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RamIrons
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Serving San Ramon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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"Efrain and his assistants are friendly, polite, & knowledgeable professionals. It is such a pleasure to work with them that when another companies product breaks, I call Efrain secure in his high-quality workmanship for repairs. Did I mention he's also fast & clean? 100% RECOMMEND!"
stainless bar/counter
stainless bar
break metal cladding around Fleetwood sliders
stainless runnel
2015

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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
MDM WELDING AND FABRICATION
5.0(
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Serving San Ramon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"My wife and I added a new addition to our home which needed custom Handrails, I reached out to MDM Welding and Fabrication, I got a quick response, he came out , quoted us and we went with him because he is very professional and straight forward. He did an absolutely amazing job, went above and beyond. Highly recommended!!!"
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FAQs for welding projects in San Ramon, CA

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.

The San Ramon, CA homeowners’ guide to welding services

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