What questions should I ask a welder before hiring?

<div><p>There are a few things you can ask welders before you hire them to get an idea of their experience and ability levels:</p><ul><li><p>Are you licensed and certified?</p></li><li><p>How long have you been in the welding business?</p></li><li><p>Do you commonly do the type of welding I need?</p></li><li><p>Do you offer any kind of warranty for your work?</p></li><li><p>Do you charge by the hour or by the project?</p></li><li><p>How long do you expect my welding project to take?</p></li><li><p>What steps do you take to minimize errors in your work?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: What’s the difference between a welder and a metal fabricator?

<div><p>Welding is the process of using extreme heat&mdash;and, sometimes, pressure&mdash;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.</p></div>

Q: How do you calculate welding costs?

<div><p>The average cost to hire a welder is about <b>$300</b>, with an average rate ranging from <b>$65 to $125 per hour,</b> depending on their experience and the project type and size. Aside from labor costs, some other charges you&rsquo;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&rsquo;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.</p></div>

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First Coast Welding and Fabrication LLC

2903 Seminole Village Drive

First Coast Welding and Fabrication LLC

2903 Seminole Village Drive

3 years of experience

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First Coast Welding is a small, family-owned contract manufacturing welding shop that provides high-quality welding and fabrication services. We take pride in our attention to detail and strive to deliver the best quality work possible. Our skilled welders specialize in MIG and TIG welding, and can handle a variety of materials including stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel. No matter your welding needs, we have the expertise to get the job done right. We strive to give you competitive pricing, quality parts and on-time deliveries.

"Custom adjustable fire pit roaster. I can adjust to desired height to control heat and smoke, it will also handle the weight of a full beef rib rack. I have smoked oysters, corn, pork ribs, and chicken. I am excited to roast a full pig. It also provides a useful cover to keep the squirrels and my dog out of the fire pit. I am extremely pleased! Thank you Pat and family for an outstanding job! "

James B on February 2025

First Coast Welding

2903 Seminole Village Drive

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First Coast Welding

2903 Seminole Village Drive

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3 years of experience

1 years of experience

We specialize in welding & fabrication. We offer stick and tig welding services. We are open to any type of work but we specialize in farm equipment and small repairs

1 years of experience

CornHill Welding is a veteran owned and operated welding business. We specialize in pipe and structural welding utilizing the most common types of welding processes like stick, TIG, MIG and FLUX core. We are also able to fit pipe utilizing isometric drawings or custom runs using measurements pulled by us. We will also design and build custom pipe fence.

Pnphandy

45142 Ingleham Circle

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Pnphandy

45142 Ingleham Circle

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6 years of experience

general handyman skilled labor and tools for every job. I rent my knowledge , skill, tools, truck, trailer, welder, and work ethic with you being boss or if needed I can run job / crew/ schedule or what ever you want. I mechanic small engine, automotive, diesel, heavy equipment, semi, marine, and appliances. I also fabricate, weld, design, erect, demo, repair,paint, diagnose, operate, move, haul, pick-up, remove and dump. I have all tools needed for anything listed and experience to insure that job will be completed timely, safe, efficient and to your standards.

Forever west welding & repair

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Forever west welding & repair

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2 years of experience

Mobile welder that can do anything from pipe work to fabrication. Coming from the working class I understand that todays economy can be very hard on your business or personal life so give me a call or shoot me a text and I’ll do everything I can to get the job done as efficiently as possible for the best price possible!

Mobile welding, gates furniture, heavy equipment, piping.

Welding and Fabrication

MLS will get your job done in a timely manner while keeping quality first! We offer any industrial work..from site work to milwrights..we offer some of the best pipe welders and fitters in North Florida..I myself have been a pipefitter/pipe welder for 19 years..my company MLS industrial is trying to expand so we only hire top notch workers...

2 years of experience

I am owner and operator on AK Renovations, I offer a wide spectrum of services. From the foundation all the way to the ridge cap on your roof. I soeacialize in flooring/tile, as well as painting. I thoroughly enjoy this line of work and have been told my biggest strong suit is attention to detail. I got into this line of work 10 years ago and have strayed away a few times but always find myself coming back to it. I have finally taken the leap to do it on my own to where I can truly let my attention to detail be shown.I have done at east soe of everything that goes into any type of structure. And have always enjoyed learning new skills of the trade.

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Welding services FAQs

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.

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