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Paz Fencing
5.0(
14
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairWrought Iron Fence - Repair or Weld

Serving Santa Rosa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Responsive, friendly, flexible, punctual, experienced and quick - PAZ fencing is highly recommended and Leo is great to do business with. No nonsense, good work at a good price."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Done Right By White
5.0(
3
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut

Serving Santa Rosa, CA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"Joe was very thorough and professional. He did an amazing job and I have already told my friends and family about him. I have also had him do smaller jobs for me like removing old and putting in new toilet. Also Trim a tree in backyard and fix a deck. He's very handy and trustworthy!"
Took off siding and brick ,replaced with plywood and decorative rock
Deck
12×12 deck on pillars
16 ×22 ft deck stained
Carpentry flooring remodel guest house in backyard

+98

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.

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 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

Your typical household tools will not cut a metal pipe. To cut a metal pipe, you’d need more specialized tools like a pipe cutter or circular saw. Do not attempt to use these tools without taking proper safety precautions and wearing safety gear. It’s usually safer to let a pro cut a metal pipe, especially if you’re not confident in your skills with a heavy-duty saw.

Costs depend on unit complexity, labor, wall mounting needs, and additional accessories like floating shelves.

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