10 years ago, my neighbor asked me to chip in for replacement of the fallen wood fence for slump block between our two properties. In the intervening years, I didn't bother to have gates installed. After several medical issues, my parents needed to move in, & we also found a puppy abandoned along the highway. It was long overdue to install gates. After checking reviews & doing some research, I gave Brian at Ignited Iron a call. This call led me to one of the best contractor experiences I've had in my 25 years in Sierra Vista.
In a rarity for the area, Brian stopped by in short order to do an on-site assessment, discuss what I envisioned for the gates, and cover a range of options. Brian also provided landscaping suggestions for my RV drive that would make his work look even more stellar. He carefully explained what made his gates better than everyone else, and he backed up his word with an outstanding install.
It is common for customers leave their projects unpainted, allowing the elements to create a natural patina to the metal. I've had to paint gates in the past & seen too many sag over time. Brian worked with my crazy schedule to pre-hang my gates, take them down, transport them to M&M Powder Coating, then provide pick-up & reinstallation. He worked with the powder coating team to ensure everyone was coordinated on the project.
Brian kept me well informed during the entire process, even inviting to meet him & his lovely wife at a remote property to see gates like my request & finalize the details I wanted. I could tell it was rare for anyone to request a dry-fit & reinstall, but I was willing to pay the extra cost to ensure the gate were fully buttoned up prior to powder coat. Brian came to my home several times to assess the plumb & level of the existing slump block pillars, check for a stable concrete footer, then drill & place tubes for his hand-bent cane bolts.
Brian searched high & low for "copper-looking" hardware that I requested to match the gates' colors. While unable to locate any products that had my requested color, I found Brian had installed blue hardware during final install that blended in quite nicely, exceeding my expectations. As a gal raised with a professional welder, & who did her own welding, I found Brian's work very clean. He used heavier gauge steel, hardware, & barrel hinges to make our beautiful & durable gates.
I couldn't be happier with the personal, considerate & warm service provided by Brian & the crew. If you're looking for quality welding that will last, call Ignited Iron. read more