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So, John contacted me promptly to discuss my job (the following day). He was courteous, friendly and professional,asking the necessary questions to understand our job better. After our conversation, John arranged to come round same day to see the job and give us a quote. If we take him on for the job I'm sure he would be as prompt and professional in getting the job done.
Katie
Lovely chap, fair priced and good work carried out. I would recommend.
Lloyd
On time. Perfect job and very polite. Highly recommended.
Kate
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What can a blacksmith/metalworker help with?
Blacksmiths and metalworkers possess a unique set of skills that allow them to manipulate various metals for both functional and artistic purposes. Here’s what they can do:
- Heating and Shaping Metal: Using techniques like forging, they heat metals such as wrought iron, steel, and copper to the right temperature to shape them into desired forms.
- Metal Joining: Employing methods such as welding and riveting to join metal pieces securely.
- Finishing Work: Applying finishes to metals to enhance durability and aesthetic appeal, including painting, powder coating, and patinating.
- Custom Fabrication: Creating everything from ornamental gates and railings to bespoke furniture and sculpture.
What should I consider when hiring a blacksmith?
- Are a skilled company with a strong history of high standard projects
- Have all the necessary licences and insurance needed to protect you and their workers
- Have a good range of positive reviews from previous customers vouching for their reliability
- Are offering the blacksmith services you need, and are available to carry out the work in the timeframe you need it to be completed by
- Are quoting a price and payment option that you are happy with, having compared the quote with other metalworking companies
How much do metalworkers cost to hire?
The cost of hiring metalworkers can vary widely depending on the specifics of the project, including the type of metalwork required, the materials used, the complexity of the designs, and the geographical location. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the factors that influence pricing:
Project-Based Pricing
Most metalworking projects are quoted on a per-project basis, which typically includes:
- Material Costs: The type of metal used significantly affects the price. Common metals like steel and aluminium are usually less expensive than more exotic materials like bronze, brass, or copper.
- Design Complexity: More intricate designs that require detailed craftsmanship or special techniques can increase the cost.
- Scale and Scope: Larger installations or projects that require structural integrity, such as metal beams for buildings, can be more costly due to the additional material and labour required.
Labour Costs
- Fabrication and Assembly: The labour involved in cutting, shaping, welding, and assembling metal can be extensive, especially for custom or intricate designs.
- Finishing: Additional costs may incur for finishing services such as powder coating, galvanising, or painting, which are essential for both aesthetics and corrosion resistance.
Typical Pricing
- Hourly Rates: If negotiated, hourly rates for metalworkers can range from £20 to £50 per hour, depending on their skill level and the complexity of the work.
- Daily Rates: For longer projects, daily rates may range from £150 to £400.
- Flat Rates for Specific Items: For common items like gates, railings, or small sculptures, metalworkers might offer flat rates. For example, a simple wrought iron gate might start at £200, whereas more elaborate gates can cost upwards of £1,000.
Other blacksmith & metalworker FAQs
What is a blacksmith called today?
Today, a blacksmith is often simply called a metalworker or a blacksmith, as the traditional term remains widely recognized and respected.
What is a metal working shop called?
A metalworking shop is commonly referred to as a forge, foundry, or fabricating shop depending on the specific services offered.
What is the Old English name for a blacksmith?
The Old English term for a blacksmith is “smith,” derived from the word “smiþ,” which means “one who works with metal.”
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Hi :) I have a range of experience across the trade, with specialised expertise in the following areas,over 12 years: -in Drylining -in Carpentry - in refurbishing restaurants and houses. -Loft Conversions -House extensions After all that, I finally have the team, which we can do jobs from A to Z - Plumbing (gas safe certified) - Electrical (Certified) -Roofs -Loft Conversions -Extensions -Groundwork -Gardening -Fencing -Waste removal I'm happy to help across all jobs and answer any questions. Thanks for passing by, and I hope to hear from you soon :)
Job done to very good quality but job did run over due to the Christmas period overall very happy
Hello I am Dean , the proud owner of Moore Roofing , A little about us With many happy and returning customers over the last 10 years, you can be sure of being well looked after. Our aim is to provide a stress free project, delivered in a manner that I am confident will exceed your expectations. I work with a small team of trusted colleagues, who communicate and work together well. Having good rapport with local suppliers allows us to offer great value for money to suit your budget without compromising on quality. Up to 10 year guarantees are included as standard on all completed work. Main work we undertake But are not limited to Roof Replacements Roofing repairs Emergency call outs Flat & Pitched roofs Chimney services Lead work Moss Removal Dry ridge & Verge Fascia, Soffits & guttering Any services not listed above please enquire today to see how we can help you! Availability We offer a 24/7 service, you are welcome to contact our team at a time that suits you. If for any reason you are unable to contact us, please request a 'call back'. Thank you for taking the time to consider our company’s profile, I look forward to hearing from you.
