Business Details
27 Years
experience
Custom Metal Fabrication & Spiral Staircases in Salem, VA
Established in 1999, Appalachian Ironworks has built a reputation for excellence in custom metal fabrication. Our family-owned business operates from a historic farm between Blacksburg and Salem, Virginia, serving clients across Southwest Virginia and neighboring regions. Specializing in spiral staircases, ornamental railings, security gates, and bespoke metal artwork, we approach every project with the same care as if it were for our own home. Our team combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design to create durable, aesthetically striking solutions for residential and commercial spaces. With over 25 years of experience, we pride ourselves on personalized service, attention to detail, and a commitment to exceeding client expectations.Our portfolio includes intricate commissions like fire-breathing gargoyles and functional installations for resorts, homes, and public spaces. We offer digital design services, free online estimates, and prioritize seamless integration of our creations into unique architectural contexts. Our work spans from small decorative elements to large-scale structural projects, always maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. As a locally rooted business, we value community trust and strive to deliver innovative metalwork solutions that stand the test of time.
Services
Spiral Staircases
Metal Railings
Custom Gates
Metal Artwork
Trellises & Arbors
Security Grates
Porch Railings
Metal Fencing
Commissioned Sculptures
Custom Mailbox Posts
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of experience in custom metal fabrication.
- Our family-owned business prioritizes personalized service and attention to detail.
- We serve Roanoke Valley, New River Valley, and surrounding regions.
- We provide free online estimates and digital design services.
- Our portfolio includes both functional and artistic metalwork installations.
Services
Spiral Staircases
Custom-designed spiral staircases provide space-saving vertical access for homes and businesses. Our fully assembled steel structures support 800 lbs per story with solid handrails. Ideal for pool access, tiny homes, and architectural accents, these staircases integrate seamlessly through standard doorways while maintaining structural integrity.
Ornamental Railings
We create custom railings for porches, stairwells, and commercial spaces, including ADA-compliant pipe rail systems. Our designs range from traditional wrought iron styles to contemporary metal guardrails, with options for decorative panels, curved structures, and safety-focused grab rails tailored to specific architectural needs.
Security Gates
Custom security gates protect residential and commercial properties with durable steel construction. We fabricate driveway gates with automated openers, privacy gates, safety enclosures, and period-specific designs featuring custom hinges and locking mechanisms that balance security with aesthetic appeal.
Metal Artwork
Our artistic metalwork includes commissioned sculptures like the fire-breathing gargoyle installed in Las Vegas. We create decorative elements such as trellises, arbors, custom mailboxes, and architectural accents that transform functional metalwork into distinctive artistic statements for both private and public spaces.
Fence Systems
We design and install wrought iron and steel fence systems for residential and commercial properties. Our offerings include privacy fences, security barriers, decorative courtyard enclosures, and specialized solutions like anti-dig guards for pet owners, with options for period-specific posts and integrated gate systems.
Questions
What types of custom metalwork do you specialize in?
We specialize in spiral staircases, ornamental railings, security gates, custom artwork, trellises, and commissioned metal sculptures for residential and commercial spaces.
Do you serve areas outside of Virginia?
While based in Virginia, we've completed projects in North Carolina, West Virginia, and can accommodate installations nationwide with proper planning.
How do you handle custom design requests?
We work closely with clients to create tailored designs, offering digital design services and requiring project descriptions, photos, and location details for accurate estimates.
What materials do you primarily work with?
We specialize in steel and iron fabrication, creating durable structures that can be customized for both indoor and outdoor applications.
How long does a typical installation take?
Installation timelines vary by project complexity, but we've completed some projects in a single day while larger commissions may take several weeks.
Can you match historical or period-specific designs?
Yes, we create period-appropriate metalwork including traditional wrought iron styles, with examples like our Homestead Resort installations demonstrating historical accuracy.
Reviews (4)
Debbie Robinson
Dec 23, 2020
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I love my porch and stair railing the work is excellent Juli came and looked at the projects, asked what we wanted and they turned out a beautiful sturdy product. Besides that they are just good people . Would highly recommend them .
Ali Woodworth
Dec 27, 2019
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Julin and Greg offer creative solutions and high quality end products. If you have a problem, they have a solution. They are talented and hardworking - Ill definitely use them again, and recommend them to my friends and colleagues.
Jon Burns
Aug 02, 2019
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Julin and Greg do amazing work! I love supporting local business's, and you can definitely see the love in what they do!
Joyce Rice
Jun 09, 2019
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The work that this family owned business is phenomenal. If i think of something i would like, they can design, fabricate and install. Love their work
