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Great Metal Design

Wrought Iron Fence - Repair or Weld - For Business, Metal Structure or Object Create Custom Service, Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement,

About us

Great Metal Designs is a custom ornamental iron work company based in Menlo Park, CA. Our doors have been open since 2011 and during this time we have had the pleasure of serving a broad range of clients. As a custom metal fabricator every job we build is unique & tailor made to our customer's specifications, always ensuring their complete satisfaction and using American made materials only. Call us today for any and all your metal fabrication needs.

Business highlights

Se habla espanol
14 years of experience

Services we offer

Handmade Ornamental railings, Metal Stairs & Railings, Remove wooden stairs and replacing with metal stairs and or concrete steps, Replacing broken concrete steps on stairs, Wrought Iron Fences and gates

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
4.962 Reviews
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Gary S.
Jan 2025
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
$550
The company founder, Ariel, came by to plan the job first -- installation of 4 beautiful outdoor hand railings -- then brought his small work crew and supervised them until he was sure they were on track, and finally came back to review and approve the job, which was first rate. The hand railings were expertly attached to the concrete steps via reinforced anchor bolts, which makes them all feel rock-solid. I am so glad I contracted with the best for this job, as my partner's safety negotiating the outdoor steps depends upon it!

Lynn F.
Nov 2024
4.5
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
I needed a custom railing to augment the height of a too-low pony wall style railing on a second-floor deck. I developed a design and sent it to Ariel at Great Metal Designs. He confirmed my measurements, presented options and sent me a very fair quote. He returned a couple of weeks later with all the parts, powder-coated with the color I’d selected. The installation went smoothly and the sturdy railing is *exactly* what I’d hoped for. Excellent service and a perfect product.

Nancy F.
Oct 2024
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
The workmanship and service is astonishing. We have an apartment building that went through a major transformation with 3 new staircases and the upper landings. They also revamped all the steel security doors on each tenant door. They subcontracted out the painting and the exterior painting turned out just as expected. The planning, execution and completion date exceeded our expectations. We have several investment properties and Ariel goes over and beyond to meet our deadlines when needing to get something done in a short timeline. His staff is professional, timely and courteous to all the tenants. Thank you for all you do all for making my job as an owner so much easier to h

Debbie B.
Aug 2021
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great job!!

Barbara R.
Jun 2021
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
Awesome! Fantastic! Best company I’ve ever worked with for home projects. Martin did a beautiful job fabricating rails, Ariel, Jason and Dominic were a joy to work with. Professional, efficient, great crew! Very best people, very best company!

Jonathan X.
Mar 2021
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ariel and his team did a great job for our exterior stairs, metal stairs with railing and concrete steps. From the moment we got the quote, we thought Ariel was the right hire and we were right. He provided a reasonable quote. He's very thorough answering our questions and explained the process. The finished stairs look solid and sturdy. Ariel made sure it had extra protective coatings to protect from the ocean moisture. The workmanship is excellent. We highly recommend Great Metal Design for anyone in need of a replacement stairs and railings.

Cathleen M.
Mar 2021
4.5
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ariel is great to work with and did a very nice job on our railings.

Oliver Z.
Mar 2021
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
I had done couple projects to redo my yard and exterior, Ariel and his crew had left me the best impression due to their craftmanship. Ariel will give you a very good suggestion about the design, he is truly a designer mindset and want to do the things perfectly even beyond your requirement. Select them you will never regret! Highly recommend

Marianne H.
Mar 2021
5.0
Wrought Iron Fence Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
No comments.

Jeanette C.
Feb 2021
5.0
Wrought Iron Fence Repair or Weld
Yes, I recommend this pro
$780
Ariel and Great Metal Designs were outstanding on all fronts. Ariel quickly responded to my inquiry and helped diagnose the issue and propose a repair solution for our iron fence. He did this all through photos I shared with him, and delivered a practical and cost efficient solution. Within a day I had a contract and a scheduled repair. They are incredibly easy to work with, and Ariel is very personable and charismatic = this combination delivers an outstanding service experience. Would highly recommend to all!

Erin K.
Feb 2021
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000
Ariel transformed our home with his beautiful iron railing. We had old wooden balusters that did not fit the style of our home. After first meeting with Ariel and going over the look I was hoping for, he made a sample to give me an idea of what the new railing would look like. The quality of his sample was amazing and he listened to exactly what I wanted. The railing came out even better than expected!

Cecilia M.
Feb 2021
5.0
Wrought Iron Fence Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400
Ariel and his team were a pleasure to work with. He created a beautiful metal-framed wood gate that matched the aesthetic of my house and enhanced its architectural design. They had some initial problems working with old posts (to save me money), and stuck with it to resolve the issues and create a work around that looks awesome. He went above and beyond to add additional metal to the inside of the gate to keep my crazy dog from chewing on it. It looks stunning!
Response from Great Metal Design

"Thanks, Cecilia. I really like how everything turned out, it is a beautiful gate. If the block comes out, please let me know. We are here to help each other, this was a teamwork project. I am so glad you like it."


