Metal Fabrication in Olympia, WA
Olympia’s working waterfront still runs through the Port of Olympia’s Marine Terminal, a 66-acre facility on Budd Inlet built mostly around log exports, along with Swantown Marina & Boatworks, where boat owners handle everything from routine maintenance to major repairs. That kind of maritime and industrial work runs on custom metal fittings, brackets, and structural pieces that a catalog part doesn’t stock in the exact size a specific vessel or facility needs.
The city’s other identity, seat of state government, brings a different kind of demand. Downtown Olympia’s mix of government-adjacent office buildings and businesses, along with the auto dealership row that pushed the city to update its commercial security fencing code in 2022, keeps a steady need for custom security fencing and structural fabrication that meets Olympia’s specific rules.
On the residential side, South Capitol’s historic homes, more than 440 of them built between 1900 and 1930, often need custom metalwork for renovations that a modern catalog part won’t match. Holland Iron fabricates in iron, steel, and aluminum for all of it, so a piece that doesn’t exist yet gets built to the exact specification instead of being forced to fit something close.
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Iron Fabrication
Iron fabrication covers the ornamental and structural work Holland Iron is known for: gates, railings, fences, and decorative panels built from raw stock rather than assembled from pre-made parts. Iron gives Olympia’s historic South Capitol homes a material that matches original architectural details, and it holds up structurally when properly finished against the region’s above-average rainfall.
Custom Fabrication
Custom fabrication is for the projects that don’t fit an existing category: a specific bracket, a marina or dock fitting, a security fence component, a one-off architectural piece, or a repair part for something no longer manufactured. Holland Iron works from a sketch, a photo, a set of measurements, or an existing piece that needs to be matched or replaced, and fabricates it in-house. This is where a lot of Olympia’s waterfront, government-adjacent, and historic properties end up, needing something that simply doesn’t exist off the shelf.
Steel Fabrication
Steel is the workhorse material for structural and heavy-use fabrication: brackets, supports, platforms, stair stringers, and security fencing components. It’s a common choice for the commercial and marine fabrication work found around downtown Olympia and the Port, where strength and load capacity matter more than appearance. Holland Iron’s WABO-certified welders handle structural steel fabrication that needs to meet inspection standards, not just look solid.
Aluminum Fabrication
Aluminum fabrication is the right call when weight and corrosion resistance matter more than raw strength: railings, panels, and fixtures for waterfront properties along East Bay Drive, the Westside, or near the Port, where salt air is a real factor. Aluminum doesn’t rust the way steel does, which makes it a common choice for marine and marina-adjacent fabrication throughout Olympia.
Architectural Metalwork
Architectural fabrication is where function and design overlap: decorative panels, custom stair components, entry features, and ornamental details that need to hold up structurally while fitting a specific aesthetic. This work comes up often in South Capitol, where a renovation needs new metalwork that convincingly matches a home’s original character, as well as in commercial buildings downtown looking for a distinct architectural feature rather than a stock finish.
How It Works
Free Consultation
Holland Iron reviews your sketch, photo, measurements, or existing piece and discusses material options.
In-house Fabrication
Your piece is cut, shaped, and welded to spec, with material and finish chosen for its intended use and environment.
Delivery or On-site Installation
Depending on the project, Holland Iron installs on-site or delivers the finished piece ready to install.
Why Olympia Businesses & Homeowners Choose Holland Iron
Holland Iron’s welders are WABO certified, the credential inspectors look for on structural fabrication work throughout Thurston County. Everything is fabricated in-house rather than sourced from a supplier, which means turnaround isn’t dependent on someone else’s stock or shipping schedule. Mobile welding capability also means some fabrication, repair, and installation work can happen directly at a job site, marina, or property, useful for Olympia businesses that can’t afford downtime. Holland Iron provides structural steel fabrication, miscellaneous metal fabrication, custom welding, and steel installation for residential, commercial, multifamily, and industrial projects. We work with homeowners, contractors, architects, and property and marina managers to fabricate and install metalwork that matches project plans, fits the site conditions, and is built for long-term performance.
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Metal Fabrication Throughout Olympia
Holland Iron provides metal fabrication services throughout Olympia, including South Capitol, downtown Olympia, the Westside, East Bay Drive, and the Port of Olympia waterfront district. The same crew also serves Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Puyallup, Federal Way, and all of the Puget Sound area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with contractors and marina or business owners?
Yes. Holland Iron regularly works with general contractors, property managers, marina operators, and downtown businesses around Olympia on both one-off custom parts and ongoing fabrication needs.
Can you fabricate security fencing for a commercial property?
Yes. Holland Iron fabricates commercial-grade security fencing and structural components for businesses, including properties along Olympia’s auto dealership corridor, built to meet the city’s specific rules for that kind of use.
What's the difference between steel, iron, and aluminum for my project?
Steel and iron offer the most strength and design flexibility but need a proper finish to resist Olympia’s above-average rainfall long-term. Aluminum resists corrosion naturally without extra coating, making it a strong option for waterfront or marina-adjacent properties. Holland Iron recommends the material based on the project’s location, use, and budget.
Can you fabricate a replacement part for something that's no longer manufactured?
In most cases, yes. Holland Iron can work from an existing piece, a photo, or measurements to fabricate a matching or replacement part, common for South Capitol’s historic homes and older waterfront hardware where the original is long out of production.
How fast is custom fabrication turnaround?
Turnaround depends on complexity and material availability. Straightforward brackets or repair parts can often be turned around in days, while larger or more detailed custom pieces take longer. Holland Iron gives a specific timeline during the estimate.
Is Holland Iron equipped for structural fabrication that needs to pass inspection?
Yes. Holland Iron’s welders are WABO certified, meeting the standards inspectors look for in structural steel fabrication and installation throughout Washington State.
Expert Metal Fabrication Services in Olympia, WA
Holland Iron provides custom iron, steel, aluminum, and architectural metal fabrication services throughout Olympia, WA, creating durable solutions tailored to each property’s structural, functional, and design needs. From gates, railings, fencing, security components, and custom brackets to decorative panels, marine fittings, and architectural metalwork, their skilled craftsmen fabricate projects in-house for a precise fit and lasting performance. Whether you need heavy-duty steel fabrication for a commercial or Port-area project, corrosion-resistant aluminum for a waterfront application, or custom ornamental metalwork for a historic South Capitol property, Holland Iron delivers professional fabrication built to withstand Olympia’s wet climate and demanding environments.
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