Jesse just finished a new stair railing project and driveway gate fix for me. Wow--he is just great…read moreto work with. He communicates, shows up when he is supposed to, and does great work. On top of all that, he's reasonably priced and a nice guy. The curved railing I needed was challenging, and he and his team got it done. Even worked the weekend to stay on schedule. He is a craftsman. If you have any metal work to be done, call Jesse. He's the best.

I reached out multiple times to inquire about a custom fabrication project. While I did receive…read moreresponses, communication was limited and my questions were never clearly answered. I was hoping to determine whether my project was something they could build, but the lack of follow-through made it difficult to move forward. Unfortunately, I ended up looking elsewhere.

Helpful customer service Clean environment…read moreGood pricing Quick service Regular updates to work Reliable

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About two years ago, after having a difficult time finding a local metal fabricator, I found…read moreFerrous Studios. I own a custom picture framing business, and had them make me samples of frames for sale to my clients. Mariana was super, having everything ready in a few weeks. The quality of workmanship was excellent.

From the owner: Custom metal fabrication & design company specializing in mid- to high-end ornamental iron work…read moreincluding cladding, railing, and furniture. Signature processes include rust patina on stainless, custom CNC-machined hardware, and riveted French industrial motifs.

If you're looking for welding or similar metalwork, your search is over. Go here…read more I recently bought an old steel bike frame with a very poor repair to one of the joints: there was barely any metal holding the joint together, and there was a hole melted in one of the tubes. I was concerned that it'd be hard to get the joint properly repaired, and/or prohibitively expensive. I stopped by Custom Metal Manufacturing around opening time. The workshop is a treasure trove: minibikes, custom signs, and sculptures everywhere. Ed and Gerard were super friendly and great storytellers. Ed looked at the frame, said "I can fix that", and fired up his welding gear right away. Ten minutes of good conversation later the work was done, and at a very reasonable price. The joint is now reinforced with ample steel, and the hole is closed up. Everything I hoped for and more.

I had a small automotive custom project to complete and found Custom Metal here on Yelp. I stopped…read moreby in the morning and met Ed and his son and explained what I needed. Ed was able to knock it out the same day and the custom shift rod came out perfect. I will definitely be back with any future projects!

Boats are expensive to maintain, so it's important to trust that your boatyard is reasonable and…read morecompetent. My boat has been in and out of a number of North Bay yards over the past 30 years, and Bay Marine is the one I trust. Each item in their work orders is either a fixed price or an accurate, reasonable estimate that they usually come in under. If additional work is needed they ask for a change order. Jaime keeps me in the loop as they work through issues. I can get at the boat 24/7 if necessary while it's in the yard. I used to get a bottle of wine along with my bill from KKMI, and it was the most expensive wine I ever got. Bay Marine has good communication, prices no higher than they have to be, and an always filled candy dish in the office. Good enough for me.

A big thank you to Rolph my PM on Picaroon. He went above and beyond to help fix a few tricky…read moreproblems on my Cape Dory CD 30. This is a 1981 boat and new parts are hard to find especially on the Volvo Penta MD7A which they stopped producing in 1983. I'm back sailing and enjoying the bay again .. thanks Rolph.

I needed a new fire grate for my sailboat's soapstone fireplace…read more The previous one had finally burned out after decades of use. We discussed the design. Fred had good suggestions. Fredz did the job, it is perfect, and I stay warm. Jim c/o s/v NIMUE

Fred did a fantastic job fixing my stainless steel range hood. It arrived with shipping damage and…read morehe made it better than new! He is honest, quick and knows his craft. Highly recommended.

Excellent, professional, prompt to respond and provide a reasonable quote…read more I contacted Alex for help with metal desk legs in order to lower a computer desk. Alex was quick to respond, provided a quote and multiple time slots to either come to me or meet at his business. I am very happy with his work! Highly recommend!

Slow to respond, but expected immediate replies in return. Communication felt one-sided, so I…read moredecided to take my project elsewhere.

