Hand-forged iron gates, custom railings, and architectural metalwork designed to last generations are the specialty of Gentry Custom Ironworks Inc, operating from a fabrication shop at 5555 Santa Fe St Ste H in Pacific Beach, 92109. The company also maintains a showroom office in the heart of La Jolla on Herschel Ave for client consultations and design meetings. Gentry works with heavy-gauge and solid materials to produce residential and commercial pieces including entry doors, security window grills, balcony railings, spiral staircases, and patio furniture. Each project begins with a design and materials consultation, and the team can fabricate from architect blueprints or develop original concepts from scratch. Homeowners planning larger renovation projects in PB can coordinate structural work through Harmony Design and Build, a local design-build firm. Google reviewers give Gentry a 4.6-star rating and note the quality of the finished ironwork on both residential fences and decorative garden installations. DIY enthusiasts tackling smaller metalwork projects can pick up supplies at Hammer & Nails Ace Hardware on Balboa Ave. The shop is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with free on-site parking for visitors reviewing samples and portfolios.