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East County Welding and Fabrication
5.0(
5
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Serving Santee, 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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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 rate87%
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.

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

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.

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.

Yes, but you’ll need reliable steel-cutting tools and safety gear to get started. Shipping containers are typically around ¾ inch thick, so it’s entirely possible to cut through them, but experience and the right equipment are very important. When possible, try to get a container as close to the size you want it as possible.

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