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.

I wanted to replace my old wooden gate with a new iron gate, so I reached out to 6 different…read morecompanies to gather some estimates. In the end, Forgeways was my very close second-place choice only because their estimate was a bit higher, but their communication was top-notch and extremely professional. Forgeways' Frank arrived promptly and took many notes on my homemade gate design. After receiving his digital estimate, Frank texted photos of a similar gate currently being installed elsewhere, which demonstrated their craftsmanship and care to detail, and he included questions regarding my initial custom design to make sure he fully understood my design. Even though I didn't end up hiring them in the end, Frank's professionalism and communication were on point, proving that Forgeways is 100% worth your consideration.

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!

I had an excellent experience working with Brian at Zeus Ironworks. I met with several iron workers…read moreinitially and was originally considering just reworking my existing railing bases, covering them with shoes, and painting them myself. After talking through the project with Brian, I realized that creating a whole new custom railing was a better choice. Brian worked with me to design and fabricate a completely new custom railing with a powder coated finish, and the end result exceeded my expectations. He was incredibly thorough and detail oriented, coming out multiple times to take precise measurements and test fit components to make sure everything was exactly right before final installation. It was clear from the start that he genuinely cared about the quality of the work and about getting the details perfect. His craftsmanship is top-notch and the railing completely updated the space. Brian was professional, communicative, and just a great guy to work with throughout the entire process. If you're looking for someone who takes pride in their work and treats your project like it matters, I highly recommend Brian at Zeus Ironworks.

We hired Zeus Ironworks to replace the railings in our condo. Brian was very helpful at every step…read moreof the process. He came over to take measurements and sent an estimate our way soon after. The railings were installed about a month later and we're very happy with the result!

We needed to have an older metal gate removed and re-hung to open another direction in order to…read morecomply with current building code. We also needed it done in a hurry. We found Mynor on Yelp and decided to give him a call. We sent him photographs of the gate and arranged for him to do the job. Mynor did an amazing job and the gate works perfectly in its new orientation. The old hinges were cut and ground clean. New hinges and a new latch were welded on and painted and you would never know that the gate was ever different. Mynor charged a very fair price and we could not be happier.

I reached out to several businesses on Yelp to repair the hinge on our broken gate. Mynor quickly…read moreresponded and offered a fair and reasonable quote. He was able to schedule our repair right away. He showed up on time and clearly explained what he would be doing in order to repair the gate. He did excellent work with great attention to detail and was very pleasant to work with. I could not be more pleased with the job done and will absolutely be calling Mynor for any future needs.

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.

I had two wooden manual gates that I constantly had to open, and I reached the point where I was…read morecompletely tired of doing it by hand. I decided to find a few vendors to install automatic gates for me, and I knew I wanted aluminum because it is much lighter and requires far less maintenance. I always have my assistant contact at least three vendors to compare pricing and to get a sense of whether they are truly knowledgeable. My assistant found two of the vendors and I gave her the information for IRON MEN gates to schedule the appointment. From the moment Elad came out on day one, I was extremely impressed. He has a genuine, down-to-earth personality, and he was serious, professional and clearly knowledgeable about every aspect of the project - exactly what I wanted to accomplish with my gate. The other vendors were much more focused on sales and pitching, rather than taking the time during the initial walkthrough to thoroughly review what I wanted. Elad's proposal was also significantly better in quality and detail. The turnaround time was fast, and it included clear drawings and detailed information about what would be done--something I had not seen from any other vendor I've hired for work around my house. At that point, I knew I wanted to move forward with them. There was some negotiation on pricing, but ultimately I felt the final cost was absolutely worth it. Once I signed the proposal, everything went into motion immediately. They ordered the materials and maintained strong communication throughout the entire process. Elad responded quickly whenever I reached out, and when questions or concern came up, he always had solutions and worked with me. I also had several change orders. They were very patient and accommodating, and importantly, they handled my requests without delaying the completion date by an additional month (which is common with many vendors). They were able to schedule everything effectively and still complete my gates with minimal delays. Every team member who came out -- electrician, the two smooth stucco pillars crew, and the aluminum gate installation team -- was professional, polite, and respectful. Construction projects are stressful by nature, but they were genuinely the easiest vendor I have ever worked with. The best part is that my aluminum gates look incredible. Everyone who passes by my home has commented on how good they look. I have only left a few reviews in my lifetime, and I rarely do unless a vendor truly exceeds expectations. I am very particular and somewhat of a perfectionist, so it was not easy for me to find someone I considered exceptional --but this was absolutely one of those cases. Elad listened carefully to what I wanted to create and brought it to life. They completely out-shined, out-performed, and out-classed them all. I am a very happy customer and will definitely be a returning customer!!!

Ok, this is the place to go for Iron Gate Repair! They were easy to work with. They came out,…read morewent thru my entire property with me to look at the places where there was rust and missing parts and instead of recommending that I replace the whole gate for 10x the money, they repaired all I needed for a very fair and reasonable price. Then they actually did all the work and it looks great. I'm so happy with a company that isn't trying to make their payroll for the month out of my job, but will just do the simple repairs I needed. Way to go Iron Men!

We're very pleased. Patrick and Fernando did a terrific job. We had a rough idea of what we'd…read morewanted when we first met them, and the process of finalizing the finer details was really straightforward. The job was pretty swift, considering it was all custom. They measured carefully, and discussed potential issues with us and how we might like to work around them (mostly issues of our old house having walls not perfectly true, and of building codes having changed a lot since our former railing had been installed). All made sense and we came up with agreeable workarounds. They did initial fabrication on site, to make sure that everything fit perfectly, and then did the finishing work and painting off site. The final install was meticulously precise. The new railing is very sturdy. Photos show completed railing BEFORE we installed new finished flooring. It is bolted to the subfloor and to some reinforcement blocking that they installed under the subfloor for us, as well. Overall, we're quite happy with it. For something like this our goal had been to install a railing that will last for 50 years, and I think they met that goal for us.

we hired signature and works to install Railings and they were very professional on time. Pricing…read morewas very competitive and the quality of work is top-of-the-line with the flea recommend them to anyone looking for Iron Work.

Daniel is a genuinely a nice young man who does exceptional work. From the first conversation, he…read morewas professional, responsive, and clearly takes pride in his craft. He completed two welding projects for me. The first was installing and welding a roll cage in my classic Ford Bronco. The workmanship was excellent, and the finished product looks fantastic. The second was repairing my metal gate after the welds had broken, causing it to sag and no longer close properly. Daniel reinforced the weak areas, and now the gate opens and closes perfectly and is much stronger than it was when it was brand new. What really stood out was his attention to detail, honesty, and commitment to doing the job right. He doesn't cut corners, communicates well throughout the process, and makes sure you're happy with the final result. It's refreshing to find someone who is not only highly skilled but also dependable and easy to work with. I highly recommend Daniel for any welding or fabrication work and will definitely be using him again in the future.

Daniel built a custom security door for my basement. I'm super pleased with his work. He's…read moredetail-oriented, conscientious, and prompt. He's easy and fun to work with and charges fairly, much less than the big companies. He's newly establishing his business but knows exactly what he's doing. He's your guy.