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Avatar for Fusion Welding & Fabrication, Inc.
Fusion Welding & Fabrication, Inc.
5.0(
66
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Serving Chula Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you're looking for Professionalism, high quality, detail oriented work, then Fusion Welding is the company to go to. Not only you get phenomenal work but you also get a great attitude along with it. I highly recommend them."
Aluminum deck
Gate
Interior Railing
Exterior Railing
URM Welding fabrication

+12

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Avatar for SOCAL STEELWORK WELDING AND FABRICATION
SOCAL STEELWORK WELDING AND FABRICATION
5.0(
11
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Serving Chula Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"WROUGHT IRON REPAIRS I just had a two section portion of our fence repaired. Initially we thought it would need to be replaced as it was bowed and several of the welds had broken loose at the base of the vertical bars, and not to mention it's 31 years old. We fortunately found SO CAL STEEL WORK on YELP. The owner, Dylan Barnett, came within one day and easily repaired by cutting about an inch out of the top horizontal bar and rewelding the vertical bars at the base. He also repainted the affected areas. He has all his equipment mounted in the bed of his truck. This company is an asset to our neighborhoods. His info: Lic#1114968, @Socal_steelwork, [email protected] 949-456-3757, Dylan Barnett"
Recent work
Recent work
Recent work
Recent work
Recent work

+75

Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Avatar for East County Welding and Fabrication
East County Welding and Fabrication
5.0(
5
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Serving Chula Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent. Luis kept in touch and arrived on time. He replaced the rusted pieces and welded new ones on the posts. Bolted the posts securely to the concrete steps. All the metal parts were painted white and look like new!"
Welding Project
Welding Project
Wrought Iron Project
Fencing Project
Entrance gate

+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Palm Steel Inc.
5.0(
25
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Serving Chula Vista, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Both the owner and his staff are professional in their knowledge of their work as well as the high quality of their product. They are honest, hard working and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a great experience with this company."
Downstairs handrail
Base plate shoe cover
Upstairs rail
Finished Handrail
Left Canopy View

+9

Response time2 days
Response rate87%
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Welding questions, answered by experts

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 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

While a high-speed circular saw will cut through metal, and even cut through multiple sheets at once, the fast-spinning saw blades create a lot of heat. This heat can damage paint and other protective coatings, leading to serious problems like rust over time. The cost to paint a metal roof again to avoid this damage is typically an additional $0.50 to $1 per square foot.

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.

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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