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Q: Do welders need to be licensed or certified?

• <div><p>Some states require welders to be licensed and certified, while others don&rsquo;t. However, it&rsquo;s always a good idea to hire a licensed welder, regardless of requirements in your area, especially if you need welding for structural components of your home or gas lines. Licensed welders have gone through training and testing to prove their skills, so they&rsquo;re less likely to make a mistake that could be detrimental to your home. Use Angi&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">state licensing tool</a> to determine whether your potential hire has a welding license.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to hire a metal fabrication professional?

• <div><p>Professional metal fabricators usually charge around <b>$70 per hour</b>. Three of the largest cost factors are the size and complexity of the project and the price of materials. The type of metal can impact the cost as much as the intricacy of the metal fabrication you want done. Another cost factor is your geographic location, as labor and materials can vary widely depending on the cost of living where you live. </p></div>

Q: How long does metal fabrication take?

• <div><p>Most projects take 1-4 weeks, depending on material sourcing, design intricacy, and required finishing treatments like powder coating or galvanization.</p></div>

Q: Why are they called Lally columns?

• <div><p>Lally columns are named after their founder, John Lally, who owned a construction company in the 1800s. He invented the columns as a means of providing temporary support for beams and rafters in homes his company was renovating. The original Lally columns were also made of steel, although the inventory used a thicker gauge metal, which provided additional support for larger projects and long-term structural solutions.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between a lintel and a beam?

• <div><p>The difference between a lintel and a beam is what loads each is responsible for supporting. A lintel is a type of beam that is responsible only for supporting the load above an opening, such as a window or door, and transfers the weight to the side walls around an opening. A beam supports the slab and transfers the load to nearby columns, which then disperse the load to the ground.</p></div>

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Last update on December 07, 2025

Reviewed in April 2018
Phil, the owner, took time over the phone to discuss the best way to examine our tankless heater and recommend either a replacement or maintenance if our water heater was still in good condition after 12 years of use. A different Phil (same name as the owner) was the tankless water heater...
Tankless Solutions Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2017
Excellent. I called first for a free estimate, Someone came the next day and took photos. Next day, received a written estimate, much lower than the overpriced misguided 'other vendor.' Approved quote online and the next day, bright and early, the repairs were done. Benji replaced my bent,...
The Gatekeeper
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Reviewed in February 2014
He cut out the old pipe and welded in a new pipe and it has stopped leaking water down the street gutter ever since. He had some extra time left on the package deal I bought so he ran a pipe from under my kitchen sink to the ice maker in the refrigerator. My other house had water filling up in...
Gregory Christian Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2014
Weld new hinges on gate door as the originals had broken because they were improperly mounted in the first place.
Greg's Portable Welding
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Reviewed in January 2014
I've been going to Bob at Allied Muffler for probably 15 or 20 years. I restore old cars as a hobby and have had Bob do everything from front-to-rear custom systems to minor welding and installation jobs. The work is always top notch and he always takes the appropriate time to get...
ALLIED MUFFLER
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Reviewed in December 2012
The guy who came out made a lot of mistakes and use poor (even dangerous) workmanship. After re-plumbing the hot water heater, he either didn't notice or tell me that I also had a gas leak in the gas line to my hot water heater! I noticed it two days later, on my own, after he was long gone. In...
HITT PLUMBING CO
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Reviewed in April 2011
The old downspout, that burst in heavy storms last winter, was custom made of welded metal. It had a welded, angular jog to get around a plumbing access opening in the wall. The new ABS downspout has a pre-fab rounded elbow at the top and a straight pipe to the ground. The cost of a new...
Iselt Handymen Services
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Reviewed in March 2009
Luis is VERY punctual. For the estimate, he arrived an hour earlier than expected. The day of the job, I found him outside, an hour earlier, working on the car damage to the fence. Luis & his assistant worked quickly, fastening, welding, & painting.
5 Star Wrought Iron
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Reviewed in November 2008
Estimate was $6,750. I received several estimates from other companies, some lower, but this was just a job to them. Mitch was cheerful & creative. He could see that because of my disability, this job had to be done right. Both high & low power electrical circuits also had to be run. After...
California Electronic Gates
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Reviewed in November 2005
ON THIS PARTICULAR VISIT MY EXPERIENCE WAS VERY GOOD, I HAD A LEAK IN MY EXHAUST, THEY LOCATED IT IN A PART OF MY EXHAUST THAT WAS NOT LEGALLY REQUIRED TO BE THERE, SO THEY CUT IT OUT AND WELDED IN A NEW SECTION OF PIPE, ALL WITHIN HALF AN HOUR.
LA TORTUGA AUTO REPAIR
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Smith Welding & Fabrication

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Smith Welding & Fabrication

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Customers say: True professional

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With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"Had an additional stair hand rail added for my elderly mother. I was very happy with the work. The work was well thought out and looks great. Scott D"

Scott D on January 2025

"Had an additional stair hand rail added for my elderly mother. I was very happy with the work. The work was well thought out and looks great. Scott D"

Scott D on January 2025

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Smith Welding & Fabrication

Smith Welding & Fabrication

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GT Steel Inc.

GT Steel Inc.

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Rodriguez ironworks

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The Weld Federation

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Bronze Wrought Iron

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