Custom Staircases
Floating steel, classic wrought iron and wood and cable hybrids, engineered in CAD and built to be the room's centerpiece.
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Franklin · Nashville · Chattanooga · Northern Alabama
Custom Welding and Metal Fabrication, Elevated to an Art
You dream it, we make it. For more than 20 years, 3D Custom Welding has turned raw steel into custom staircases, railings, decks and gates for homes and businesses across Tennessee and Northern Alabama.
🛡 Fully Licensed & Insured for residential and commercial work across Tennessee and Northern Alabama
Free Quote, No Obligation
Tell Us What You Dream Of.
We'll Make It.
Send over a few details and Rich Arnold will follow up personally to talk through your project, timeline and budget. You'll always be talking to the owner, never a call center. Prefer the phone? Call (615) 630-1840.
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HoursMon-Fri 8 AM to 6 PM · Sat 9 AM to 3 PM · Sun Closed
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What We Build
Residential & Commercial Metalwork
Every project starts with your vision, gets engineered to code and leaves our shop finished like furniture.
Metal Railings & Handrails
Interior, exterior and ADA railings crafted to match your home's character, from modern cable to hand forged scrollwork.
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Custom Decks
Steel framed wood, composite and all metal decks that stay flat, square and squeak free long after lumber framing gives up.
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Gates, Fences & Ironwork
Estate gates, pool fencing, balconies and one of a kind ornamental pieces, including CNC cut logos and crests.
Explore Gates →Featured Project · Franklin, TN
The Battle Ground Academy Gate
When one of Tennessee's most historic academies needed an entrance worthy of its 1889 heritage, we built it. The school's crest was drawn in CAD, CNC cut in steel and set into a hand forged wrought iron gate, fabricated in our Franklin shop and installed on site. Every driveway gate, estate fence and storefront we build gets that same care.
Why 3D Custom Welding
Functional Art, Welded To Last
We don't just weld metal. We build functional art that is safe, stylish and made to outlive us. The studio is based in Franklin, led by owner Rich Arnold, and we pair old world craftsmanship with CAD design and CNC precision on every job.
- 20+ years of residential and commercial fabrication across Middle Tennessee
- You talk directly with Rich, the owner, from first quote to final walkthrough
- CAD design and CNC technology for complex, precise work
- Mobile welding rig that brings the shop to your site
- Licensed, insured and built to code, every single time
- Satisfaction guaranteed. If it's not right, we make it right
From Sketch To Steel
Our Process
Consultation
We come to you, walk the site, take measurements and talk honestly about budget and timeline.
CAD Design
Complex projects get engineered drawings first, so you approve exactly what we'll build before a single cut.
Fabrication
Precision cutting, forging and TIG and MIG welding, in our shop or at your site, with CNC accuracy where it counts.
Installation
A clean, professional install that is level, plumb and up to code. We treat your property like our own.
Fresh From The Shop
Recent Projects
New write ups with photos every time a notable job wraps. Follow along.
July 2, 2026 · Franklin
A Custom Crest Gate for Battle Ground Academy in Franklin
How we turned a school crest that dates back to 1889 into hand forged wrought iron and CNC cut steel for one of Franklin's most historic entrances.
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June 16, 2026 · Middle Tennessee
A Lakefront Steel Deck and Cable Railing Package
Steel framing, black cable rail and a view worth protecting. A modern lakefront build that will still be flat and square in thirty years.
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May 21, 2026 · Franklin
Ornamental Entrance Railings for a Historic Columned Building
Curved marble steps, white columns and a long run of hand forged ornamental railing, brought up to code without losing an ounce of character.
Read The Project →5.0 ★ On Google, Real Reviews
What Middle Tennessee Says
"I run a small business in Franklin and needed a custom metal staircase. Rich and his team brought my vision to life, and within budget!"
Small Business Owner · Franklin, TN
"3D Custom Welding did an outstanding job on our new deck railing. The craftsmanship was top-notch, and the turnaround time was faster than expected."
Homeowner · Middle Tennessee
"If you want something built to last, call 3D Custom Welding. Great communication and even better results."
Commercial Client · Nashville, TN
Proudly Serving Tennessee & Northern Alabama
Service Areas
Nashville, TNFranklin, TNBrentwood, TNMurfreesboro, TNSpring Hill, TNChattanooga, TNJackson, TNFlorence, ALNorthern Alabama
Also serving Nolensville, Thompson's Station, Fairview, Smyrna, Columbia and Mt. Juliet, plus Chattanooga, Jackson, Florence and communities throughout Northern Alabama.
Good To Know
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does custom welding cost in Middle Tennessee?
Every piece we build is custom, so the price depends on the material, the footage, the design complexity and the finish. Simple handrails usually land in the hundreds. Ornamental staircases, estate gates and steel framed decks are quoted per design. Quotes are always free, so call (615) 630-1840 and Rich will give you a straight answer fast.
What areas do you serve?
We're based in Franklin and serve Nashville, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Spring Hill, Nolensville, Thompson's Station, Fairview, Smyrna, Mt. Juliet, Chattanooga and Jackson, plus Florence and communities throughout Northern Alabama.
Do you offer mobile welding?
We do. Our fully equipped mobile rig brings the shop to your driveway, jobsite or business anywhere in Middle Tennessee. It's the fastest way to handle on site repairs, gate fixes and installs that can't come to us.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. 3D Custom Welding LLC is fully licensed and insured for residential and commercial work, and everything we install is built to code. We hold a 5.0 star rating on Google and we're an Angi Approved Pro with a Super Service Award.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Absolutely. The same hands that build estate staircases in Brentwood build storefront ironwork in downtown Franklin, along with commercial stair systems, steel floor decks and safety railings across the region.