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Palm Steel Inc.
5.0(
25
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Metal Structure or Object - Create CustomSteel Beams (Custom) - Fabricate

Serving Santee, 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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Sonrise Fence Co
4.3(
59
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Wrought Iron Fence - Repair or Weld

Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"At the onset, the level of effort to remove the hedge was underestimated time wise so it took a day more than at first thought however, the quality of the finished product is amazing. Both my neighbors and I couldn't be happier with the finished product. Secondly, the crew that installed (Foreman Johnny, workers Emilio and Duce) were pleasant, professional and about the most polite contractors both my neighbors and I had the pleasure of dealing with. Cost wise it was comparable and better than most quotes in most cases. If I EVER need a fence again I will go with Sonrise."
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Wood Fencing
Aluminum and Iron Fencing
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Welding questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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

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