Description of Work: My experience with this trade seems to indicate a company in steep decline. If you are considering this trade you would do well to recognize our experience of frustration and disappoint is likely the norm not the exception with this contractor. This trade likely will not be able to meet any of your expectations for wrought iron work. This trade's original rating a year ago was "A" on Angie's List. My evidence indicates Ramon M's current grade of "B" is vastly inflated. I'm rating Ramon M "F." My experience with Ramon M has shaken my confidence in the Angie's List rating system. I am questioning the veracity and accuracy of the individual reviews that result in A and B ratings. We initially began talking to Ramon Martinez in 2014. Mr. Martinez visited us to discuss fence needs, design requirements and money. I chose to delay the work because of other more pressing needs with the house. Early in Sept of this year I contacted Ramon to say we were ready. Again we met. We confirmed the parameters of the original job and the design. I paid a down payment. I arranged with Ramon M's subcontract to remove the existing fence and remove the debris from the property. That never happened. Weeks after the original install date Ramon M delivered but did not install the fence. I immediately contacted the company to say the fence was not what we ordered and to not install it. In subsequent discussions I heard Mr. Martinez say the design we thought we purchased would actually cost more than the original quote. I am cancelling my contract with Ramon M Wrought Iron and requesting not only a full refund but as well a 15% penalty for inconvenience, loss of privacy and loss of security.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
CINDY S.
12/2015
2.0
wrought iron
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: they gave a moderate bid on the carport and a low bid on a storage shed with a small ramada in-between. this made him the lowest bidder by $1000.00. he said he would be finished in 3 weeks. he said he could NOT start with out more than 1/2 down. i said, i was concerned and he reassured me. 5/13/15 dropped off fence post. 6/10/15 showed up to place posts. no communication other than drop ins. his brother placed posts. 1 had to be removed and one was missing. i called him while i was on vacation and let him know the temporary fence was falling down from monsoons (july) and the dog got out when i got home. he had left a card. there had been a few no show's up to this time. on 7/21/15 he showed and said he would be back the next day. he and his crew worked for 2 days and he asked for more money. i gave him part of what he asked for, my fault, but i thought that would make us even, if he didn't come back. he, smiled and never came back. he left ladders and steel. he evidently didn't need to come back, but we weren't even. there were a lot of rough edges, see through soldering and an unfinished carport. some of these things were pointed out by another contractor. it appears the low bid on the shed/ramada might be, because he never intended to build them. i have needed to hire someone else to fix and finish his work. i would have been grateful for honesty and communication.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$4,000
Janette W.
11/2015
4.0
doors, wrought iron
 + 0 more
Ramon is a great guy. Our door and gate are lovely and we are happy with them so far. We started the process on September 28 2015, chose the design for our security door and gate and gave him the check for $600 which he promptly cashed. Our first install date was supposed to be October 16. We tried to contact him by phone but no one answered so we left several voice messages. Don't be surprised if the "mailbox" is full. Finally got a response to our text message stating that one of his boys was sick and he was behind on his schedule but everything would be done by the following week. So I told him to let me know as soon as it was done, so that we could schedule the install. October 24 he shows up with the door but the paint is already peeling off. So we did not get it installed and he took it back to fix it. The door and gate were finally installed on November 13. They look really nice. So it took approximately 2 months from start to finish. He is really hard to contact but his prices are very reasonable.
Description of Work: Custom security door and gate.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,150
Joy L L.
11/2015
2.0
wrought iron
 + -1 more
.
Description of Work: Built a custom gate , which was very poorly ininstalled. Ramon ignored repeated efforts to contact him to correct the problem .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0
$700
DR L C M.
10/2015
3.0
doors, wrought iron
 + 0 more
Was promised a light fixture which was not made. Fair price offered and additional services promised yet not delivered. Did not install door sweep on two of installed doors at the time of delivery I was told they had run out and would return to complete. Did return to measure for the light fixture a second time and then did not provide it. Failed to answer multiple phone calls and when finally reached I was told that the additional items, including the light fixture, would not be provided, despite having three witnesses to the promised deal.
Description of Work: Had a gate and 3 security doors installed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0
$2,500
Teresa G.
