Embee

(41 reviews)

Requested an engine cover to replace a worn, sagger as they are no longer available OES or…read moreaftermarket. Owner took a great deal of time to understand what was needed, materials then make the honest assessment it was not something safely done by OCF. Absolute value these days as able to find a solution, and no charge from OCF. No question will find a good payday and use them. Obviously good work as well as principled ownership. Will not hesitate to use them.

Miracle Fix: Jose and Lorenzo Saved My Miata. Answer to my…read moreprayers. Expert welders and fabricators. My Mazda developed a loud rattling and knocking noise underneath and no one could figure out why. I went to eight different shops. Each one gave me a different guess: heat shields, engine mounts, catalytic converter, "play in the differential," you name it. Nothing made sense, and the noise was so annoying at red lights and/or with foot on the brake . Finally, one honest shop (Thanh Auto in Garden Grove) spotted the real culprit: a big clean crack in the aluminum mounting bracket attached to the differential housing. Every mechanic I spoke with afterward told me the same thing: "Only solution is to drop the entire differential and replace it." Translation: very expensive. Thanh's expert ( Keith) suggested welding the crack, but every welding shop I contacted said the same thing -- "No space. We'd have to remove the differential before welding. Almost as costly as replacing the whole diff." Then I found Jose at OC Fabrication on Yelp. Within minutes of sending him a photo, he replied ...fast, professional, and confident. He said it might be doable without removing the diff, but he needed to inspect in person. He even gave me two honest estimates: a higher price if the diff needed to come out, and a much lower one if he could reach it in place. He squeezed me in after hours the very next day. He and his welder Lorenzo crawled under the car, inspected the crack, and confirmed they could do it without removing anything. They carefully jacked the differential to realign the broken ear, cleaned the aluminum, welded it beautifully, and then reinforced it with additional metal. All in under 90 minutes. When we test drove the car afterward -- night and day. Smooth. Quiet. Solid. The rattling and knocking that haunted me for a weeek? Gone. Jose told me straight: most shops wouldn't even attempt this kind of repair. But he and Lorenzo took it on with skill, confidence, pride in their craft, and real customer care. They solved a problem that eight other shops shrugged at. I can't recommend these guys enough. Professional, talented, honest, and genuinely passionate about their work. Bravo, Jose and Lorenzo. Many thanks. Bonus: Their shop is amazing -- full of unique custom fabrication projects, metalwork, and creative builds. Kudos for their skill and craftsmanship and care.

Reyes Ornamental Iron

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I highly recommend Carlos and Reyes Ornamental Iron for any interior or exterior iron work. I first…read moreworked with Carlos and his team during a home renovation in Laguna Niguel. They fabricated a balcony railing, two side-yard gates, and two gates for a dog-run enclosure. The quality of the work was exceptional--from the high-quality materials and beautiful craftsmanship, to the flawless painted finish. I provided Carlos with a few inspiration images and an explanation of what I wanted. He returned drawings for my approval, and every piece turned out exactly as I had envisioned. His pricing was very fair, and both the fabrication and installation were completed quickly. After recently moving to a new home and adding a balcony, I contacted Carlos again because I had been so pleased with his previous work. Once again, the railing was completed promptly and beautifully. I chose a very simple design for this project, but I have also seen Carlos's more ornate work, and he is exceptionally talented. Carlos is professional, responsive, and committed to delivering outstanding results. I would not hesitate to work with him again and enthusiastically recommend Reyes Ornamental Iron to anyone looking for beautiful, well-crafted ironwork at a fair price.

Called Carlos to get an estimate for an iron railing. He arrived on time and assessed the…read moresituation. He gave me his professional opinion about improving work done before installing a railing. I really appreciated his effort and courtesy advising me to be happier in the long run before installing the railing. I appreciate his time and will definitely call him for any iron work. He has many years experience in his craft and he is also very informative and patient with clients. Thank you Carlos!

Superior Welding & Fabrication

(7 reviews)

Ernesto is the BEST! My son's Super 73 e-bike frame had a major crack. Super 73s option was a new…read morebike or frame and that's not in the budget. We called Ernesto and sent pictures of the damaged frame and he said he could definitely help us repair the frame. In fact, we called on a Thursday night after hours and he answered all our questions (I was just going to leave a VM for next day). Ernesto was communicative re: our project throughout the process. We dropped the bike off and repair was done same day. My son's frame is fixed and stronger than ever. He's ready to ride again thanks to Superior Welding and Ernesto!

Amazing. No other business wanted to help me straighten a brass shaft. Contact Ernesto, brought it…read morein and he did it right there and then for a reasonable price too. Thank you.

