Gomez Iron Works

I don’t generally like to give poor reviews, but we were incredibly disappointed by Gomez.
We’ve had our front gate broken into several times. The first time, I asked Gomez their advice on what the best deterrent would be against future break ins would be, and if we should add a steel plate to the gate. They said that wouldn’t be as good as rehinging the gate. So we did that, and within a few months had another break in that likely would have been avoided had we put on the steel plate.
When we had the steel plate installed on the last break in, the work was poor. At first I figured it was the nature of the job, but when our neighbors had the same work done by another company, I was so surprised by the difference in the quality of work. The finish on theirs looks pro, ours looks pretty horrible.
The one positive thing I’ll say is they have been responsive, making it out to our home the day of a break in. They aren’t always able to fix it same day though.

Hi Albert, «IT IS REALLY YOUR GATE», both the original section as well as the replacement section. Funny how the replacement (newer) is cracking while the older sections are not. A section was hit by a car, hence that section had to be replaced (the replacement is the one with problems) (shown in photo — new, not hit by car).
Interesting how you can tell that it is rusting on the inside just from the photo because when the so called «Mr Gomez» showed up, he said it was cracking paint and that I should just repaint it. When I insisted to him that it’s rusting from the inside he said I can re-​paint it or pay for a new one.
Btw, the only reason why I posted it on Unilocal is because when I disagreed with the so called «Mr Gomez» that it was not cracking paint but cracking galvanized metal, he said I didn’t know what I was talking about so I told him I will put it on Unilocal for others to decide. At least I keep my word.
If you look at another reviewer, apparently I am not the only one having issues. And if a gate that you guys installed only a couple of years ago looks like it’s 30, you have bigger quality issues than you think.

We have worked with this family owned business since 2007 and like them very much. OMG they are awesome. I can not tell enough. The employees are great they are on time, polite and clean after themselves. On our last order this year, they called us to go to the shop to see our gate before finishing it. The iron workers were professional and everything was ready. The best experience ever. thanks to every one at GOMEZ.

Start to finish, excellent work. They were on time for the initial time, started work ahead of the scheduled time and completed the task shortly after. Excellent service and a great product. We’re very happy!

They did a fantastic job replacing our front stairs. It did take them a few weeks longer than anticipated to do the prep work (having cement steps made) but they installed the new stairs in a single morning and they look great. :-)

Our first exposure with Gomez Iron works in 2007. We needed railing and gate to protect side of the house. Al was professional and entertaining. He took time to help us understand what we need; hand sketched the design, and quoted a price we could afford. It was the first time buying custom metalwork and we did not have the experience to visualize what the finished product would look like.
A couple of days later the uncle and crew arrived. He was grumpy character but professional and very knowledgeable. They took the accurate measurements and made sure they understood the design. A week later, we went to the workshop to see the gate and railing before they finished it. We did not need to visualize it any more. We liked what we saw.
Another week went by and we got a call to schedule the installation. Crew arrived and installed the gate and railing along the stairs and top of the wall leading to it. It was exciting because there were lots of people, trucks and noise. It was obvious they know what they were doing because of the way they worked together. The uncle installed the remote buttons personally to make sure wiring went right.
Fast forward to 2010. We needed to secure the other side of our house from deer that visit the back yard and eat everything we plant — these are not like Bambi. Think of it as eating everything you plant. Again, Al arrived, we discussed this side of the house and options for a gate on driver way. He recommended to match the design of existing ironwork, hand sketched it and gave us a quote for the front and side gates. We chose to go forward with the side gate. The production part was a repeat of first experience; timely, professional and complete. While here, they took care of another thing without a fuss.
Another fast forward to two weeks ago. We have saved up for the front gate we did not get in 2010. The front is wide and sloped on either side of the driveway but we still need to block the persistent deer. This time we asked for Al. He arrived on time. We would obviously match existing ironwork. We had a lengthy discussion about details of installation. Al spent ample time with us, gave a verbal quote and later emailed it to me. We have already gotten the call to come see the gate and fence on either side at the workshop — in Daly City. I look forward to seeing it this weekend and expect installation in a couple of weeks. I will write an update to let you know how things went.
Unlike clothing, custom ironwork is hard to try on and impossible to return if it does not work out. I still have anxiety about choices we made about the installation, but not the selection of vendor and confidence in their ability to deliver. I do not need frills, marketing glossy and fluff. I need professionalism, quality, courtesy, and fair price — not lowest price. I was disappointed with that once.
For now, I highly recommend Gomez Ironworks to anyone, including family. We are in the middle of our third engagement in 7 years and I’ll write an update/​revision to tell you how it went when I get to it.
If you need to see what they’ve done for our home, ask them to schedule a visit. I’d be glad to make time.

You can tell they know what they are doing. Had these guys come out to work on my gate. It was to change out an actuated strike plate with a larger one on my gate. They didn’t just slap it in, they careful measured everything, did a dry fit, tacked a weld on the box and tested again a few times. They even counter sinked the strike plate into the metal gate due to fitment issues. They made it and it is very nicely installed. While they were at it they took care of some easy and minor issues with that gate that they were not contracted to do. Overall they seem to care about their job and know what they are doing. I will be happy to use these guys again.

Looking to replace our side wooden fence/​gate and contact Gomez Iron Works. They came out and helped us design and ultimately they custom built the perfect gate which opened up the whole side our house. Enjoyed working with Al and the whole crew from the Gomez Family.

Working with Gomez Iron Works was an old school dream. No frills, very polite, very efficient. Very good experience. Highly recommend for price and speed.

