Chapala Iron

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Ventura, CA

Family owned

45 years in business

Custom work

Wrought Ironworks and Railings Specialists of LA and Santa Barbara

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Chapala Iron and Manufacturing has been serving our loyal customers in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Malibu and surrounding counties since 1973. Carrying on a time-honored tradition that is almost lost to history, we have satisfied both homeowners and contractors for decades. Our exceptional made-in-America craftsmanship graces private estates, residential, and commercial developments. Nothing captures the old world charm of George Washington Smith's Santa Barbara and Montecito like the attention to detail we bring to each hand rail or spiral stair; nothing expresses a Mediterranean flair like our wrought iron driveway or pedestrian gates. Some of our highly skilled fabricators have worked with us for 25 years, practicing this age-old craft, passed on from generation to generation. Pieces such as entry gates or stair rails are often hand-hammered to emulate historical iron. Providing you with the utmost level of service, as each work is custom-made to your specifications, Chapala Iron prides itself as an industry leader. If you have any questions or want to be contacted regarding your current or future design, remodel, or dream project, please call us at 805.654.9803 and we will contact you for a free quote. Or even better, visit our Ventura showroom where you can view portfolios of our work: from beautiful balconies to gorgeous guardrails; wonderful window grilles to fabulous firescreens. Wrought iron accessories, structural steel, stainless cable railings, as well as steel windows & doors are now featured in our list of available ironwork.

Services Provided

Baluster Installation, Railing Installation, Railing Repair, Stair Installation, Stair Repair, Fabrication, Design, Installation, Wrought Iron, Structural Steel, Ornamental Iron, Steel Windows & Doors, Aluminum Windows & Doors, Aluminum Gates, Steel Construction, Custom Design

Areas Served

Channel Islands Beach, Oak View, Oxnard, Oxnard Shores, Santa Paula, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Malibu, Santa Monica, Ojai

Awards

Ernest Wiemann Metal Fabrication "Top Job" Award 2016 Santa Barbara Beautiful Award 2005 The National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association (NOMMA)

27 Projects for Chapala Iron

Corten Stair & Guard Rail - Sherman Oaks, CA

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Old World Steel Door - Santa Barbara, CA

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Los Angeles, CA

Hand Forged Bronze Gate - Bel Air, CA

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Wall Anchored Wrought Iron - Santa Barbara, CA

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Featured - Santa Barbara Home and Garden Magazine

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Driveway Gate Work

31 photos

Handrails Montecito Santa Barbara 93108

28 photos

Wrought Iron Balconies

23 photos

Window Guards Wrought Iron

12 photos

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara Style Wrought Iron

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Staircase Bannister and Railings

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17 Reviews for Chapala Iron

4.9|17 reviews

Work Quality

5.0

Communication

5.0

Value

5.0

Larry Smith

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Client

A great experience with Chapala Iron. They installed a custom pedestrian gate and handrail, matching the existing wrought iron at our home, for an affordable price with great workmanship! We couldn't be happier. I recommend Chapala Iron to anyone looking for high quality from a very professional crew. Larry Smith

March 23, 2021

Creties Jenkins

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Client

Paul Davis and his colleagues at Chapala Iron did a terrific job fabricating and installing two custom steel handrails with an oil-rubbed bronze finish on the stairways leading from the patio to the pool in our backyard. They brought out the handrails and did additional cutting and grinding on-site to ensure a perfect fit before applying the finish. They look and feel marvelous!

March 20, 2021Last modified:March 20, 2021

David N

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Client

Entry Gates to an estate or private community make a statement: “keep out” to trouble makers and “welcome” to family and guests. Support a local specialty business whose draftsmen, designers and professional installers will impress you with old school quality and modern technology. Make your statement with Chapala Iron. Our family home and our private beach community association trusted Chapala Iron to design, to build, to install and to maintain our entry systems. 4.9 stars because perfect 5s are just in the movies.

March 3, 2021

gingyboom

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Client

I wanted a compass rose for the high entry ceiling in the home we've been constructing. Chapala was recommended to me by our builder. I'm not very well versed in the "technicalities", but drew some pictures of what I wanted, asking "Can we do this?". Chapala's designer worked with me on finalizing my design, and installation was flawless. They were a pleasure to work with. I also had them convert some brass beach-themed door knockers into doorknobs for closet doors. I love them. I'm sure I'll be back with more ideas for more projects!

