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Wrought Iron Fence - Repair or Weld

Serving Portola, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Highly recommend HIGH QUALITY FABRICATION. From start to finish they were professional, responsive, and paid attention to every detail. The quality of the work exceeded expectations and they made sure everything was done right. They communicated throughout the project, showed up ready to work, and delivered a clean, solid final product. You can tell they take pride in their craftsmanship and customer service. Definitely will be using them again for future projects.?"
GL Custom Steel
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomSheet Metal and Ornamental Metal - Fabricate+1 more

Serving Portola, CA and surrounding areas

At GL Custom Gates, we are passionate about creating custom steel fabrication solutions that seamlessly blend security, functionality, and aesthetic appeal. With years of hands-on experience and a deep commitment to quality, we specialize in designing and crafting bespoke steel gates, enclosures, and ornamental features that enhance both the beauty and safety of your residential or commercial property.\nWe understand that every client has a unique vision. That’s why we work closely with you from concept to completion, ensuring that each project is tailored to your exact specifications. Whether you’re looking for a bold, statement-making entry gate, a stylish and secure enclosure for your pool or HVAC equipment, or elegantly handcrafted ornamental railings, our skilled fabricators bring your ideas to life with precision and creativity.\nWhat sets us apart is our dedication to superior craftsmanship, premium-grade materials, and long-lasting finishes that withstand the elements.

Welding questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Yes, but you’ll need reliable steel-cutting tools and safety gear to get started. Shipping containers are typically around ¾ inch thick, so it’s entirely possible to cut through them, but experience and the right equipment are very important. When possible, try to get a container as close to the size you want it as possible.

Some welding projects, such as repairing pipes or fences, require travel, whereas others, like furniture repair, do not necessarily require the welder to come to you. Travel and overhead factor into the overall cost of your welding project. Some of the most common welding projects include:

  • Metal furniture repair: $35–$100

  • Pipe repair: $200–$1,000

  • Small gates: $550–$750

  • Fencing: $1,200–$1,800

  • Fabricated sheet metal welding: $750–$2,500

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.

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