We have been in the construction business for 36 years and I am so impressed with Gomez Iron works! I called for an estimate, Al Gomez came to our job site right away, gave us the estimate immediately on-​site! Couldn’t believe it! Within days received a call to schedule installation. The Gomez staff are a pleasure to work with and absolutely delightful to have on-​site!!! Not to mention the beautiful interior and exterior ironwork !!! You won’t be disappointed.

Called for an estimate this week and a man named «Mr. Gomez» arrived. We needed an estimate on some fence work.
Two estimates were given with no paperwork explaining what the work was for, how long it would take, or if the work was warranted. He just took out a tape measure, mumbled a few things, and gave us two quotes – both very expensive, and wrote it on the back of his business card.
After thinking these estimates over, it was evident that he was overcharging for the services, which could have been easily done by a contractor at half the prices he quoted to us. Rip off, I think, would be the appropriate term.
It was an odd experience to say the least, but the first contact with this company produced a big red warning bell for us. As Han Solo said in Star Wars, «I’ve got a bad feeling about this.»
For security and professionalism, I think we’ll stick to Lowes or Home Depot.

I need a security gate for my front door and wanted to get a few different estimates. I scheduled a time to meet with «Mr. Gomez» but he arrived two hours early (while I was at work). When I called to see what had happened, he yelled at me, then passed me back to the secretary to reschedule!
I’m not sure why I would want to do business with someone like that…

Reviews of Gomez IW seem to fall into two extremes: 5-​star or 1-​star. Mine was the latter. The estimator, «Mr. Gomez,» was very gruff, impossible to ask questions, and very unaccommodating — my way or no way. Estimate was written on back of a business card with least amount of info — just date and three prices.
So the initial experience is horrendous. Maybe the work is good, but the initial experience is so uninviting, I’m going to have to go to a different iron works.

Short story: Excellent customer service, expeditious completion, quality work, and great price.
Long story: After looking through Unilocal reviews I called six different iron works contractors but only three responded. (I did not leave 1 star reviews with those other contractors as many are prone to do.) Mr. Gomez’s estimate was right in line with the other two but Mr. Gomez was the only one that followed up with me and even offered me a discount when I discussed more specifically the work I wanted done. He earned my business because I could see that he was willing to work hard for my money and because of his portfolio which showed other quality work.
I paid a deposit, about a third of the total price, and he promised that he’d be back in two weeks. His company called me back only ten days later and requested to set an install date, which I had to change at the last minute and they still accommodated me. Two workers, including Mr. Gomez’s brother showed up on time and completed all the work in about four hours. This included the removal of the old fence and the installation of about 30′ of iron fence with a beautifully designed gate.
The workers were courteous, professional, and took their time to ensure that I was happy with the work.
I feel that my new fence and gate are the envy of the neighborhood and I got it all for a great price!!!

They did a small iron gate for the front of my house. I called a few places around and by far they offered the best prices. They came to the house when they said they would and were very nice and professional. The installation was fast about an hour. The quality of the gate was so-​so, the welding they did could have been neater. One of the arrows on the gate fell off after a few months and we had to weld it back on.

On Time, On budget, Responsive.
If all contractors are this easy to work with, life would be sweet.

Update of Review.
If you would like to see the installed Gomez Iron Work’s skylight insert chandelier suspension system that I call the, «Infinity Scroll» — no exposed wires!, go to
, and look at the photos of the kitchen.
Custom designed, hand made, perfect fit.
That is why I continue to use GIW and give them good reviews. — great work and great value.

They came to my home and gave me a quote install a security gate. Their quote was written on the back of a business card. Not too professional. I called the next day and asked for a quote in writing, if it included moving the door bell etc. It was like pulling teeth? I received an invoice in the mail with the price of $$$ and next to it «no electric», what in the hell does that mean? Yea I want a gate put up with no access to the door bell. Not professional. Obviously I went somewhere else for my gate!

After a home invasion robbery in my area the 90 year old land lady decided to replace the front gate. I contacted this buisness and they came out and gave a quote of 1700 $ for a new gate. The landlady agreed to the the price and they came out and installed it less than 3 months later the gate started falling apart at the weld from poor craftsmanship, Needless to say I called this company back only to be told that they could send a truck out to look at it and repair for a minimum of $ 150…
I found this to be unbelievable… You would think after spending a substantial sum of $$$$ on a product there would be some sort of warranty. I will NEVER refer anyone here or have work done for myself.
Do not patronize this place.

I wish I could give a great review of Gomez Iron Works, but it’s not the case.
Quick Review:
Their GALVANIZED gates RUST, and THEY TRY TO COVER IT UP WITH PAINT.
Detailed Review:
The front gate needed to be replaced, and we chose Gomez Iron Works, because the rest of the house’s window grills and backyard gate were installed by them years ago, circa 1994 – 2005.
Now, in 2010, a new front gate was installed, and after 11 months, there is RUST and CHIPPING from what we discovered is Paint.
They claim that it’s galvanized iron, but in actuality, but for some odd reason, it’s rusting. I say odd, because the other iron gate/​grills installed in 1994 – 2005 have very little spots of rust if any.
Yet the 2010 front gate has chipping all over, ALL OVER and throughout the gate, which reveal RUST.
After a terrible Customer Service experience with the lady on their phone line, and a bunch of phone calls from the owner himself, we finally got a visit after multiple days and phone calls of trying to find a remedy.
The solution: SPRAY PAINT the gate to cover their traces of Rust.
Not sure if they conned us, or their technique to galvanize the metal has differed from years past, BUT any gate after 2010 may RUST on you in a couple of months.
WE’RE SERIOUSLY DISAPPOINTED. AND YOU MAY BE DISAPPOINTED TOO!
ESPECIALLY WHEN THEIR PRICES ARE OVER $ 1800 FOR A SMALL FRONT GATE.