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V B Steel Works
4.8(
20
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Serving Oakland, 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 time9 hrs
Recommended by5%of homeowners
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Magic Metal Ornamental Fabrication
5.0(
33
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Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Adam ( the owner) is a skilled artisan with a passion for perfection. He erected 160 linear feet of stainless steel fencing. At least one-half was installed on a down slope with an an irregular surface. The fence had to be adjusted with custom fabrications so that the top of the fence was nearly level the entire distance, with only a few adjustments. The project was completed early and at contract price."
Fence
Swinging Gate
Fence Install
Railing Install
Railing for Walkway and Patio

+35

Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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RamIrons
4.7(
30
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Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ram Irons called me the same day I requested a Pro metalworker. He came the next day and measured and gave me a fair price for a steel handrail on my front porch. I agreed and he returned to his shop and fabricated, returned and installed it the same day. I was impressed by his skills, quality of work and friendly demeaner. I would reccommend them to anyone who needs wrought iron help."
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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Great Metal Design
4.3(
75
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Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

"Awesome! Fantastic! Best company I’ve ever worked with for home projects. Martin did a beautiful job fabricating rails, Ariel, Jason and Dominic were a joy to work with. Professional, efficient, great crew! Very best people, very best company!"
Los Altos
Los Altos
Preparing the installation
Welding stage
Side view

+67

Response time2 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Copan builders general remodeling
5.0(
13
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Serving Oakland, 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
360 Welding and Fabrication, Inc.
4.3(
2
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Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

At we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Welding questions, answered by experts

It will likely take an experienced pro less than an hour to install a ground rod, which is another reason why letting them handle the job is such a good idea. Safety concerns aside, it would likely take you much longer to install a ground rod if you decided to take this one as a DIY job.

The average cost for a welding project is about $300, with typical costs ranging from $125 to $490. However, prices can be as low as $125 for very small jobs or exceed $1,200 for large or complex projects. Welders typically charge an hourly rate between $65 and $150, depending on their experience, and many charge a minimum fee to cover overhead and travel expenses. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including labor, the cost of materials like metal rods and shielding gas, the type of metal being welded, the project's size and complexity, and your geographic location. For a precise quote, it's best to ask a local welder for an estimate based on your specific project.

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.

The best thing to cut metal pipe is a durable pipe cutter that is made for metal. You may want to measure the diameter of the pipes before purchasing a pipe cutter to ensure it will be able to cut your metal pipes. Opt for a heavy-duty option to cut through metal like steel or cast iron.

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

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