This review is long overdue. They built us a custom screen four years ago, and it's still holding…read morestrong -- no rattles, no warping, no shortcuts. Just clean welds and work that quietly does its job day after day. Elar Welding was a great find -- one of those local shops you're happy still exists. Jorge showed up when he said he would, communicated clearly, and got straight to work. No drama, no upsell, just solid craftsmanship. In a world of quick fixes and disposable everything, it's refreshing to find someone who builds things to last. Highly recommend.

We needed someone to help us with the alignment and possible hinge replacement on our metal gate…read morethat had started sagging. Jorge responded immediately, asked for pictures beforehand so he could be sure to bring the correct parts, and arrived exactly at the time he committed to. After inspecting the gate and determining the root cause of the issue, Jorge did not want to risk damaging the gate's powder coat finish by welding on new hinges. He helped me remove the gate, talked me through several possible solutions, and we ultimately decided it would be best for me to contact the original gate builder to see if some of the needed parts are still available. I really appreciated his knowledge, honesty, and suggestions. Jorge has a great attitude, is very professional, punctual, and fair with his pricing. I would definitely use him again and highly recommend him for any gate or metalworking needs.

Excellent response, assessment, feedback, and welding replacement of 5 individual rusted feet on…read moretwo wrought iron railing decks. I sent photos by txt and he responded with a quote. He sent Jacob to do the job, and it was finished in one afternoon for a great price just as quoted.

Jeremiah and team were incredibly efficient and delivered outstanding service. Because of them, I…read morewas able to complete my barn door rail project. Truly exceptional experience. Thank you.

Austin did a great job. Aside from being extremely responsive and providing next day service, he…read morewas able to fix our broken gate, making it like new. He was very courteous and professional. We will definitely seek out services from Mendez Steel in the future. Thanks again, Austin!

Quick response for a quote. Reasonable pricing. Started work right away. Worked diligently to…read morecomplete the work. Expert level on their craftsmanship. Easy to work with. Did everything they said they would do. I'm a very satisfied customer and definitely will be using them again for my projects.

We recently moved to La Jolla and were looking for someone to replace an old metal stair rail. We…read moretook a chance with Efficient Iron Works and we are so glad we did! Paul and Isaac were great to work with from start to finish. They came out to take measurements, discussed the design we wanted and our rail was fabricated and installed in less than two weeks. We are thrilled with the look and quality. The price was very fair. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for professional iron/metal work.

I recently worked with Efficient Ironworks and couldn't be happier with the entire experience…read more Paul, the owner, is truly exceptional. My deck has a lot of odd angles and was a complicated project, but Paul made everything feel easy. He was extremely communicative--texted me back right away, came out immediately to give me a quote, and always answered every follow-up question I had. It was genuinely a pleasure working with him. My custom-designed railing (64 linear feet) was hot-dip galvanized and took about six weeks from start to finish. Paul recommended a matte black finish because the hot-dip process can leave slight irregularities, but it ensures the metal will never rust. He was absolutely right--the final result is stunning. The railing was installed the day before my birthday party, and we made it just in time. All of my guests and neighbors were blown away by how beautiful everything turned out. Paul is professional, reliable, and highly skilled. I would honestly ignore any one-star reviews--they do not reflect the quality of his work or service. I look forward to hiring him again in the future for a security gate and more ironwork projects. Five stars, easily.

I recently had an exceptional experience at Arc-Zone that truly highlighted the value of excellent…read morecustomer service. I had a faulty Tungsten sharpener and, instead of sending it back through the mail, I decided to drive over 30 minutes to resolve the issue in person. I called the day before to let them know I was coming, and they were prepared for my arrival. Upon walking in, I was greeted by Lucas, a knowledgeable and friendly sales associate who made my day! He quickly assessed the faulty sharpener, and although I realized there was a bit of my fault involved, which I did have to come out of pocket no more than what I would pay for a good meal, he handled the situation professionally and graciously. Without hesitation, he honored the product and replaced it with a brand-new sharpener, as well as a Milwaukee tool! This level of customer care is exactly why I believe it's worth investing in quality products from companies that prioritize their customers. I left feeling valued and appreciated, and I can't recommend Arc-Zone enough. Thank you, Lucas, for going above and beyond! I'll definitely be back!

If I could give ZERO stars, I would!!! Extremely slow shipping, poor communication from them…read more Regretting doing business with them but they've got $500 of my money and I feel like I'm stuck. I do NOT recommend them and will never deal with them again! Still waiting on my order almost 3 weeks later.

Great custom work. I would definitely use them again. They are a local business and very friendly.read more

From the owner: Dead End Metals is a premier metal plasma cutting and fabrication business dedicated to delivering…read moretop-notch solutions for all your metalwork needs. With a strong emphasis on quality and precision, we pride ourselves on being dependable and hardworking, tackling each project with a problem-solving mindset. Our skilled team excels in transforming raw metal into finished products that meet the highest standards of craftsmanship. In addition to our cutting-edge plasma cutting services, we offer professional powder coating to enhance the durability and aesthetic appeal of your metal creations. Trust Dead End Metals to bring your visions to life, where quality and reliability are at the core of everything we do.

RPM did an amazing job installing subframe connectors and doing the alignment on my 78 firebird…read more Drives great!!! No more floating, boat feeling. They also fixed exhaust leaks. Great prices too!

I've been going here for 25 years. I just got another Flowmaster on my truck today and they did a…read moregreat job as usual. The price was very competitive even with shops of lower stature. I gave the tech who did the work a nice tip. Gordon

Problem solved with beauty and quality…read more Gravity custom built me an indoor gate to help control my large puppy dog. The baby gate fits so well into my home that it looks apart of the home and not the centerpiece. The baby gate solves so many containment problems associated with having a large breed dog. My dog can't get through the gate. The gate also has a built in cat door, seamless design. Both Chad and Jessie took extra consideration for my animals with the design. The design feels more like a welcoming addition rather than a gate. My home is a safer and more stylish with this new gate- thank you Gravity Services!

First and foremost, I want to say thank you to all. Thank you to all the other metal fabrication…read moreservices. That did not want to take on this project. When gravity services first came on-site to review the project and provide an estimate. They sketched a drawings of what a possible final product, without even seeing the door I purchased that needed to be mounted. Chad's recommendation was spot on. From the sketch in his notebook to what was fabricated, the company understood the definition of "Custom Fabrication". I would be negligent if that did not mention the customer service representative Jessie, who was outstanding during the whole process. She was patient. She communicated very well as she worked with me when I had any questions. I highly recommend gravity services for your home projects. The final cost was a little outside my budget. But what project doesn't break your budget where you get the high quality of a final product you want. They will always have first offer from me on any home project from now on.

Terrible service. Called to get an estimate for a fence repair. Sent pictures and gave address for…read morethe location. The guy said he was going out to the job site three times but never showed. Over a week of time wasted, no estimate given. Unacceptable would not recommend this business.

My experience with Ray Neff has been excellent. Our Association needed a bid to replace two gates…read more Ray is professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and honest. He explained many things to us, and always had time for our questions. The bid was thorough and detailed. Additionally, Ray is helping our Association with mobile welding repairs on our balcony rails. So grateful for Ray's professionalism, skills, knowledge, responsiveness, and competitive prices. I highly recommend Ray!