Founded by Zeb Hovde, Iron Ascent is a custom metal fabrication shop based in Birchwood, Wisconsin. We design, weld, and finish custom steel, stainless steel, and aluminum projects for homeowners, contractors, businesses, and manufacturers throughout Northwest Wisconsin.

Iron Ascent was built on a passion for quality craftsmanship and practical design. With a background in fabrication, welding, and equipment design, Zeb works directly with every customer to create custom metal solutions that are built to last — whether it's a one-of-a-kind fabrication project or a production run of parts.
Based in Birchwood, Wisconsin, we serve homeowners, contractors, businesses, and manufacturers throughout Northwest Wisconsin. Our work includes contractor truck equipment, utility boxes, trailer modifications, industrial fabrication, welding repairs, custom stairs, railings, and more — all designed and built with precision, durability, and craftsmanship.
Exact CAD drawings, proper prep, and welds measured to the spec.
Built from steel, stainless steel, and aluminum to survive real-world use.
One point of contact from the first call through installation.
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