The Village Blacksmith
Skills
- Metal Works
- Steel Fabricators
- Welding
- Railings
- Metal Staircases
- Balustrades
- Gates
- Handrails
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.73 /10
Based on 5 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.8
Reliability
9.8
Communication
9.6
Reviews (56)
10 Handrails
Posted 2 days ago
Outside handrail by front door
Ian was courteous and came when arranged. The work is to a high standard.Verified reviewerJob location: BN22RBev S8.67 Metal Works
Posted 10 September
5 star works and service
Friendly service, arrived on time as promised, carried out repair works on a damaged vehicle access gate (2m x 2.5m) with new hinges as promised. Highly recommended and you wont be disappointed. MackVerified reviewerJob location: PO210 Metalwork / Blacksmith
Posted 20 April
I would recommend the Village Blacksmith
Excellent work. I was kept informed every step of the wayVerified reviewerJob location: BN910 Metalwork / Blacksmith
Posted 10 April
Creating/installing a garden structure
Having bought old iron railings on eBay, Ian cut them to size, welded them together and created a garden arch that he then installed in the garden. He did an excellent job all round and I would fully recommend himVerified reviewerJob location: PO21RLizzy D10 Handrails
Posted 15 December 2025
Quick response and excellent work
We contacted this supplier and asked for a quote for a simple handrail. Ian responded quickly and after requesting photos, gave us an extremely reasonable quote. He was able to fit us in within our preferred timescale, turned up as promised with rail and fitted it quickly and expertly. The finished piece of work looks attractive and is exactly what we were looking for. A very professional service!Verified reviewerJob location: BN310 Gates
Posted 01 August 2025
Amazing Service
The gate to our business premises was hanging off. Ian came out the next day and fixed the gate for us. He was polite, prompt and great value for money. Would definitely recommend.Verified reviewerJob location: PO6
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Ian Sweetapple
Sole Trader
8 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
No
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.
- Metal Works
- Welding
- Metal Staircases
- Gates
- Steel Fabricators
- Railings
- Balustrades
- Handrails
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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Member since May 2018
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