Cruz Ornamental Iron Works

4.9

(43 reviews)

I needed to repair a gate that rusted and broke at the base and Juan came out the same day and gave…read moreme the option to repair or replace the gate. I opted for repairing. He even painted, added latches, and reinforced it so it would be totally secure for my insane parkouring pittie. While he was here I asked about another gate that was giving me trouble (because it was done by some hack who is no longer on yelp) and he pointed out all the places that needed addressing. He took the whole gate down, reworked it, created a new panel, painted and reinforced the hell out of it so I wouldn't run into the same issues again. Juan is quality and customer service oriented and his work shows it.

Cruz Ornamentals did a great job of a Juliet Faux Deck. They were able to get it done quickly in…read moreorder for us to close the sale of a home. I was representing the seller, and we had a very short window to handle it. They were very professional and did a wonderful job!

Elevate Metal

(34 reviews)

I couldn't be happier with the work Elevate Metal Co did in my home. From start to finish, the…read moreentire process was professional, smooth, and detail-oriented. They transformed multiple areas of my house with their custom metalwork. (see pictures below) If you're looking for a company that delivers high-quality custom metalwork with both beauty and durability, I can't recommend them enough. They truly live up to their name.

They recently installed new handrails in my stairwell, and they did an amazing job. Great…read morecommunication and quality work. I would definitely recommend the to friends and family!

Bravo Fabrication and Welding

4.9

(15 reviews)

I needed some custom welding work done on my bow fishing boat and Johnny came through with flying…read morecolors. Solid work with a reasonable price tag. If you're looking for a welder you can trust then stop looking - you just found him.

We are so happy and impressed with Bravo Fabrication's work. Johnny, the owner, was quick to reach…read moreout/set up a meeting and was on time and super informative on every aspect of our project. We had a pretty tight deadline and he made it work. We can't recommend him enough. The quality of his work is 10 out of 10. Thank you for making our backyard dreams come true!

Unique Fabrication

4.2

(5 reviews)

I've been dealing with Adam and the rest of the team at Unique over seven years and I've never been…read morelet down. From long projects to last minute pieces, I have never missed a deadline with their help. No matter what I've thrown at them, they've ALWAYS been able to deliver.

Had Dustin fix my broken swim step bracket for my wakeboard boat. I left the design open to him. He…read moretook it upon himself to research it and knocked it out of the park. The welds look like straight up weld porn too haha. It was done quickly and for a fair price. Will be taking all my stuff here

SoCo Metal Works

(25 reviews)

Jim does incredible work. His railings and metal fabrication are truly next level--clean, precise,…read moreand built to last. I reached out to multiple companies, and he was by far the most proactive and professional, which instantly gave me confidence I was choosing the right person. I'm very glad I trusted my instincts because the finished product is outstanding. He made the entire process easy, stayed responsive the whole time, and delivered quality that speaks for itself. Highly recommend. Thank you, Jim--I'll be referring people to you 100%.

These guys are great. Jim drilled a small hole through a steel tiller extension and spared me a…read morebig headache. While I was waiting I saw a very nice steel stair & handrail that they were working on...super clean work!

Naddour's Custom Metalworks

4.4

(37 reviews)

We purchased a house that previous owner installed a doors from Naddour's sister company Baltic…read moreIron Doors and about it's about 16+ feet tall. Very nice doors that are about 11-12 years old, but the double-door's lower locking pin broke and I could only open one side of the double doors. I got in touch with Jordan at Naddour's Custom Metalworks to find out about getting it repaired. She spoke with their manager at their manufacturing center and discovered the same parts used with the older door were no longer available. The good news was updated parts were available at a very reasonable price. They would have to just slightly modified for our older door. Great! I booked the repair appointment ASAP and Edgar came from the factory to do the repairs. He showed up at the house and was very nice and professional. He got to work quickly with removing the old parts and installing the new ones. Thankfully, this repair could be done without removing one side or both of the iron doors. He modified the parts,installed them within a little over 2 hours, the repairs were completed. Both doors open and close tightly again. I'm planning on buying an extra set of top and bottom latches for the door, in case I need them later on or the next owner needs them in the future. It was great working with Jordan, Edgar and Carlo at Naddour's Custom Metalworks. Everyone was really friendly, professional and very helpful with getting the doors fixed as soon as possible. If we wanted to put iron doors on our next house, I would definitely call this company to purchase them. 5 Stars for the great customer service!

