What questions should I ask a welder before hiring?

<div><p>There are a few things you can ask welders before you hire them to get an idea of their experience and ability levels:</p><ul><li><p>Are you licensed and certified?</p></li><li><p>How long have you been in the welding business?</p></li><li><p>Do you commonly do the type of welding I need?</p></li><li><p>Do you offer any kind of warranty for your work?</p></li><li><p>Do you charge by the hour or by the project?</p></li><li><p>How long do you expect my welding project to take?</p></li><li><p>What steps do you take to minimize errors in your work?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: What’s the difference between a welder and a metal fabricator?

<div><p>Welding is the process of using extreme heat&mdash;and, sometimes, pressure&mdash;to attach two pieces of metal. In contrast, metal fabrication is a more involved process that can include welding, sheet metal work, bending, and other forms of metal manipulation. Metal fabrication is a large-scale project that may or may not involve welding, while welding is more often a step in larger fabrication projects.</p></div>

Q: How do you calculate welding costs?

<div><p>The average cost to hire a welder is about <b>$300</b>, with an average rate ranging from <b>$65 to $125 per hour,</b> depending on their experience and the project type and size. Aside from labor costs, some other charges you&rsquo;ll need to pay include the cost of the welding material and the cost of the shielding gas that makes welding possible and safe. When you&rsquo;re interviewing welders for your work, you can ask for an estimate based on your project specifics. In some simple cases, like welding gas lines or common welding projects, local welders may charge a flat hourly rate with add-ons if necessary.</p></div>

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Last update on August 27, 2025

Reviewed in February 2024
Don is the best!! Professional, reliable, reasonable and pleasant. I wish I had more welding to do!
Raw Innovations - Unlicensed Contractor
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Reviewed in July 2015
Mr. Rojo's crew showed up on time, completed the work (including sealing all the new caps) and cleaned up everything so you'd never know work had been done. Then Mr. Rojo figured out a way to avoid purchasing a new gate to the utility patio (the old gate had just had three bolts that fell out...
Luis Rojo Masonry
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Reviewed in March 2015
The water coming out of the bathtub shower head was trickling out and the lever (on the tub spout) that diverts water to the showerhead was very loose. My husband removed the spout and noticed that the pipe was cracked. Called Robert's Plumbing and they scheduled to show up between 3:30 pm - 5...
Robert's Plumbing
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Reviewed in May 2011
Ramon Martinez Sr. came out the week of 4/1 to give us an estimate on two custom gates for our front yard. One gate was approx 5 feet wide x 5 1/2 high, the second gate was a standard size width gate by approx the same height. I have a fireplace grate that had the design that I was looking to...
Ramon M Wrought Iron
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Reviewed in July 2008
All phone calls were returned promptly and Terry came out within 24 hours to measure and get other details. We received his estimates via email the same day. The total estimate of $1,200 was high enough that I rationalized buying a small welder from the home improvement store and doing the work...
WALHAY FENCE
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Welders in Tucson

Sparks and arcs customs LLC

2112 North Dragoon Street

Sparks and arcs customs LLC

2112 North Dragoon Street

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

111 local quotes requested

Please consider us for any welding or metal work needs! We can repair carports, dumpster encloses, stair trends, railing, etc, We can also do big CapEx projects. Property entry gates, awnings, customized security doors, fencing and ornamental designs heavy equipment and machinery, structural and ornamental designs. Please consider using my company Thank you for your time!

"Great work at great prices"

Dominic M on November 2023

"Great work at great prices"

Dominic M on November 2023

Country Strong Fabrication

Country Strong Fabrication

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

121 local quotes requested

Veteran owned company with experience since 2010, providing professional and quality work in the welding and fabrication areas. Big or small, we can get the job done!

"Josh and Riley were professional and great to work with on our fencing project. The fence is awesome and in would highly recommend them!"

Michelle A on July 2025

Veteran owned company with experience since 2010, providing professional and quality work in the welding and fabrication areas. Big or small, we can get the job done!

"Josh and Riley were professional and great to work with on our fencing project. The fence is awesome and in would highly recommend them!"

