L&J Ornamental Ironworks

Secure your property with elegance using our custom iron fencing, guardrails, and driveway gates. We serve residential and commercial clients across San Jose who want a strong, lasting barrier that doesn't sacrifice curb appeal.Our process begins with a free on-site consultation where we measure, discuss your design preferences, and assess any slope or terrain challenges. Then, we create a CAD drawing for your approval before cutting, forging, and welding each section in our local workshop. We o...

Combine security and convenience with our automated gate and door systems. We design and install swing, slide, and overhead gate operators for homes and businesses in San Jose. From keypad entry to smartphone-controlled access, we integrate modern technology seamlessly with your existing ironwork.During your consultation, we evaluate traffic patterns, gate weight, and power source options. We recommend reliable brands like LiftMaster and FAAC, then wire, mount, and program your system to ensure...

Bring a contemporary edge to your home or commercial building with stainless steel and cable railings. Ideal for balconies, decks, staircases, and terraces, our railings offer minimal obstruction and maximum durability.We use marine-grade 316 stainless steel for corrosion resistance—perfect for coastal parts of the Bay Area. Cable infill systems use tensioned wire rope that meets building codes while providing unobstructed views. You can choose from brushed satin, polished, or powder-coated fini...

Beyond ornamental work, L&J Ornamental Ironworks provides light structural steel fabrication for residential and light commercial projects. From steel beams for home additions to custom brackets and columns, we have the equipment and expertise to cut, weld, and install structural components safely.Local contractors and homeowners in San Jose rely on us for mezzanine floors, steel stair stringers, lintels, and bracing. We work from architectural plans or reverse-engineer existing conditions. Ever...

Need a quick repair, custom fabrication, or on-site welding? L&J provides professional welding services for homeowners, businesses, and contractors throughout San Jose. Our mobile welding truck is equipped to handle everything from broken gate hinges to handrail sections that have come loose.For residential clients, we weld ornamental elements like finials and scrolls, repair barbecue frames, or fabricate planter boxes. Commercial clients ask us for structural welding, equipment rack repairs, an...

Ornamental ironwork is where our craft shows most clearly. We forge and weld decorative pieces such as scrollwork, finials, panels, and custom accents that give a home or building its own character. Every design starts with a conversation about your style and the look you want, then moves into drawings and hand-finished metal. Our family-run shop has been doing this work since 1989, blending traditional techniques with modern tools. Finished pieces are coated to hold up to the Bay Area climate,...

Our custom iron fencing gives you a strong boundary without closing off the view or the look of your property. We build classic scrollwork designs and cleaner modern styles, measured and fabricated to suit your lot and any slope in the ground. Each job begins with an on-site visit where we take measurements and talk through your preferences, followed by a drawing for your approval. Sections are cut, formed, and welded in our local workshop, then finished with a rust-resistant powder coat. We can...

A reliable automatic gate should open smoothly every time, and that starts with choosing the right system for your driveway. We install swing, slide, and overhead operators for homes and businesses, matched to the weight of your gate and how much traffic passes through. You can control access with a keypad, a remote, or a smartphone, and we add safety sensors, intercoms, and battery backup for power outages. We use proven equipment from brands such as LiftMaster and FAAC, then wire, mount, and p...

Stainless steel railings bring a clean, contemporary look to balconies, decks, staircases, and terraces. We fabricate with marine-grade 316 stainless steel, which resists corrosion well, a useful quality for homes near the coast. Cable infill systems keep sightlines open, and we offer brushed, polished, and powder-coated finishes to suit your architecture. Custom angled sections for spiral stairs and glass-and-steel combinations are part of our regular work. Our team measures, fabricates, and in...

We fabricate iron stairs for homes and businesses, from straight runs to tight spiral designs. Stair stringers, treads, and handrails are cut and welded to fit your opening and your building code. We work from your plans or from measurements taken on site, which helps when an existing staircase needs to be replaced or matched. Finishes include primer and paint or powder coating, depending on whether the stair is indoors or exposed to weather. Our shop handles the cutting, forming, and welding, s...

An iron gate is one of the most visible pieces on any property, so we design each one to match the home or building behind it. We build single and double gates in traditional scrollwork or simple modern lines, sized to your opening. Frames are welded for strength, then coated to resist rust in the Bay Area climate. We can add locks, latches, or an automatic operator if you want the gate to close and open on its own. Measuring and a short consultation come first, so the finished gate swings true...

We fabricate light structural steel for residential and small commercial projects, including beams for home additions, brackets, columns, lintels, and bracing. Our shop has a CNC plasma cutter and a full welding bay, which lets us cut and assemble parts to tight tolerances. We work from architectural plans or from existing conditions that we measure and draw ourselves. Each piece is primed and painted as needed before it leaves the shop. When a job is on a tight schedule, we can often move quick...

Our welding services cover the repairs and small projects that come up around the house, such as a broken gate hinge, a loose handrail, or a damaged barbecue frame. Our mobile welding truck lets us come to you, so many repairs are finished in one visit. We also fabricate new pieces like planter boxes and ornamental elements such as finials and scrolls. We work in mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, and follow careful safety practices on every job. Call or text photos of the problem and we...