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Elsmere Ironworks

Wrought Iron, Fencing, Decks and Porches,

About us

Founded in 1958 by Larry Goderwis, Elsmere Ironworks started as a small custom welding shop. Today the business is owned by Larry's two sons John and Dan Goderwis who have transformed the small welding shop into a successful custom wrought iron shop, fabricating interior and exterior railing, fencing, estate gates and window boxes. Elsmere Ironworks specializes in hand crafted ornamental iron using old world techniques combined with new age painting and welding construction for quality products built to last a life-time. Elsmere Ironworks gives you a chance to design a custom wrought iron product that adds beauty and elegance to your home. All items are fabricated when ordered to assure quality and design. Our specialty is custom wrought iron exterior and interior railing, fencing, window boxes and gates. Our customers range from large contracting businesses to small residential jobs. All of our products are made to our customers specifications. We use a baked on powder coat finish with multiple color to choose from. We offer the most competitive pricing in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky and Indiana areas. We now accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover. Additional DBA - Bob's Welding & Fabricating.

Business highlights

67 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Custom Wrought Iron, Fabricating, Interior & Exterior Railings, Fencing & Gates

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.848 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
2%
3
0%
2
2%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 26-48 of 48 reviews

Lynn D.
12/2016
1.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: Repair of wrought iron fence. Came out to assess job, never called with estimate. I called back, twice.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Ryan W.
11/2015
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: /
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$788

Response from Elsmere Ironworks
Thank you [Member name removed]. We appreciate the positive review. Wishing you and yours a Blessed Thanksgiving!

shelli D.
11/2015
5.0
decks, wrought iron
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Had old wrought iron hand railings replaced on my front porch. Time to complete did take several weeks to complete as noted in the agreement so allow for that time but they did fantastic work and I love my new porch!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200

Response from Elsmere Ironworks
Thank you for your kind remarks. We are so pleased you love your new porch. It was a pleasure to work with you.

Jack L.
09/2015
2.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I called to get an estimate on getting a gate fixed. After two weeks and no estimate I called again. They told me the estimate would be done in about two weeks. I was worried that based on this timeline, work wouldn't be preformed for some time. I sent $100.00 to get into the work queue, they are telling me that the work will be started at the end of Sept. I just wish I had been told initially that there would be a delay
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Elsmere Ironworks
[Member Name Removed], we are truly sorry things didn't work out as planned. You are absolutely correct in saying we should have communicated more effectively. We trust you were able to get the work completed in a timely manner. God Bless.

Robert R.
04/2015
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
When a previous owner installed a gate on the side of my house the gatepost was installed incorrectly. It tilted away from the gate so the gate latch did not catch on the post. When I bought the house the gate was held closed with a bicycle lock. I had previously been quoted a price of $400 to install a plate which would allow the gate to be locked. Elsmere Ironworks quoted a price nearly half that and devised a solution that was simple and elegant, making the bracket appear to be part of the original gate. Now I can close the gate and lock it with a key. Elsmere's installers were on time, very professional, and did the install in short order. I am very pleased with the result.
Description of Work: Fabricated & installed bracket to allow gate to latch to gatepost.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$212.5

Brandon C.
03/2015
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
Well designed, good communication, delivered as promised, well installed, good clean-up.
Description of Work: Two custom railings installed to match existing older designs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800

Rick V.
12/2014
5.0
fencing, wrought iron
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Elsmere built and installed custom designed railing for a new patio. They were great to work with. Very professional and prompt. We feel thier work was of the highest quality.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000

Annie P.
12/2014
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
They gave a rough estimate from pictures we emailed. They came to my dads house in Bridgetown and sketched the work done and confirmed price. They gave an estimate to 4weeks to manufacture the custom material to install. They installed it on time and it looks great! I looks like it is part of the original porch. We get lots of complements.
Description of Work: The made railings for the steps to my dads porch steps that matched the current railing around the porch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Janet R.
06/2014
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
They were easy to work with and responsive to any questions. Because we ordered in mid- October, we had to wait almost 2 months for the install but it was worth the wait. The custom walk through gate on the front porch looks great - you would never know that it was not original to the house a 1907 craftsman brick bungalow. Would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: This review is a little late in coming. We had a custom walk through gate installed on our daughter's front porch as Christmas gift.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

John K.
11/2013
5.0
fencing, wrought iron
  + 0 more
They showed up at the scheduled time, installed the fence timely and the product was as discussed. Nice fence and gate. Will last longer than I will be on this earth.
Description of Work: Installed a 6' fence gate in East Row historic district home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

ANGELA L.
09/2013
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
The work was really well done. Everything they promised as far as cost and timelines were all met, so we were happy with the work.
Description of Work: I used Elsmere Ironworks for iron railings.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Martha W.
09/2013
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
Their work was incredible! Because it was a custom job, it took awhile, but the job was completed well within the time frame we were told it would take. Their workmanship was incomparable and I can't recommend them highly enough!
Description of Work: Made hanging pins, gate latch and holder for antique wrought iron gate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$220

Terri A.
05/2013
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
I have an older home with a stucco porch. I wanted hand rails for the front steps but wasn't sure how to accomplish this because my front steps have concrete "arms" that are level with the porch floor. John from Elsmere Ironworks came out and we talked about a solution that would be sturdy, longlasting and would look good with the house. He took measurements and sent me a drawing with a quote within hours of our meeting. I had a custom wrought iron hand rail made with a satin baked on powder coat finish with a zinc enriched primer. Fabrication took a couple of weeks and I received a call to schedule the install. The guys who installed the railing showed up on time, were polite and efficient. Because the railings are custom fabricated, I had to put 50% down when I approved the order, but the reviews on Angie's List were positive and I felt I could trust the reputation of this company. I was not wrong. The railing is beautiful.
Description of Work: Installed hand rails the front porch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Kevin G.
03/2013
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
Work was done very well. It took awhile to perform due to project load, but they were always responsive when I asked about status.
Description of Work: Design, build, and install new railing to replace damage from tree. Haul scrap iron away.

