Metal Shop Guide

21 shops · Vancouver and the North Shore

Metal fabrication and metal work in Vancouver

Frames, brackets, railings and custom metal work in Vancouver. What to send and how to compare quotes.

  • 21shops listed
  • 3list a certification
  • 14take small jobs

21 shops

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
  • 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
  • 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

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

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

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

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

Before you call

Metal fabrication: the short version

Building custom metal parts and assemblies: cutting, bending, welding and finishing.

When you need it

  • Custom frames, racks, brackets and guards
  • Marine, dock and shipyard work
  • Railings, gates, canopies and patio covers
  • Restaurant and food equipment
  • Signs, displays and exhibit pieces
  • A prototype, then a production run

What to send the shop

  • A drawing: DXF, DWG, STEP or PDF
  • No drawing? A sketch with height, width and length
  • Material and quantity
  • Finish: bare, paint, powder coat or galvanized
  • Install needed, or pickup only

Typical lead time

Typically 6 to 10 weeks from consultation to install for home projects, at one Burnaby shop.

Prices

What it costs

Each figure links to where it was posted. Your quote depends on the job.

WhatPosted priceSource
Residential custom metal fabrication project turnaround, BurnabyTypically 6 to 10 weeks, consultation to installationJeff and Simon Ironworks, Burnaby

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    Do you finish in house, or send parts out?

  2. Q2

    Who draws it, and do I approve before you cut?

  3. Q3

    What's included: material, finish, delivery, install?

Questions

Metal fabrication FAQ

How long does custom metal work take?

Jeff and Simon Ironworks in Burnaby says a typical home project takes 6 to 10 weeks from consultation to installation. Ask each Vancouver shop for its own timeline.

Do I need a finished drawing?

Send what you have: a drawing, sample or sketch with sizes. Ask whether design work is needed and who pays for it.

What should the quote include?

Ask for material, cutting, bending, welding, finish, delivery and installation to be listed. Confirm who checks the final dimensions.

Good to know

  • No Vancouver shop we checked posts prices for this. Send a request to compare quotes.
  • Ask who handles finishing, like paint or powder coat, and whether it is in the price.

Sources

  1. Jeff and Simon Ironworks, Burnaby, read Oct 28, 2026

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