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Licensed Ornamental Metal Contractors in Santa Ana, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-23 Ornamental Metal Contractor

  • 25licensed ornamental metal contractors
  • 24active (Clear)
  • 4%with a suspension
  • 32%workers' comp exempt
  • 8.1 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 88%corp / LLC / partnership (12% sole owner)
  • 3new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Santa Ana is home to 25 ornamental metal contractors in CSLB's license file, the most in Orange County. 96% are Clear.

32% report a workers' comp exemption, 9.1 points lower than the statewide figure for ornamental metal contractors (41.1%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension, 4%, is 1 points higher than the Orange County rate for the same license (3%).

The median ornamental metal contractor here has held a license for 8.1 years (less than the statewide median of 15), and 3 licenses were issued in the last 12 months.

In California this work generally calls for the C-23 Ornamental Metal Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-23 Ornamental Metal Contractor guide for what the license covers.

How to check an ornamental metal contractor's license in Santa Ana

  1. Open the ornamental metal contractor's profile from the table below (or search Santa Ana listings by name). Check that C-23 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-23 covers.
  2. Confirm it live with CSLB's Instant License Check. Statuses change between our weekly refreshes, especially workers' comp and bond suspensions.
  3. Ask for the pocket license and a photo ID and match the name to your contract. Work of $1,000 or more needs a license (the $1,000 rule), and a down payment can't exceed $1,000 or 10% (down payment rules).

All 25 ornamental metal contractors in Santa Ana

Santa Ana ornamental metal contractors sorted with Clear licenses first, then by years licensed. Badges reflect CSLB's file dated November 1, 2026, not a rating of anyone's work.

Licensed ornamental metal contractors in Santa Ana
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Adams Iron CO INC 463461 Clear 42 Insured On file
Phoenix Studios 784728 Clear 26 Insured On file
Jimenez Bros Art & Iron Works INC 810692 Clear 24 Insured On file
Naddour's Ornamental Iron 843703 Clear 22 Insured On file
Electrolurgy Manufacturing INC 870961 Clear 20 Insured On file
Iron Work Industries INC 942016 Clear 16 Insured On file
Nunez Ironworks 945599 Clear 16 Exempt On file
Villa Ornamental Iron INC 989069 Clear 12 Insured On file
Forever Iron Works 1004625 Clear 11 Exempt On file
Iron Generations INC 1035524 Clear 8 Insured On file
American Iron Designs Corporation 1041418 Clear 8 Insured On file
Smart Metalworks 1044317 Clear 8 Insured On file
Star Ornamental Iron Craft INC 1074880 Clear 5 Exempt On file
Aim Ornamental INC 1077916 Clear 5 Exempt On file
Mick Welding INC 1084955 Clear 4 Insured On file
Soco Metal Works LLC 1092944 Clear 4 Insured On file
Hand Crafted Metalworks INC 1118576 Clear 2 Insured On file
Tagosa Ornamental Metal INC 1124614 Clear 2 Insured On file
Pro Metal Works INC 1133859 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Premier Welding and Remodeling INC 1140794 Clear 1 Insured On file
Jmc Welding & Manufacturing INC 1143088 Clear 1 Insured On file
Zamora Custom Metals & Design INC 1157808 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Lomeli Ornamental Metals 1160933 Clear <1 Insured On file
Wonder Woman Iron Work 1161583 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Bens Ornamental Iron Craft INC 1025621 Susp: bond payment, related entity 9 Exempt On file

Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 Status can change at any time. Verify on CSLB's Instant License Check.

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed ornamental metal contractors are in Santa Ana?

CSLB's current public file lists 25 ornamental metal contractors with a Santa Ana mailing address. 24 have a Clear status, and 96% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).

What license does an ornamental metal contractor need in California?

In California this work generally calls for the C-23 Ornamental Metal Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). Any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials needs a licensed contractor. Read our guide to the $1,000 rule.

How do I check an ornamental metal contractor's workers' comp?

Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Santa Ana ornamental metal contractors, 32% are exempt (no employees), 68% insured and 0% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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