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Great Metal Design
4.3(
75
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomWrought Iron Fence - Repair or Weld

Serving Boulder Creek, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

"Awesome! Fantastic! Best company I’ve ever worked with for home projects. Martin did a beautiful job fabricating rails, Ariel, Jason and Dominic were a joy to work with. Professional, efficient, great crew! Very best people, very best company!"
Los Altos
Los Altos
Preparing the installation
Welding stage
Side view

+67

Response time2 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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CALIFORNIA COAST CONSTRUCTION PROS
5.0(
9
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Metal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or CutSteel Beams (Custom) - Fabricate+1 more

Serving Boulder Creek, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Abel did a phenomenal job on our concrete and new fence! Came out very beautiful and much better than we had imagined! You can tell Abel has very great attention to detail, and his team goes above and beyond for the best results! Very exceptional and jobs very well done! Pricing is very honest and reasonable. Highly recommend Abel and his team!"
Barn door closet
Bathroom
Horizontal 1x4 redwood
Metal 4x4 post painted with gloss black
3-4ft retaining wall 6x6 post set in 3ft with concrete and rot block to prevent from corrosion and 6ft fence on top

+55

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Welding questions, answered by experts

Professional metal fabricators typically charge around $70 per hour, but the total cost of your project will depend on several factors. The largest cost drivers are the size, complexity, and design of the project, as well as the price and type of metal used. A good way to estimate the total cost is to multiply the cost of raw materials by four; typically, one-quarter of the total goes toward materials and three-quarters toward labor. Your geographic location can also influence costs, as labor and material prices vary by region.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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