Jose was great to work with. He helped us modify some barn door brackets. The quality of the work…read moreand re-welding are excellent. He also repainted the brackets and the modification worked great!! Thank you for helping us get thru this construction issue! I look forward to working with Jose again on our next project.

We wanted a specific design for a banner stand for our wedding. He went above and beyond while also…read morekeeping the budget low. He even added some tiny elements to make the design better, painted it, and made sure to make it sturdy. It came out amazing and we can't wait to use it for our upcoming wedding. Friendly and responsive. I'd definitely recommend Orange County Fabrication if you have any metal fabricating needs!

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!

Great service and awesome value i call on iron projects for all my welding needs. They are always…read moreprofessional and fair

Excellent Company! Carlos was great at getting me set up for the appointment…read more Javier showed up on time for the appointment and was very friendly, flexible, and knowledgeable. The service was fantastic! The price is extremely reasonable, and the finished product is amazing! They will definitely be my iron guys from now on. Give them the opportunity you will not regret it

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!

I'd love to screenshot our conversation, but this guy just left me hanging. I had a trailer hitch…read morethat I modified and I just needed some new brackets welded on. I already bolted on the bracket so there was no fitment involved at all just needed that welded up I ended up doing it myself because I was just Tired of waiting for someone to get back to me three days later no response so he told me he would meet me at his shop after 1 PM I showed up about 110 went into the lobby and apparently there's a few people that rent corners in this building. I'm assuming in the Lady is kind of there all around message taker so I asked is the guy there for OC welding Pro and she said no and she said she'd call him and the guy didn't answer the phone so I messaged him. Hey I'm sitting in your waiting room waiting for you. He message back we're closed today for the holiday. Wonderful why didn't you tell me that in the beginning instead of telling me he'll meet me at 1 o'clock anyway I don't know this guy. I never worked with this guy. He never worked for me. He just ghosted me anyway I hope y'all have better luck.

These guys do amazing work! Highly skilled and very fair prices. They were able to get my mailbox…read morepost welded within one day, so I was able to get it installed at my customer's house without disruption in their mail service.

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.

I had Joy make me a BBQ hook for flipping meat and poultry she put a braid design (twist) in the…read moremetal and it was really nice. I gave it away as a present after I put a handle on it. The person was so impressed with her work. I highly recommend her,she's very nice and easy to work with. Thx for the great job Joe

From the owner: I am a blacksmith and metal fabricator. I create custom metal furniture, sculpture, or other…read moredecorative and functional items for your home or business. Each piece I make is designed and made by me by hand and is totally unique.

Muy buen servicio, rápidos y honestos. Vine por un cambio de…read moreaceite y me atendieron de inmediato. Revisaron un ruido que tenía sin cobrarme extra y me explicaron todo bien claro. No te quieren vender cosas que no ocupas como en otros talleres. Voy a regresar cuando necesite hacerle los frenos al carro.

Just wanted to give a big shoutout to Ace Auto Care for the great job they did changing my brake…read morefluid. Fast, professional, and honest service. They also gave solid recommendations without trying to upsell me. Car feels great--highly recommend them!

Sebastian really came through. I had a project to cut through a couple 3x3 11 gauge steel…read morecrossmembers for my gym. I wasn't able to drop it off but he was able to workout a deal with my and came by my house to complete the job. He was quick to respond and took his time to make sure the cuts were smoothed out. Definitely recommend him if you have any metal working projects! I was able to complete my custom dumbbell stand with his help cutting the cross members.

Sebastian did a terrific job adding a hitch receiver to my trailer. The prep work, welding, and…read morepainting are all top notch. Highly recommended!

If you don't care about customer service, don't mind the cussing and yelling, don't care if he does…read morethings you did not ask for or want, don't mind if he takes longer than he said, are looking to spend large quantities of cash, and don't mind if the quote changes, this place might be okay for you. Otherwise, when you enter blacksmith into Google maps, you'll see several other options in the area. I have a release arm for a fifth wheel that got bent. The website of The Blacksmith Shop says "no metal job too small." So I contacted Rick and sent pictures of the item. He said he could fix it for $100 and that he could fix it while I waited. That sounded great, because then I could watch. So I agreed on the price and made arrangements for the following week. But when I arrived as planned, he said he was busy and that I would have to leave the item. Over the next week he kept saying he would get it done. On one conversation during this week, he said he gets paid $200 / hour and that my job would take over an hour, but that he would still only charge me $100 since that is what he quoted me. After that, however, he said the job would take too long. Maybe he tried to do it and discovered that it was difficult to bend metal, or maybe he just decided the job was too small. In any event, I would have preferred if he had just backed out of the work and told me he changed his mind. I would have returned to retrieve my item and would only have wasted a little time. Instead, and without asking me, Rick ordered a new item online for about $110. If I wanted to order a new item online, I didn't need Rick for that. The reason I wanted the item to be fixed is because there are variations in parts, and a new one might not have the same exact specs. But if I had ordered the item for myself, I would still have had the old one to compare it to or fix. He said to pay $110 for this new item and that he was not going to make any money on it. About ten days later when the item arrived, he said just pay him $120 so that he could make a little money on the deal. When I arrived to pay for the new item, I asked if I could get the old item back. He said no and that he had already given it to the scrap metal dealer. I asked him for the invoice on the new one but all he had was the box it came in. I had $130 cash, but he didn't have change and asked me what I wanted to do. I asked if I could pay with a credit card. But Rick yelled at me and cussed and said he is not taking a credit card for a small job like this. So I said, okay I'll pay $110. Again Rick yelled at me and cussed and asked if I really wanted to quibble over $10. I told him I was not quibbling over $10. I was willing to pay the twice-raised amount he was asking for in cash or by credit card. He just didn't have the change and didn't want to take a credit card like other businesses. I was just not going to pay more when I had already been quoted less, $100 and then $110. Then he complained about all the work he had to do and that he wasn't making any money and that he doesn't like taking these small jobs. At no time did I yell, or cuss, or complain, but I did tell him that I did not ask him to order a new item online. I came to him for his blacksmithing skills, not his online shopping skills. After he finished with his yelling and cussing, he agreed on $110.

A true artisan! Rick was very accommodating, patient, and very fair with his pricing. He fixed a…read morebroken hinge on my fireplace door within a day. It got back to me cleaned, repainted, and well-lubricated. There's not too many blacksmith's around and nice to see that Rick is available and someone I can trust. Thank you, Rick!!! You did an excellent job and saved me from purchasing a whole new fireplace frame set.