Michelle A on July 2025

KBB Steel, LLC

40512 North 254th Avenue

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KBB Steel, LLC

40512 North 254th Avenue

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3 years of experience

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At KBB Steel LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts, and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business!

Raw Innovations - Unlicensed Contractor

Raw Innovations - Unlicensed Contractor

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

21 years of experience

Raw Innovations has over 10 years of experience in the business. Here at Raw Innovations we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Don was fantastic. I knew what the final project should look like, but had no idea how to do it. Don immediately knew what was needed and did it! My big horse feeder is better now than it was when it was new, about five years ago. Thank you, Don!!!"

Susan P on April 2025

1 years of experience

1 years of experience

J&R HARDSCAPES LLC Good afternoon we are a small local business Family owned and with the experience necessary to tackle any job no matter what the client needs as long as it is in our categories Pavers / concrete / flagstone / brick / gravel / artificial turf / riprap rock / tile / travertine Block walls or retaining walls and stucco Pergolas / ramadas / shading Yard cleanup / tree-bush removal / maintenance / irrigation systems / planting And much more!! Contact # Owners Rick (520)585-0558

Walker Mobile Welding

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Walker Mobile Welding

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5 years of experience

We specialize in small welding jobs that nobody wants to tackle in Tucson, Vail, Marana, Green Valley, Saurita, and Benson. Unlike ordinary welding companies, we offer weekend hours and exceptional customer service. We communicate via phone call or text for timely and efficient service. Most jobs can be completed in one hour on the same day for $250. Choose Walker Mobile Welding for fast, reliable, and convenient mobile welding services in Tucson and surrounding areas.

CRANE Property Services and Steel LLC

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CRANE Property Services and Steel LLC

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1 years of experience

At Crane we specialize in ornamental steel fabrication and installation as well as a wide variety of property maintenance services. With years of experience working in the steel industry we have the necessary knowledge to complete jobs both professionally and expeditiously. Property maintenance services include, lawn maintenance, brush/tree trimming, gravel/rock installation and removal, natural material disposal/hauling and much more! ROC 353776

5 years of experience

27 years of experience

Maitanace, Fabrication, Fencing, carports. Repair, gates, automotive, tilt ups, Bucket repairs, machinery repair.

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FAQs for welding projects in Tucson, AZ

Welding is the process of using extreme heat—and, sometimes, pressure—to attach two pieces of metal. In contrast, metal fabrication is a more involved process that can include welding, sheet metal work, bending, and other forms of metal manipulation. Metal fabrication is a large-scale project that may or may not involve welding, while welding is more often a step in larger fabrication projects.

The average cost to hire a welder is about $300, with an average rate ranging from $65 to $125 per hour, depending on their experience and the project type and size. Aside from labor costs, some other charges you’ll need to pay include the cost of the welding material and the cost of the shielding gas that makes welding possible and safe. When you’re interviewing welders for your work, you can ask for an estimate based on your project specifics. In some simple cases, like welding gas lines or common welding projects, local welders may charge a flat hourly rate with add-ons if necessary.

There are a few things you can ask welders before you hire them to get an idea of their experience and ability levels:

Are you licensed and certified?
How long have you been in the welding business?
Do you commonly do the type of welding I need?
Do you offer any kind of warranty for your work?
Do you charge by the hour or by the project?
How long do you expect my welding project to take?
What steps do you take to minimize errors in your work?

You should not do your own welding unless you have the proper training and experience. Most home electrical systems can only handle MIG welding, which creates weaker bonds than TIG welding and won’t work on certain metals or metal thicknesses. Both welding forms usually require the use of shielding gas, which can be dangerous to store at home. Additionally, welding machines create temperatures of over 3,000 degrees, and the sparks can blind you if you don’t have the proper equipment. As such, it’s usually better to hire a professional welder for your welding projects.

Some states require welders to be licensed and certified, while others don’t. However, it’s always a good idea to hire a licensed welder, regardless of requirements in your area, especially if you need welding for structural components of your home or gas lines. Licensed welders have gone through training and testing to prove their skills, so they’re less likely to make a mistake that could be detrimental to your home. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to determine whether your potential hire has a welding license.

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