Answered my add quickly, and completed my job as agreed. I would definitely recommend and use again.
Dh Property Services is a newly registered company who are happy to quote for any size job. 15 years in a manufacturing and installations ranging from flat pack furniture to complete kitchen/bathroom installs. commercial, domestic and landlord services
Great service from Dave, excellent job painting my summerhouse. I can recommend highly.
Stewart my work partner and myself Adam, combined have over 60 years experience in the building industry. We run a small friendly team of committed guys that have everyone in mind when it comes to health and safety and maintaining a clean and tidy work site with minimal disruption while works commence. Our primarily trades are carpentry/joinery, bricklaying, plumbing, plastering and landscaping. however Stewart and i alone have served lengthy apprenticeships with our fathers and right from the off have turned our hands to all aspects of the building trade. Most importantly we value our customers criteria and strive to go the extra mile in both keeping to strict rota and maintain the job is not only completed within the time frame but to a high standard. We honour our good reputation of being punctual and polite and most importantly easily approachable combined making it an easy working atmosphere which we feel is vitally important. We the team at Artisan's construction look forward to meeting new people and taking on new challenges, The dexterity of work we have undertaken is so varied but generally based around the property development aspect for example... extensions, loft conversions, renovations, layout alterations, roofing, ceramic tiling, landscaping and so much more. We have had years of dealings with building control planning and developing and a good able knowledge of using architectural drawings and structural engineers reports. Where and when appropriately we have an electrician and plumber on the team that can competently carry out works and sign off respectively. We as a team look forward to being of service and making you proud you've come on board and will strive to achieve this work based relationship. Thanks for taking the time to browse our page and take care, kind regards from all the team at Artisans.
Thanks for the hardwork
At MD Contractors LTD team of builders are proud to provide our customers with the best quality of home improvment service. We guarantee top-class workmanship and a flawless finish. We work with complete respect for our client’s time,budget,and property;and you won’t need to worry about coming home from work and finding your house in complete chaos as we will always clean up after ourselves at the end of every day. Best regards,Tony”
Would highly recommend Tony. Super efficient for first communication, he came to the house to quote the same day and completed the following week. Job finished to a high quality
I have had my own company for 32 years, we are a team of six. We are an honest team and work together. We are a family run business. We specialise in fitting kitchens bathrooms and extensions.
Marcel worked efficiently to deliver a high quality finish to our bathroom renovation. He communicated what he was doing at each stage of the renovation and was helpful in sourcing the materials. He worked long hours and always cleared up after himself. Marcel is friendly, honest and hardworking. The quote was very reasonable in comparison to other quotes we received, our first quote was honoured despite the job being more complex than initially anticipated. We will be using Marcel again for other jobs.
A&L CLEANING SERVICES
Blacksmith / Metal worker
We do Tilling Gardening Jet washing Window cleaning Clearance
With years of hands-on experience in the industry, we are committed to providing reliable, high-quality service with a focus on customer satisfaction. Our team specializes in delivering professional solutions tailored to each homeowner’s needs, whether it’s repairs, installations, maintenance, or complete project management. We take pride in our attention to detail, honest communication, and dependable workmanship. Our staff is fully trained and continuously educated on the latest industry standards, techniques, and safety practices to ensure every job is completed efficiently and to the highest standard. When you work with us, you can expect professional service, transparent pricing, and results you can trust.
