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The Boots and Blisters Welding Collective Ltd

10/10

Cradley Heath, West Midlands

Checkatrade member since August 2025

Accepts Checkatrade Pay

We guarantee the work for up to £1,000 for 12 months. T&Cs apply

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Services

Balustrades
Emergency Metalwork / Blacksmith Service
Gates
Handrails
Metal Staircases
Metal Works
Railings
Steel Fabricators
Welding

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10 /10

Based on 3 reviews over the past 12 months

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Reviews (3)

E
Edward H
10
Under stairs gate.
Posted 04 May
Had a metal gate under the stairs for a large dog cage. Better than we expected. Professional, polite service. 5 star, highly recommend.
Job location: B79
10
Great job
Posted 03 February
Great job at a very good price.
Job location: CV10
J
Joseph L
10
Welding Stainless Steel for a outdoor balustrade system.
Posted 20 November 2025
Happy & Jo communicated effectively and came out quickly to quote the job. Clean and tidy joins where required. Offered advice on some other parts of the job I was doing. Price quotation was competitive
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Job location: B62

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Piers Gilmore

Ltd Company

1 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

Cards AcceptedCommercial WorkDomestic WorkFree Estimates24 Hour Call-out

Boots and Blisters: Modern Blacksmiths

Based in Cradley Heath and serving Birmingham and the West Midlands, we combine authentic heritage forging with modern coded welding and fabrication to deliver everything from 24/7 emergency site repairs to bespoke architectural ironwork.

Why Choose Us?

Local Heritage: Rooted in Cradley Heath, connected with Mushroom Green Chain shop, Avoncroft Museum, and Tyseley Loco Works.
Certified & Compliant: Gate Safe registered and UKCA/CE certified for total safety and peace of mind.
Built to Last: Pure iron, galvanized, and powder coated finishes designed for maximum long-term durability.

The Team

Our small, dedicated team is led by 'Happy' (Lead Blacksmith & Welder), supported behind the scenes and on site by Joanna (Operations), and supervised by God (our resident Whippet Lurcher and head of morale).

Our Services

Domestic Ironwork, Blacksmithing & Heritage

Gates, Railings & Handrails: Bespoke architectural gates, balustrades, and discreet, stylish home mobility handrails.
Automated Electric Gates: New automated gate systems and conversions of existing manual gates (Gate Safe registered).
Heritage Ironwork & Restoration: Sympathetic repair and replication of historic iron, brassware, church fittings, canal structures, and traditional forged items.
Garden & Outdoor Structures: Custom iron and steel sculptures, arches, obelisks, pergolas, and gazebos.
Hand Forged Hardware: Custom interior ironmongery, coat hooks, utensil rails, door furniture, and forged rosehead nails.
Hand Crafted Memorials: Custom grave surrounds, plaques, copper/brass flowers, and memorial benches.
Traditional Fire Welded Chain: Authentic chainmaking for heritage restoration, architectural features, and decorative use.

Commercial Fabrication, Pipefitting & Coded Welding

Mobile & Workshop Welding (24/7): Rapid response for on-site emergency repairs, structural fixes, and workshop fabrication.
Stairs, Balconies & Fire Escapes: Full design, manufacture, and installation of internal/external steel staircases and walkways.
Commercial Fencing & Security: Heavy duty perimeter fencing, window grilles, security gates, and protective steel cladding.
Street Furniture & Amenities: Public and commercial seating, canopies, secure bike shelters, bollards, and bin housings.
Pipefitting & Industrial Services: Specialist pipework, maintenance, and bracketry for industrial sectors.
Coded Welding: Coded 6G welding, TIG, MMA, Oxy Acetylene, brazing, soldering, stainless steel, and cast-iron repairs.