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Decor Iron Works
5.0(
69
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Serving Hillsborough, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I required welding services for brackets in a DIY home project, and Decor Iron Works truly exceeded my expectations. Despite my project being relatively straightforward compared to the impressive work featured on their Instagram account, they completed the job promptly and precisely according to my specifications. I wholeheartedly recommend Decor Iron Works for all your welding needs."
Guard and Stair Railing
Guardrail and Handrail
Handrail
Outdoor Guardrail
Outside Guardrail

+5

Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ERIK XHYRA
5.0(
12
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Serving Hillsborough, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We had a great experience with this company! Erik and his guys were hired to build us our new shop from the foundation up; Their foresight and attention to detail has given us a great new working space!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JA Fencing
New to Angi

Serving Hillsborough, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

At JA Fencing, we take pride in delivering high-quality fencing and outdoor construction services with honest pricing and reliable workmanship. We specialize in wood fences, iron fences, chain-link fences, gates, handrails, decks, and fence repairs for residential and commercial properties. We are licensed, insured, and committed to providing excellent customer service from the first estimate to the final installation. Our goal is to build lasting relationships by completing every project with attention to detail, clear communication, and quality craftsmanship. Contact us today for a free estimate—we look forward to helping with your next project.

Wood fence
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Great Metal Design
4.3(
75
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Serving Hillsborough, 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
360 Welding and Fabrication, Inc.
4.3(
2
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Serving Hillsborough, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

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

Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Welding questions, answered by experts

Cutting rectangular ductwork requires careful measurements and the right technique. Use a measuring tape and pencil to mark the cutting lines accurately. Tin snips are excellent for straight cuts on smaller ducts. For more extensive or thicker rectangular ducts, a reciprocating saw with a metal-cutting blade is effective. 

Ensure the duct is well-supported and secure while cutting to prevent wobbling and maintain precision. After cutting, use a metal file to smooth any sharp edges, ensuring safety during installation. 

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.

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.

Welders use a variety of methods in their trade. Different types of welding are better suited for different purposes and contexts. For example, stick welding is a versatile form suitable for most metals and alloys. The most common types of welding include:

  • Stick welding: $100–$1,000

  • Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding: $250 and up

  • Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding: $250 and up

  • Gas welding: $150 and up

  • Forge welding: $15–$25 per hour

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

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