What questions should I ask a welder before hiring?

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

Top 10 Best Welders in Orlando, FL

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Last update on August 10, 2025

Reviewed in February 2021
Evan displays excellent client skills, including communication, delivery of product, field adjustments to the client’s needs. We are extremely happy with his workmanship and I see a long business relationship with Evan and his welding business. He is very knowledgeable of his workmanship and...
J&G Metalcraft LLC
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Reviewed in April 2018
Tony and his crew were 1st class, their craftsmanship exceeded our expectations. Tony is truly an artist with his metal work. We are very pleased with our new deck and railings. I highly recommend them without question.
A One Ironworks
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Reviewed in March 2016
Anthony did an outstanding job. I had ordered this grate mainly for security reasons, but this grate turned out to also be a work of art. It is beautiful and greatly enhances the appearance of the room.
A One Ironworks
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Reviewed in June 2014
First bonus when I called the owner of Rusty's Mobile Welding was he spoke English, I could understand him and he showed up on time when he came over to do some work for me. As I stated above he came out to fix one thing but ended up fixing a few things. I have had people come to my house to...
Rusty's Mobile Welding
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Reviewed in February 2015
First, let me tell you I have written a review for this company in the past and when I went in there just now and saw the last review I was infuriated. This man and his company are professional to the fullest. He has done work for several friends of mine and they too couldn't have been more...
Rusty's Mobile Welding
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Reviewed in August 2014
I?ve had one of the best experiences with A-1 Iron Works and happy to rate them the best in their category of work. I got a 16ft tall ornamental metal gated enclosure made out of marine grade aluminum and trex (composite wood) around the front main entrance of my house. Tony & his team did a...
A One Ironworks
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Reviewed in March 2016
Anthony at A-1 Ironworks is an artist. We had an idea and a couple of ?sort of like this? pictures for a new gate leading into the courtyard at our home. Anthony emailed us a proof then delivered and installed our ?idea?. Today we have a new front gate that captured our concept and has...
A One Ironworks
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Reviewed in March 2012
I recently had an awesome experience while trying to locate a local iron crafter to build my garden walk gate. My husband and I visited the studio of A-1 Ironworks in Palm Bay. It was facinating to see all the various metal art work and the shear volume of work they have completed in 90...
A One Ironworks
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Reviewed in October 2012
He was amazingly competent, the fact that he knew all the local codes for each individual city. His workers came in, got the job done and cleaned up even stuff that was not their mess. They left quickly and on time. We had several different bids and they were in the low end of them, but not the...
Amazon Metal Fabricators Inc
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Reviewed in July 2017
I have a nine foot chandelier, it's kind of amazing. I have a 18 high foot ceiling and it's sloped and the chandelier hangs down from that sloped ceiling and unfortunately is all connected by wires. They are coming out to put in a collar between the chandelier where the lights start and the...
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Welders in Orlando

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

57 local quotes requested

In Business Since 2018 With several years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest

"This company did a good job. The owner Mario supervised the crew. He was always available if I had any questions. He also helped me explain to my neighbor that it would be better for them to allow us to remove their old chain link fence on the property line that we share."

Mark O on February 2025

Arc Master Welding, LLC

Arc Master Welding, LLC

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71 local quotes requested

7 years of experience

With years of experience in the industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your welding needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Arc Master Welding, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Great response time did a really good job with a small job fixing my mailbox "

Ralph R on July 2025

"Great response time did a really good job with a small job fixing my mailbox "

Ralph R on July 2025

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

5 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customization to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very prompt"

Peter C on September 2022

"Very prompt"

Peter C on September 2022

JC Metal Worx llc

9211 Oak Island Lane

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JC Metal Worx llc

9211 Oak Island Lane

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20 local quotes requested

5 years of experience

JC Metal Worx is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. We have accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. .

A&D welding repair

4430 Sw 169th Lane Rd

4430 Sw 169th Lane Rd

37 local quotes requested

10 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Daiquen did a great job on my metal stairs and railings install. Super easy to work with, fast turnaround, and the quality is top-tier. Couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out!"

Andre B on June 2025

"Daiquen did a great job on my metal stairs and railings install. Super easy to work with, fast turnaround, and the quality is top-tier. Couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out!"

Andre B on June 2025

4 years of experience

WELD-RITE COMPANY INC.

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WELD-RITE COMPANY INC.

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77 years of experience

5 years of experience

Offering small automotive repairs, diag, welding projects, trailer repair, lawn care maintenance, services can be provided on site or at my location Looking forward to assisting you soon!

We are a small business of combo welders. Any material from aluminum to standard steel we are familiar with. We make sure to satisfy our customers with our work ethics and pricing. We are new to the Industry ready to set a name. We have been in this line of work for seven years. From body shops to construction sites. All staff have 6 years plus experience.

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FAQs for welding projects in Orlando, FL

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.