
Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Immediately available. Quality welding work. Totally professional."

*The Angi rating for Welding companies in Oakdale, CA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Welding needs.
*The HomeAdvisor rating for Welding companies in Oakdale, CA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Welding needs.
Last update on March 16, 2026

Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Immediately available. Quality welding work. Totally professional."

Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Carlos did a excellent job on my fence. Made it very clear on what the process was going to be and when he would finish. He will be continuing to work on my future projects."

Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Would 100% recommend, for sure will be doing business again in the future, work was done properly as expected, he worked with my budget, out of other places that I asked to perform the job this was the best without taking away any quality performance! Thanks again"





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Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"Job was complete to my satisfaction."

Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"If you could give them 10 stars I would. They walked me through the whole process, no extra pricing surprises. There were unexpected issue due to my yard is not level. I was told about it and given options to choose. I like that I made my own decision. The job was completed on the date given. They also let me inspect after each portion was complete. You wonâ t be sorry if you choose Abundant Metal Works!"

Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The job went great. Danny built a new gate fence door for my home and it came out beautiful. I highly recommend him if you’re looking for someone to do the same or for any welding needs."





+8

Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Daniel came out the same day I asked for an estimate and 4 days later came and installed the gate for my pool. The gate turned out beautifully. They did an excellent job!!! We’re beyond impressed with their professionalism, service, cleanliness, and on time. I strongly recommend them."





+4
Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2017
Free estimates
"They are professional for my project, they were easy to communicate with. I will do business with them again."
Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2015
Free estimates
"no written agrement after asked many times for waranty"





+24

Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"They were really good, cleaned up after."
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.
The average cost to hire a welder is about $300, with an average rate ranging from $65 to $125 per hour, depending on their experience and the project type and size. Aside from labor costs, some other charges you’ll need to pay include the cost of the welding material and the cost of the shielding gas that makes welding possible and safe. When you’re interviewing welders for your work, you can ask for an estimate based on your project specifics. In some simple cases, like welding gas lines or common welding projects, local welders may charge a flat hourly rate with add-ons if necessary.
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?
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.
Some states require welders to be licensed and certified, while others don’t. However, it’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’re less likely to make a mistake that could be detrimental to your home. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to determine whether your potential hire has a welding license.
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