12/2014
5.0
wrought iron
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Mr. Martinez and his crew installed a security door in my backyard where I chose the design from a notebook with pictures of available styles that he showed me. I also had a design which I created for a privacy wall screen that was to set on top of a block stucco wall that my neighbors and I share. Mr. Martinez was able to create this design from metal with the same finish as my metal gate. It turned out beautiful and exactly as I had designed it. My neighbors get to share and enjoy the design as well which blocks our windows. In addition to this work, his brother Dimas Martinez was able to remove a tree stump and redo the flooring of my covered back porch with a natural flagstone design, replace a rotted out wooden post and create 3 flagstone steps that lead up to a corner focal point of my backyard. His work was wonderful and reasonable as well costing me $2400. I would love to post pictures of the work these two brothers did because I'm thrilled with the results.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Katherine R.
05/2014
5.0
wrought iron
 + -1 more
It went well. The gates are great! Ramon M and his associate did a great job at removing the old broken fences and did a great job of ensuring that the new ones went on perfectly without damaging or messing up the property. They guarenteed their intsallation and workmanship and said the warrenty can transfer to the new owners. I am just amazed at how great it looks! THANKS!! Now I can sleep soundly.
Description of Work: Our property was broken into. Someone broken our large double gated (10ft by 6 ft) and our smaller gate (2ft by 5 ft) in the back of the house. We were concerned that the burglars would return since our property was completely exposed. The wooden gates could be reinforced, but it definately was not a long term solution for 2 - 3 weeks. We received TONS of quotes from a lot of wrought iron companies and Ramon M guaranteed the gates sooner than anyone else and also gave us the best price. We looked through his book of previous work to find a style we liked and found one that matched our property scheme. Of course it was not exact, but Ramon M was spot on with the variations. Five days later the gates were installed and they are LOVELY!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,650
Rachelle M.
09/2012
5.0
doors, wrought iron
 + 0 more
I think they did a beautiful job and it was completed well before schedule. We are all so pleased with the job. The gates are beautiful.
Description of Work: Ramon and his crew built us two gates for our entry courtyard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Colin D.
04/2012
5.0
doors
 + -1 more
. I had been researching security doors online and by word of mouth, and had driven past Ramon M many times. My friend told me that the company had given her a great price for her doors recently. One Friday afternoon I stopped into the shop on the spur of the moment just to get a quote and look around. I met Ramon who suggested he could come look at the doors and offer a quote the next day (Saturday) but we were not available. I was going to take his card and call back but then he offered to come right then to look and give a quote. It worked for me so I agreed. He immediately came to my house, measured, showed us a sample book of many pictures, gave us a quote, and then put the order in writing right then. We decided quickly to go with them since the quote was very reasonable and they had a sample of a door we really liked. He agreed to come the next Saturday morning to install and arrived promptly the next week as promised. Install went smoothly and the doors are GREAT! We are really happy and would definitely use the company again and refer others to them.
Description of Work: They came to the house to do an estimate/measure for two security doors for our home. They then returned the next week with our doors and installed them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Billie E.
04/2012
5.0
wrought iron
 + -1 more
It was good and he did a good job. Other estimates ranged up to $5,000. Ramon was very reasonably priced.
Description of Work: He installed a single and double gate and also some additional wrought iron.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Robyn S.
02/2012
1.0
doors
 + -1 more
I would not recommend Ramon M Wroght Iron. He came to my house and I picked out the design I wanted. I ordered 3 security doors and 1 entry way gate system. I gave him over half of the money and he said that they would be ready to install in 3 weeks. Well, 3 months later and many visits to his business he finally came and installed the items. They were installed and he was to return to key the locks and install sweeps on the bottom of the doors, I finished paying him. He never returned to finish the last items. Overall this was a very frustrating experience. I thought I was going to have to take him to court to get my money back.
Description of Work: Ordered 3 entry security doors and 1 entry gate system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$5,000
Joyce C.
08/2011
5.0
doors, wrought iron
 + 0 more
I had been to the workshop and looked at their pictures and some finished products and knew what motif I wanted for my 2 gates and front screen door. Ramon Sr. came out and measured and gave me an estimate. I placed the order and was told it would take 2 weeks to make the items. I called at the 2 week mark and was told my items were finished and we set up an installation date. Ramon Jr. and another worker came the day they had scheduled and installed the 3 items. They were professional. I was impressed that the gates come in an extra metal frame to keep them from twisting during the ride or while being hung. They brought tools to get any scratches out that may happen during installation. I had a piece of brick that had to be cut to make for a tight fit of one gate and they cut it down. It looks like it was made that way. They had me look everything over and were very concerned that I was happy. The most important thing is that my door and gates are BEAUTIFUL! They are prettier than I could have hoped. The design is perfect. I will definately use them again if I need wrought iron work.
