Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Metal Fabrication & Ornamental Ironwork in Columbus, OH
Fortin Ironworks has been a family-owned and operated ornamental iron and metal fabrication company since 1946. Our decades of experience in design, manufacturing, and installation serve both commercial and residential clients across Columbus, Ohio, and beyond. We specialize in creating high-quality driveway gates, fences, handrails, and custom metal products tailored to individual project needs. Our in-house team of skilled fabricators ensures precision craftsmanship using premium materials, with local installation services available for Columbus-area clients. The business also operates a unique retail gallery featuring reclaimed and repurposed art pieces, alongside hosting a distinctive event lounge in a historic building.With a commitment to innovation and quality, we combine traditional techniques with modern technology like our Bystronic Bysmart fiber laser to deliver durable, aesthetically striking solutions. Our DIY Handrails division provides pre-assembled, code-compliant handrail systems with nationwide shipping and comprehensive installation support. This multi-faceted approach allows us to serve diverse customer needs while maintaining our reputation as a trusted industry leader.
Services
Architectural Ironwork
Metal Fabrication
DIY Handrails
Custom Furniture
Reclaimed Art Sales
Event Space Rental
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- We offer over 70 years of specialized experience in ornamental iron fabrication.
- Our family-owned business maintains direct control over quality and service.
- We provide complete in-house design, fabrication, and local installation services.
- Our patented laser technology enables complex custom design possibilities.
- We maintain a unique retail gallery with reclaimed and repurposed art pieces.
Services
Architectural Ironwork
We create custom driveway gates, fences, handrails, and ornamental metal products using traditional craftsmanship combined with modern technology. Our team works directly with clients to develop unique designs that meet specific project requirements. All products are handmade in our Columbus facility using high-quality materials for lasting durability and aesthetic appeal.
Metal Fabrication
Our advanced Bystronic Bysmart fiber laser enables precision cutting of steel, stainless steel, and aluminum up to 1" thick. This technology allows for intricate graphic designs and complex shapes while maintaining structural integrity. We fabricate both one-off pieces and production runs with exacting standards for commercial and residential applications.
DIY Handrails
We offer code-compliant handrail systems that require minimal assembly and ship directly to customers nationwide. Our selection includes picket, arch, wall-mounted, and door-mounted styles with customization options for various step configurations. Each system includes detailed installation guides and meets or exceeds local building code requirements.
Custom Furniture
Our designers collaborate with clients to create unique furniture pieces combining functional requirements with aesthetic preferences. We fabricate tables, chairs, and decorative elements using durable steel with powder-coated finishes. Each piece balances form and function while maintaining structural integrity for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Event Space Rental
Our historic event lounge accommodates up to 50 guests in a restored 1900s building featuring original brick walls, wooden beams, and large windows. The space includes access to our retail gallery with rotating displays of local and international art. Hourly rentals include basic setup and access to our unique environment blending industrial history with modern functionality.
Questions
What types of metal products do you fabricate?
We create architectural ironwork including gates, fences, handrails, and custom furniture. Our capabilities extend to precision laser-cut graphics and both one-off pieces and production runs using steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Do you offer installation services?
We provide installation services for architectural ironwork projects within the Columbus area. For DIY handrail systems, we offer comprehensive installation guides and video tutorials for customer self-installation.
Can you create custom metal designs?
Yes, our Bystronic Bysmart fiber laser enables complex custom designs with precision-cut graphics. Our fabricators can hand-craft unique pieces based on client ideas, photos, or plans for both functional and decorative applications.
What is your DIY Handrails shipping policy?
Our pre-assembled DIY handrail systems ship nationwide within 1-3 days. We offer four style options with multiple configurations to suit various step types including concrete, wood, and composite materials.
Do you have a physical retail location?
Yes, our Market gallery at 944 W. Fifth Ave in Columbus showcases reclaimed art, repurposed antiques, and international home accessories. The gallery is open during regular factory hours with rotating inventory.
Can I rent your event space for private functions?
Our historic event lounge accommodates up to 50 guests with hourly rentals at $150. The space features original architectural elements and connects to our retail gallery. Contact our event coordinator for availability and details.
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Reviews (4)
Brad Arensberg
Dec 21, 2021
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We hired Fortin Ironworks to install a six foot tall fence on one side of our property to keep the deer out. It was a very positive experience from the estimator to the installation. They communicated the project expectations and time frame very well. We were so happy with the quality of the work that we had the company make a fence for the opposite side of our property. Excellent work, excellent communication and no more deer. Thank you Fortin Ironworks!
Deirdre DeLong
Nov 19, 2021
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Absolutely fascinating and fabulous! Can't believe it was my first stop after driving by for years. Something for everyone if you're buying gifts, and hard to limit making choices for yourself. Super nice people, too!
Annie Shepler
Aug 20, 2021
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We ordered a driveway gate from Fortin - the gate itself looks great, but it took way too long to receive and they didn't follow our request. We emailed Fortin and were told 10-12 weeks for completion, which included install by them. Well, it ended up taking 20 weeks, which I could forgive if Fortin was the one installing (given the pandemic), but we had actually hired someone else for the install.
The gate was also one of their simpler designs, nothing elaborate. Furthermore, we had specially asked (via email) for the latch to not be included since our gate installer did not want it on because
The gate was also one of their simpler designs, nothing elaborate. Furthermore, we had specially asked (via email) for the latch to not be included since our gate installer did not want it on because
Christine Railsback
Jul 24, 2021
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Please go to this store! We shopped at the Market and I was blown away by not only the quality of the items, but the quantity. The people are so nice there and very helpful. They truly have a little bit of everything there - Go support our local business. We will shop there again!