Excellent. When no-one else would quote, he diagnosed a fault in an obsolete fluorescent light and fixed it instantly. Just started in business and seemed unsure of how to collect payment, but sure he will soon sort that out. Will certainly use again.
Hi I'm Andy I'm 43 and first started out in 1996 did my apprentice with George wimpy builders and spent 20 years in Various trades I am a multi skilled tradesmen and pride myself in my work and value my customers as you are the key to success
Fully insured up to £2 million - No call out fees - City & Guilds fully qualified for over 10 years - Reliable Electricians - Webb Electrical services specialise in domestic and commercial services. Whether you need a small wiring fix or the installation of state-of-the-art smart home, we get the job done right. Flexible Services - We provide a face to face consultation to explain your available options. With that in mind, you can choose the scope of work that’s right for your home or business and most importantly your budget. Satisfaction Guaranteed - We strive to save you both time and money by combining experience, high quality parts and equipment, and exceptional service. We will stick with the job until you are satisfied.
Danny and his assistant came out and got our lights working again after the circuits were damaged. He always turrned up when he said he would and let us know exactly what the cost would be and fixed the problem speedily without tearing the house apart.
Hi, I’ve 25 years experience in joinery, from new builds to renovations. I do alot of garage conversions,man caves, sun rooms and loft conversions at the moment, as well as all general joinery. From doors to lofts (no job too big or too small)
We hired Ionut to lay some decking and build two planters and some bench seating as well as landscape the garden and laying a new lawn. Ionut and his team did an exceptional job - the work is very neat and professional and we ended up with a great finish. They were polite, respectful and worked very hard. I have already recommended Ionut to a friend and hired him for another job (laying slate slabs) which was also done incredibly well.
Family run fire and security company based in Chorley, Lancashire with over 17 years experience in the industry. From full installation to maintenance and repair, commercial and residential, we believe in fair pricing without compromising on quality of work.
Handyman, building, landscaping, painting. Public liability insurance. All major debit and credit cards payments accepted for payment convenience.
Dan delivers (very) good work for a fair price and he is reliable (good communication, shows up on time), very service-oriented, tidy and a very friendly & pleasant person. He's done several jobs for us now and I would certainly ask him back,
Darren provided practical solutions to an unusual build, and a proper estimate. As the work was about to start the spec' changed a few times, and Darren was helpful with that. We agreed a new price and signed a straightforward agreement. Security was never an issue - we had no issue with giving Darren keys and access. He turned up when he said he would and always went through the issues of the day and the progress of the day on site and on the phone. The project has worked out really well, and it has been a very good working relationship. We have no hesitation in recommending Darren - he was helpful throughout, including managing the occassional curved ball. He runs work from a joinery led perspective, and has a wide range of understanding about the other trades and what should happen when. A pleasure to work with!
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Excellent, efficient job and area was left incredibly clean and tidy at the end. Very good communication throughout the quoting and arranging process. Highly recommended.
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Lee and Chloe were fantastic. They built a decking area for us which has transformed the garden. The quality of their work is excellent and their work ethic is superb. They offered great advice and ideas, which often saved us money. I would have no hesitation in recommending Lee and Chloe, lovely people, excellent quality work and great value.
NICUABRU SERVICES LTD is a company formed over 7 years ago, specialized in flats, houses renovation and house extensions. Our aim is to provide good quality services at a reasonable price and customer satisfaction is crucia
Fantastic work, above and beyond what we asked them to do. Very happy with the finished job, done quickly too. Also great advice on other aspects of the refurb. Would definitely want to use the guys again. Thanks Nicu and Daro.
C.L.P roofing LTD and property maintenance
We were very pleased with the efforts of CLP to come and check the job that needed doing. Then Cain fixed where he thought the problem was. So far there hasn’t been any water sip through the windows but we’ll have to wait for the stormy weather to actually say “yes!”, the job is finished ????
We are a specialist roofing contractor, offering a high level of service, at a reasonable cost. Whether a minor repair or complete re-roof, all projects are handled with the personal touch
An excellent family team. I found APG Roofing to be open , honest, polite and very professional. Their quality of workmanship is top class so I can thoroughly recommend them. A.Byrne.
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