# Black Lab Fab

**Trade:** Fencing · **Address:** Florence, MA · **Phone:** (413) 588-7160 · **Website:** https://black-lab-fab.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.9/5** (medium confidence) — from 10 reviews across 5 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Black Lab Fab is a one-person metal shop in Florence, Massachusetts — Seth working ironwork and fabrication since 1999, now run as a small family business making custom handrails, gates, fences, stairs and plasma-cut metal pieces.

Ten reviews on file across Google, Angi and HomeAdvisor are all five stars, and they keep circling back to the same kind of work: custom ironwork done right. In an April 2025 Google review, a customer described handrails Seth installed for their front steps, indoor stairs and back deck, adding that they still get compliments on them. That same month, another reviewer said he'd quickly fabricated a custom piece for a project still underway and was already planning to bring him back for the next one. A January 2025 review credited him with repairing shop equipment for a company and getting it back in running order fast, whatever the size of the job. Reviews going back to 2024 describe similarly structural, detail-oriented welding work, with several customers saying they'd hire him again.

Before booking, it's worth asking about scheduling directly — Angi and HomeAdvisor both list free estimates, but also state Black Lab Fab doesn't offer emergency service or a formal warranty.

For custom railings, gates, fencing or one-off metal fabrication, this is a shop with a consistent track record behind it — reach out to Seth directly to talk through your project and timeline.

**Strengths:**
- Custom handrail work — 2025 reviews describe compliment-drawing installs
- Reliable equipment repairs — praised for quick turnaround on shop equipment
- 5-star average — consistent across Google, Angi and HomeAdvisor

