About us



James River Ironworks is a custom metal works, welding and repair shop serving Lynchburg, Forest, Bedford, Campbell Counties and other areas within the Central Virginia region.

James River Ironworks was formed in 2018 and began operations in Forest and have sinced moved to their new location in Lynchburg. 


A full service metal works shop, James River Ironworks can handle just about any kind of metal project. We can produce either on site or in our shop any type of carbon steel, stainless steel or aluminum product.


James River Ironworks specialize in ornamental ironwork from purely functional to highly decorative such as ornamental iron gates, custom fencing and indoor and outdoor railing. JRI also designs and works on decorative interior items like furniture, light fixtures and custom shelving.



James River Ironworks is mobile, licensed and insured.

Chris Lynch
Owner/Operator


Chris has over 10 years in the blacksmith and ironwork trade and has served many residential and commercial clients. He is ready to provide a solution to your metal work project as well.

Client List

James River Ironworks clients


Here is a partial list of some of our clients who have loved our work:


-Liberty University


-EQ consulting - lofts


-Boxley Concrete


-Hollins Construction


-CVTC


-City of Lynchburg


-Driven Builders

Serving Lynchburg VA | Campbell County VA | Bedford County VA | Amherst County VA | Charlottesville | Roanoke VA.