Excellent team. Responded quickly, showed up on time and completed a welding project efficiently…read moreand with high quality.

They responded quickly when I called and texted…read more Communication was a small issue. There was a misunderstanding but they were very gracious about it.

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 had to replace a rusted guard rail in front of a driveway. Messaged a few companies and all of…read morethem responded. Jesse responded and gave the most detailed quote. He was going to meet me at the job site on a weekend but end up rescheduling because he wasn't feeling well. However, he did go on his own later during the week and gave me a written estimate. We mainly corresponded via text and spoke a few times on the phone. When I texted him to ask how the new guard rail will look, he texted me a couple pictures of sample rails. When the fabrication of the rails was complete, Jesse's team picked it up, painted it, and installed it. I didn't have to meet them and they texted me pictures of the completed job. They definitely did a nice job! I have attached pictures to show the before and after!

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.

A shoutout to CMM. I decided to drive over with an item that needed welding. They were able to…read morecomplete the job right away. Friendly service at a competitive price (another company was 4x more expensive and said it would take a few days). If you need some welding, call or visit them. You will not be disappointed.

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.

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!

I contacted them 4 weeks ago and they said they would send sample photos, but unfortunately never…read morereceived them or a quote. It looks like other people here have had a better experience, so perhaps our handrail project is too small or not enough profit. Several of the welders in the area have been pretty flaky, so perhaps there is a shortage - Sanchez Iron Works is the only one to follow through with a final quote out of 4 people I talked to about our project. I hate to knock any small business, but feel I need to be honest about my experience to help other people trying to get projects done.

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.

Kate's stand was broken…read more(http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/qwJLYZE2xJiBBMyZ4llTBA?select=zQUSAS7vHaXQmTNm5bv3MQ). She felt sad, adrift. Anchorless. Without roots. She had lost her identity, and all the pretty dresses in the world weren't going to make it right. Life suddenly didn't seem to matter, and with her newfound mobility she started hanging with the wrong crowd (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/qwJLYZE2xJiBBMyZ4llTBA?select=yTzQqZoPTc5zSkIOAfaZjA). She wasn't sure how it had all gone so terribly awry, and how she could get back to that safe, secure, and grounded place where she once was. After an abortive attempt to fix it using Superglue, I took Kate's stand to Weiss Welding after explaining the situation to a very understanding man on the phone. He looked at it and assured me it could easily be fixed. He was very sweet and concerned about what welding might do to the appearance of the mirrored base of the stand, but functionality was my biggest concern. A mere day and $30 later, I picked up my new and improved stand, appearing to be even sturdier than before (and the mirrored base looks completely unaltered). I pulled Kate away from making lanyards on Haight Street, plunked her back on the stand, and we were back in business. With a newfound lease on life, Kate not only has turned her life around, but has decided to give back to the community, taking part in anti-war rallies (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/qwJLYZE2xJiBBMyZ4llTBA?select=lAjc9XMtgR3wyyKX3rDz1g) and speaking out against eating disorders. Thanks to Weiss Welding, another mannequin life has been saved!

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!