Custom Fabrication & Coatings was born out of a lifelong passion for craftsmanship, precision, and turning functional ideas into durable, high-quality realities—roots that trace directly back to Ryan Berry's successful career in the fireplace and chimney industry.

As the owner of Certified Fireplace and Chimney in Topeka, Kansas—a thriving, certified business he launched with his brother Sam—Ryan has built a reputation for excellence in inspections, repairs, remodels, installations, and custom fireplace work. Growing up in a family of chimney professionals and honing his skills from an early age, Ryan brought that same dedication to Topeka, filling a need for reliable, code-compliant, and customer-focused service. Over the years, leading Certified Fireplace and Chimney has involved hands-on fabrication, custom metalwork, precise modifications, and protective finishes to ensure every fireplace and chimney system performs safely and beautifully for years to come.

This deep involvement in custom metal fabrication, welding, and finishing—especially when creating or enhancing fireplace components, surrounds, mantels, and related elements—ignited Ryan's broader passion for precision craftsmanship across materials. He saw opportunities to apply those same skills to a wider range of projects, from automotive and equipment parts to unique one-off builds involving metal, wood, stone, and more.

That passion led Ryan to launch Custom Fabrication & Coatings in Topeka, extending his expertise into a dedicated shop focused on precision metal fabrication, expert welding, custom machining (like billet aluminum brackets), and professional protective coatings. As a Cerakote and powder coat certified applicator, the business delivers tough, long-lasting finishes that protect and enhance anything from firearms and tools to vehicles and creative custom pieces.

What ties it all together is Ryan's unwavering commitment to blending functional design with precision execution. Whether it's a critical chimney repair at Certified Fireplace and Chimney or a bespoke fabrication project at Custom Fabrication & Coatings, every job receives personal attention, tight tolerances, fast turnarounds, and uncompromising quality.

Today, Ryan remains hands-on as owner and operator of both businesses, proudly serving the Topeka community (and the greater Wichita area) with Kansas-made reliability and pride. From keeping homes warm and safe through Certified Fireplace and Chimney to bringing bold custom visions to life through Custom Fabrication & Coatings, Ryan continues to build on his foundation of craftsmanship—one precise project at a time.

We're excited to partner on your next idea—whether it's a fireplace upgrade or something entirely new. Let's create something exceptional together!