Since my last review of smaller projects/repairs (experience was good), I've brought them more…read morebusiness, thousands dollars' worth of business. Everything is good when they are TAKING your money and business. But, once it goes the opposite way (refund), Roger gets NASTY -- I didn't see this side of him before, always with a smile because while taking money in. I brought some parts to be replicated; 1" shaft with the center with a 2" diameter cylinder with 1" flanged bearings. I was suggested another way to "make" the part that would make everything more "simplified" for me, okay, sure. I wasn't sure what he meant, but after minutes of trying to explain to me, I just went with whatever Roger suggested since he would know better about the mechanics of machine parts, etc., He just told me that I would have to source the bearings myself, which is what I did. He asked me if the diameter could be smaller and I said yes. So I trusted his word and went with it. When I picked up the item, he said, "If it doesn't work out, just bring it back". The thing is, I complained after because what he sold me for almost $400, was NOT SOMETHING HE "MADE". It was a part that could be bought online (~16", 1" shaft with 2 shaft collars), which can be found on Amazon for $35 (shaft) + $10 (2 collars). He then said that he bought it McMasterCarr, then quickly changed his wording to "WE MADE IT". So which is it? (I will never know, but my assumption is he got it at McMasterCarr, as he first stated, or another retailer). Then he said, "I'M NOT HERE TO SAVE YOU MONEY." JUST WOW!! It's my fault for not understanding what he was trying to sell me, but it's obvious my lack of knowledge was taken advantage of--I let Roger do what he does. I believe there is a big difference between MAKING something and up charging for labor, etc., vs. buying $40 dollars worth of parts and CHARGING 9X-10X more!! Especially, to someone (me) whom he kept calling "friend" after all the visits/business I gave him. When he did this "work", I also dropped off a small part that had a broken screw stuck in it. He said it was FREE OF CHARGE to extract it. Anyway, when he agreed to refund me for the $400 (16" piece of 1" shaft), BUT he charged me $85 for the screw extraction that he told me that was free! From ~$400 refund, I received $85 less. This costs him nothing (almost literally) to fix easily. $85 FOR A SCREW EXTRACTION--HIGHWAY ROBBERY!!!! He gave it back to me, with a new screw, "I also gave you a screw". (Oh, gee, Thanks, I guess.)--But I didn't need that screw as I have 100's (if not 1000's) of these screws for my parts -- so he acted like giving me this screw in place of the broken one is a huge hook up, after I spent thousands and thousands of dollars here. I paid for this with my personal credit card, but he made out the refund check to the company I work for. So I asked him if he could cut the check out in my name since I'm the one who paid for it. He said, "just give it to your company and have them pay you." I explained to him that I can't do that because of accounting issues, etc. He got mad and he snatched the check out of my hand with an attitude. This right was the last straw. I was still going to give him more business (which I even told him, thanks for the refund and making this right, I'll be back). He told me, "I DONT CARE ABOUT MAKING THINGS RIGHT AND WHAT YOU THINK, I DONT NEED TO RESTORE FAITH IN YOU OR YOUR COMPANY". Okay, fine. ^Great attitude, perfect way to lose business after the fact that I stated that I hope this one issue won't affect future business and that I would be bringing more business. Roger shouldn't be interacting with customers on the front line if that's his attitude and represents your company. On the other hand, Alex is very polite. While Roger was deflecting the situation, blaming it on me, arguing who said what, this and that. Alex is the one who apologized on behalf of C&H Metal with a smile on his face, while Roger was steaming mad at the situation -- just the way he snatched the check out of my hand says it all. ALEX IS THE REAL MVP at C&H Metal, too bad he's not at top management, because management up top is clearly lacking customer service skills and lacking know-how to keep the customer acquisition costs low. I can bet they'll see this review and Google what CAC is because they don't know. Or maybe, they are making so much money, they don't care how they lose a few customers the way they do. Roger (mgmt) just knows how to take money with a smile on their face until you complain about something, then it gets nasty. This is the type of business you don't want to give business to. If you do give business to them, good luck. Hopefully, it's a short stint because eventually an issue will arise, and Roger has a short fuse, and you may not like the way he handles it. This experience was a blessing in disguise because I found a better and CHEAPER shop to do work for me.

From start to finish, their communication and service were top notch. I've been trying to find…read moresomeone to help with a fabrication for a kitchen hood vent, and finally, found the right company to do it! I would strongly recommend using C & H for your any of your fabrication needs. Great job!

I worked with Jack and Toros on five custom metal railings for second story balconies. They were…read morecommitted to get the job done and willing to help every step of the way. The railings were fabricated perfectly and installation was efficient. Communication was top notch. Highly recommend and would hire again in a heart beat. Great family business.

I am very happy with Metal Design Works. Toros was a pleasure to work with. We live in the San…read moreFernando Valley and he came down quickly to check things out and measure for the project. I have a very specific style and he was able to create a stair rail system based on my inspiration photos. Toros was great at communicating (even when I was on vacation and had very limited cell service), gave perfect recommendations, and answered all of my questions. The rail was made quickly for our timeline and installed in just a few hours. Installation day went smoothly and his staff were great! Very professional and took all the care necessary. We are absolutely thrilled by the final product and the way it fits perfectly in our stairway. It's exactly what I wanted and pictured. I can't wait to show all our friends and family. I highly recommend Toros and his work. The price was also excellent and he worked within our budget.

AWESOME WELDING…read more Fixed our sad very old gate quickly. It's stronger and better than ever. Our home was built in 1930, so we are glad to have t working perfectly. This place does good, solid work, and they are friendly. Deeply appreciated the stellar welding!

