Wrought iron gates and railings, made by hand in South End, Charlotte.
A metal studio, not a welding shop. Bring a concept and we handle the design, fabrication, finishing and installation.
★★★★★ 5 · 43 Google reviews

01 Selected work
Gates, railings and one-off pieces, built in the studio.



02 Design to installation
Bring the idea. We forge it and put it in.
From suggestions and solutions to design, fabrication, finishing and installation, the studio delivers a turnkey, hand-crafted product.
Call (704) 807-5173- Design and fabrication in the studio, in Historic South End
- Finishing and installation handled for you
- Gates, railings, staircases, furniture and decorative elements
03 How it works
From first idea to installed iron.
Bring your concept
A sketch, a few pictures or just an idea is enough to start.
Consult and measure
A brief consultation and measurements, then the plan is set in motion.
Fabricate, finish, install
Built and finished in the studio, then installed. You hear from us along the way.
04 What we do
What the studio makes.
Ornamental entry gates
Hand-forged iron gates for entries, pools and gardens.
Railings and staircases
Basic iron staircases, balcony railings and forged handrails for front steps and porches.
Hand-forged furniture
Tables, benches, shelving and other furnishings made from iron and metal.
Decorative elements and accessories
Pot racks, door panels, lantern scrolls, mailboxes and accessories of any kind.
Repairs and one-off pieces
Bent chair legs, welding repairs, a family heirloom: bring it by.
Jim is a man of his word and his work is impeccable
05 In their words
What customers say about the work.
“Creative Iron Designs is a great company to work with! I needed a railing for my front entry and after a brief consultation and measurements the plan was set in motion. I wanted an iron railing that was secure and would stand the test of time. I’m very happy with the outcome and would highly recommend this company.”
“Cannot say enough great things about Jim and his service. He helped me many years ago with some bar stools that needed repairing - still have them. He recently helped me create and install a beautiful railing for my mom’s front porch. His service is incredible. He is honest and he delivers beautiful work.”
06 Good to know
Before you call.
Can I visit the studio?
Studio hours are Monday through Saturday by appointment, and times can be scheduled as quickly as an hour. The warehouse is part showroom, with samples of materials, finials, castings and pickets to see and touch.
What do I need to bring?
Just your concept and imagination. A few pictures of what you have in mind is enough to get started.
Do you handle installation too?
Yes. The studio offers design, fabrication, finishing and installation as a turnkey, hand-crafted product.
07 Start a project
Tell us what you want built.
Describe the gate, railing or piece you have in mind, or just call. Things are always flying around the studio, so leave a message if no one picks up.
08 Service area
Based in Historic South End, Charlotte.
- Charlotte, NC
- Historic South End