Rating CategoryRating 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

Maurice D.
03/2013
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
Slow response initially, but after that OK.
Description of Work: Wrought iron stair handrail installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Skip H.
10/2012
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
and This had needed repair for years but I had struck-out a few years ago. After joining Angie's list for another reason, I decided to check for this repair, too. The E I guy measured the area for what I wanted and soon gave me a quote. For personal reasons I needed to get this done straight away or wait a few months. Within a few days they called with an open time. They came here, did all that was needed. They did an excellent job and cleaned up the work site. After several uses I have not found anything they did to leave something that would hurt any hands. And once again the rail feels solid as a rock.
Description of Work: This was work on a two section porch and steps iron rail that is around 50 years old. Fix two post that had rusted and broke where it was set in the concrete. Weld a pipe to the railing. Add a hand rail extension for five steps that had no rail.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$410

Julie W.
10/2012
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
Great
Description of Work: This Company was great to work with and we are very pleased with the result. They installed wrought iron handrails around our stonewall patio and on the steps off the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ronald N.
09/2012
5.0
fencing, wrought iron
  + 0 more
I contacted many fence companies in the area (sometimes by e-mail, sometimes in person), but couldn't get anyone to take me seriously until I visited Elsemere Ironworks. I dropped off pictures and specs of what I wanted, receiving a price quote in a timely manner. Everything went as expected; no "surprises." Total process took about 10 weeks and I had to put down 50 percent up front, but that's to be expected from the nature of this work.
Description of Work: Fabricated and installed a custom-made iron fence for our catio (a patio for cats). Dismantled and hauled away the rotting wooden fence being replaced.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,300

Debra F.
09/2012
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
They did a superb job. They worked with me on what I wanted - design, etc. They did a great job cleaning up after themselves.
Description of Work: They put up an iron railing on steps leading up to my porch and other areas around the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100

Maurice D.
08/2012
4.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
Called them to get front porch railing estimate. Did a little coaxing to get a price response but if finally came via email. Initial style was changed through emails - this process was fairly easy. They responded to our need to have this railing installed before a family event, so the 4-6 week order time was shortened. Railing was delivered and installed quickly and professionally and is attractive and sturdy.
Description of Work: Design and install front porch stair railing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

L J S.
04/2012
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
The whole process was great. Both men we encountered were professional. The work was completed ahead and schedule and when finished the area was clean. We are very pleased with the outcome of the project!
Description of Work: We were looking to have the old pipe railings on our front steps replaced. We contacted them on the recommendation of a concrete contractor we were using and after checking Angie's list. John came to our home when he said he would and we discussed the project. He was professional and very helpful in confirming the design and finish we wanted. He even applied the Home and Garden show discount since we called during the show. He had told us it would take two to four weeks to fabricate the railings but it actually only took 10 days. When the installer arrived he was very professional. He cut off the old pipes then cored out the old pipe from the steps. He set the new railings and patched the core holes in the steps. He cleared away all debris and cleaned the area when he was finished. The process took about two hours and were are very pleased with the results.

Rating CategoryRating 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

Karen L.
02/2012
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
What a great experience! We hired Elsemere Ironworks to replace a section of damaged iron railing on our front porch. They came out to provide a quote in mid December and we shceduled the work to be done after the holdays. We had no issues with scheduling the visit for the quote or the work. They did an excellent job removing the damaged piece of railing and replaced it with a beautiful piece of custom ironwork to match the existing pattern on our porch railing. To top off the experience with Elsemere, they provided exceptional customer service. The man who provided us with our initial quote contacted my husband after we had scheduled the work and submitted a partial payment to let him know they were giving a discount to anyone who had a quote in December, so we ended up paying less than the original quote! I thought this was very impressive given we were already on the books and would have never know about this discount otherwise. I would highly recommend this company to anyone who needs ironwork!
Description of Work: removed an area of damaged porch railing, replaced with custom iron work

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Keith S.
03/2011
5.0
wrought iron
  + -1 more
John and his assistant showed up as scheduled to install our gate. We were absolutely thrilled with the way it looked. We received several compliments on it even as they were installing it, and many more since. We are very happy with the design, how good it looks, and the way that it was installed. No surprises ! We would definitely use Elsmere Ironworks again, and gladly recommend them to anyone who needs this service.
Description of Work: We had three different companies (including Elsmere Ironworks) give us an estimate for a wrought iron gate to enclose the side entrance of our house in Newport. All the estimates were a little more than we wanted to pay, so we talked to John from Elsmere, and he came up with a design to fit our price range. When he came to look at our job, he was very good about explaining exactly what they would do, and very patient in answering all our questions. He explained that we would pay half up front to have our gate fabricated, and the remainder after it was installed, and we were satisfied.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
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Contact information

600 Lytle Ave, Elsmere, KY 41018

www.elsmereironworks.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Wrought Iron,
Fencing,
Decks and Porches,
Fencing Driveway Gates,
Fireplaces,
General Remodeling

FAQ

Elsmere Ironworks is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Elsmere Ironworks accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Elsmere Ironworks offers free project estimates.
No, Elsmere Ironworks does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Elsmere Ironworks does not offer a senior discount.
No, Elsmere Ironworks does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Elsmere Ironworks offers warranties.
Elsmere Ironworks offers the following services: Custom Wrought Iron, Fabricating, Interior & Exterior Railings, Fencing & Gates

Contact information

600 Lytle Ave, Elsmere, KY 41018

www.elsmereironworks.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM