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Friend Portable Welding
PO BOX 27
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Friend Portable Welding
PO BOX 27
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1 years of experience

Friends Portable Welding LLC - Expert Welding Services Across Iowa At Friends Portable Welding LLC, we provide a broad range of professional welding services and field repair solutions. Whether you're dealing with an emergency repair or need routine welding, our team is here to help. We proudly serve all areas across the state of Iowa with high-quality craftsmanship and reliable service. Our services include: -Commercial Welding -Residential Welding -Emergency Welding Repair -Agricultural Repair -Construction Equipment Repair -Hand Rails Installation -Pipe Fence Welding -Custom Fabrication -Farm Repair -Industrial Plant Work No job is too big or small for us. Whether you're a business owner, homeowner, or farmer, we provide the expertise and experience to get the job done right. Contact Us Today for a Quote or Any Questions! Email: [email protected] Phone: 641-373-5015 Thank you for choosing Friends Portable Welding LLC!

Friends Portable Welding LLC - Expert Welding Services Across Iowa At Friends Portable Welding LLC, we provide a broad range of professional welding services and field repair solutions. Whether you're dealing with an emergency repair or need routine welding, our team is here to help. We proudly serve all areas across the state of Iowa with high-quality craftsmanship and reliable service. Our services include: -Commercial Welding -Residential Welding -Emergency Welding Repair -Agricultural Repair -Construction Equipment Repair -Hand Rails Installation -Pipe Fence Welding -Custom Fabrication -Farm Repair -Industrial Plant Work No job is too big or small for us. Whether you're a business owner, homeowner, or farmer, we provide the expertise and experience to get the job done right. Contact Us Today for a Quote or Any Questions! Email: [email protected] Phone: 641-373-5015 Thank you for choosing Friends Portable Welding LLC!


Raw Metal Works
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Raw Metal Works
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13 years of experience

Here at Raw Metal Works, we specialize in custom metal fabrication project of any size. With our in-house powder coating we can offer a high durable coating for interior or exterior projects. Reach out to us at 641-895-2370 to meet with a project manager and discuss your metal fabrication project!

Here at Raw Metal Works, we specialize in custom metal fabrication project of any size. With our in-house powder coating we can offer a high durable coating for interior or exterior projects. Reach out to us at 641-895-2370 to meet with a project manager and discuss your metal fabrication project!



Piland Welding Services LLC
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Piland Welding Services LLC
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2 years of experience

I cover all welding and fabrication services you may need from a cultivator fix to home design items. I've worked in energy plants and maintain contracts there as a rig welder and have the ability to come to you for your welding and fabrication needs.

I cover all welding and fabrication services you may need from a cultivator fix to home design items. I've worked in energy plants and maintain contracts there as a rig welder and have the ability to come to you for your welding and fabrication needs.


Ramblin Man Fab
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Ramblin Man Fab
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Mobile welding and fabrication. Capable of welding carbon, stainless, and specialty alloys such as copper.

Mobile welding and fabrication. Capable of welding carbon, stainless, and specialty alloys such as copper.


Swift Specialty Welding
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Swift Specialty Welding
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Swift Specialty Welding LLC, does any type of custom welding from repairs to commercial welding jobs.

Swift Specialty Welding LLC, does any type of custom welding from repairs to commercial welding jobs.


Nelson Repairs and Remodels
525 NW Scott St
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Nelson Repairs and Remodels
525 NW Scott St
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I have worked for baker Group for a year. We are mechanical contractors. We do everything from new construction plumbing and pipe fitting to remodels. I have lots of experience and am learning everyday through an apprenticeship.

I have worked for baker Group for a year. We are mechanical contractors. We do everything from new construction plumbing and pipe fitting to remodels. I have lots of experience and am learning everyday through an apprenticeship.


JDM Ag Services
908 Pearl St
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JDM Ag Services
908 Pearl St
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7 years of experience

We specialize in a variety of things from simple repairs to complete remodels (mainly in hog confinements). Roof repairs, new ceilings, welding steel, stainless steel and aluminum, curtains, gating installations, slat replacement or repairs, water lines, feed lines. We also offer roof coatings that can be applied in many options. What you will come to find in our buisness is we strive for excellence in every opportunity given to us because "doing it right matters" to us and most importantly to you as well. JDM Ag Services is a new company that is owner operated and has been in business since late 2018, but our experience in the Agriculture industry is 10+ years. Especially with the hog industry we strive to keep bio security and above all else pig safety. Thank you, JDM Ag Services

We specialize in a variety of things from simple repairs to complete remodels (mainly in hog confinements). Roof repairs, new ceilings, welding steel, stainless steel and aluminum, curtains, gating installations, slat replacement or repairs, water lines, feed lines. We also offer roof coatings that can be applied in many options. What you will come to find in our buisness is we strive for excellence in every opportunity given to us because "doing it right matters" to us and most importantly to you as well. JDM Ag Services is a new company that is owner operated and has been in business since late 2018, but our experience in the Agriculture industry is 10+ years. Especially with the hog industry we strive to keep bio security and above all else pig safety. Thank you, JDM Ag Services


P & D Welding Solutions, L.L.C.
1316 6th St,Suite 105
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P & D Welding Solutions, L.L.C.
1316 6th St,Suite 105
No reviews
10 years of experience

P & D Welding Solutions, L.L.C., in Nevada, IA, is the area's leading welding specialist serving Nevada, Ames, Iowa Falls and surrounding areas since 2015. We offer mobile welding, boat repair, custom fabrication and more. We are also available 24/7. For all your welding needs, contact P & D Welding Solutions, L.L.C. in Nevada.

P & D Welding Solutions, L.L.C., in Nevada, IA, is the area's leading welding specialist serving Nevada, Ames, Iowa Falls and surrounding areas since 2015. We offer mobile welding, boat repair, custom fabrication and more. We are also available 24/7. For all your welding needs, contact P & D Welding Solutions, L.L.C. in Nevada.


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FAQs for welding projects in Ames, IA

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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