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Magic Metal Ornamental Fabrication
5.0(
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Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I wanted a metal hand rail for our front steps. Adam scoped out the job, made the railing in the time frame promised and installed it efficiently the following week after it was powder coated. Uh"
Fence
Swinging Gate
Fence Install
Railing Install
Railing for Walkway and Patio

+35

Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by46%of homeowners
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Fences Plus
5.0(
15
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Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently hired Arnie - Fences Plus contractor to add wooden stairs and a gate to my balcony, and I couldn't be happier with the result. His craftsmanship is top-notch, and he communicated clearly and politely throughout the process. He was always on time and his estimate was very reasonable compared to other contractors I considered. I highly recommend his services!"
Driveway gate using STK cedar and redwood trim.
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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String Theory Construction
5.0(
2
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Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dana was the foreman on a major remodeling project on our property. We added a guest cottage which involved excavating over 100 ft.³ of hillside, foundation, as well as construction. He also remodeled the main house extensively from a concrete pour to new roof, electrical flooring, fine carpentry and everything in between. Throughout the 2- year project, Dana was attentive to detail, honest, mindful of the budget and schedule, and collaborative on creating solutions. He is such a kind hearted person, and was a pleasure to have around the home. I canâ t say enough good things about String Theory Construction!"
Tiled deck
Tiled deck
Tiled deck
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Below deck composite soffit boards

+13

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RamIrons
4.7(
30
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Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Showed up on time, was very informational so o understood what he would be doing. His quality of work a d customer service was outstanding. I'd recommend him and his services to anyone who needs work done using his skill set. He was the perfect person for the job."
stainless bar/counter
stainless bar
break metal cladding around Fleetwood sliders
stainless runnel
2015

+3

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Copan builders general remodeling
5.0(
13
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Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

"Oscar and his crew did a great job removing an old Popcorn ceiling and mudding/painting the ceiling smooth. The ceiling looks great, was done quickly and we’d hire Oscar back for our next project."
Drywall Project
Handymen Project
Drywall
Drywqll and paint
Handymen

+80

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Welding questions, answered by experts

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

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.

Costs depend on unit complexity, labor, wall mounting needs, and additional accessories like floating shelves.

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.

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.

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