**Concerns:**
- No stated warranty — Angi lists no warranty or emergency service

**Where sources disagree:**
- Angi and HomeAdvisor profiles are byte-identical mirrors sharing the same 3 reviews, so their totals should not be added to Google's separately.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- A one-person metal fabrication shop based in Florence, Massachusetts _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://black-lab-fab.com) — “Black Lab Fab is a Florence, Massachusetts metal fabrication shop run by Seth, offering custom handrails, gates, fences, stairs, and CNC pla…”
- Run by Seth, who has worked in ironworking since 1999 and describes the business as family-owned _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://black-lab-fab.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Seth started in the iron working trade in 1999, and the business grew into a small family operation.”
  - [Official Website](https://black-lab-fab.com) — “Stated ownership (self-reported): Family-owned”
- In an April 2025 review, a customer described handrails Seth installed for their front steps, indoor stairs and back deck that draw regular compliments _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURvbXJfdnFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x20f3d4b80a984b55!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDomr_vqgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I highly recommend Black Lab Fab for all of your welding needs! Seth installed beautiful handrails for my front steps, indoor stairs, and…”
- A January 2025 review credits Seth with repairing shop equipment for a company and getting it running again quickly _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmN0pENG13RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x20f3d4b80a984b55!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDf7JD4mwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I can’t say enough about this business! Seth has repaired many of our pieces of equipment for our company and got them back in running or…”
- Holds a 5-star average across Google (7 ratings), Angi (3 ratings) and HomeAdvisor (3 ratings) _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Black%20Lab%20Fab&query_place_id=ChIJf9UA93HFJgERVUuYCrjU8yA) — “Google: 5★ from 7 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/florence/black-lab-fab-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi: 5.0★ from 3 ratings”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.BlackLabFab.148027365.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 5.0★ from 3 ratings”
- Angi and HomeAdvisor both list free estimates _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/florence/black-lab-fab-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi's Approved-badge profile for Black Lab Fab in Florence, MA shows wrought iron fencing and metal welding work, a 5.0-star rating from 3 …”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.BlackLabFab.148027365.html) — “HomeAdvisor's Approved-badge profile for Black Lab Fab in Florence, MA is a byte-identical mirror of its Angi profile: wrought iron fencing …”
- Angi states the business does not offer a warranty or emergency service _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/florence/black-lab-fab-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi's Approved-badge profile for Black Lab Fab in Florence, MA shows wrought iron fencing and metal welding work, a 5.0-star rating from 3 …”
- Specializes in Fencing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://black-lab-fab.com) — “Black Lab Fab is a Florence, Massachusetts metal fabrication shop run by Seth, offering custom handrails, gates, fences, stairs, and CNC pla…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/florence/black-lab-fab-reviews-1.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Wrought Iron Fence Installation, Wrought Iron Fence Repair or Weld, Metal Structure or Object Weld or Cut”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.BlackLabFab.148027365.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Wrought Iron Fence Installation, Wrought Iron Fence Repair or Weld, Metal Structure or Object Weld or Cut”
- Specializes in Specialty Services _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VKeld4T1BJbGVIUGF3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x20f3d4b80a984b55!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEJzWxOPIleHPaw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ High quality and timely work. Seth was communicative, friendly and completed the job ahead of schedule. I highly recommend him!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURvbXJfdnFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x20f3d4b80a984b55!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDomr_vqgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I highly recommend Black Lab Fab for all of your welding needs! Seth installed beautiful handrails for my front steps, indoor stairs, and…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNvNWRUcE1REAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x20f3d4b80a984b55!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCo5dTpMQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Seth is great to work with! He quickly and easily helped us fabricate a custom piece for a project we have underway, and we are looking f…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmN0pENG13RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x20f3d4b80a984b55!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDf7JD4mwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I can’t say enough about this business! Seth has repaired many of our pieces of equipment for our company and got them back in running or…”
  - [Official Website](https://black-lab-fab.com) — “Black Lab Fab is a Florence, Massachusetts metal fabrication shop run by Seth, offering custom handrails, gates, fences, stairs, and CNC pla…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Black%20Lab%20Fab&query_place_id=ChIJf9UA93HFJgERVUuYCrjU8yA): 5.0★ from 7 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Black%20Lab%20Fab&query_place_id=ChIJf9UA93HFJgERVUuYCrjU8yA): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://black-lab-fab.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/florence/black-lab-fab-reviews-1.htm): 5.0★ from 3 ratings
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.BlackLabFab.148027365.html): 5.0★ from 3 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · David Zellmer · 2025-06-03**: High quality and timely work. Seth was communicative, friendly and completed the job ahead of schedule. I highly recommend him!
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Marie B. · 2025-05-01**: Friendly professional High quality beautiful work
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · MJB · 2025-04-24**: I highly recommend Black Lab Fab for all of your welding needs! Seth installed beautiful handrails for my front steps, indoor stairs, and back deck of my newly built home. I absolutely love how they turned out and I get so many compliments on them. His skills are truly unmatched!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · R Mac · 2025-04-18**: Seth is great to work with! He quickly and easily helped us fabricate a custom piece for a project we have underway, and we are looking forward to working with him again as soon as we have a need. He's professional, low-key, experienced, skilled and totally enjoyable to work with. We'd highly recomm…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · New England Holding Advertising Corp. · 2025-04-16**: Absolutely One of the best welders  !!

Did a wonderful job!

Structurally sound work !

Willl be using Seth again. !
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · paige winkler · 2025-04-14**: Seth knows his craft !

He did some of the most structural and beautiful work !!

I will be using him from years to come for my business!!
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Paige W. · 2025-04-01**: Seth knows his trade !!! He did some of the most structural and beautiful work! I will definitely be using him again for my company for years ! 5 star review !!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tim Bratsos · 2025-03-23**: Had a small project and Seth did a great job.  Would definitely use him again for future work.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ethan L · 2025-01-04**: I can’t say enough about this business! Seth has repaired many of our pieces of equipment for our company and got them back in running order quickly. Whether it’s a big job or small job, Seth is more than happy to do it. His work is meticulously, professional,durable and artistic and I would highly …
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Aman K. · 2024-09-01**: Seth was prompt, professional and did great work, on time and on budget. Highly recommend!

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