Reviews
“Functional Steel Objects did a great job custom designing and building out the guardrails and handrails on our property, specifically, back deck, front porch and various handrails. We were particularly impressed with their design ideas and their ability to problem solve. They designed a rolling gate on our front porch/garden area that had a host of issues due to uneven foundation. The outcome they achieved was stable and attractive. The design was functional and complimented the current aesthetic environment. We are very pleased.”
—JEANNETTE
“Staci Southwick and her team have designed, fabricated and installed beautiful, strong, durable additions to my Piedmont home over several years. These have included steel gates, a steel and glass door canopy and a beautiful and functional outside stair railing. Her designs are imaginative and still fit the overall style of the house, so they don't look out of place — art that works! The workmanship and professionalism are great. Highest recommendation.”
—STANTON K.
“I love working with Staci! I have worked closely with her on stair rails, guard rails, custom table legs. I rely on the fact she loves to get into the details with you! Great creative, non-uppity input.I love working with Staci! I have worked closely with her on stair rails, guard rails, custom table legs. I rely on the fact she loves to get into the details with you! Great creative, non-uppity.”
—BRIAN L.
“Our experience with Functional Steel Objects was "5 Star." We presented Staci Southwick with a project (building a gated enclosure with sliding doors) that required both engineering acumen and creativity. She was extremely patient during the design phase and provided the kind of guidance that made it possible to complete our project within our budget. She is smart, resourceful, focused, pays attention to detail and brings the right mix of engineering and art to projects. Her crew was great, too. Friendly, hard working, nice people.”
—BRENT JONES
“The home we purchased a couple of years ago dates back to the early 1980's. It's a split level which had a guard railing separating the living room from the dining room which was on the lower level. The railing was oak spindles and truly a relic. We decided to replace it with something more contemporary. Staci Southwick of Functional Steel Objects was recommended to us by a friend who had heard about an outdoor railing she had designed and built. We had Staci come out to the house and based on our furnishings, recommend what she thought would work. We were thrilled with what she came up with. It gives both rooms a very different feel. She was great to work with. Staci showed up when she said she would and delivered on budget and on time. When we re-do our deck we will definitely talk to her about outdoor railings.”
—CHGARBIS
“Functional Steel Objects is customer focused and delivers a quality product when promised. Good communication keeps the customer informed of progress and suggestions for improvement. Highly recommended.”
—MARY KNIGHT
“I do rehabs in the East Bay, San Francisco Bay Area. I found Functional Steel Objects on Yelp, where Staci has received good reviews. Staci was great to work with. Staci was great to work with. She and her crew made interior metal handrails + staircase railings, along with 'organic' exterior guard railings on the main entrance (front porch), which received a lot of compliments from visitors. Thank you, Staci!”
—CHARLES CHOI