I purchased one custom iron double door, two custom steel pedestrian gates in 2023, and one custom…read morepedestrian gate in 2025. The quality of the door and gates was excellent. However, the masonry wall which the 3rd gate was attached to began to move after the gate was installed. Therefore, it was necessary to demo the existing masonry wall and construct a new wall. I contacted Naddour's after the new wall was completed requesting that they confirm a date and time when they could install the gate. I called twice and also texted but never received a return call. I was able to contact another gate company who agreed to install the gate. I am very disappointed in Naddour's as I paid $19,021 for the door and gates and was willing to pay for installation of the gate to the new wall.

Hand Crafted Metalworks

1.8

(5 reviews)

I had a very disappointing experience with Hand Crafted Metalworks…read more From the beginning, I was extremely clear about what I wanted. I provided a reference photo on the very first day and made it known that I am very detail-oriented, especially because this was a major custom staircase railing project costing around $20,000. I wanted the finished product to closely match the design, proportions, style, and overall look of the reference photo. Unfortunately, the process became frustrating and confusing. Instead of feeling like my vision was being understood and executed, I repeatedly felt like the design was being scaled back, reinterpreted, or changed from what I had originally requested. Multiple revisions were needed because key details were not reflected properly, including how the railings were supposed to continue down the lower steps and terminate at the bottom. One major issue was that the shop drawings showed a rectangular/square wood cap, even though the reference photo I provided showed a round wood handrail. That was a major design difference, not a small detail. For a custom project of this size, I expected the drawings to accurately reflect the design direction I had communicated from the start. Another major frustration was the coordination process. I hired Hand Crafted Metalworks expecting them to manage the project. Instead, I felt like I was being put in the middle between their metal team and their wood subcontractor. I was connected directly with the wood subcontractor, who appeared to be unaware of important details, including that the wood was already part of the original quote. At one point, it felt like I was being asked to coordinate or clarify things that should have been handled internally by the contractor. There was also confusion around the timeline. A timeline that had been discussed as approximately six weeks later appeared to become September, which was a significant difference. When I asked for clarification, the conversation became defensive instead of simply explaining the scheduling change. Overall, my frustration is not just about one isolated issue. It is about the entire process: repeated miscommunication, inaccurate design assumptions, unclear subcontractor coordination, changing expectations, and a feeling that I had to keep fighting to preserve the original design vision I clearly communicated from day one. For a high-end custom project, I expected a much smoother and more professional process. Instead, I felt like I had to constantly correct, clarify, and manage details that should have been understood and handled by the company. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this company. I'd post only after the credit card dispute is filed, not before, and keep screenshots/emails organized in case they respond publicly.

Our experience with this company was extremely frustrating. After paying our deposit, the project…read morewas ridden with missed appointments, poor communication, and repeated mistakes. Our primary point of contact, Chris, was responsible for coordinating the project, yet we frequently had to make multiple calls just to get updates or receive a response. On one occasion, workers arrived at our home, informed us they needed to leave to purchase materials, and then never returned that day. The problems extended far beyond scheduling. The initial measurements taken for our custom railings were inaccurate, resulting in the wrong product being fabricated. When installation day finally arrived, the wrong order was delivered. We were assured the mistakes would be corrected, only for another incorrect order to arrive later. The same crew was repeatedly sent back to address the issues, yet the problems remained unresolved. The quality of the installation itself was also concerning. The railings were improperly installed, caused damage to our walls and floors, and portions of the installation began pulling away from the wall within a month. Given that stair railings are a safety feature, this was particularly alarming and further diminished our confidence in the company's workmanship. What should have been a straightforward project turned into months of delays, repeated errors, broken promises, and constant follow-up on our part. We were repeatedly given timelines and assurances that were never honored, and obtaining updates often required persistent phone calls. The most disappointing part was not the mistakes themselves, but the lack of accountability and follow-through. Every issue seemed to require multiple calls and reminders, yet meaningful resolution never came. After months of frustration, we ultimately canceled the contract because we no longer trusted that the project would be completed correctly or safely. Mistakes can happen in any business, but professionalism is measured by how those mistakes are handled. Unfortunately, between the inaccurate measurements, incorrect fabrication, poor installation, wall damage, communication issues, missed appointments, and failure to stand behind the work, our experience was extremely disappointing. I cannot recommend this company.

True Torch Welding

(23 reviews)

I needed a seat plate repaired they were friendly offered a quote at a great price and had the work…read moredone very fast ... I would definitely recommend them and will use them again if I ever need a similar service

Needed to weld back on this part to my trailer of my mobile scooter. Was calling down the list of…read morewelders i found online. The first guy I called from Bravo Welding quoted me $175 min for any project, told me he can't do same day repairs because his shop is in norco (his business address is listed in orange, ca) and so i called the next biz true torch... Matt quoted me $40 and i can stop by anytime today. Wow, what a difference. Come to this business guys for all your metal working and repair needs, guys!!

