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Dias Welding, LLC
4.8(
33
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Dias did a great job on my project. He completed the work within the timeframe we discussed and within the price he quoted. I plan to use him for all of my welding and fabrication need. I highly recommend him"
Mailbox Repair
Handrail Wheelchair Ramp
Handrail Wheelchair Ramp
Handrail Wheelchair Ramp
Entryway Stair Handrail

+56

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Southern Mobile Welding Repair and Services
5.0(
6
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Peersonnable owner of business with own mobile equipment and travels large upper portion of Alabama. Happened to be near my town ion day we connected via text and he reliably appeared at decided upon time at end of day. Stayed until job completed and even was kind enough to halpme with a metal gate repair for free. Highly recommend service, knowledge and reliability. Charlotte"
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hdz mobile Welding & Fab
4.4(
7
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I told Gustavo I was more interested in quality than speed. Quality I got. He exceeded my expectations. If you need a job done that involves welding, this is the place to call."
Outdoor
Handrails
patio fence
patio fence
Automatic gate opener

+15

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hawkins Welding
New to Angi

Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time10 mins
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Luke Hudson Mobile Welding
5.0(
3
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A true professional that shows skill in what he is doing at a competitive price. There couldn't have been a better job done on the work that was needed. I would definitely recommend to anyone needing welding done!"
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Pro Arc
5.0(
3
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Extremely easy to coordinate and work with. Honest, dependable, professional and self-sufficient. The experience in working with Pro Arc was outstanding in every facet. Coordinating the project was done with email / texting with timely responses. On the agreed work day and at the agreed time, Pro Arc showed up, had prepared all the needed brackets, all all the supporting materials needed for the job and did the work quickly & efficiently - for the agreed price. This small business is simply excellent."
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Welding questions, answered by experts

The average cost for a welding project is about $300, with typical costs ranging from $125 to $490. However, prices can be as low as $125 for very small jobs or exceed $1,200 for large or complex projects. Welders typically charge an hourly rate between $65 and $150, depending on their experience, and many charge a minimum fee to cover overhead and travel expenses. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including labor, the cost of materials like metal rods and shielding gas, the type of metal being welded, the project's size and complexity, and your geographic location. For a precise quote, it's best to ask a local welder for an estimate based on your specific project.

Costs depend on unit complexity, labor, wall mounting needs, and additional accessories like floating shelves.

Since water heaters are primarily made of metal, they’re commonly accepted by scrap yards and collectors. Don’t expect to fetch a high price, though—water heaters are mostly steel and aluminum, which aren’t high-value metals. Some components are made of more valuable metals, like brass and copper, but they’re a small portion of the heater and won’t affect the price much.

The cost to weld aluminum averages about $14 to $22 per pound. The type of metal factors into the overall cost of any welding project due to the cost of the materials and the expertise required to work with it. Some of the most common metals used by welders include:

  • Magnesium alloy: $7–$16 per pound

  • Low-carbon steel: $11–$12 per pound

  • Stainless steel: $13–$15 per pound

  • Copper/brass: $24–$29 per pound

  • Cast iron: $38–$79 per pound

  • Titanium: $60–$85 per pound

It will likely take an experienced pro less than an hour to install a ground rod, which is another reason why letting them handle the job is such a good idea. Safety concerns aside, it would likely take you much longer to install a ground rod if you decided to take this one as a DIY job.

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