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Avatar for Fusion Welding & Fabrication, Inc.
Fusion Welding & Fabrication, Inc.
5.0(
67
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Weld or CutMetal Structure or Object - Create Custom+2 more

Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fabio was very professional and skilled with welding. This was our second time using the company. We had an unusual and somewhat difficult project. He was able to troubleshoot and get the job done fast and accurately. We are very pleased with the result!"
Aluminum deck
Gate
Interior Railing
Exterior Railing
URM Welding fabrication

+12

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Avatar for SOCAL STEELWORK WELDING AND FABRICATION
SOCAL STEELWORK WELDING AND FABRICATION
5.0(
11
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut+2 more

Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Welded fixes on our utility trailer."
Recent work
Recent work
Recent work
Recent work
Recent work

+75

Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Avatar for Fusion Welding & Fabrication, Inc.
Fusion Welding & Fabrication, Inc.
5.0(
64
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut+2 more

Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fabio is awesome! I highly recommend Fusion Welding & Fabrication for any of your welding needs."
Railing
Railing
Railing
Rolling gate with panel
Back yard access gate

+122

Response time9 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Avatar for East County Welding and Fabrication
East County Welding and Fabrication
5.0(
5
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut+4 more

Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent. Luis kept in touch and arrived on time. He replaced the rusted pieces and welded new ones on the posts. Bolted the posts securely to the concrete steps. All the metal parts were painted white and look like new!"
Welding Project
Welding Project
Wrought Iron Project
Fencing Project
Entrance gate

+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Palm Steel Inc.
5.0(
25
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Metal Structure or Object - Create CustomSteel Beams (Custom) - Fabricate

Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Both the owner and his staff are professional in their knowledge of their work as well as the high quality of their product. They are honest, hard working and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a great experience with this company."
Downstairs handrail
Base plate shoe cover
Upstairs rail
Finished Handrail
Left Canopy View

+9

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Welding questions, answered by experts

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

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.

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. 

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.

Since water heaters are primarily made of metal, they’re commonly accepted by scrap yards and collectors. Don’t expect to fetch a high price, though—water heaters are mostly steel and aluminum, which aren’t high-value metals. Some components are made of more valuable metals, like brass and copper, but they’re a small portion of the heater and won’t affect the price much.

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