Just spoke with a nice guy named Mathew over at Metal Specialties for a quick over the phone quote…read moreon having some brake brackets cut on their water jet. Very helpful with pricing and information over the phone; easy to talk with, friendly and knowledgeable. If you are looking for custom fabrication work in Monterey, definitely check them out. To the guy below with 1 star, try giving them a call and maybe ask for Mathew. I had good results over the phone w/ him and was able to get a ballpark cost estimate, as well as information on how to provide technical drawings and/or CAD files, with just a simple 5 minute telephone conversation.

This company was reccomended by a close designer friend of mine...and all i can say is watch out…read morefor these guys!! The word in design circles in Los Angeles is not going good for this shop. Luckly for designers in Los Angeles they are in Monterey. I had a well known fabrication shop in down town los angeles tell me they do shitty work and it will take weeks for them to get back to you. The shop said they cut corners. This is coming from a shop that make stages and costumes for festivals and blockbuster movies. This shop warned me, but by going by referal i wanted to bring a new business in. From the very start, they were 3 months off schedule, blaming weather, blaming their team, blaming other jobs that came in that had prioriry over mine (like that made me feel good), they took days sometimes weeks to get a reply email. After several weeks past the deadline, which pissed off my client because they were depending on having these stools ready for their housewarming party, they gave me a final product photo that was missing the main design feature. Knowingly that it would cost more for the details they decided not to implemnt them into the design. They had the drawings and images that we signed off on from the beginning so I dont understand why they would miss such a huge part?? Its way Beyond me that a wife/husband team cannot communicate the slightest details. So I can see how things would slip through the cracks. But wait!! This gets better. Now redesigning these stools to spec as we had in the original drawings, its now going to take a couple more weeks, taking it even longer past the due date. Once again, I dont understand how a wife/husband team can miss communicate that bad. The owner John tells me in an email that now the details been added, three weeks later, and they are sending the stools without being painted. His wife Heather tried to tell me that it would cost extra, thank God i had an email from her husband that outlined they would paint these stools for me and it was in my quote they gave me. Ok, so thats all said and done....I ask several times for photos to strike off, needless to say i never aprroved these stools. They took it upon them selves to pay for expensive shipping and have a shitty job shipped to my firm without me ever seeing the end product....They new they did a bad job!! Thats why they paid for the shipping. I have NEVER had a shop/furniture store pay for shipping??? You think the antique stores on 1st dibs is going to pay shipping. No, the customer pays for shipping. Unless noted "shipping included" There were photos they sent but not of upclose which i never approved. And i never approved delivery, i would of had my own delivery company that i have been working with for the last 15 years pick them up and deliver to me. So Product gets shipped to me, the dimmensions are off, there were dents, paint spill overs, welding not done proffessionaly, boxes ripped and now have been getting harrased by them. They are sending messages to my children, im getting 30-40 calls in a row, im getting threats...this has been a complete nightmare and i wish i have never met them nor i wished they never sent this product. I inspect furniture for huge clients around the world and this was the WORST job i have ever seen!!!' Oh the stool was supposed to be 18", and when dealing with interiors... inches are everything...NEVER REACH OUT TO MY CHILDREN EVER AGAIN.... business is business, family is family, dont get it twisted....

We cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with Arc Metal Fabrication! We…read morecontacted them to modify our existing curved banister railings and add a decorative hammered "vine" motif. They were able to re-purpose the top and bottom framework and add conceptual vine motif. Our initial contact was with Jen, Arc's = office Manager. She was super-helpful and scheduled an estimate right way and explained our options. Jim and Wesley promptly made a site visit and were just great and gave us design guidance on the project and project timeline. They also coordinated with our floor/stair refinisher, a prorject which was going on simultaneously. We were so delighted with the railings and the entire process! FIVE GOLD STARS FOR THE ARC TEAM!​​​​ HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Wanted to give a big thanks to the team at ARC Metal Fabrication…read more Our front steps are a bit tall and didn't have a handrail. Being seniors we felt having a handrail was wise so we contacted Vanessa at ARC and reviewed their architectural metals catalog and found just what we wanted. The cutting, welding and finishing work done in the shop was super and the installation was expertly done by Jim and Wes - thanks guys! We're very pleased with the results and feel better knowing we have a solid and attractive handrail to support us for many years to come. Can't say enough about ARC and definitely recommend them for all your metal work projects.

I am so delighted and thrilled with our retractable screen doors. They open and close so easily and…read moreour great year round especially in warm weather. They are very easy to maintain. The installation was quick and easy. I've recommended these to many friends and family who have thanked me and love this product. Mike, the owner, is wonderful to work with and is very knowledgeable and professional. He's so easy to work with and I can't thank him enough. I highly recommend his products. Martha

The Owner, Mike Bancroft, is super nice. My screen door wasn't working well and needed a new latch…read more He didn't know where I could get one, but said he had extras on hand and just mailed one to me- free of charge. It's nice to know some folks out there are just plain good people. I encourage you to use his services. Thanks Mike!