I started up business better than two years ago with ACW Steel. My first project with them was a…read morevery detailed sheet metal framing repair for a rear window on my 67 Camaro. The work took almost about a month and I have to say I was more than pleased with the result. The replacement sections I had to supply for the job were the only ones available. One of the filler panels was questionable in quality because it was imported reproduction and a thinner gauge (Not made in USA). The staff at ACW flagged it and let me know ahead of time that there could be an issue. Unfortunately I could not find a replacement so they proceeded with care. Regardless of even a questionable part the welder that was working on my car finished it out with minimal or no warping. The workmanship was amazing and exceeded expectations. This is going to make the bodywork that much easier for sure. My second project with them was through the company that I work for and was nothing like the first one. This was not your run of the mill type job either. I am a mechanical design engineer and in 30 plus years I have never run into such a complex one off type design such as this. Without going into too much detail it is a calibration tool for a custom mass spectrometer (MASPEX) that is going to be one of nine instruments launched in a NASA satellite (see Europa Clipper 2022). The equipment required a massive array of fabrication but what ACW did was make a large amount of the framing, chassis work, sheet metal oven panels, and assorted fixtures. It took the better part of two months. The design itself consisted of largely one-off parts (not too many duplicates in the assembly) and was basically a jigsaw nightmare. I had taken the drawings to more than two dozen other metal fabrication facilities and one after another they all either eventually "no-bid" the job or bid a crazy number (which is the same as essentially no-bidding). I presented the work to Mr. Giddings and his crew and within a week or so they gave me a reasonable and realistic quote. From the start there were many unforeseen problems that were encountered but ACW came up with solutions to address them at every turn like the professionals that they are. They really stepped up their game and persevered. This project was not for the faint of heart and I could understand now why a lot of companies would not have interest from the start. My third project was a somewhat smaller version from the previous one and with all the acquired skilled on how to build most of these parts ACW was not only able to get in under the required time (ahead of schedule) on the quote but the parts that they fabricated came out even better than I expected. Where the business says ACW (Al's Complete Welding) it's no joke. The varied numbers of projects they have running at any particular time are quite varied and they CAN do it all and they get it done. And besides how many places can tell you they even did a project for NASA and are on their "Preferred Vendor List"?!!! I wholeheartedly recommend Al and his crew for any job you have whether it's big, small, or intricately involved like some of mine.

Al is just the best - the absolute nails. I've done several jobs with him and the crew does great…read morework. Big job or small.

Ok these guys hit it out of the park AGAIN, this is the second job I hired them on. Had them build…read moreme a custom gate and install it. I gave them some pictures and told them what I wanted and it once again exceeded my expectations. These guys can do absolutely anything with iron. I can't believe these guys don't have hundreds of 5 star reviews because their work is exceptional top of the line. They come measure, give the bid and start working on the project right away and not only can they build anything but they know how to install everything too and take no shortcuts doing it...it's strong ,sturdy and built to last. Thanks again guys!!

Very Poor business acumen. Made an appointment over the phone. Creative Iron reps DID NOT SHOW UP!…read moreCalled ten minutes after scheduled appointment time, have not heard back from Creative Iron. Sorry!

We had a great experience with IVS Fence & Ironworks, a family business that takes real pride in…read moreits work. Our project spanned several months and included a wrought iron fence with concrete/stucco pillars, an automated sliding driveway gate, and a pedestrian gate. It was a complex job with four other subcontractors involved across design, electrical, landscaping, and stucco finishing. Ignacio, the owner, was always available by phone or text and willing to talk through ideas with us. He also would send pictures during fabrication to ensure we were aligned on design details. He was upfront about change orders, and whenever something wasn't quite right, he did his best to make it right. That kind of communication and accountability isn't something you get with every contractor. Our fence sits on a tricky slope, and Ignacio really sweated the details. He had to build the driveway gate just right and pour the concrete track at precisely the correct angle to match--and he totally nailed it. His team brought the heavy gate out several times to ensure it stayed plumb throughout its travel along the slope. He put a lot of thought into engineering something that would last--in fact, I had to talk him down from a few ideas for making the gate even sturdier! His team was respectful, friendly, and did great work. They also kept the job site clean at the end of each day, which we appreciated throughout a long project. I'd highly recommend IVS to anyone looking for thoughtful craftsmanship and a contractor who stands behind his work.

I requested a quote from IVS for a large fence project and it was a bit difficult to iron out the…read moredetails with IVS. Ignacio, who came for the site visit and identified himself as the owner, was very easy to communicate with both in person and over the phone. However, Jackie, (not clear to me if she's the co-owner or Ignacio's wife) finalizes pricing and pretty much runs the show. For our project, we had picked IVS to do the work, but the price kept increasing by thousands of dollars. I asked to speak with Ignacio since these changes were inconsistent with what I discussed with him and put them week above our other quotes, but Jackie said that's not necessary since she decides the pricing. They also charge tax on materials, which no other fencers do (since they're already paying tax to Home Depot, etc.). These business practices felt disingenuous to me and like bait and switch. I've had issues in the past with businesses like this that once the work begins they'll change order you again and ask for more money. So we did not use them. For this fence, we received multiple quotes. Two companies were in the $9-10K range and IVS was around $12K. All were licensed and bonded. We went with the lowest quote and are extremely happy with our fence.