Almaden Welding & Ornamental Wrought Iron

I would not hire this contractor, Jim Watts. I met him at the job site. He said he was going send a quote in the mail because he does not use a computer. It has been over aweek and no quote or phone call.
Some contractors just do not realize that our time, as home owners, is also valuable.

Horrible attitude from the owner regarding addressing any problems. My stair rail installation dragged out for almost a year!

Almaden Welding put the metal pool fences up at work at least a decade or more years ago. The work was excellent and held up as well as it could since we didn’t keep up with the paint.
We recently replaced the doors to keep in line with some recommendations from the fire marshal. Jim Watts from Almaden Welding put in a reasonable bid and made us two shiny new fence doors with the appropriate locking mechanisms. He even included a copy of the fire codes in case the fire marshal decided to change his mind again. It was a good thing too because the fire marshal was leaning in that direction until I pulled out the codes.
Metalwork isn’t cheap but Jim sure knows his stuff.

Had my stair and landing rails refurbished by Almaden Welding. Very nice job!

My husband often said of our house: «It’s beautiful, but it’s missing the finishing pieces.» I didn’t quite understand what he meant by that, but I did know our home was lacking an essential ingredient: railings for the front porch. A lot of our visitors are (is it polite to say?) «old and broken», so the lack of railings was a serious concern for everyone’s safety and well-​being.
But adding a railing to the front porch is no simple thing. Most importantly, and with all the endless possibilities, the design is the most difficult thing on which to decide. «Packaging is everything!» Then add in the complexity factor of my need to have symbolism and meaning weaved into everything we do to/​for the house. Many drawings later, we finally solidify the design pattern that will be featured on the railings and other planned elements throughout the house.
The only question was whom to select to execute the vision. I called several places and settled on Almaden Welding. They understood my short– and long-​term goals. They patiently worked with me to get the curves and bends «just right» here at the house. A week later we were called to the shop to see the vision take place and tweak the design «just so». I was fascinated by the whole process and very much appreciated the complexity of balance between the design and the structural concerns.
One more week after that, I pulled into the driveway to see the most beautiful set of railings at our front porch. They looked so natural, like they had been there all along!
Now I understand what my husband meant. about the finishing touches. Thanks to Almaden Welding, one of those pieces is in place, adding beauty and functionality to the home.
A friend recently commented on the railings: «It’s like the beautifully dressed girl now has lovely, long eyelashes drawing you towards her.» Very nice.
You guys did a great job! Thanks so much!!!
We will be back for more!