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The Custom District

Metal Fabrication & Restoration, Wrought Iron, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,

About us

The Custom District specializes in realizing design vision, ranging from furniture, architectural pieces such as railings or doors, sculpture, light fixtures, musical instruments and musicians' accessories, to custom motorcycles and beyond, if you can imagine it, we can build it! If you can't quite visualize it, our design expertise will bring your desires to life. The Custom District can bring its formidable creative and technical capacity to produce beautiful one-off pieces, or even short production runs. See www.thecustomdistrict.com for a comprehensive gallery of existing work, or visit The Custom District on Facebook to follow on-going projects and conceptual development.

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Industrial design and fabrication, metal fabrication including steel, aluminum, stainless and others,wrought iron, fine woodworking and woodcraft, art & design. Metal and wood repair and modification.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
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MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Reviews

5.09 Reviews
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-9 of 9 reviews

Jeffrey H.
07/2015
5.0
metal restoration
  + -1 more
Elon was extremely responsive to the homeowner needs and concerns. First and foremost of these was demonstrating an understanding of what we needed done and the capability to execute. After the initial phone conversation and home visit, we were very assured and comforted that what seemed like a very complicated metal structure could indeed be built, that it would be done correctly, and that if things went as planned -- it would be of high-quality. Because these structures would be very large (4' x 5'), very heavy (over 200lbs each), and would have to fit securely to our townhouse with a complex bolting system - we were concerned that a great deal of professionalism was needed to build these brackets well. We couldn't afford a screw up or inadequate work because the cost was high, we were on a tight timeframe and finding someone else if it didn't come off well would set us back, plus what do you do with massive steel structures if you can't use them? Fortunately everything came off excellently and the structures were very well done and delivered with great care - not a scratch on them when delivered to our house. Now they are up and supporting the wooden balcony that we intended them to hold. Elon's ability to decipher complex plans and turn them into a useful and quality object was top-notch. I'm sure he'd be able to custom-build almost anything of metal, steel, or wood that you want.
Description of Work: Custom-fabricated all steel balcony brackets based upon the drawings and specifications from a structural engineer and customer. Elon first made a site visit to review the home and the structural plans, discussed the project with the homeowner, and then drafted a set of shop drawings to translate the complex structural plans into the objects to be created. The work was then performed in the Custom District workshop with regular and prompt communications with the homeowner. The goods and services provided were: - Shop drawings prepared before fabrication - All welded steel construction - Powder-coated matte black w/exterior treatment - Dimensions and design to customer spec. - Bracket delivery to home.

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
$2,850

Greta B.
06/2014
5.0
metal restoration
  + -1 more
I went very well. They came in at 0600 hrs. and was don't before their schedule time of 10am. They had all the supplies they needed to conduct their job. Elon stood with me and explain all the things that they were doing and answered any questions I had. We will be using them again in the near future without hesitation.
Description of Work: Replaced some steel plates on our shooting range walls.

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

richard C.
09/2013
5.0
metal restoration
  + -1 more
Elon was exceptionally responsive. He told me that he mostly does fabrication. I probably should have looked at his website. His stuff really looks like that of a master craftsman and I needed something more basic (which I am sure beyond capable of but probably a waste of his talents). Anyhow, we weren't a good match for the scope of what I needed and the timeline, he indicated that he was pretty booked up and I am looking for a quick turnaround. I really appreciated his candor and responsiveness. I can speak to his work, but the stuff on his website looks awesome so I suspect its quite good, but I can speak to his professionalism and that is top notch.
Description of Work: I wanted to get an estimate for the installation of a railing and the repair of a railing. I want very standard stuff and performance within the next couple of weeks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

John F.
04/2013
5.0
metal restoration
  + -1 more
It went well. Elon picked up and delivered the gate. Looks great!
Description of Work: Repaired existing steel-pipe gate, welded replacement section, straightened wire decorative elements and sandblasted and powder coated 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
$275

Rebecca C.
02/2013
5.0
woodworking, custom furniture, metal restoration
  + 1 more
The Custom District visited our house and produced several design options. We selected one and they delivered the finished product to our home. Throughout the process The Custom District was professional, highly communicative, and a delight to work with!
Description of Work: The Custom District made us a steel and walnut piece of custom furniture for our kitchen. The frame is powder-coated white, and the shelves and top are dark walnut. They designed the piece to fit around the radiator and it fits perfectly in the room. The craftsmanship is extremely high and the piece is just as we imagined!

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
$1,250

Rebecca C.
02/2013
5.0
metal restoration, wrought iron, lighting
  + 1 more
Last year The Custom District created a fine piece of custom furniture for us, so we hired them to design us a light fixture for our entryway since we weren't able to find something we really liked. They designed and made a beautiful metal light fixture and we love it! They communicated designing and pricing options throughout design, and even sent us updates as it was being made. We would gladly use The Custom District again for furniture, light fixtures, or other custom pieces.
Description of Work: The Custom District designed and created a custom metal light fixture for our entryway. The piece hints at the Art Deco period but is industrial in style. This is the second time that we have used The Custom District to create custom furniture or other pieces for our home, and we are super happy with the outcome and will return to The Custom District for additional work. The Custom District's design skills are fantastic, and they work in many styles so they are able to create pieces that fit in any kind of home or business, and they're craftsmanship is impeccable. We highly recommend The Custom District for wood and/or metal custom furniture and home accessories.

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
$550

Katherine B.
11/2012
5.0
metal restoration
  + -1 more
Elon was prompt and professional from the the beginning. I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. His estimate was lower than the others I got, and he was easier to get in touch with, which is a huge plus. I would definitely recommend him.
Description of Work: Elon built a custom closet system for me, based on my drawings, with hanging space and shoe shelving.

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
$3,000

Morgan G.
11/2012
5.0
metal restoration
  + -1 more
Elon showed up on time, gave a good estimate and did the work quickly and efficiently. He tackled these jobs with creativity, flexibility and expertise.
Description of Work: Elon did a great job from first to finish. He cut down a steel sink to fit our small laundry room perfectly.In addition, he was able to reduce the size of two storm windows in a matter of hours and deliver them in time for our handyman to install.

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
$500

Brett B.
12/2011
5.0
metal restoration, wrought iron
  + 0 more
Excellent. They did a great job examining my sketched design to spec out materials and other design issues that would need to be done before the sketch could be realized as finished product. Great job providing updates and the work was completed within the time originally estimated.
Description of Work: I designed custom window boxes for my DC row house. The custom district built to my design. Created 4 wrought iron window boxes and 1 wrought iron planter box. All boxes powdered coated black. Fabrication included hand-building the window boxes.

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
$3,000

    Contact information

    82 Ritchie Rd, Capitol Heights, MD 20743

    www.thecustomdistrict.com

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    Service Categories

    Metal Fabrication & Restoration,
    Wrought Iron,
    Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
    Furniture - Custom Made,
    Lighting,
    Cabinet Making

    FAQ

    The Custom District is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
    The Custom District accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    No, The Custom District does not offer free project estimates.
    No, The Custom District does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, The Custom District does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, The Custom District offers emergency services.
    Yes, The Custom District offers warranties.
    The Custom District offers the following services: Industrial design and fabrication, metal fabrication including steel, aluminum, stainless and others,wrought iron, fine woodworking and woodcraft, art & design. Metal and wood repair and modification.

    Contact information

    82 Ritchie Rd, Capitol Heights, MD 20743

    www.thecustomdistrict.com