute joke--completely unprofessional and careless when it comes to taking care of his customers. His main goal seems to be collecting money, not delivering quality service or products. From day one, he took my deposit and then disappeared, leaving me to chase him down. When he wanted more money, he sent photos of "production" to justify additional payments. At one point, he even delivered parts without installation and tried to collect another check. I caught on to his nonsense after the second payment and refused to give him another dime until the work was completed. Even after all the headaches, the product still doesn't work. To make matters worse, he passed me off to his "helper," who then gave me the number of a vendor to deal with directly. This entire experience has been a waste of time. Save yourself the trouble and run far away from this guy--he will leave a bad experience. read more

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Ramon's rod iron work is excellent with the help of hands on Francisco . I got a great bid from Ramon and consistent good work onsite with Francisco . I'm glad we did a dry fit onsite measurements. They actually brought out the frame so it fit correctly over and under the head fascia . They made a cage for me so it keeps unwanted guests away from the front door . Thank you Roy ! read more

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Blanco's welding service installed a gate and panels in my house. The craftsmanship was great, the installation was exceptional and overall quality and service was prompt and great. In fact I'm considering a much larger job with them based on the quality job. AAA. read more

Ramon is a professional con artist and a smooth talker. I regrettably didn't check his Yelp until it was too late. You should also look up his company on the Better Business Bureau; he has a F rating and a several open complaints. He is a very dishonest person and too eager to accept a sizable deposit without doing the work in a timely or competent manner. The very first time I met him, he demanded a $1700 payment for supplies. He then made up a story about coming to my property with his fabricator to take precise measurements. After spending countless hours replaying my security cameras, I discovered that he never did. He promised to provide a completed sample by the weekend, but he never did. Instead, he began bringing up the excuse that he wasn't sure what style I wanted, which was obviously another scam, given our contract specifically mentioned the style I chose. He promised to give me a refund when I asked for one, but that was months ago. He says you have to wait for me to decide when I want to pay. Please if you want any proof just message me from Yelp, I'll be more than happy to help. I have filed a lawsuit as I am writing this review. Check his company on BBB https://www.bbb.org/us/ca/s-el-monte/profile/welding/blancos-welding-1216-1000024950 read more

If I could give Ramon negative stars, I would. My fiance & I hired him to install two side gates for us which he did on 8/9/25, & what followed was an absolute nightmare of incompetence, dishonesty, & zero accountability. The welding job was embarrassingly sloppy--something I'd expect from a first-time hobbyist, not someone charging professional rates. We paid an extra $100 for automatic door closers that were not even installed that day. Despite reaching out repeatedly, Ramon left our messages on "read" for weeks, dodging responsibility at every turn. Only after I called him did he reluctantly agree to commit to finishing the job--but of course, he didn't show on the agreed date (Friday 9/5). Instead he appeared days later on 9/9, botched the installation of one auto-closer & left holes in the metal gate. His solution? Promise to return & "fix it later". Unsurprisingly, he didn't. We had to chase him down again. When I confronted him about the damage & rightfully asked for partial reimbursement, he hung up on me. Eventually he did drag himself back on Sunday 9/14, & when I requested a refund for the auto-closers, his laughable response was "But I'm here fixing it now?" Fixing it? The gate had four noticeable holes, patched with wood putty (reminder the gate is METAL), then lazily spray painted in a futile attempt to hide the damage--it did not. To call this unprofessional is an understatement. Instead of taking responsibility, Ramon deflected, made absurd offers to "build a new gate" (as if we could trust him to ever return), lied about not having a way to send a refund & generally argued as though we were in the wrong for expecting quality work. Only after an exhausting 20 minutes of standing our ground did we finally wrestle a partial refund out of him--money that should have been offered without question given the abysmal job. His dismissive comment that I should "run my own business if I wanted things done differently" says it all: Ramon has no grasp of customer service, no pride in workmanship, & no reliability whatsoever. Running a business requires integrity, skill & respect for clients--three qualities he clearly lacks. Do yourself a favor & learn from our mistake: read the reviews first! Had we done so, we could have spared ourselves the wasted time, damaged gate & the sheer frustration of dealing with someone so dense & unprofessional. Photos attached for proof, though his work speaks for itself. read more

Blanco's Welding Service - Damage done by Ramon himself. - Metal Fabricators Near Me - South El Monte, California

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Ramon and Blanco's Welding came out to build a fence and some privacy panels do my wife and I. They finished part of the project and asked for additional funds for the remaining part of the project. We gave them these funds, but they stopped showing up. We contacted Ramon several times, but he refuses to contact us back, he stole our money and we will be reporting his company to the BBB. In additions to their theft, their welding work was warped and my gate does not close correctly. I will be posting this review on all sites so people can be made aware of their business practices. read more

