Testimonials

Eastwell

Ironworks

Award-winning family business established in 1997. We are traditional English craftsmen creating bespoke metalwork

Leigh Smallwood and his team took great care with measuring for the new railings and our design and finish specifications. The work has been carried out to an excellent standard and we are thrilled with the results.
Tunbridge Wells
Really impressive workmanship. Better than we could have wished for. Everything carried out as promised. Would definitely use again.
MC - Romney Marsh
When we moved into our new house, we were very struck by the two exterior sets of black metal gates and decided that we would like another gate and some railings in order to make the garden more secure (and to complement the other two). Fortunately, we were able to find out that Eastwell Ironworks had installed the originals, and so we contacted them. They could not have been more helpful from start to finish and were an absolute pleasure to deal with. The new gate and railings are absolutely stunning, and we couldn't recommend Eastwell more strongly
J & M P - Canterbury
It’s great having breakfast sitting next to the large windows in the kitchen. Looking out at the metal sculpture gives me a good feeling.
PB – London
The finished product on site is first class, thanks for completing such a good job.
School – Canterbury
Very many thanks for all your hard work and ingenuity. All the best.
RR - Heathfield
I wanted to thank you for your efforts on creating a suitable railing and gateway for our rose garden. This was an area of our garden that was being under-utilised, and never looked quite finished, but is now a fantastic centre piece. Your design sets of the rose garden beautifully and all our friends who have seen it have been very impressed by the transformation. Apart from the physical effect of the work I’d also like to say how impressed I am with your craftsmanship. Having worked in light industry, and been very familiar with welding, metalwork and powder coating, your work is the best I’ve seen and was a very pleasant surprise. Along with this your planning and fitting of the railing and arch was quick, efficient and very tidy. Thank you again for your work, we are delighted with what you’ve created for us and now look forward to enjoying it throughout the summer.
BD - Ickham
MJ and I are delighted with both the Gazebo and the Flower water feature and are grateful for both your designs and workmanship, we look forward to enjoying these features in our garden.
MJ & E, Maidstone
Thank you so much for our wonderful gates and to quote the daughter in law...WOW!!
Geoff & Rita, Folkestone
We are amazed how stunning our staircase looks. You took our ideas and created an original work of art. Thank you so much for giving us something to enjoy every day.
J & K, Canterbury
Craig and Leigh did a lovely job for us designing, making and installing a beautiful external metal banister, refurbishing our entrance gate and creating a new chain link fence. We are more than pleased. It was a pleasure dealing with them. They manage to combine being very pleasant and very professional. We will return to them when the need arises and wish them well with the business in these difficult Covid-19 times. We cannot commend them highly enough.
M&R Elham
Thoroughly recommend this company. Friendly, professional and efficient service. Leigh and Craig designed and installed our lovely railings and we're very happy.
C&G New Romney
I had to have a balustrade fitted to comply with building regs, from start to finish Leigh and his workmates were fantastic, they listened to what I wanted, gave me some great ideas based on their experience and came up with something stunning, a first class service from start to finish.
GS SMB
Extremely pleased with the quality work and efficient fast service of Eastwell Ironworks. They effectively restored a pair of Victorian Iron and Oak Altar Rails for our little church (St Augustine's Church, Eastling Road, Painters Forstal, Nr. Faversham, Kent) - adapting them from their original (and broken) fittings which required them to be set into stone - to our requirement of being fitted to a wooden step. Very pleased with the result. Thank you.
Bishop Damien Mead Faversham
My mum was delighted with the service she received. She needed a new front gate urgently and Eastwell managed to make and install within a few weeks. Leigh was so considerate that he picked her up and took her to see the design at this workshop. They were so helpful from start to finish. Thank you.
EC - New Romney
Honestly, I cannot praise highly enough!! It was a really tricky job, to curve a hand rail following the curve of the footpath on a very steep hill takes an awful lot of skill, patience and craftsmanship. They have it in abundance! Nothing was too much trouble, even when I was a pain trying to decide on the finished colour. Both Leigh and Craig went above and beyond their job, my husband and I are delighted with the finished result. We have had so many wonderful comments from our friends, would absolutely recommend to everyone!
C & T S - Sandgate
My goodness where do I start! Firstly let me explain that my house is at the top of a very, very steep narrow drive with a sharp turn half way up. This causes many problems when trying to deliver a parcel (Yodel park at the bottom and walk up), but Leigh managed to navigate everything, every hurdle was overcome with immediate effect. There was no problem that couldn't be solved. The balcony is absolutely gorgeous, I have had so many comments, I have had a number of people walk up and take photos and ask for Leigh's number which I willingly provide. Leigh, Craig and Sandra I truly thank you!!”
CS - Sandgate
Thank you for the lovely gates you made for us.
EL – Birchington
We would like to thank both you and your team for a first class job. The gate looks stunning and enhances the house immensely.
K & E F – Hamstreet
From design to installation everything went as planned. Thanks for an excellent job.
HRW - Whitstable
Just wanted to say a big thank you for the fantastic staircase. I was really pleased & relieved how the installation went. I realised I'd been stressing out about it and had visions of sleeping on the settee for a couple of nights..... If you want to take photos or use the job as a recommendation we'd be only too happy to help. Many thanks again to all of you, from a very satisfied customer.
P & D - Faversham
I would like to congratulate your company on the quality of this installation. The professionalism and attention to detail was a pleasure to see and I am sure your client is very pleased with their gate system.
Came UK
Just a quick note to thank you for the time and effort you all put into our balustrades. You turned the crazy idea that we had into a really functional work of art. Everyone is amazed at the detail of the dragon’s feet. They look as though they really are grabbing the patio stone ready to rip it up. The whole experience with you was a joy from our initial contact right through to you and your team fitting the finished balustrades. All I can say is that I smile every time I go into the garden and see your beautiful work.
Simon & Kate, Tenterden
We are delighted with the finished result.
St. Marys Church, Brook
I wanted new gates to match the design on my front door and Eastwell Ironworks were able to make a wonderful set of gates to match. I’m delighted with them, and I would certainly recommend Eastwell Ironworks to others.
R & J, Kennington
I am completely and truly delighted with my whole experience of Eastwell Ironworks and their excellent team. From the beginning I knew that they were interested in me and what I needed to achieve. It became clear pretty quickly that I was not a job to them. They cared about my outcome, my experience and my journey. From the outstanding design, remarkable quality of craftsmanship, installation, customer care and service I am not able to endorse them highly enough. Without hesitation I would recommend each individual and collectively as a team. These are masters of their art.
WF Elham
Had the lads at eastwell iron works make a couple of metalwork pieces for my house , They knew exactly what I needed from a very sketchy design done by myself , Both jobs were carried out to a very high standard and completed quickly and cost effective. I’ve seen some pieces these lads make out of metal and believe me they are real artists. If you’re thinking of having anything made with metal this is the place to get it done I can’t believe what can me made from metal in their workshop. Thank you for your good work and would definitely recommend.
JS New Romney
Thank you all for your help with the project that M I Colours undertook on the Majestic Wine Outlet in the Docklands. The speed in which you made the units was fantastic and top quality workman ship. Thanks to you we managed to hand back the store within the time both internally and externally!!
You did us proud.
MIC Essex