# Metal Design

Metal Design is a fencing contractor in Surbiton. Rated 5.0/5 from 200 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

Trust score: 59/100

## About
Metalwork / blacksmith in Surbiton, Surrey.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 200 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 200 cross-checked total above._

Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for fencing contractors in Surbiton. Across 6 fencing contractors in Surbiton, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 12 months ago.

## What customers consistently praise
_Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_
- Punctual (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)
- Quality of work (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "We have an antique gate leading into the rear garden and we asked Darren to copy the gate and make a pedestrian access gate and a vehicle access gate for the front drive, both of which he did beautifully! The end result is stunning. We are absolutely delighted. Throughout the whole project, Darren was professional, efficient and very nice to work with. Cannot recommend highly enough!"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Needed to put in the handrail for the internal stairs just before Xmas. We have a specific metal handrail requirements, Darren came into take the measurements twice just to be 100% spot on. The finishing was off a good quality too. The communication was prompt and detailed. At times, the communication came across as risk-adverse but explained well. I would recommend Darren at a heartbeat."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Needed to put in the handrail for the internal stairs just before Xmas. We have a specific metal handrail requirements, Darren came into take the measurements twice just to be 100% spot on. The finishing was off a good quality too. The communication was prompt and detailed. At times, the communication came across as risk-adverse but explained well. I would recommend Darren at a heartbeat."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Fencing contractor

## See their work
_The trader's own portfolio — galleries and visual-work profiles they publish (real work to view, not a self-claim):_
- [Photo gallery](https://metalworkssouthwestlondon.co.uk/gallery/)

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 200 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MTT is showing 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MTT is showing a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MTT is showing a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Website online since 2025 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## Before you hire a fencing contractor
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade — general guidance, not a claim about this business:_
- Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
- Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
- Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.
- Run the Cowboy Checker before you commit to anyone.

## Contact
- Phone: 07816 643767
- Website: https://metalworkssouthwestlondon.co.uk/contact/

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