“Stuart and his team have just supplied and fitted railings to an extension I'm having built. My builder is very impressed by the quality and efficiency of their work and as far as I'm concerned the railings look great. Communication with Stuart has also worked perfectly from the moment I first contacted him and his fee was very competitive. Easily 10 out of 10!”
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New Forest Metalwork Ltd
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City and Guilds
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- Rated 5.0 from 341 reviews
- Reviewed 8 months ago
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability4.9
Communication4.9
Quality of work4.9
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- Checkatrade341 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“I contacted New Forest Metal Works enquiring if they could make an Island Worktop for my new Kitchen. Stuart was very helpful and knowledgeable guiding me to the best type of metal to suit the purpose. Because of the size of the Island it was not practical to bring it to his workshop so he and a colleague came to my house to ensure the top fitted correctly and all the corners could be cut and welded so that they had a curve. I could not be more pleased with the outcome and the attention to detail. I would not hesitate to recommend New Forest Metal Works.”
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Stuart and his team have just supplied and fitted railings to an extension I'm having built. My builder is very impressed by the quality and efficiency of their work and as far as I'm concerned the railings look great. Communication with Stuart has also worked perfectly from the moment I first contacted him and his fee was very competitive. Easily 10 out of 10!
I contacted New Forest Metal Works enquiring if they could make an Island Worktop for my new Kitchen. Stuart was very helpful and knowledgeable guiding me to the best type of metal to suit the purpose. Because of the size of the Island it was not practical to bring it to his workshop so he and a colleague came to my house to ensure the top fitted correctly and all the corners could be cut and welded so that they had a curve. I could not be more pleased with the outcome and the attention to detail. I would not hesitate to recommend New Forest Metal Works.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for carpenters / joiners in Ringwood
Across 10 carpenters / joiners in Ringwood, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“My builder is very impressed by the quality and efficiency of their work and as far as I'm concerned the railings look great.” · Checkatrade, 1 Dec 2025
“I could not be more pleased with the outcome and the attention to detail.” · Checkatrade, 1 Oct 2025
“The quality of the work is excellent and we are delighted with the result.” · Checkatrade
“Communication with Stuart has also worked perfectly from the moment I first contacted him and his fee was very competitive.” · Checkatrade, 1 Dec 2025
“Stuart was very helpful and knowledgeable guiding me to the best type of metal to suit the purpose.” · Checkatrade, 1 Oct 2025
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About
Metalwork / blacksmith in Ringwood, Hampshire.
Services they list
BalustradesGatesHandrailsMetal StaircasesMetal WorksRailingsSteel Fabricators
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HampshireRingwood
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Is New Forest Metalwork Ltd a legitimate business?
New Forest Metalwork Ltd has 341 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about New Forest Metalwork Ltd?
New Forest Metalwork Ltd has 341 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is New Forest Metalwork Ltd rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate New Forest Metalwork Ltd by category: Reliability 4.9 out of 5, Communication 4.9 out of 5, Quality of work 4.9 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where New Forest Metalwork Ltd is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know New Forest Metalwork Ltd's reviews are genuine?
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Is New Forest Metalwork Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for New Forest Metalwork Ltd, including City and Guilds. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, City and Guilds is City & Guilds: a long-established UK awarding body whose qualifications certify a tradesperson trained to a recognised vocational standard.
What does New Forest Metalwork Ltd specialise in?
New Forest Metalwork Ltd lists specialist services including Balustrades, Gates, Handrails, Metal Staircases, Metal Works, Railings. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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