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The Village Blacksmith

West Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex
5
+Approved member since 2018

Services and skills

  • Metalwork / Blacksmith

    8 skills

    Balustrades

    Gates

    Handrails

    Metal Staircases

    Metal Works

    Railings

    Steel Fabricators

    Welding

  • Services

    3 services

    • Domestic Work
    • Commercial Work
    • Free Estimates

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Customer reviews

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10 /10

Based on 3 reviews over the past 12 months

Workmanship

10

Courtesy

10

Reliability

10

Tidiness

10

46 Total Reviews

The reviews below represent customers' views and not the views of Checkatrade

  • 10

    To refurbish some badly corroded balcony railings.

    Posted 30 August

    Ian did a great job refurbishing and repairing the railings on site. The job wasn’t straightforward but Ian overcame the various challenges. A job well done - thank you.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: PO21
  • 10

    Supply and install a handrail to the steps up to the front door of our house.

    Posted 06 February

    The response to my request to checkatrade was immediate. Two quotes by return. A visit by the Village Blacksmith and an on the spot discussion and subsequent quote was accepted. The job was done two working days later; extremely neatly, tidily and left operationally in the mid afternoon fully decorated. I am sure our numerously physically challenged visitors will be as grateful as we are for the newly installed hand rail. We thoroughly recommend with out reservation.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: GU28
  • 10

    Ourdoor handrrail and remodelling of steps

    Posted 01 February

    Ian did a very good job of creating a handrail down garden steps and reducing the steepness. So good we've asked him to quote on another job!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BN44
  • 10

    Professional prompt service .

    Posted 04 July 2023

    Was quick to respond to my urgent request for safety railings to my front steps and driveway . The railings are well fitted and stylish . I am extremely pleased with the efficient service provided.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BN2
  • 10

    Front of house gate and railings.

    Posted 10 March 2023

    Front Gate and railings fitted to front of house were perfect to what we wanted, Ian was very professional throughout and I would highly recommend him.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SW11
  • 10

    Gates and Fence

    Posted 24 January 2023

    A fabulous job. They are well fitted and stylish. Much better than off the shelf design. Work completed efficiently. I am so pleased with it
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: PO9
  • 10

    Railing for outside garden steps

    Posted 06 January 2023

    We’re extremely pleased with our new railings. Ian was very quick to respond to our request on Checkatrade and came out to view the job the same week (just before Christmas). We discussed the best design and Ian took into consideration the style of our house and came up with a sympathetic design which also ensured our steps were safe. Ian prepared well for the job and made a bespoke repair of railings for our steps managing to bend the rails to match the curve. He finished off with a coat of primer and top coat. We’re delighted with the results.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: GU8
  • 10

    Installed a handrail down our garden steps

    Posted 14 December 2022

    I am in Brighton and The Village Blacksmith provided an excellent service and installed a handrail down our steps. He did a lovely job in the time frame we needed and we are very pleased with the rail and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BN1
  • 10

    Ian came out and provided an excellent quote very quickly and was very business like at all times.

    Posted 07 December 2022

    Work will not be undertaken as a third party has now admitted responsibility for the damage suffered and will be carrying out repairs themselves.
    Job location: RG41
  • 10

    Fitted/welded and bolted a steel support beam

    Posted 20 July 2022

    Ian did a fantastic job fitting a supported RSJ 100% reliable I would highly recommend
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RG30

Company profile

  • OwnerMr Ian Sweetapple
  • Member Since2018
  • Public Liability InsuranceSelf-Certified
  • AddressChecked
  • IdentityChecked
  • Checkatrade T&C'sSigned
  • VATNo
  • Company typeSole Trader

Company info

The Village Blacksmith are traditional metalworkers who pride themselves on their ability to create bespoke fabrication solutions to meet their customer’s needs.

We cover a wide range of works from balconies, gates and railings to security projects and structural beam work we can also produce larger estate or industrial gates which we can automate and provide entry systems.

We are able to expand our fabrication skills to incorporate stainless steel and glass balconies and roof terrace structure’s and whilst our south coast base allows us to afford our customers perfect sea views we have created equally appealing projects in London and Oxfordshire.

As our name suggests we can help with your simple repair and restoration needs fixing small brackets or items that would require the purchase of a whole new unit thus saving you money.

So for all your fabrication needs call Ian who will assist with your project from design to completion.

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