Armando was amazing I had 2 other appliance companies come out... from my Warrenty insurance…read morecompany they both were terrible. Agent and they said if you get an appliance they will pay them. I looked up online and saw his appliance repair. Left a message to call me back.... I didn't a chance when Armando called me said he missed my call. Told him my issue .... He said I know your washer... I may have a pump in my van... send a picture of model number to make sure I'll bring it out tomorrow send me directions to your ranch. The next day he came out looked at the washer and said it's the pump. He was meticulous in taking the washer apart. Front seal of the door, top the top off ... then panel in front of the washer. Asked for a small pot to catch water from the pump. Then removed the old pump and installed the new one and put the washer back togeather . Turn it on and made it pumped water out. Armando was professional, prompt, he ssid i order the correct pump... There are pumps that are cheaper and they dont last for a few year then they brake down. He said he does the best repair , and if you have any other appliance that need repair... keep my phone number. I recommend him to anyone that needs to have any appliance repair. He said he has the same model and it's the best washer you could have. I was beginning to think that there were no appliance repair companies any longer. Armando is " Honesty repair " man of the year... Just amazing and so friendly... give him a call you will not regret giving him a call to service your appliances... He really made my wife happy ... Give Armando a call

AMADOR came to assemble some patio furniture for us and hang over 10 wall paintings and mirrors and…read morealso install fairy lights in my daughters room. He did a great job! He was patient and very thorough and did a fine job! He's based in salinas but did this job in pacific grove. I wish him and his family well and would leverage his services again!

I would give this guy more stars if I could. Ivan showed up on time and got right to work. There…read morewere several spots that another carpet cleaning company told me would not come out unless they "cut" some of the carpet. Ivan put some solution / cleaner down, scrubbed the carpet, and got them looking like new! He was also very considerate of the house while cleaning. Ivan's prices speak for themselves after seeing the work and time he puts into carpet cleaning. I don't know much about cleaning carpets, but I noticed he used different methods, equipment, and solutions than I have seen other companies use. It obviously made a huge difference in the cleaning. I will for sure be using Knockout Carpet Cleaning from now on, as well as recommending to anyone in need of carpet or tile cleaning!

These people are extremely rude and aggressive. Cursing and threatening to beat up my elderly…read morefather in law and when my husband asked him to calm down and be respectful, he threatened to beat my husband up too. I cannot believe how unprofessional they are. They are scary and aggressive.

Erik was a lifesaver, and I'm so grateful my realtor, Kim M., recommended him! I needed both lawn…read morecare and junk removal done at a rental property on very short notice, and Erik came through with flying colors. He was incredibly professional, handled everything quickly and efficiently, and his pricing was very reasonable. Dealing with rental property maintenance can be stressful, but Erik made the process smooth and easy. I highly recommend him to anyone, especially those needing reliable and prompt service for their rental properties. Thanks to both Erik and Kim M. for making this happen! Montoute Family

Eric ALWAYS DOES AN EXCELLENT JOB. Fair pricing and dependable. We have used his services multiple…read moretimes. Very trusting. Kind too!

I stopped by needing the legs shortened on an outdoor hunting chair that sat too high. Asked the…read moreOWNER if he could shave two inches off 4 pieces of 2" diameter legs. He said sure, $40. I stopped by two weeks later and not done. They called me about two months later to pick up, I stop by again and they wanted to charge me over $300! I said absolutely not, I would like to speak with the owner. Stopped by again a few months later, still want to charge me 300+. Called me a few months after that asking WHEN I'm going to pick up chair legs. I said when you release them at the quoted price FROM THE OWNER. A year has passed and STILL NOTHING. Beware having any work done with these people and had I read the YELP reviews first........................

They fabricated some auto inspection bolts for me. They did a great job. No one makes this bolt…read moreanymore and I went to a lot of trouble to get it out of my truck, but I had one they could copy.

This man is a wizard! We were traveling through Monterey & urgently needed to replace the metal…read morepiece that hooks our camper strut to our pickup truck. The guy at the hardware store down the way recommended we try API & boy are we grateful he did! The incredibly nice man who runs the place (never actually caught his name:)) took some quick measurements, disappeared for a minute or two & came back with a piece that flawlessly fit the bolt where our metal piece had been & secured the strut perfectly. He even installed it for us in no time flat! This community is blessed to have such a generous and skilled business owner. Thank you, good sir. You got us back on the road safely and quickly. Many many thanks.

Through a bizarre accident, the crank handle to my loom got broken. It is used to advance the warp…read more(threads one weaves on), so it is a vital part. API was recommended to me in that the company would be the best choice for my case. Boy, were they right! Even though the parts could not be welded (pot aluminum), the owner Russell figured out how with much ingenuity and hard work to reconstruct the device.He reconfigured the larger and remaining part of the crank to fit onto the rod that goes through the wooden handle, and fixed it on the spot. Just like new and one would never know that it was not as it had always been. Thank you, thank you so very much! Please consider this very nice company for your metal fabrication needs or repairs.