Client Reviews

What Our Clients Say

We've completed more than 2,400 projects since 2009. Here's what homeowners, contractors, architects, and businesses have said about working with Ironclad Forge & Welding.

4.9
★★★★★

Average Client Rating

98%
★★★★★

On-Time Delivery

96%
★★★★★

Repeat & Referral Clients

2,400+
★★★★★

Completed Projects

★★★★★

They forged a custom fireplace screen that became the centerpiece of our living room. The craftsmanship is outstanding — you can see the hand-forged details up close, and it fits the fireplace opening perfectly. Worth every penny.

Margaret L. Falmouth, ME Custom Fireplace Screen
★★★★★

Fast, professional, and precise. Our structural welding project passed inspection without a single issue. Their documentation was clean and their crew was easy to work with on-site. We've used them on three projects since.

David R. South Portland, ME General Contractor
★★★★★

I brought in a rusty antique gate that I thought was beyond saving. They restored it beautifully — even fabricated a few missing finials by hand. It now looks like it did a hundred years ago. Genuinely impressive work.

Ellen K. Yarmouth, ME Antique Gate Restoration
★★★★★

We had them build a custom stair railing for our renovated home. From design to install, everything was smooth. They made material samples and walked us through the options without pushing us. The finished railing is exactly what we envisioned.

Andrew & Priya T. Portland, ME Interior Stair Railing
★★★★★

As architects, we're picky about fabrication partners. Ironclad is our first call for anything metal in Maine. Their shop drawings are clean, their communication is direct, and they actually meet schedules. Rare combination.

Julia M. Portland, ME Architect
★★★★★

Called them for an emergency repair on a broken gate hinge late on a Friday. They had someone out Saturday morning. Not only did they fix the hinge, they identified two other joints that were about to fail and reinforced them. Fair price, no upselling.

Robert H. Scarborough, ME Emergency Gate Repair
★★★★★

Our coastal property eats metal alive — salt air destroys everything. Ironclad recommended 316 stainless for our deck railings, and three years in, they still look brand new. Other pieces on the property are already showing rust. Their advice was spot on.

Carol W. Cape Elizabeth, ME Coastal Deck Railings
★★★★★

We ordered a full structural steel package for a warehouse mezzanine. Bid was competitive, drawings came back fast, and they finished a week ahead of schedule. All welds passed third-party inspection the first time. Already planning our next project with them.

Mark B. Westbrook, ME Warehouse Mezzanine Steel
★★★★★

My grandmother's iron bed frame had been in the family for four generations. It was in bad shape — cracked joints, heavy rust, one leg was missing. Ironclad restored it and matched the original scrollwork so perfectly that you can't tell which leg is new. I cried when I saw it.

Sarah P. Gorham, ME Heirloom Restoration
★★★★★

They installed a driveway gate for us that integrates with our smart home system. Coordinated seamlessly with our automation company and finished ahead of schedule. Solid gate, beautiful design, no issues a year later.

Tom & Rebecca S. Cumberland, ME Automated Driveway Gate
★★★★★

We hired Ironclad to fabricate blackened steel shelving and a bar back for our restaurant. They understood the aesthetic we were going for immediately, and delivered exactly what we imagined. Every guest comments on the metalwork now.

Marco D. Portland, ME Restaurant Steel Interiors
★★★★★

Farm equipment broke down during harvest season. Ironclad came out same day with a mobile welding rig and got us running again within hours. They understand that downtime isn't an option in agriculture. Lifesavers.

Paul N. Windham, ME Emergency Equipment Repair

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56 Warren Ave. Ste #106
Portland, ME 04103

(207) 450-1094

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Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: Closed