Joe was great! My apartment had a wrought iron handrail that rusted and broke apart at the base…read more Joe came out and gave me a very reasonable estimate. He was easy to communicate with, timely and did a wonderful job repairing both handrails for my apartment complex.

I had an urgent need to install an outdoor gate because of some issues with a neighbor trespassing…read moreonto 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.

I had stair railings fabricated and installed by Ramon and his crew in late 2025 as part of a full…read morehome 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.

Since our gate install, I've had Andres and his team create a matching custom dog door security…read moredoor for my house and do a design on the top of my wall. My house looks amazing. Andres is wonderful to work with.

They are a father and son team and they were very professional and quick with their response and…read moretiming to come and see my property to give me a quote. We unfortunately had other projects lined up so we couldn't start the fencing project but I would definitely come back to them. We were planning to do aluminum framing with composite which a lot of places didn't do.

Nice guys, busy shop, quality looks good. They do welding and metal fabrication. They specialize in…read morefood service like making custom taco carts and grills.

I've been a return customer of JRC for over 10 years on various projects that they've fabricated…read moreand installed for our properties. JRC had made beautiful ornamental iron gate and fence, security door, and window guards for our properties, and every project was beautifully, precisely fabricated, and installed. Whenever we reached out to JRC, we know that we can be rest assured with Rene's attention to details and design, and communicating with Stephanie who does great work coordinating the projects and scheduling. On top of all, the projects couldn't be completed without their highly skilled installers. All and all, JRC means top quality wrought iron product at a fair price. Every piece of wrought iron from JRC is a beautiful art work, and we look forward to working with JRC on our future projects!

I had a really good experience with JRC Wrought Iron. They custom designed a Juliet balcony for my…read moreclient's home. It's a family owned business that was very professional, experienced and easy to work with. You can tell they take pride in their work and the prices were very reasonable. I'll be definitely using them in the future and would highly recommend them. Thanks, Jesse, Arnie, Stephanie and the JRC team!

They are very precise with all measurements and are quick to give me my desired break shapes…read more Really recommend!!

Last year I was scrambling around town trying to match a "control sample finish" of a particular…read morestainless steel in a #6 finish. With the clock ticking and trying to meet a deadline that was approaching, I found myself racing with time. After being turned away from so many local fabricators, my last draw was Architectural Aluminum Cladding, Inc. I had left that morning to pursue other possible leads and AACI would be my last stop for the day. That morning making last minute appointments, my conversation with Jenny Peng who is the office manager/estimator/design consultant and many other titles left me with hope with whom I had no prior contact or business ties. Naturally my day concluded in S. El Monte when I walked in the front office and met with Jenny. I presented my plan details and made Jenny aware of our "high profile client" expectations. She replied with her soft voice "no problem, we can do this for you". That was a major relief as a construction project manager to hear, it was comforting. Jenny brought out her floor production manager and also got involved in making sure everything shown can be made. Basically it involved taking flat sheets of stainless and breaking with 90 degree corners, 45 degree miters and ultimately applying a hand custom finish to create a intricate #6 finish. To the average person, you really can't see the difference unless you're a designer, architect or metallurgist. Our business continued the next day sending over my design plans electronically and signing off to proceed with fabrication. Drafted a deposit payment to commence work immediately. Terms of purchase order, net 30 days. Our client even offered to pay for Saturday labor to ACCI to help expedite completion. Our first delivery by AACI arrived on Monday with 2nd delivery on Wednesday as promised. No delays or hiccups. Material arrived with extra protection including bubble wrap. They went the extra effort to deliver sensitive material and not damage anything in transit. It's not a good scenario when you find yourself short on time and material is arriving damaged. Everybody loves a happy ending when the front doors of our client store opened up for business at 10am, Friday. I currently find myself with the same client and didn't think twice about reaching out to Jenny Peng and staff to help complete another project in Beverly Hills. This is a specialty fabricator capable of taking on small and large production order. State of the art metal shop offering many services to cater to your client and design needs. Modern equipment and highly skilled labor is a win, win. Finish work is of top priority specializing in laser cutting, break shapes, welding, powder coating to name a few. Pura vida :) http://www.aacladding.com/index-2.html

JPR welding came over a couple months ago to install a new front iron gate and another one by my…read morepool. Both gates looked great. I had an issue with the door not shutting right and they came right away over to fix it. I'm very pleased with their work and professionalism. Thank you, JPR WELDING I highly recommend them

I am thankful to have came across JPR welding. From first interaction to the very end Jose stood…read moreby excellent quality service and workmanship, Very honest and reliable gentleman. You can count on JPR Welding for any size project from small to big whether you need for a commercial buisness or for your own home/property. Jpr can accomplish for you. I promise you won't be disappointed!! Great value very reasonable fair cost. Just give a call and let them take care of your buisness/home your in great hands with Jose and his team.

Summary: Paul installed a pedestrian gate that lead to my backyard today and both my wife and I…read morelove it. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul was 1 of 3 local businesses I had stopped by to ask for a quote and his was both reasonable and did not involved paying for a sales person's commission like other places. With Paul, you are talking to the builder/designer at the same time. On my second visit, I had measurements and a finalized-Walgreens/CVS/Walmart photo printout of the gate design I had wanted. He also showed me the materials he would be using for each of the component so that I know what I am committing to. So far, he had my full confidence. During today's installation, Paul did a very thorough job making sure the posts were cored (drilled) and cemented into the ground. Afterwards, he made sure the door was working properly before and after installing each component. He prides in his work knowing that it will last a very long time.

Paul did an absolutely amazing job. Me and my girlfriend are in the process of fostering a rescue,…read morebut they required us to install a taller fence/gate. I contacted Paul and he got right on it! Not only did he make the fence/gate in a timely manner, but his work was top notch. Highly recommend . Sorry for the mess in the background .