The Village Blacksmith
Chichester, West Sussex
Checkatrade member since May 20185
Services
- Metal Works
- Steel Fabricators
- Welding
- Railings
- Metal Staircases
- Balustrades
- Gates
- Handrails
Customer Reviews
Write a review10 /10
Based on 6 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
10
Reliability
10
Communication
10
Reviews (52)
10 Quick response and excellent work
Posted 15 December 2025
We contacted this supplier and asked for a quote for a simple handrail. Ian responded quickly and after requesting photos, gave us an extremely reasonable quote. He was able to fit us in within our preferred timescale, turned up as promised with rail and fitted it quickly and expertly. The finished piece of work looks attractive and is exactly what we were looking for. A very professional service!Verified reviewerJob location: BN310 Amazing Service
Posted 01 August 2025
The gate to our business premises was hanging off. Ian came out the next day and fixed the gate for us. He was polite, prompt and great value for money. Would definitely recommend.Verified reviewerJob location: PO610 Prompt service
Posted 19 July 2025
The contractor turned up promptly when asked to estimate for the job. When we agreed a price and timescale. He also turned up and completed the job in good time and left the site tidy.Verified reviewerJob location: PO610 Forecourt renovation
Posted 08 July 2025
Ian supplied and fitted railings, gate and brickwork for our forecourt. He also leveled out and paved the tiles carrying out the whole job to a fantastic standard. Great communication, would thoroughly recommend. Thanks Ian!Verified reviewerJob location: PO410 Repair to gate latch.
Posted 05 June 2025
Ian replaced broken gate latch with new cast iron door knob and digital lock. Also refixed iron posts that held gate. Very pleased with gate that now opens and shuts firmly without sticking and new latch works well.Verified reviewerJob location: SO3110 Fitting of railings
Posted 19 February 2025
Needed to have railings fitted up steps to front of house. The completed job looks amazing, exactly what I was requiring. Cost for all was within my budget, which included initial review, fabrication, fitting, welding, painting & clear up. Very pleased with conclusion.Verified reviewerJob location: PO11
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Ian Sweetapple
Sole Trader
8 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
No
The Village Blacksmith are traditional metalworkers who pride themselves on their ability to create bespoke fabrication solutions to meet their customer’s needs.
We cover a wide range of works from balconies, gates and railings to security projects and structural beam work we can also produce larger estate or industrial gates which we can automate and provide entry systems.
- Metal Works
- Welding
- Metal Staircases
- Gates
- Steel Fabricators
- Railings
- Balustrades
- Handrails
We are able to expand our fabrication skills to incorporate stainless steel and glass balconies and roof terrace structure’s and whilst our south coast base allows us to afford our customers perfect sea views we have created equally appealing projects in London and Oxfordshire.
As our name suggests we can help with your simple repair and restoration needs fixing small brackets or items that would require the purchase of a whole new unit thus saving you money.
So for all your fabrication needs call Ian who will assist with your project from design to completion.
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