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address: "1304 East Market st. ste g, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902, United States"
latitude: 38.0266
longitude: -78.4804
phone: 410
website: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_danley/
rating: 5
review_count: 4
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followers: 65
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# Metal Inc.

Original Houzz profile: [Metal Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/metal-inc-pfvwus-pf~1761962287)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Specialty Contractors
- **Location:** Charlottesville, VA
- **Serves:** Arlington, Richmond, Alexandria, Charlottesville, Falls Church, Lake Monticello, Hollymead, Earlysville, Ivy, Keswick, North Garden, Free Union, Palmyra, Ft. Myer
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

Metal Inc specializes in steel artistry, providing customized decorative and functional architectural elements for homes and businesses.

### Services Provided

- Baluster Installation
- Custom Railings
- Custom Staircases
- Metal Work
- Railing Installation
- Railing Repair
- Stair Installation
- Stair Repair
- Steel Artistry

### Areas Served

- Arlington
- Richmond
- Alexandria
- Charlottesville
- Falls Church
- Lake Monticello
- Hollymead
- Earlysville
- Ivy
- Keswick
- North Garden
- Free Union
- Palmyra
- Ft. Myer

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Metal Inc. |
| Address | 1304 East Market st. ste g, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902, United States |
| Phone | 410 |
| Website | https://www.instagram.com/lauren\_danley/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 65 |

**Social profiles:**
- LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=23659036&trk=tab\_pro

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Metal Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/metal-inc-pfvwus-pf~1761962287)
- **Website:** https://www.instagram.com/lauren_danley/
- **Phone:** 410

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews**

### All 4 reviews

**★★★★★ — jeaster008, July 2014**

> I found Metal Inc through an online search and was excited to find a local steel artisan responsible for installations in town that I recognized. I presented two unique and difficult projects to Lauren Danley and her team. The first was a suspended mill finished steel stair and integrated railing. She was very enthusiastic as she sees her work as both an artistic endeavor as well as a fabrication and installation challenge. I immediately experienced her ability to anticipate the challenges unique to the job and troubleshoot potential solutions. I could very quickly see that my project was in good hands. While I presented detailed and dimensioned drawings for the job, Lauren made suggestions that took the design to the next level both in terms of artistry and constructability. The results are fantastic and feedback from colleagues and friends has been very positive.
> Having completed the stair so successfully, I presented Metal Inc with a second and possibly more challenging assignment to fabricate and install a fireplace built-in to house a high efficiency wood burning unit, wood storage, and integrated maple shelves and drawers. The structure also had to support a 21' long by 2'-6" deep Soapstone top. This was also made of mill finished steel plate and sections and required possibly an even higher level of precision and finish than the stair. Once again the results were fantastic! Lauren completed the work in a most professional and timely manner and impressed many others on our job site as well! Our cost was exactly what was initially agreed to with no further discussions.
> The next project for Metal will be an alternating tread ship ladder!!

**★★★★★ — steinjuliana, July 2014**

> My husband and I have been building a home for the last 2 years. Throughout the process I have tried to seek out less mainstream artisans and craftspeople to do the finer details of the home without breaking a leg, while also supporting a smaller business sector.  For anyone interested in doing this as well, I highly HIGHLY recommend Lauren Danley and her work through Metal Inc.
>
> We wanted to find someone to do our stairs in metal and it seemed like it wouldn't be that big of a deal because stainless steel cable systems are everywhere. Our builder directed us to a large company with a monopoly over these kinds of products in the DC area and I was totally under-impressed. I soon discovered Metal Inc. on Houzz and right away found the photos inspiring. When I met Lauren in person, I was blown away by her background working with metal and her genuine interest in the medium.  She is the most authentic person of any trade that I have ever met.
>
> What's great is that Lauren has a sincere passion for our project(s); she cares deeply about the end result and puts forth many interesting ideas.  In fact, we keep finding additional projects for her in our home because the material is so beautiful and besides...it's just a great feeling to have her craftsmanship in our home. She is now completing some outdoor stair railings at our front entrance to match the interior metal railings. She is also fabricating some decorative metal plates to wrap around a wooden support beam in our dining room.  If we knew of her sooner, we would have hired her to do our interior window sills in metal instead of wood. They are so sleek and cool!

**★★★★★ — User, Sept. 2013**

> Lauren is a full-immersion steel artist.  She has a complete understanding of the material and how it can be used as a structural and aesthetic element.  These qualities are rare and extremely valuable in a project.  She has an innate ability to understand the intent of a design and merge her experience with her instinct to produce quality work that is rare.
>
> I am looking forward to our third project together and the three story exposed steel staircase that she will build as part of a green choice remodeling project.

**★★★★★ — Vaneri Studio, Sept. 2013**

> I worked with Lauren on the WG job; she did the steel, I did the wood.  She is competent and professional, with an eye to detail while at the same doing what needs to be done in order to get the job done.  It was a pleasure working with her.

## Selected projects

- [Lot 74](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lot-74-pj-vj~163012)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Palisades DC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palisades-dc-pj-vj~595331)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Complete railing set for six flights.
- [Brick Rambler Remodel and Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brick-rambler-remodel-and-addition-pj-vj~2352954)
  - Location: Arlington, VA
  - Photos: 29
  - Description: TO BE FEATURED ON THE TUCKAHOE HOME AND GARDEN TOUR. Starting with a typical, two-bedroom brick rambler, the challenge is to develop a functional, modern home for a young family while minimizing waste. All the existing brick was preserved and a small rear addition allowed the kitchen to find its perfect spot in a two-story space. The new steel and white oak staircase leads to the industrial mezzanine and the three bedrooms. The rest of the house preserved the existing layout, including plumbing,…
- [J + L](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/j-l-pj-vj~163019)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Pine Top](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pine-top-pj-vj~163993)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [R Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/r-street-pj-vj~163088)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [S + C](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/s-c-pj-vj~728673)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [WG Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wg-loft-pj-vj~320125)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Custom metal staircase and railing. Unique railing design by Metal inc. consisting of solid flat bar balustrades and solid rounds. Balustrade angle drilled allowing rods to slip through with close tolerences. Accurate and neat throughout.
- [ConCot](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/concot-pj-vj~331884)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/furniture-pj-vj~166219)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Afton Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/afton-contemporary-pj-vj~1331151)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [M&M](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mandm-pj-vj~164009)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Club R2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/club-r2-pj-vj~595335)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Woodstock Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woodstock-residence-pj-vj~1559984)
  - Location: Arlington, VA
  - Photos: 26
  - Description: 1950s brick rambler complete remodel. A typical brick rambler offers endless design possibilities. Brick is the essence of ancient dwellings. It is beautiful and requires no maintenance. It is also the material that still represents Arlington’s past. Many brick dwellings are demolished and replaced with larger, cheaper versions of the American dream. This project wants to set a new example of what can be done with a conservative budget and an energy-conservation mindset. Though the residence und…
- [Chapman Residence, Charlottesville, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chapman-residence-charlottesville-va-pj-vj~2383444)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
- [Belair Railing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/belair-railing-pj-vj~6652340)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [FOAL Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/foal-road-pj-vj~6652330)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8

[See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/metal-inc-pfvwus-pf~1761962287)

## Ideabooks

- [metalinc's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31276881/list/metalinc-s-ideas) — 9 ideas

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*