Shine Pro Detail Supplies - Orange

(12 reviews)

The guy was very informative and helpful. I find service very reliable and I got to say it was nice…read moreto come and get intel on detailing. I bought an air freshener and my car has been smelling pretty good. I would know I buy some fish sauce that makes car smell funky and this helped neutralize the smell.

Great assortment of products and brands. They have it all from compounds, towels, polishers to…read morebrushes. Their staff is knowledgeable staff and they even offer classes! If you're still stuck using Chemical Guys or Adam's, it's time to step up your game and this place will help you. Highly recommend.

Engine Supply

(13 reviews)

Decades of experience and quality work. I have used them several times and they know BMW motors.read more

I decided to give Engine Supply a try after my previous engine developed a major oil consumption…read moreafter a rebuild. I have yet to disassemble and determine the cause on that engine. I needed some cylinder head refresh work done on a replacement engine and took my head here. It's for a bmw s54 engine. I understand Engine supply does a lot of domestic work but will also do European and Japanese engines. After speaking with one of the guys, I found out that it's a family owned and operated company. The guys are definitely knowledgeable. The cylinder was picked up and was in great clean condition as expected by a good machine shop. What impressed me was they took me to the back to show my cylinder head during assembly when I dropped off my valve seals. The shop is well organized and clean. When I picked up the cylinder head, the Machinist who worked on my cylinder head also mentioned that the valves were returned in the exact order it was removed, which makes putting the shims I removed back it the same order easier to adjust the valve clearance on assembly. The cylinder head was assembled back into the used block. And is now running in the car without any oil consumption. It has done multiple track days without issue. I'm very happy with their work and can vouch that you are getting top notch quality work. Thank you Engine Supply Team! -Clarence

Engine Components & Machine

4.1

(9 reviews)

Santa Ana also have some of the best places to fix up your cars and trucks for good prices. SInce I…read morelive not too far away from this auto store, I had gotten some engine parts to fix up and upgrade on one of my other cars I hardly ever drive. I am thinking of selling this car, and I wanted brand new engine parts in pulling up the value. Nice place, cool people working here. Jose helped me in getting my parts, and he was cool to work with. This will be another go to spot for me.

Ed was very helpful in setting me up with the machining and parts I was looking for. I appreciated…read morethe regular updates on their progress so I could make plans on reassembling my engine.

Metalworks & Tire Place

(181 reviews)

If you are shopping around to get your calipers or drums painted, look no further and just book…read morewith this shop. I am absolutely thrilled with the end product! I brought in my 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron to get the front brake calipers and rear drums painted in glossy black. The owner did an incredible job--the workmanship is top-tier, crisp, and clean. It completely transforms the look of the car, and the finish is flawless. Beyond the stellar quality of the work, the customer service was amazing. The owner's communication was excellent from start to finish. He was professional, clear, and kept me updated throughout the process. On top of that, his pricing is very competitive compared to other places I looked at. I'm uploading some before and after photos so you can see the difference for yourself. High-quality work, great communication, and fair pricing--what more can you ask for? I highly recommend him to anyone looking to level up their ride. I'll definitely be back!

Fausto did a great job on my car! This is the second car I have brought to him in 6 years and he's…read moredone great work for me. My Lexus wheels were damaged from acidic wheel cleaner being used on them at some point, so I made an appointment for wheel painting. Went in on Tuesday, he took his time and went over all options for me, and gave me his recommendation for what would look closest to how the wheels looked from the factory. I went with his recommendation. Wednesday morning he texts me saying it's done. I show up and the car looks amazing. The wheels look as close to factory as possible without having Lexus do it for an arm and a leg (and done in 24 hours!). I couldn't be happier and highly recommend his services. Fair price and quality work. 5 stars.

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12 years ago

Embee Performance just powder coated a set of forged monoblocks for me. I give them the highest grades for the following: Quality of the job: Absolutely top-notch - beautifully even coloration and a smooth gloss finish as requested - fantastic! Customer service: Jeff was responsive to my every need and went out of his way to take care of some service and logistical requests. Couldn't ask for more. Value and pricing: An excellent value...top quality work, excellent service and very, very reasonable pricing. They not only have my future business but I'll be sending friends there with confidence that Embee will do a great job for them. read more

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11 years ago

Their prices are very high for the quality of their powder coat. I've used them from time to time when other powdercoaters in the area are too busy. But this place is not worth it. The owner is extremely unfriendly, actually down right rude. read more

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