Frankie and his team are top notch! I had Frankie install two gates at my house, which both came…read moreout amazing. Quality at its finest!..... if anyone is in need in gates, doors or fences- this company is the best. Thanks again Forgeways!

Responded immediately, came the next day and gave estimate. Did the work and completed within 2…read moreweeks. Cleaned after themselves. Good job!

We reached out to several different businesses for a welding repair on our patio chair. Tom from…read moreUnited iron Works responded within 30 minutes and gave us a very reasonable quote. He let us know he could get the repair done within 2-3 days and was great at letting us know the repair date and time. Tom even picked up the chair and took it to the shop and dropped it off once it was finished, which was a huge bonus! We highly recommend United Iron Works and Tom and will definitely go back to them in the future!

Tom and the crew at United Iron works did a great job. They replaced a damaged handrail and…read morecompleted some metal fabrication work for me. Communication was easy, they showed up when they said they would, and the finished work came out great. Everything looks solid, clean, and professionally done. It's hard to find contractors that are reliable and take pride in their work, but these guys did exactly that. I will definitely use them again and I highly recommend them.

As a professional designer for many years, I have to say that Jonathan completely exceeded my…read moreexpectations on this project. He is an excellent and professional carpenter, prompt, responsible, and, to top it off, super friendly. He built two gorgeous decks and a fence for my latest project. For reliable, impeccable quality, I highly recommend him! As a professional designer for many years, I have to say that Jonathan completely exceeded my expectations on this project. He is an excellent and professional carpenter, prompt, responsible, and, to top it off, super friendly. He built two gorgeous decks and a fence for my latest project. For reliable, impeccable quality, I highly recommend him!

For anyone out there who wants a new fence and is looking for a talented craftsman, rather than a…read morerote, by-the-numbers contractor, look no further than Jonathan Ratta of Covington Framing. He has a keen eye, a good design sense, and he cares about the quality of his work. Moreover, in this dubious age of fake news and false declarations, he does what he says, when he says, at the price he says, and, with the quality he promised. Highly recommended.

edgar and his team are truly amazing. they pay such attention to detail, are professional and…read moreextremely kind. they are simply put, good people. and their workmanship is immaculate. we are so happy with the result of our custom fence and gates.

Edgar and Miguel are the real deal! Professional installation of electronic lockbox on side gate,…read moremanual welding and gate maintenance. Highly recommended, looking forward to next steps on the garage door!

BEST COMPANY EVER! This is the easiest review I've written in 26 years of home ownership. Exotic…read moreiron works is a FANTASTIC company. They are beyond versatile (do all kinds of iron work), as well as being skilled artisan craftsmen. Sam and his dad (a master iron craftsman) are the loveliest of people-- communicative, honest, easy to deal with, and invested in doing the best work possible. They take great pride in their work. It took me years to find someone who could imagine the kind of railing design I needed for my 1926 uneven unique wall. No one but their company suggested this design and were able to pull it off without a hitch. The pictures speak for themselves. Look no further if you are wanting a fantastically skilled company, reasonable prices, and gems to work with. THANK YOU EXOTIC IRON WORKS!!

Sam and his dad at Exotic Iron Works transformed our front perimeter into a showpiece. From the…read morefirst on-site consultation they impressed us with thoughtful design suggestions--matching the gentle curve of the street, integrating warm hardwood caps, and spacing the balusters so the planting beds still breathe. Their craftsmanship is flawless: every weld is clean, the powder-coat is even, and the wood inlays sit perfectly flush with the metal frame. Sam's father personally checked each panel for plumb and level, and the team worked long days to finish ahead of schedule without cutting corners. They left the site spotless, even hauling away the old fencing and sweeping the driveway. Beyond the technical excellence, communication was a breeze. Sam texted progress photos, confirmed small details (hinge style, post-top finials) before committing, and honored the original quote to the penny. If you want ironwork that's equal parts art and engineering--delivered by people who treat your project like their own home--hire Exotic Iron Works. The results are stunning, and the experience is just as impressive.

