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title: "Frank's Ornamental Iron Shop"
description: "Frank's Ornamental Iron Shop fabricates wrought iron handrails, pipe railings, gates, window guards, iron fencing and ornamental ironwork, according to its"
doc_version: "2026-10-31"
last_updated: "2026-10-31"
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# Frank's Ornamental Iron Shop

**Trade:** Specialty Services · **Address:** 59 Loomis St, Manchester, CT 06042 · **Phone:** (860) 649-7316 · **Website:** http://franksornamentalironshop1.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.3/5** (low confidence) — from 1 reviews across 4 sources.

## The honest read

Frank's Ornamental Iron Shop fabricates wrought iron handrails, pipe railings, gates, window guards, iron fencing and ornamental ironwork, according to its website. The Manchester shop says it works from design through installation, has been in business for 50 years and offers free estimates.

In September 2024, a Google customer said Gary came out promptly and repaired a pair of railings, restoring them to like-new condition. Google gives the shop five stars from three ratings. Its Connecticut home improvement contractor registration is active.

**Strengths:**
- Railing repairs — a September 2024 customer praised Gary's prompt response and repairs

## Claims & citations

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

- The shop says it fabricates wrought iron handrails, pipe railings, gates, window guards, fencing and ornamental ironwork, from design through installation. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://franksornamentalironshop1.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): We can fabricate wrought iron hand railings, pipe railings, entry gates, window guards, iron fencing, and o…”
- A September 2024 customer praised Gary's prompt response and repairs to a pair of railings. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNuZ2ZlOVVnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x24747102ee640b6!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICngfe9Ug%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had a pair of railings that required repairs and Gary from Frank's came right out and did a great job making them good as new.  Thank …”
- The company says it has 50 years in business and offers free estimates. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://franksornamentalironshop1.com) — “Stated offer (self-reported): free estimates”
  - [Official Website](http://franksornamentalironshop1.com) — “Self-reported 50 years in business”
- Its Connecticut home improvement contractor registration is active. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0635622 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: FRANKS ORNAMENTAL IRON SHOP”
- Google shows five stars from three ratings. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Frank's%20Ornamental%20Iron%20Shop&query_place_id=ChIJgcGkkpxX5okRtkDmLhBHRwI) — “Google: 5★ from 3 ratings”
- Specializes in Specialty Services _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNuZ2ZlOVVnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x24747102ee640b6!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICngfe9Ug%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had a pair of railings that required repairs and Gary from Frank's came right out and did a great job making them good as new.  Thank …”
  - [Official Website](http://franksornamentalironshop1.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): We can fabricate wrought iron hand railings, pipe railings, entry gates, window guards, iron fencing, and o…”
- Also offers Fencing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://franksornamentalironshop1.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): We can fabricate wrought iron hand railings, pipe railings, entry gates, window guards, iron fencing, and o…”

## License

Status: **active** (#HIC.0635622, hic) — verified against the official CT state registry on 2026-10-30, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Frank's%20Ornamental%20Iron%20Shop&query_place_id=ChIJgcGkkpxX5okRtkDmLhBHRwI): 5.0★ from 3 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Frank's%20Ornamental%20Iron%20Shop&query_place_id=ChIJgcGkkpxX5okRtkDmLhBHRwI): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://franksornamentalironshop1.com): 50 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/manchester/profile/ornamental-metal-work/franks-ornamental-iron-shop-0111-45001528): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joel Baranowski · 2024-09-26**: We had a pair of railings that required repairs and Gary from Frank's came right out and did a great job making them good as new.  Thank you Gary!

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