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Avatar for STEELWELDS INC
STEELWELDS INC
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Wrought Iron Fence - Repair or WeldMetal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create Custom+2 more

Serving Chowchilla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gabriel did a professional job on my utility trailer. It needed some repairs along with installation of several accessories. After explaining what I needed done he had some suggestions on some different techniques to overcome some obstacles I had with my ideas. Top notch work and communication. He was on time and his rig if fully capable. I have in in my contacts and will recommend him to anyone that needs some welding done. Dennis"
Welding and Metal Fabrication
Welding and Metal Fabrication
Welding and Metal Fabroication
Welding and Metal Fabrication
My Projects

+1

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cochran Welding
New to Angi
Metal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut

Serving Chowchilla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Everything from industrial piping to fencing, structural, maintenance or equipment repair. You name it.

Lots of piping
Lots of piping
Oil field process piping
Oil field process piping
Oil field process piping

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Bob's Mobile Welding & Portable Line Boring, Inc.
New to Angi
Metal Structure or Object - Weld or CutWrought Iron Fence - Repair or WeldMetal Structure or Object - Create Custom+1 more

Serving Chowchilla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Bob's Mobile Welding & Portable Line Boring, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time4 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for JMW STEEL ERECTORS
JMW STEEL ERECTORS
5.0(
4
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Metal Structure or Object - Create Custom

Serving Chowchilla, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

JMW STEEL ERECTORS is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Avatar for Cody Everts Mobile Welding, LLC
Cody Everts Mobile Welding, LLC
5.0(
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut+4 more

Serving Chowchilla, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome he came to my place the day after I called and did a great job welding up some broken parts on my trailer. Great guy and knows his stuff."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Duro Beam Pre-Fabricated Steel Buildings
4.8(
5
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Metal Structure or Object - Create CustomSheet Metal and Ornamental Metal - FabricateSteel Beams (Custom) - Fabricate+1 more

Serving Chowchilla, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great products and really easy to work with!"
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CA Welding & Fabrication Co Inc.
New to Angi
Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut+2 more

Serving Chowchilla, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

CA Welding & Fabrication Co. Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Welding questions, answered by experts

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.

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?

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.

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 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.

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