Design
We work with you on a piece that fits your home and your style. Bring a photo, a sketch or just an idea.
Custom iron gates, railings and fences, built in Vista
We design, weld and install every piece, from a single garden gate to a two-story staircase railing.
What we do
One shop, one crew, start to finish.
Fabrication
Everything is cut, welded and finished in our Vista shop, from small residential pieces to large commercial jobs.
Installation
Our crew installs every piece with care and works efficiently, so your home is back to normal fast.
About Forta
Forta is a family-owned ornamental iron shop in Vista. Founded by Eli Martinez, who learned to weld from his grandfather and has been working with metal since before 2005.
We build gates, railings, fences and more for homeowners, contractors and anyone who needs a repair, and most of the work is made by hand in our shop. We treat every job like it's going on our own home: honest pricing, clear communication, and a piece made to fit what you need. Many of our customers come back and send their neighbors, and we're growing one good job at a time.
Request a free quote200+Projects completed
100+Happy clients
10+Years of experience
Recent work
Gates and fences
Slatted entry gate and privacy screen
Double and single gates set into a full-height privacy screen above new entry steps. Built in sections in the shop, then assembled on site.
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Our work
Browse by type of job. Tap any photo to see the whole project.
How a job goes
One shop does the whole job, so the person who measures your gate is talking to the people who build it. Here's one of our entry gates, from bare frame to finished.
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Call or send a photo
Tell us what you have in mind. A phone photo of the spot is the fastest way to a quote.
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We measure and design
We come out, measure, and work out the design, materials and finish with you.
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Built in our shop
Every piece is cut, welded and finished in our Vista shop, then brought out to set in place.
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Installed by our crew
We install it, clean up, and make sure it opens, closes and latches the way it should.
Have a project in mind?
Send a photo of the spot and a few details, and we'll get back to you with a free quote.
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Visit the shop
2462 S Santa Fe Ave, Suite A1
Vista, CA 92084
Join our team
We're always looking for talented welders and craftsmen. Send your resume to elifortaornamental@outlook.com.