Metal Shop Guide

15 shops · Los Angeles and area

Blacksmiths and forging in Los Angeles

Hand forged iron for railings and gates, and forged parts for industry. What to send and what to ask.

  • 15shops listed
  • 2list a certification
  • 11take small jobs

15 shops

A&A Welding

Sun Valley 25 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • +5

Welding and custom metal fabrication for industrial, structural, automotive and homeowner projects, including specialty alloys and field repairs.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
8 services View shop

MRC Welding

North Hollywood 23 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • +2

Custom structural steel and ornamental metal fabrication and welding for contractors, architects, designers and residential projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 2002 View shop

Accurate Steel Treating

South Gate 14 km

  • Heat treating
  • Forging and blacksmithing

Heat treating and nitriding for aerospace and industrial metal components.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Vacuum EquipmentGas Nitriding Equipment+2
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 196250 to 99 staff View shop
  • Powder coating
  • Sandblasting
  • Welding
  • +6

Fabricates and repairs metal gates, railings and furniture, with powder coating, media blasting, painting and mobile welding.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
9 services View shop

Master Ironworks LLC

Beverly Hills 14 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Gates and fences
  • Railings and stairs
  • +1

Custom steel doors, windows and forged ironwork for architects, builders and homeowners.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 2010 View shop
  • Gates and fences
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +1

Family business fabricating custom wrought iron doors, fences and ornamental designs for commercial and residential customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 2023 View shop

Azi Steel

Canoga Park 37 km

  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • +4

Welding and fabrication of structural steel, gates, fences, stairs and railings for residential and commercial projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 2007 View shop

Banks Welding

Inglewood 16 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • +3

Steel fabrication and erection, portable welding, gates, railings and stairs for residential and commercial architectural projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
6 services View shop

Premco Forge

South Gate 14 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Forging and blacksmithing

Hand forged aluminum for aerospace, semiconductor, marine and automotive customers.

Certs
AS9100
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Rush jobs
Since 1969 View shop

Ferrari Forge

Canoga Park 39 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Gates and fences
  • Railings and stairs
  • +1

Custom architectural metal fabrication, including gates, railings, doors and furniture for residential and commercial projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
4 services View shop

King Iron Works

Sun Valley 23 km

  • Gates and fences
  • Railings and stairs
  • Metal fabrication
  • +2

Custom iron gates, fences, railings and stairs with design, fabrication and installation for homes and businesses.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
5 services View shop
  • Gates and fences
  • Railings and stairs
  • Metal fabrication
  • +2

Custom wrought iron, stainless steel and brass work for homeowners and contractors, including gates, railings, staircases and structural steel.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
5 services View shop

Studio Forge Iron Works

Canoga Park 36 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Gates and fences
  • Welding
  • +4

Makes custom metal lighting, furniture, gates and architectural pieces for residential and commercial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
7 services View shop

Feral Studio

Los Angeles 6 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • +3

Designs and fabricates architectural metalwork, structural steel and sculptural installations for architects, designers and builders.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
6 services View shop

Hollywood Manufacturing

North Hollywood 21 km

  • Machining
  • Forging and blacksmithing

Machine shop making specialty aerospace fasteners and offering CNC turning, milling, centerless grinding and thread rolling.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
flat die thread rolling machinesthree die cylindrical thread rollers
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 1973 View shop

Before you call

Forging and blacksmithing: the short version

Heating metal and shaping it with a hammer or press, by hand or by machine.

When you need it

  • Hand forged railings, gates and details
  • Restoring old ironwork
  • Forged aluminum or steel parts
  • Art and one-off pieces

What to send the shop

  • Photos or a sketch of what you want
  • Sizes
  • Material
  • Finish wanted
  • Install needed or not

Typical lead time

Hand forged work takes time. Ask for the date with the quote.

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    Is it hand forged, or cast and welded?

  2. Q2

    Can you match my old ironwork?

  3. Q3

    Is finishing and install in the price?

Questions

Forging and blacksmithing FAQ

Are there blacksmiths in Los Angeles?

Yes. King Iron Works in Sun Valley makes hand forged iron railings. Ferrari Forge in Canoga Park makes hand forged metal fencing.

Who forges parts for industry here?

Premco Forge in South Gate offers hand forging of aluminum. Hollywood Manufacturing in North Hollywood lists hot forging with its machining.

Hand forged or cast?

Hand forged details are hammered one by one. Cast parts are poured in molds and cost less in volume. Ask the shop which it uses.

Good to know

  • Send photos of any old ironwork you want matched.
  • Ask if the price covers finishing and install.

Sources

  1. King Iron Works, Sun Valley, read Oct 29, 2026
  2. Ferrari Forge, Canoga Park, read Oct 29, 2026
  3. Premco Forge, South Gate, read Oct 29, 2026
  4. Hollywood Manufacturing, North Hollywood, read Oct 29, 2026

Need forging and blacksmithing done?

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