Metal Shop Guide

26 shops · Vancouver and the North Shore

Metal shops in Vancouver

Machine shops, welders, fabricators and finishers across Vancouver and the North Shore. Most are in North Vancouver: marine and industrial work, plus railings, gates and stairs for homes. Compare what they make, then ask up to 3 for a quote.

  • $37.50/hrmedian welder pay, Lower Mainland and Southwest
  • $39/hrmedian machinist pay, Lower Mainland and Southwest
  • 42 inminimum guard height, decks over 6 ft high
  • 2 ftdeck permit height, District of North Vancouver
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26 shops

Mantech

North Vancouver 4 km

  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +2

Precision CNC and manual machining, waterjet cutting, forming and welding for industrial prototypes, custom assemblies and production runs.

Certs
AS9100ISO 9001+1
Equipment
Hermle C22 UP 5 AxisDVF 5000 12AWC 5 Axis+6
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1995 View shop

JFC Steel

North Vancouver 7 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Machining
  • +4

Custom metal fabrication, machining and welding for residential, commercial, industrial and marine projects, including railings, fencing, ship cradles and mobile welding.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
5 x 10 plasma tableBrake+6
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
7 services View shop

Nova Machine Works

North Vancouver 8 km

  • Machining
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Metal fabrication
  • +5

CNC machining, fiber laser cutting, sheet metal bending and welding, from single parts to mid size runs, plus assay lab equipment and Rocklabs repairs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
HAAS VF4SSHAAS DS30Y+4
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1986 View shop

Protech Welding

North Vancouver 7 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +2

Designs, fabricates and installs structural steel for homes and commercial projects, with plasma cutting and repairs for equipment, trailers and industrial machinery.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
Prodevco PCR42HD plasma table+1
Jobs
Can help with drawings
5 services View shop

Penometal Design and Fabrication

North Vancouver 4 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +2

Custom structural steel and architectural metalwork for residential and commercial projects, including fabrication, shop drawings and installation.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 2016 View shop

Hydra Marine Services

North Vancouver 11 km

  • Welding
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +1

Underwater welding, cutting, structural work and repairs for vessels, docks, wharfs, marine construction and utility infrastructure.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
hydraulic grindersdiamond saws
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
Since 1999 View shop

Laman Designs and MachineWorks

North Vancouver 4 km

  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +2

CNC and manual machining, welding, fabrication and prototyping for single parts and production runs, with design help and plastics machining.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC mill machineManual lathes+2
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
5 services View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Bending
  • +1

Custom sheet metal fabrication, forming, welding and repairs for architectural, industrial and commercial building projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobs
Since 2003 View shop

Cypress Railings & Gates

North Vancouver 4 km

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

Designs, fabricates and installs custom railings, stairs, gates, fences and steel structures for homeowners and commercial projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 2005 View shop

Iron Age Manufacturing

Vancouver 7 km

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

Designs, fabricates, installs and restores architectural metalwork, including railings, stairs, gates, fences and canopies for residential and commercial projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 1997 View shop

TrussMetal

North Vancouver 9 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Railings and stairs
  • +3

Custom metal fabrication, welding, installation and repairs for residential, commercial and strata projects, with cutting, bending and coating coordinated through partners.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
6 services View shop
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +2

Repairs and restores heirlooms, antiques and mechanical devices, and fabricates custom metal pieces for artists, hobbyists and homes.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
lathe
Jobs
Takes small jobs
5 services View shop

Fraser River Forge

Vancouver 9 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +2

Blacksmith shop that also teaches classes: custom ironwork, railings, gates, welding and fabrication, and repairs of tools, machines, antiques and art.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
5 services View shop

K.C. Welding

North Vancouver 4 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • +1

Custom welding and fabrication in aluminum, stainless and mild steel, including railings, furniture and mobile work.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
4 services View shop

Riverside Ironwork Canada

North Vancouver 4 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences
  • Metal fabrication

Designs, manufactures, installs and repairs custom railings, staircases, gates, fences and metal fixtures for homes and businesses.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 1942 View shop

Slightly Bent Metalworks

Vancouver 5 km

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

Custom window bars, railings, gates, furniture and fixtures for residential and commercial clients.

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

Starline Works

West Vancouver 6 km

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

Designs, builds and installs glass and metal railings, custom gates and fences, plus mobile welding, for homes and commercial properties in Metro Vancouver.

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

BC Blacksmith

Vancouver 2 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences

Custom hand-forged sculptures, railings, gates, furniture and gazebos for homes and businesses, made in a Granville Island studio.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobs
3 services View shop

Vancouver Metals

North Vancouver 7 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences
  • Metal fabrication

Makes custom metal railings, gates, fences, patio covers and canopies for homeowners, architects and builders.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 2008 View shop
  • Sandblasting
  • Polishing
  • Machining

Vapour blasting, aluminum brushing and light motorcycle parts machining for vehicle restorers and enthusiasts.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobs
3 services View shop

United Gear

North Vancouver 8 km

  • Repair and rebuilds
  • Machining

Repairs, rebuilds and machines industrial gearboxes and components, and designs custom gearboxes for mining, bulk handling, shipping and pulp and paper.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
2 services View shop

Optimum Studios

North Vancouver 7 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Metal fabrication

Architectural glass and metal work for homes and commercial spaces: stairs, guardrails, handrails, showers, wine cellars and furniture.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 1996 View shop

Rize Stairs

Vancouver 2 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Metal fabrication

Designs, fabricates and installs custom stairs and railings for homes and commercial buildings.

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

Superior Powder Coatings

North Vancouver 7 km

  • Powder coating
  • Sandblasting

Powder coating and sandblasting for alloy wheels, with curb rash repair, colour matching and same day service in North Vancouver.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Rush jobs
2 services View shop

AXA Sandblasting

North Vancouver 6 km

  • Sandblasting

Mobile abrasive blasting for residential, commercial, industrial, automotive and marine projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
1 services View shop

Hymach Industries

Vancouver 2 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Repair and rebuilds

Hydraulic lifting systems since 1981: bridge lifts, hydraulic ram and pump rentals, dealer warranty repairs and custom equipment.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 1981 View shop

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