March 1, 2021

William Parris

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Client

These guys are very good! did large custom job in Montecito for me.Love it! dont hesitate to use them

February 17, 2021

John Floryan

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Client

I have had Chapala Ironworks do several projects for me over the years. From the design to fabrication to the installation, they have always exceeded my expectations. If you want to enhance your home or business, Chapala Ironworks will not disappoint.

February 10, 2021

Comment from Chapala Iron:

John its always a pleasure working with you on your projects, we appreciate your business a great deal.
Thanks
Patrick

Elliot Nelson Interior Design

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Colleague

Patrick and Paul Davis did a wonderful job in helping me complete my vision for an open and airy deck railing. This project was complicated by being very near the ocean, and subject to salt air. My railings were “ metalized”, and then powder coated. still looking great after one year. I’ve used them for all my projects here, in Ventura and in Santa Barbara. Can’t recommend more highly.

February 4, 2021

Joaquin M

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Client

Paul & his Team installed an amazing new stair railing for us at our new house. We are extremely happy with it and the whole process from start to finish was very professional. Thank you!

February 1, 2021

Simon

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Client

Paul and his team were engaged to design and build us a driveway gate and fence. The unique design and quality of work were commendable and thoroughly recommend them to perspective customers!

December 31, 2020

Comment from Chapala Iron:

Simon,
It was awesome being a part of your project. Look forward to the next one!

Bryan Scott

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Client

Chapala Iron was really fantastic to work with. They were so knowledgable and made sure my staircase design came out to my liking. I couldn't be more pleased with them and how professional they were to work with.

December 17, 2020

Comment from Chapala Iron:

Thanks Bryan,
Pleasure working with you. Your railing was truly one of a kind and we are glad you are enjoying it!

joojoohair

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Client

From the beginning sketches to the final product and installation, working with Patrick & Paul and their professional team, was a great experience. Our contemporary iron staircase railings surpassed my expectations! Also, I was happily surprised to get a call that the railings were complete a couple weeks ahead of schedule. I would highly recommend them for any creative ironwork project.

August 26, 2016

gdsuttner

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Client

Chapala Iron designed a very sleek, modern handrail for my remodeled duplex that is now the center piece of the unit. They helped develop a design that was both artistic and functional. Patrick and Paul transformed an outdated '70's track home into a contemporary, open space. The quality of their workmanship is the highest, with great attention to detail. Above the quality and creative attributes, Chapala Iron is a very professional company. They always returned my calls and came to every scheduled appointment. They completed my project in the exact time frame provided from the onset. I give them my highest recommendations.

June 6, 2016

Comment from Chapala Iron:

Thanks gdsuttner! It was a pleasure working with you and we look forward to the possibility of doing more projects with you in the future.
-Chapala Team

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Commented: Need help with our outside entry. Please?I agree that the white frames on brick is not the easiest combination on the eyes, even simply repainting may be a better solution than you'd think. Plants to break up the space and impact of the wall...

February 27, 2017 in Design Dilemma

Commented: House with ugly boveda ceilingsI wouldn't be able to say how much it would cost, for more or less, but have you thought of adobe or some sort of similarly applied layer? Drywall would be less expensive I'm sure, but I'm not sure ho...

January 27, 2017 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Door with window that opens?Hello nicolatan, It seems like there are very minimal options as far as store-bought and prefabricated solutions to your dilemma. We custom manufacture iron, steel, and aluminum for a variety of proje...

December 5, 2016 in Design Dilemma

Commented: dimensions, does it support weight of two people?No problem! Whilst undertaking the process of watermarking our photo catalogs; I also found this much better picture of the balcony: Enjoy! - Chapala Iron

November 29, 2016

Commented: measurementsHello Bett! This balcony is roughly 84" (L) x 40" (H) x 18" (D). Depending on the table and the chairs, I'm sure it's very possible! Hope this helps! -Chapala Iron

November 29, 2016

Commented: Metal sculpture wall decorationThat'll be a fantastic before and after! Curious to see what that'll look like.

October 24, 2016 in Before & After

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