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Avatar for Magic Metal Ornamental Fabrication
Magic Metal Ornamental Fabrication
5.0(
33
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I wanted a metal hand rail for our front steps. Adam scoped out the job, made the railing in the time frame promised and installed it efficiently the following week after it was powder coated. Uh"
Fence
Swinging Gate
Fence Install
Railing Install
Railing for Walkway and Patio

+35

Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Fences Plus
5.0(
15
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently hired Arnie - Fences Plus contractor to add wooden stairs and a gate to my balcony, and I couldn't be happier with the result. His craftsmanship is top-notch, and he communicated clearly and politely throughout the process. He was always on time and his estimate was very reasonable compared to other contractors I considered. I highly recommend his services!"
Driveway gate using STK cedar and redwood trim.
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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String Theory Construction
5.0(
2
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Serving San Rafael, 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 San Rafael, 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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360 Welding and Fabrication, Inc.
4.3(
2
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Serving San Rafael, 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

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.

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.

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 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.

To maintain custom or fabricated metal structures and extend their lifespan and appearance, perform regular cleaning, apply rust prevention treatments, and use protective coatings.

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