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East County Welding and Fabrication
5.0(
5
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Serving La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evanart, Inc.
4.4(
89
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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fixed broken iron fence and installed a new gate. 1/2 price of anyone else here in San Diego and they do great work. Very careful and arc welded after taking precautions to protect area from fires. Very impressed."
Ryan Residence
Ryan Residence
Ryan Residence
Ryan Residence
Ryan Residence

+135

Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Bernal Construction
4.5(
38
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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Raul is such a personable man. He was really interested in helping us. He's doing a job now on an artist community nearby on the 79S and he invited us to come to their open house to see his work, even though he was unable to fit our job in due to that one. We were very impressed with his professionalism, his work at the community, and his warm personal style. He recommended three other specialty contractors to us to do our work, and we are in the process of getting it done. Thank you, Raul."
Kitchen design & Appliances
Kitchen layout
Kitchen detail & countertops
Master Bath
Guest Bath

+11

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Welding questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, you can cut plexiglass by hand using a sharp knife or blade (utility knife, box cutter, glass cutter, etc.).

Sawing your hot tub into more manageable chunks so it can be lifted easily into a truck takes several hours. Generally, 2.5 hours for smaller hot tubs and around 4 hours for larger ones with the help of one to two people. If money isn't a concern and you want to skip the physical labor, you can hire a pro to get the job done.

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?

Yes, but you’ll need reliable steel-cutting tools and safety gear to get started. Shipping containers are typically around ¾ inch thick, so it’s entirely possible to cut through them, but experience and the right equipment are very important. When possible, try to get a container as close to the size you want it as possible.

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