Blackbird Iron & Design LLC

What Blackbird Iron & Design LLC does

Blackbird Iron & Design LLC is a Seattle-based custom metalwork fabrication company founded in 2009 by Todd Harrison. The company designs, fabricates, and installs custom metal railings (hand railings, guard railings, horizontal/vertical/wall-mounted), gates (entry, garden, privacy, ornamental, locking), and fences for residential properties in the greater Seattle area. All work is performed by a small in-house team of approximately four to five skilled fabricators (Todd Harrison, Nelson, Roger, Tanner) out of a fully equipped fabrication and finishing shop in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood at 4025 Leary Way NW. Technical capability centers on precision engineering for both fabrication and installation, in-house welding and forging, and a multi-step powder-coat finishing process (sand-blast, prime, top-coat, oven-cure) that the company recommends as a durable, low-maintenance finish. The product portfolio is horizontally segmented by style (Modern and Traditional) and application (Interior and Exterior), with add-on options including paint, bare metal finishes, and preparation for wood top caps installed by the customer's contractor.

The company operates a direct-to-homeowner sales-led go-to-market motion. Customers reach out via the website intake form, phone, or email, after which Blackbird conducts a site visit, delivers a custom proposal, and requires a 50% deposit to begin work; jobs are queued in order and the company is currently booking 4-5 months out for new starts. Pricing is quote-based, driven primarily by labor (fabrication and installation), with materials and finishing accounting for a percentage of total cost; the company actively works with customers on design choices to fit budgets, with simple/modern designs being more cost-effective and premium features (ornamentation, curved railings) commanding higher prices. The customer base is entirely residential SMB/individual consumers in greater Seattle, with no commercial or multi-family accounts, no distributors or resellers, and no institutional investors or external funding. Marketing is conducted through the website gallery, online reviews/testimonials, and word-of-mouth referrals. Distribution is purely direct, with installation performed by Blackbird's own team rather than third-party contractors.

Commercially, the business is a private, founder-owned LLC with no parent company, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no disclosed partnerships. The company has completed hundreds of railing projects since founding and maintains a positive reputation evidenced by named customer testimonials on its website. There are no AI/ML capabilities, patents, certifications, or regulatory actions documented. The company's strategic posture is one of focused, capacity-constrained organic operation in a single metropolitan market, with current demand (4-5 month backlog) outpacing the small team's throughput.

Name

Blackbird Iron & Design LLC

Legal name

Blackbird Iron & Design LLC

Website

https://blackbirdiron.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blackbird Iron & Design LLC is a Seattle-based custom metalwork fabricator founded in 2009, designing, building, and installing residential railings, gates, and fences for homeowners in the greater Seattle area from its Fremont shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Metal Fabrication

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Deck Railing, Stair & Baluster Repair (HSAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stair, Railing & Banister Repair (HSAGABAE), Outdoor Stairs & Ramps (Deck/Fence-Related) Installation/Repair (HSAIAJAK)

Keywords

• Custom metal fabrication
• Residential ironwork
• Metal railing installation
• Ornamental gates
• Custom fencing

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Ironwork Fabrication and Installation: Revenue generated through custom fabrication and installation of metal railings, gates, and fences for residential homeowners. Pricing is determined by labor involved in fabrication and installation, with materials and finishing counting for a percentage of the total cost. Projects are quote-based with a 50% deposit required to begin work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Blackbird Iron & Design designs, fabricates, and installs custom metal railings, gates, and fences for residential homeowners in the greater Seattle area. Each project follows a process of site understanding, accurate measurement, engineered fabrication in the company's Fremont shop, and professional on-site installation, with options for modern or traditional styles and durable powder-coat finishing.

Product overview

Blackbird Iron & Design LLC is a custom ironwork fabrication company offering a unified product portfolio centered on quality custom metal railings, gates, and fences for residential homes in the greater Seattle area. The core offerings include hand railings, guard railings, horizontal/vertical railings, wall-mounted railings, entry/garden/privacy gates, and small fences, all available in Modern or Traditional styles for interior and exterior applications. The company provides add-on finishing options including powder-coating (their recommended durable finish), paint, and bare metal finishes, as well as wood top cap preparation for contractor completion. Projects are built to order with custom design, engineering, fabrication, and professional installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metal Railings Custom fabricated metal railings including hand railings, guard railings, horizontal railings, vertical railings, and wall-mounted railings for residential interior and exterior applications such as stairs, decks, balconies, and retaining walls. Available in modern or traditional styles.
• Metal Gates Custom iron gates including entry gates, garden gates, privacy gates, ornamental gates, steel paneled gates, and locking gates with dog pickets for residential yards, decks, and side yards.
• Metal Fences Custom metal fences for residential applications, including small fences for side yards, pathways, and yard enclosures.
• Powder-Coat Finishing Service Durable powder-coat finishing service that includes sand-blasting, priming, top-coating, and oven curing to produce a smooth, consistent, low-maintenance coating on custom metalwork projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Built to last for the lifetime of the home

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Su Casa Metals: Custom metal fabricator specializing in residential and light-commercial railings, stairs, gates, and ornamental work — directly comparable custom-ironwork niche.
• Compass Ironworks: Custom ornamental and architectural metal fabrication shop producing residential railings, gates, and fences with in-house design and finishing — directly comparable offering and customer profile to Blackbird.
• Moss Gates & Ironwork: Custom design-build shop specializing in residential gates, railings, and fences with in-house fabrication and finishing — similar boutique custom model and homeowner customer.
• Iron Age Design: Designer and fabricator of custom ornamental iron gates, railings, and driveway entries targeting high-end residential customers; comparable premium positioning and custom-engineering workflow.
• Reiff Ironworks: Custom residential and light-commercial iron fabrication shop building railings, gates, fences, and ornamental pieces; comparable craft-based, quote-based pricing model serving homeowners.
• Acanthus: Architectural metalwork firm producing custom railings, gates, fences, and ornamental metalwork for high-end residential projects — comparable craft, design, and customer positioning.
• Acorn Ironworks: Custom residential iron fabrication shop producing railings, gates, and security doors with in-house design and finishing; comparable service offering and project-based pricing.
• Artistic Iron Works: Long-running custom ornamental ironwork fabricator offering residential railings, gates, doors, and decorative metalwork — closely aligned product mix and end-customer base.

Regional players

• Pacific Ironworks: Pacific Northwest-based structural and ornamental metal fabricator serving both residential and commercial customers; comparable regional exposure and metal-fabrication capabilities.

Emerging players

• Royal Iron Doors: Specialty fabricator of premium residential iron doors and entry systems with growing railings and gate lines; partial overlap with Blackbird's gate and ornamental offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blackbird-iron-and-design-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Blackbird Iron & Design LLC