Blanco's Welding fabricated a custom enclosure for our backyard pool pump and trash cans. They also fabricated a custom gate. It turned out exactly like I envisioned. They did a great job at the quoted price and installed when they said they would! read more

Couldn't update my other review, but wanted to add more to it since Ramon decided to (incoherently) respond. Ramon, let's set the record straight. I was never the one asking you to redo the gate--you offered that as an alternative to issuing a refund. My response was that if you were going to redo it, you should also provide a partial refund, because the $3,200 gates we paid for were supposed to be flawless, not riddled with mistakes. You single-handedly destroyed your own work by drilling the auto-closing springs incorrectly and then--by your own words--did "a Mickey Mouse job" trying to fix the damage. That's not bullying; that's me holding you accountable for failing to deliver on a multi-thousand-dollar job. When a customer pays $3,200, they expect perfection. You didn't deliver. You also conveniently leave out that you did in fact charge extra for the springs. I debated whether they were worth the cost (spoiler: they weren't). Claiming otherwise is just another example of your dishonesty. & as for your favorite excuse of being "out of town" or "out of the country"--it shows up in nearly all of your negative reviews. If that's truly the case, then hire someone who can communicate with your customers in your absence. It's called running a business responsibly. You say you didn't "give in," yet you refunded $150 of the $200 I requested--because you knew you were in the wrong. & let's clear this up: you weren't even present at the installation, so how could you possibly claim we were "happy" when it was done? You have no clue what our reaction was because you weren't there. The truth is simple: you are unreliable, unprofessional, & incapable of delivering quality work or basic customer service. You consistently fail to meet deadlines, you ignore customers until they badger you into showing up, and when you do finally appear, your workmanship is careless. The fact that you still cannot comprehend why a refund was warranted speaks volumes. This wasn't about the delay alone--it was about the fact that when you finally showed up, you botched the job & ruined the gate. If you had installed the springs correctly the first time, none of this would have been an issue. Ramon, you are a compulsive liar, a money-hungry individual, & a man with zero accountability. If you can't handle the basic responsibilities of your trade or the expectations of paying customers, you should seriously consider selling your business to someone actually capable of running it with integrity--because you, sir, are terrible. read more

Blanco's Welding Service - Metal Fabricators Near Me - South El Monte, California

Installed my railing to the den, I like the install and it is still nice and solid after 4 years. Recommended! read more

Blanco's Welding Service - Metal Fabricators Near Me - South El Monte, California

I got several estimates for 3 outdoor gates. The quality of the material was not great. At first I wanted wood but was convinced that vinyl was long lasting mire durable. I contacted Blancos welding service. A friend recommended this company. Ramon came and took measurements. Gave me an estimate and delivered. The gates look beautiful. The metal frames was done by Armando welding . Amazing work. So happy with end product read more

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If you're looking for a true professional who delivers excellent work and is easy to work with Ramon from Blancos welding is the man . Ramon was responsible, respectful,and reliable. ( a rare quality these days) The craftsmanship was top notch . I highly recommend Ramon for any type of strong solid work . Definitely worth every penny read more

Blanco's Welding Service - area with flag and arch was one project and fence onto of porch was work done, great sturdy strong work done. - Metal Fabricators Near Me - South El Monte, California

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Me gustó mucho el trabajo. De principio al fin; fueron muy respetuosos y limpios, y cumplieron con el trabajo a tiempo. Gracias!!

Ramon was an excellent recommendation from our new neighbors. They have an amazing gate with great structural integrity that Ramon worked on and we wanted something similar. After making the call, Ramon responded quickly and worked around our schedule. As soon as he came, he was extremely thorough with his measurements, recommendations & knowledge in answering our questions. He kept us posted throughout the ordering process and even showed us photos of the development process. Once it arrived, his installers were amazing. We've received several positive comments on the product and enjoy the curb appeal as well. Thanks for the time, care and concern for your clients, Ramon! read more

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I couldn't be more happy with the quality work done on my new gates. Great communication and samples given throughout the process which was very comforting. It's nice to finally have privacy in my own backyard. I would recommend Blanco's Welding to anyone in need of wrought iron work. read more

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Worse unprofessional service and thief guy. Ramon false promised work objectives. Stole $9,000 + from us and never returned to fix his job. read more

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Blanco's Welding (Covina) came out to price welding plus painting, and added block hardscape to repair our support structure. I had delayed the project because we needed preparation work, then welding repairs and repainting. To get one company to do all tasks was a huge relief for me. Very professional. Written bid, very specific, helpful in timely work completed, and experienced staff. Great quality. A complete project, done well. We live by Covina Hills. I am thankful the company is nearby. read more

