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V B Steel Works
4.8(
19
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Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Vincent had an opening and started the job right away. The job presented some problems because the gate was made of thin inch and one half metal tubing that was difficult to weld. Vincent’s practical abilities with the welding and some inventive engineering not only got the job done but did it in a timely manner. I would highly recommend TM Steel for any project they would be willing to do."
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by5%of homeowners
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Magic Metal Ornamental Fabrication
5.0(
32
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Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Came out to visit my son from Pennsylvania and noticed the loose front step railing at his new house. He told me someday he would fix it. But I told him it has to be fixed by Halloween for the safety of Trick or Treaters. Didn’t know who to call so contacted “Angi”. Magic Metal Ornamental Fabrication was the first and only service company to contact me. Was scheduled to come day before I was to return to my home in Pennsylvania but had phone call about breakdown of his truck on the parkway . He immediately rescheduled and came promptly on his scheduled appointment. He did a thorough job and couldn’t have been more pleased. Thank you!"
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 Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Two of our fence panels and a post blew down during a wind storm. Arnie gave us a competitive estimate and his team did a terrific job repairing the fence."
Driveway gate using STK cedar and redwood trim.
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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String Theory Construction
5.0(
2
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Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dana is knowledgeable, reliable and extremely talented. He helped us with a very complex master bedroom and bathroom addition which we absolutely love. Highly recommend"
Tiled deck
Tiled deck
Tiled deck
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Below deck composite soffit boards

+13

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RamIrons
4.7(
30
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Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Efrain was very helpful in determining the problem and solving how to fix the hand railing. I was very happy with his repair of the handrail and the tile work around the railings post."
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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William Handyman Service
5.0(
12
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Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He and his crew were amazing. The job is well done, in a very timely manner, the cost was quite reasonable, the clean up was excellent. I will hire him again!!"
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+24

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

This all depends on the tools you have on hand and whether you’re trying to cut a straight line or shapes. 

The best tool to use for straight lines is either a circular saw or table saw. When cutting shapes, a jigsaw will be the easiest and most precise tool to use. 

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.

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.

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

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