LA Railings was a pleasure to work with and we are extremely pleased with the finish work and look…read moreof our new glass railings! We did an major renovation of our home. We engaged LA Railings in the middle of the project, before we did any work on our existing stairs. We had two sets of non-floating stairs, a landing, and a set of floating stairs. The floating stair case, the most complex of the project, was made longer and wider, and having them involved in this piece of the project was important. We had new steel treads welded and the stand off bolts were welded before tread installation. Precise measurements and plans were very important. Sharam came on site several times before the project started and worked closely with our GC and Welder. I worked with Clalyton on the design. He gave me a few options, where the standoffs would be placed. I also able to visit the store front in North Hollywood. Sharam gave me a few different standoff sizes to try out on the treads after the hardwood wraps were completed. This really helped to decide the aesthetically the best size to use. The work crews that came out were very professional and helpful explaining the work and next steps. They took care to protect our home as most of it was finished work. It took several visits to complete the work (very large job) and do some adjusting. Sharam came out several times during the installation phase to oversee the work. Glass Railings really change and beautify your home. We had mostly metal railings, clean look, but now our floating staircase with the glass railings are absolutely the star of the home when you walk inside. Are they pricey? Yes, but even custom metal railings are expensive. These glass panels are tempered (think shower doors) AND double layered. If you have done any shower doors (we recently did 3 sets for 3 bathrooms) or installed new windows/sliding glass doors (I can't count how many we just installed!), glass is very expensive! Highly recommend using LA Railings and definitely wouldn't hesitate to use them again! Sharam, Clayton, and Staff were excellent!

1-Star Review: Very Disappointing Experience With LA Railings (Van Nuys)…read more I am extremely disappointed with my experience using LA Railings in Van Nuys. Nothing about this installation went smoothly, and the final result still looks uneven. I was originally told the installation would take 1.5 to 2 hours, but the crew was in my home for 5.5 to 6 hours, which completely disrupted my day. The first major issue was the handrail installation. The brackets were placed 3.5 inches off the glass railing, which looked completely wrong for a narrow residential staircase. When I contacted the owner, he insisted that 3.5 inches was "required by code." I asked for the exact code because my research showed no such requirement. He later admitted there is no code, and agreed to replace them at 1.5 inches, which is how they should have been installed from the beginning. The glass installation was also problematic. The panels were not flush, requiring three separate appointments before they finally aligned them. Even now, the spacing between the glass panels is uneven -- one gap is noticeably larger than the others. If spacing was part of the design, it should have been even and intentional, not random. Another issue I was disappointed to discover is that the base they installed includes four weep holes. Weep holes are typically used for drainage in exterior or commercial installations, not inside a home. In a residential staircase, they simply look like four chips in the base. This was never explained or discussed with me beforehand, and it detracts from the clean, modern look I specifically hired them to create. What was most frustrating was the lack of accountability. I contacted the owner again regarding the uneven glass spacing, and he never responded. After all the issues and return visits, the complete lack of follow-up or courtesy was unacceptable. For the price I paid, I expected professional workmanship, accurate information, and proper customer service. Instead, I received misinformation, repeated corrections, and unresolved issues that still impact the appearance of my home. I cannot recommend LA Railings. The product itself could have been beautiful, but the execution, communication, and attention to detail were extremely disappointing.

We just needed a simple railing. They came out, listened to what we wanted, took measurements, then…read morecame out and manufactured it and sent it for powder coating and installed it. The whole process was fairly quick and affordable. Would definitely use them again.

We needed 3 small railings and the guys gave us a good price and got it done quickly and perfectly,…read moreexactly as we needed!

We need a railing for a fairly steep and twisty concrete stair from the street up to the porch of…read moreour newly constructed home. I worked with Hovo, who was professional and knowledgeable and who always returned my calls promptly. He did what he said he would. Their iron craftsmanship is solid. We are delighted with our new railing!

We've had a lot of contractors and so-called craftsmen at our house since we started renovations on…read moreour 1924 house in Silver Lake a few years ago. We're trying to restore how the house might have looked at the beginning of the 20th century after countless bad decisions & poor "improvements" by previous owners, which actually made the house look like a sick mutt. Unfortunately, not very many of these "experts" we've had round have been much use at realizing our dream. Many rows and arguments later it got to the point where I wasn't trusting anyone in LA to do a good job. But we needed a railing on the front steps (a previous owner had obviously thought it would be a good idea to dismantle the original steps and remove the old iron railings). After much research we found king ironworks. Thank god we did. I gave them a raft of photos I'd taken of a old 1920s railing on a house down the street & king managed to copy it exactly. It's thick, heavy (it took three men to carry it up the steps) metal and looks like it has been sat on our front steps for 100 years, which is exactly what we wanted to achieve.