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Fencing Solutions
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Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The work was done quickly and efficiently. They were very professional and made sure everything was cleaned up after the work was completed."
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Response time1 day
Response rate94%
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A&E Fence
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Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"Amazing work! Very friendly and very professional, they know what they are doing and got the job done quicker than I assumed. I highly recommend this company I was very pleased, neighbors even mentioned how nice our fence looked! Beyond glad I chose A&E!"
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Response time3 days
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Sunshine Landscaping Designs
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Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"Great company from start to finish. Respectful, prompt, and did fantastic work. Would absolutely work with them again."
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Newell Mobile Welding
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Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!\n

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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.

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.

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.

This all depends on the tools you have on hand and whether you’re trying to cut a straight line or shapes. 

The best tool to use for straight lines is either a circular saw or table saw. When cutting shapes, a jigsaw will be the easiest and most precise tool to use. 

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.

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