Had a great experience with this crew. I was nervous about the timeline, but I got update photos as they were doing the fabrication. They got my fence and gate done in under 2 weeks and met my deadline. The installation crew worked all day to get the install done. Very happy with the work. read more

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Ramon finally refunded me all the money he owed back for the deposit on a front door that he never made. However, the powder coated metal gate that I purchased for $1300 and had installed Aug 29 is already rusting after 4 months. See photos below. Do not hire this guy or company. read more

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You get what you pay for. Pricing was good but the quality of work was mediocre. When the job was finished and the locks didnt work I asked them to come fix it. Owner was great at contacting me when payment was needed but when I wanted something fixed his response time would take days or no response at all. In short, they did eventually fix it but it was a headache to get it done. If you want a good price and don't care much about the quality of work then use this company. I myself would never use them again. I would rather pay a higher price and get it done right. read more

I reached out to these folks via Facebook marketplace, and they were quick to respond and provide an estimate. I primarily dealt with the owner of the company Ramon. Needless to say, once the gate was installed, my experience was horrible at getting them to correct the horrible mistakes and workmanship. I've reached out to Ramon repeatedly asking him to please correct the issues for over a month, and he has now become unresponsive. He doesn't answer my calls and takes days to reply to text messages and now has become completely unresponsive. The gate his company installed looks horrible and and it looks like I am now left to figure out how to fix it on my own. Ramon has been one of the worst people to obtain services from. I always heard about poor contractors, but man, never thought they actually existed. Buyer beware! read more

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Ramon made us a lovely gate that had a ivy vine motif. He also made four hand rails that matched. These have proved to be a real attractive addition to our home. We've had several complements. read more

Just great! We contacted them after another person had ghosted us and they came within hours. They gave us the quote and timeline right away. We are super happy with the results and we appreciated the ease of communication when presented with changes and difficulties. Thank you! read more

Blanco's Welding Service - Before and after - Metal Fabricators Near Me - South El Monte, California

Ramon came out and gave me a quote and took measurements. He wasted my time. He was supposed to come deliver and install the gates. He never contacted me back and only fluffed around with phone calls. I do not recommend this person as they are fraudulent and not authentically during business. read more

Blanco's Welding Service - Metal Fabricators Near Me - South El Monte, California

Hello! I came across Bronco welding online. I needed a fence up at my house. I came in contact with Ramon and he was nothing but helpful thru the whole process. I was told it was going to take 3 to 4 weeks to get it installed. I wasn't in a rush to get it done super fast. I got a call a week later and the fence was ready to be installed. I was super exited. The fence got delivered and installed. I'm beyond happy with my purchase. If I ever need another fence I'll be going back. read more

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I had a hand railing installed by this company and worked with Ramon. The turnaround was quick, and the quality was excellent; I received many compliments. I also asked for a quote on my existing gates and motorized arm. Ramon noted that my hand railing didn't match and offered to fix it easily. After I paid a deposit, communication stalled for a while. A couple of months later, they picked up the gate but forgot a smaller one and the railing. After reaching out, Ramon sent a crew to collect them. Fast forward a couple of months: while I was out of town, his team installed the main gate, but there was confusion about the installation date. I spoke with someone who was unaware of my agreement with Ramon. Ramon later contradicted him, stating the installation shouldn't have happened. To avoid further misunderstandings, I texted Ramon our original agreement, and he acknowledged it (including price and items). I also made an additional payment to ensure his team was compensated. Another couple of months passed, and I learned from his brother-in-law that the gates hadn't been worked on, and the pass-through door I paid for wasn't included. After weeks of waiting, Ramon finally provided an install date. I reiterated our agreement, but here I am, almost seven months later, still without gates and experiencing multiple no-shows with no communication. I wish I had checked reviews before starting this process. While I don't want to label anyone as a crook, the lack of communication and professionalism has been the worst experience. I've faced numerous issues due to this, including a bad fall from my porch without railing and lost wages, waiting for an agreed upon date on install. As of today, there's still no update on delivery. I texted Ramon to just deliver the gates so I could have someone else install them, but I haven't received a response. BUYER BEWARE! read more

Ramons steel side gates work on my house in Friendly Hills Whittier was amazing. Quality. On time. Excellent prices I would recommend to my family and friends. Thank you for your great service read more

Very good work! They pay attention to all detail. I have use them on an exterior handrail and will be using him on an interior stair banister. They work with my schedule and timeframe and met all deadlines read more