The quality that this crew put out is of the highest standard, I can't say enough good things about…read morethis company. From the excellent communication, to the highest level of craftsmanship, our rusted dilapidated deck has been restored to even better than the original! Every detail and nuance is taken care of, this company provides true craftsmanship pride/in their work. Everything they do is by the book, up to code - They are perfection. Thanks for the phenomenal service!

I would absolutely recommend Skyline Metal for any of the services they offer…read more The quality and craftsmanship of the work is outstanding; the communication and thoughtfulness while working on the project is exceptional. Every detail was handled professionally and we could not be more pleased with how everything has turned out.

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This was one of the strangest and most disappointing interactions I've had with a contractor in…read moreChicago. I reached out to Welds on Wheels because I needed gate boxes and locks installed. I explained the job, sent photos, and spoke with Kandy. I was told Jerry would review everything and get back to me. What came back was not an estimate. It was a message saying that they "prefer not to work in certain areas in Chicago due to high crime" and that they had previously been assaulted in "bad neighborhoods." Excuse me? I've owned my home for more than 20 years. I work out of state, regularly have contractors perform work at the property, and have never had a contractor respond to me this way. There was no incident at my house, no specific safety issue raised about my property, and apparently no effort to learn anything about the location beyond whatever assumptions they had already made about the neighborhood. My house is also not in ill-repair. I did speak with Kandy on the phone, also. Of course a contractor can decline a job. What bothered me was the manner in which this company did it and the sweeping characterization of me and my neighborhood that accompanied the refusal. After speaking with Kandy and then receiving that message, I was left seriously questioning what assumptions were being made about the neighborhood and the people who live there, including whether race and neighborhood demographics factored into the decision. That is not how I expect a professional business to communicate with a prospective customer. I also did something I should have done beforehand: I went back and read more of their reviews elsewhere. The complaints I found about missed appointments, changing prices, reliability, and service certainly did not make me feel as though I had missed out on anything. Thankfully, I found someone else to do the work. Chicago is a city of neighborhoods. If your business serves Chicago, professionalism should extend to customers throughout Chicago--not just the neighborhoods you have decided are acceptable. I would not recommend Welds on Wheels based on my experience. One star because Yelp does not allow zero.

Shopping local, buying local, turning to our local craftspeople for our needs rather than big-box…read moreretailers with products made in giant factories on the other side of the world. This is an important choice for our cities, and our citizens. In our house, we are thrilled to support Tyler & Team. Although our first project was small, a trio of gorgeous live-edge walnut shelves for a tricky hallway laundry lack-of-storage issue, Whitney made sure that we left feeling like the most important clients to walk through the doors. Not only did her experience and ideas make the project much better, but it was done in less than half the time estimated, with some amazing trivets provided from the scraps as a gift. No doubt that they will be our go-to team for all future projects!

Whitney and the team did a fantastic job refurbishing an old heaven hill whiskey barrel that I had…read morein my living room. I was using it as an extension of my bar. I really liked it, but it was in a sad shape. There was a gooey residue on the barrel that would sometimes leave imprints on peoples clothes if they brushed up against it. And the barrel hoops kept falling down. Chicago fabrications brought the barrel back to life. They did an excellent job sanding and staining the barrel and cleaning up the metal hoops and fastening them so they would no longer slip down the barrel. And all that residue is gone. It looks like a million bucks and I would definitely recommend them for any projects you may be thinking of

The ONLY guys I will trust to repair my dad's midcentury steel sculptures, which they have done…read moretwice, now (I have bad cats). Very conscientious, skilled craftspeople, who have been very accommodating and don't mind when you just "drop in" with a project. Total old school ethics and service -- would feel confident bringing a project of any size to them.

Had a chair which needed to be repaired. I called and was able to bring the chair in right away…read more Repair was made on the spot. Cost was reasonable. Highly recommended.

Boris took me in same day for some metal work I needed! Really spectacular customer service. The…read moreword was done perfectly, and the staff were incredibly friendly as well. I will absolutely be returning for future metal work!

From the owner: Metal fabrication, beams, balconies, stairs, railings, porches, fence…read more Metal treads, CNC metal cutting, custom steel fabrication.

I had a wonderful experience with Create Cut Invent at 5403 Patton Dr, Suite 220. Steve did an…read moreoutstanding job engraving a retirement gift for a colleague of mine, and the entire experience could not have been more pleasant. The craftsmanship, professionalism, prompt service, and attention to detail were exceptional. What started as "just buying a gift" turned into creating something truly meaningful and personal -- something my friend and his family will remember and appreciate for years. At one point, people suggested I simply buy a gift card and let my colleague choose something himself. I'm so glad I didn't. A personalized gift carries emotions, friendship, memories, and thoughtfulness behind it, and Create Cut Invent helped make that possible. From now on, this will be my go-to place for meaningful and personalized gifts. Highly recommended.

(Wife Posting on Husbands Account) My husband was taking his…read moreprivate pilot's licensing exam and I wanted to gift him a special pen engraved with the plane he flew as a student pilot. I called another local metal engraving shop and was told they couldn't do an image on such a small surface because it wouldn't look good. Unconvinced, I called Steve and told him what I wanted. The next morning I went to his shop and he already had a sample engraved on scrap so I could see exactly what it would look like. After I approved it, he had the pen ready in minutes. I feel very lucky to have such easy accessibility to a true industry professional! Any projects I need in the future I will definitely be calling Steve.

Sosa Integral Welding did an amazing job on my porch step rails. They customized the railing just…read morehow I wanted it at an affordable price. It's an industrial modern style. Rafael's work was very precise and exact on an older home that is a little uneven. Makes my house look new. He and his team were very professional and kind. I love my new porch railings!

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Midwest Welding & Fabrication installed a railing system on my upper flat. Sal came out and met…read morewith me. He was very professional, provided great insight on what to expect, and he quoted what I viewed as a fair and reasonable price. He kept me updated through the entire process. I am very pleased with the outcome! i would highly recommend this company.

Demanding more money after we fully paid them for "work" that they supposedly finished. Pictures…read moretaken of damage that was done by their workers onsite- claimed they were onsite taking care of it when we have video footage that nobody was there. If you do hire this company, keep documentation of everything. Contracts, progress pictures etc. Demanding money from people who live are on fixed incomes/disability/elderly doesn't look very good for your business. Be careful hiring this company.

I love old houses and radiant heat. You know- the kind of heat that is constant without out all…read morethe blowing of hot and cold that forced air heating and cooling gives you. Radiant heat (from radiators or from heated floors) keeps you warm and makes your home cozier because of it. But no one likes the looks of those old radiators. Many have been painted over the years and with the heat are now peeling and they are eye sores in your more formal rooms. Oh sure- you can push your furniture in front of it- but a custom made radiator cover will go a long way in making your radiator less of an eye sore. Enter Barker Metalcraft. Barker will custom design metal radiator covers for your home. Metal is better than the old wood covers as it helps to disperse the heat and they can also be designed to have a humidifier pan installed in the top so you can add water through an access panel, and keep your home comfortable throughout the winter months. I have used Barker for all my old homes over the years as well as my rental properties. They are quick, reasonably priced and will ship where ever you need them to. With the choice of grill patterns, colors, etc, you can be sure to create covers that will add to the elegance of your old house. Give Ron and the team at Barker Metalcraft the opportunity to bid on your next old home project, I think you'll be happy that you did!

I highly recommend Barker Metalcraft if you need radiator covers. Brian was great. I had no…read moreissues at all with communication and setting up the appointments to measure and deliver my covers. Brian was prompt for both appointments. I'm very happy with my covers!