Description of Work: Ramon, Sr. came out and gave me an estimate on a screen door for my front entrance and 2 gates into the backyard. I had already been to their showroom/shop. I ordered them and had them installed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,750
RITA B.
05/2011
3.0
wrought iron
 + -1 more
Ramon Martinez Sr. came out the week of 4/1 to give us an estimate on two custom gates for our front yard. One gate was approx 5 feet wide x 5 1/2 high, the second gate was a standard size width gate by approx the same height. I have a fireplace grate that had the design that I was looking to duplicate for these two gates--very simple, mainly big open S shapes, no animals, plants, et cetera. He asked for a deposit of $900 up front, which we provided. He said the gates would be ready 4/8. I did mention if they needed more time just to let us know. The 8th came and went and no call, no gates. We telephoned them the week of the 11th numerous times, but only were able to leave messages on their answering machine. No one ever called us back. I finally stopped by on my way to work one morning and was able to speak with a worker, one of the welders. His English was not good, but fortunately I speak Spanish and was able to convey a message--I wanted to double check that we were on the same page as to the design of the gates. I also left a message (written) with these instructions, along with my name and at least two numbers where I could be reached. I waited at least two days, but still no phone call. I finally asked my husband if he would check with Martinez since I was having no luck. He also had similiar experiences. The week of the 18th I left a message that if they were too busy, that we would like a refund and we'd find someone else to do the gates. My husband received a call that the gates would be ready and installed that Thursday. On Wednesday I decided to stop by the business to check on the gates to make sure the design was what I had requested. Lo and behold, the design was what I had requested but leaves had been placed at the end of each of the S's--definitely not what I had requested. Also, I was told that my design was too busy so they modified it--of course, I was never consulted. Long story short (sorry), the gates were finally installed that Friday (leaves and all). I do have to say that they are beautiful. I did emphasize both the Wednesday that I stopped at the shop and was able to speak to both Martinez Sr and Jr that my biggest complaint was their lack of communication. If they had just made a call and let me know of the modification and the issue with the time, that things would have run much smoother and we wouldn't have had to leave so many messages. Less grief for everyone. Although Martinez Ornamental has done work for us in the past, I would not use them again. Martinez Sr is a very pleasant man and really cares about the quality of their work, but their lack of professionalism created un-needed stress.
Description of Work: Custom gates for front yard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0
$1,300
Chuck B.
11/2010
5.0
wrought iron, doors
 + 0 more
We initially saw the unpainted project a week ago when we stopped by their shop and it was just what we wanted. The door has been painted to an exact match to a color chip we presented to them and it was delivered and installed today. We are extremely pleased with the finished product. Installation was done with minimum mess and no clean-up required. There was a bit of a delay in getting the installation completed but that was related to some communication issues that were no real problem. They were very professional and we are considering them for additional projects at our house. We would have no reservations about highly recommending Ramon M Wrought Iron to others.
Description of Work: Company designed and built a custom security door for our home. They were prompt in arriving to give an estimate that was acceptable to us as was the timetable for completion (just over 2 weeks). The door was installed and fit properly.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$575
Erin W.
06/2009
4.0
wrought iron
 + -1 more
After initial contact the company was prompt to come out and give an estimate, but after that it took prompting on our part for each item to be finished (digging holes for the posts, installing the gate). Ramon also told us we'd be able to come into the shop and approve of the gate before it was installed, but that never happened. They just showed up to install it (we missed the approval step). The quality and workmanship were great, but the timeliness could have been better.
Description of Work: We hired Ramon M to design, create, and install a wrought iron gate for our driveway.
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FAQ
Ramon M Wrought Iron is currently rated 3.6 overall out of 5.
No, Ramon M Wrought Iron does not offer free project estimates.
No, Ramon M Wrought Iron does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Ramon M Wrought Iron does not offer a senior discount.
No, Ramon M Wrought Iron does not offer emergency services.
No, Ramon M Wrought Iron does not offer warranties.