C M.
Feb 2021
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ariel is super friendly on the phone and got back to me promptly. His bid was lower than other bids I got, and the quality was quite good.

Theresa F.
Jan 2021
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ariel was very easy to work with and handled the whole project wonderfully.
Response from Great Metal Design

"Thank you very Theresa I really appreciate this was team work from the very beginning please say hi to Bob from me."


Joan B.
Nov 2020
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
This is the 2nd time I've used Great Metal Design. They do an excellent job. The last house, which I sold, that he did the stair railing got many complements. They are very busy so a lot of people must like their work. Ariel has a wonderful personality and is easy to work with. He gives you good ideas and shows you pictures of what he suggests. He can do whatever you request for a stair railing or other metal designs. I would recommend Great Metal Designs to everyone.

Lynn M.
Oct 2020
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
These guys were awesome- definitely recommend them. Our stair railings look cool and modern and definitely updated the look of our house. Ariel is super easy to work with and provides a very high level of service - definitely the best in the industry that we found!

Casey H.
Oct 2020
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
Hired Ariel to build a staircase in my backyard. It was a very challenging project that many other professionals could not even attempt. Ariel designed and built the stairs even better than i could have imagined and i would strongly recommend him for your next project.

Janette S.
Sep 2020
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
Over the years, I had contemplated remodeling my 13-step interior staircase and outdated banisters but felt overwhelmed with the vastness of the project. That is until I contacted Ariel at Great Metal Design. From our first telephone conversation, initial in-person consultation, and finalization of the project, Ariel's professionalism, creativeness, and meticulousness helped to calm any apprehensions I had. He consulted with me regularly on every step of the project, especially regarding any delays or changes. Ariel offered awesome design suggestions, which resulted in the creation of a unique, immaculate, modern staircase worthy of being showcased in House and Garden magazine. I wish I could post before and after pictures for you all to see! All of Ariel's crew were respectful, extremely passionate, and knowledgeable about their craft and very professional. They showed attention to protecting the surrounding hardwood floors and always arrived on time and cleaned up after each day (which are important factors to me). If you have a staircase project that you are considering undertaking, you must consult with Ariel at Great Metal Design. He is a visionary and highly skilled artisan who will go out of his way to ensure your design dreams come to fruition. Just like mine did!
Response from Great Metal Design

"It was team work and totally happy to help you with this project Janett thanks for having coffee for us in the morning I will miss that."


John R.
Sep 2020
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Highly recommended. Ariel and his crew are great to work with. Even given complications with his workers during the pandemic, he got the job done. His work can be as creative and artistic as you would like it to be.
Response from Great Metal Design

"Thanks Jhon it was totally awesome work and be part of this project a privilege thank you very much enjoy your railings ?"


Jim W.
Jun 2020
4.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
On time, on budget, very good work. Excellent customer service.

Darcy B.
Jun 2020
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800
I hired Ariel of Great Metal Design to fabricate and install an outdoor railing along two sides of a new, elevated patio in my backyard. I reached out to several pros via HomeAdvisor, and Ariel was the first to respond. I found him to be warm and informative over the phone, so we agreed to make an appointment for him to come and visit the site to assess the design decisions and take measurements. Ariel was prompt for our appointment, gave good design advice, and subsequently fabricated and installed a very attractive and strong railing for us. I'm totally satisfied with his service.

Brandie B.
Mar 2020
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
I was looking to get my stairs replaced and this company contacted me in a reasonable amount of time. They sent me pictures of their work and also came out to look at my steps with haste.. Great customer service and great workers.

Donald B.
Feb 2020
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
Fast and friendly. Good quality work. I would recommend to anyone that wanted stairs and railings replaced and/or repaired.
Response from Great Metal Design

"Hey Don it was awesome to work with you it was a team work from the very beginning thanks so much for the comment have great day.Ariel"


Eric N.
Feb 2020
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,325
Ariel is very cheerful and friendly, communicates very well, and made it very easy to get my project done well in a short period of time. My project was a metal front stair railing; it came out just the way I envisioned it and is very solid and good looking.
Response from Great Metal Design

"Thanks for the comment Eric it?s was my pleasure to finally meet you and everything was a team work from the very beginning you doing your part with the pictures and after it was so much easy to putting all up together thank you very much Eric have awesome day"


Sunil K.
Jan 2020
4.5
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
This company is good Work good.
Response from Great Metal Design

"Thanks Sunil it was great working with you and we keep doing it cause we got the other project you want me to take care thanks so much.Ariel"

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FAQ

Great Metal Design is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Yes, Great Metal Design offers free project estimates.
No, Great Metal Design does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Great Metal Design does not offer a senior discount.
No, Great Metal Design does not offer emergency services.
No, Great Metal Design does not offer warranties.

Contact Information

2631 Jefferson Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062

Service Hours

Sunday:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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