HANDMADE FORGE WORKS

Metalwork Built to Last

Custom metal signs, gates, railings, furniture, and repairs for homes and businesses. Clean welds, strong finishes, and on-site installs that fit right the first time.

Wet steel gate, laser-cut panel and bench frame outside a forge after rain, lit by workshop glow.

Metric 01

18 yrs

years in metalwork

Metric 02

420+

jobs finished

Metric 03

4.8/5

client rating

HOW IT WORKS

Simple Steps From Quote to Fit

Cut, welded, and finished signs for shops, homes, and walls.

Custom metal sign panel leaning in a workshop doorway with warm light and timber backer.

2-3 weeks

Custom Metal Signs

From $650

Cut, welded, and finished signs for shops, homes, and walls.

Square-tube furniture frames with a walnut seat blank in a glowing metal workshop

3-5 weeks

Welded Furniture

From $1,200

Dark steel driveway gates mid-alignment at a gravel entry in cool mist.

4-6 weeks

Driveway Gates

From $3,800

Brushed metal handrail climbing a stone stair in a bright elegant interior
012-4 weeks

Handrail Systems

From $1,500

Safe railings for stairs, decks, and walkways.

Laser-cut steel decorative panel casting a geometric shadow on a pale wall, lit in moody cinematic haze.
022-4 weeks

Decorative Panels

From $950

Laser-cut screens and wall pieces for homes and offices.

Repaired gate hinge on a post, fresh fasteners and clean welds in warm outdoor light.
03Same week

Repair and Install

From $250

Fix broken welds, adjust fit, and install finished pieces.

WHAT WE MAKE

Custom Metalwork for Homes and Brands

Send your idea, size, and a few photos. We check scope and timing.

Overhead still life of a steel sample, face-down phone, and blank envelope on pale wood.
01

Share Photos

Send your idea, size, and a few photos. We check scope and timing.

Overhead flatlay of steel finish chips fanned on pale concrete, with bronze accent and soft side light.
02

Pick Materials

Choose steel, finish, mount points, and any safety needs.

Steel weld test pieces on a stone tray with a cut-off wheel and slag flakes in soft light
03

Build the Piece

We cut, weld, test fit, and smooth each part in the shop.

Mounted steel bracket in a masonry corner with spacer blocks and fasteners on a pale stone sill.
04

Install and Check

We deliver, mount, and make sure the piece fits right.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Recent Metalwork Wins

One design call Shop drawing for approval Steel cut and welded Basic seal or paint finish Pickup or local delivery

Billed per jobBilled per job

Starter

From $1,250

  • One design call
  • Shop drawing for approval
  • Steel cut and welded
  • Basic seal or paint finish
  • Pickup or local delivery
Most popularBilled per project

Signature

From $3,250

  • Site measure visit
  • Full shop drawing pack
  • Steel build and weld
  • Powder coat finish
  • On-site installation
  • Two revision rounds
Large buildsLarge builds

Scale

Custom

  • Architect review calls
  • Heavy-gauge steel work
  • Stainless and brass trim
  • Multi-piece install crew
  • Batch prototype runs
  • Long-span gate systems

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Trusted On Every Job

Street-facing sign matched the brand and went up in one day.

Low-angle storefront with a minimalist cafe sign above a slim awning after rain.

Retail

Cafe Sign With Clean Lines

Street-facing sign matched the brand and went up in one day.

Slim black handrails guide a worn stairwell with soft daylight and a quiet landing turn

Residential

Safe Rails For A Tight Stair

Steel front and side gates newly aligned at a new home entry in evening mist.

Builder

Gate Pair For New Home

Decorative steel lobby panels transform worn walls beside a refined ivory bench.

Hospitality

Lobby Panels That Hide Worn Walls

Steel prototype brackets and spacer pieces arranged on a workbench in a hazy fabrication shop.

Brand

Prototype Brackets For Launch Run

Welding helmet, leather apron, and heat-tinted steel sample coupons on a travertine workbench.

Signs and finish work

Mara Voss

Macro welder torch nozzle, wire spool, ceramic cup and scorched steel offcuts in smoky workshop light.

Gates and railings

Eli Cortez

Close-up of steel finish chips, spacer blocks, and laser-cut mockup pieces on a fabrication tray.

Quotes and shop drawings

Nina Park

Steel sample bars, polish tin, and buff wheel on a terracotta firebrick bench in soft workshop light.

Powder coat and clean-up

Jonah Mercer

Proof

Customer notes

Verified

Our gate fits perfectly and the welds are clean.

Welding helmet, leather apron, and heat-tinted steel sample coupons on a travertine workbench.

Hannah Reed

Homeowner, Portland

Verified

They took our sketch and made a sign that looks right on day one.

Macro welder torch nozzle, wire spool, ceramic cup and scorched steel offcuts in smoky workshop light.

Caleb Moore

Cafe Owner, Beaverton

Verified

The railings arrived on time and the install was neat.

Close-up of steel finish chips, spacer blocks, and laser-cut mockup pieces on a fabrication tray.

Tina Alvarez

Builder, Gresham

Service area

Portland Metro

Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Gresham, Hillsboro

Mist-soft Portland skyline above a quiet river edge and evergreen ridge at dawn.

Area 01

Portland Metro

Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Gresham, Hillsboro

Foggy Willamette Valley vineyard rows at sunrise with distant hills and open foreground

Area 02

Willamette Valley

Salem, Keizer, Albany, Corvallis, Oregon City

Golden-hour Southwest Washington hills, river plain, and distant ridge in warm mist.

Area 03

Southwest Washington

Vancouver, Camas, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, Washougal

Basalt cliffs and a misty river bend in the Columbia Gorge under soft raking light.

Area 04

Columbia Gorge

Troutdale, Wood Village, Hood River, Sandy, Boring

The Map

Questions

Common Questions

Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.

01What kinds of metalwork do you make?+

We make custom signs, gates, railings, furniture, panels, prototype parts, repairs, and installs.

02Do you work with architects and builders?+

Yes. We handle shop drawings, site checks, and install dates so the piece fits the build plan cleanly.

03Can you match my finish or color?+

Yes. We can use powder coat, clear seal, or painted finishes to match your space and use case.

04Do you take small repair jobs?+

Yes. Broken welds, bent brackets, loose rails, and fix-up work are welcome when the piece can be safely repaired.

05How long does a custom job take?+

Most small pieces take 2 to 4 weeks. Gates, railings, and install jobs can take longer based on size.

06Do you offer local install?+

Yes. We deliver and install across the Portland area and nearby towns when the project calls for it.

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