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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!


SCI Service & Repair

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SCI Service & Repair

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Experienced mechanic in the DSM metro area. Offering repairs to all make and model vehicles. Shop is located in Adel, but I also offer field service if needed. Shop labor rate is $95/hr, field service is $115. Also can do any type of welding/ fabricating, sand blasting and many additional services.

Experienced mechanic in the DSM metro area. Offering repairs to all make and model vehicles. Shop is located in Adel, but I also offer field service if needed. Shop labor rate is $95/hr, field service is $115. Also can do any type of welding/ fabricating, sand blasting and many additional services.


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Haan Services

915 Van Fleet St
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Haan Services

915 Van Fleet St
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Here at Haan services we specialize in Snow removal ,tree work,landscaping,construction,hauling,handy man service. We want to make every effort to deliver the best service possible, at the lowest price possible without adding expenses and fees what we agree on upfront is what you pay. Please call our office today to schedule our free estimate at 515.490.7335 Ask about our review discount!

"They were kind, professional and their prices were very affordable! I will be using them from now on!"

Adam K on December 2021

Here at Haan services we specialize in Snow removal ,tree work,landscaping,construction,hauling,handy man service. We want to make every effort to deliver the best service possible, at the lowest price possible without adding expenses and fees what we agree on upfront is what you pay. Please call our office today to schedule our free estimate at 515.490.7335 Ask about our review discount!

"They were kind, professional and their prices were very affordable! I will be using them from now on!"

Adam K on December 2021



"Job was well done and contractor communicated well with me"

Jackie B on July 2025

I can meet all your fencing needs big or small, residential or commercial. I have carpentry experience that I utilize in custom fence installs.

"Job was well done and contractor communicated well with me"

Jackie B on July 2025


I operate an elite handyman business where we only employ the best, most detailed oriented professionals. All craftsmanship is guaranteed.


We accept Visa and MasterCard. Also Cash. If it is a business to business production order we offer terms


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Corn States Metal Fabricators

1323 Maple St
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Corn States Metal Fabricators

1323 Maple St
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Corn States Metal Fabricators is a locally owned and operated business serving the Des Moines metro area. We offer all types of custom fabricating & welding to meet our customers needs. If you can think it, we can build it. Our services include: Industrial Sheet Metal Ventilation Air Conditioning Dust Collecting Systems Conveyors And much more! Call us today to learn more about our services and let us build your next project for you! Also, please visit our website for more information.

Corn States Metal Fabricators is a locally owned and operated business serving the Des Moines metro area. We offer all types of custom fabricating & welding to meet our customers needs. If you can think it, we can build it. Our services include: Industrial Sheet Metal Ventilation Air Conditioning Dust Collecting Systems Conveyors And much more! Call us today to learn more about our services and let us build your next project for you! Also, please visit our website for more information.


Air Support Heating & Air Conditioning

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Air Support Heating & Air Conditioning

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our mission is to provide the community a better option in their search for personal comfort. We do this by using today's innovative technology and decades of hands on, real-time experience to educate and inform our customers. In todays ever changing economy we believe that value for your dollar is more important than ever and there is no need for someone to sacrifice comfort or options for value. We believe that comfort and value go hand in hand with quality and success, and we strongly believe that success comes from knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.

Our mission is to provide the community a better option in their search for personal comfort. We do this by using today's innovative technology and decades of hands on, real-time experience to educate and inform our customers. In todays ever changing economy we believe that value for your dollar is more important than ever and there is no need for someone to sacrifice comfort or options for value. We believe that comfort and value go hand in hand with quality and success, and we strongly believe that success comes from knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.


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Metal Fabrication and Restoration questions, answered by experts

Common materials used include aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized steel, and copper, each selected for their properties suited to specific repair needs.

Regular cleaning, rust prevention treatments, and protective coatings extend lifespan and appearance.

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.

The best tool for cutting metal ducts depends on the duct's shape and thickness. For round ducts, a duct cutter provides accurate, clean cuts. Reciprocating saws equipped with metal-cutting blades are versatile and suitable for both round and rectangular ducts. They offer speed and precision, especially for thicker metal. 

Tin snips are handy for intricate cuts or smaller ducts. However, an angle grinder with a metal-cutting wheel is powerful and efficient for large or thick metal ducts. 

A few materials are most commonly used when it comes to building a frame for an outdoor kitchen: wood, steel, and concrete or brick. While there’s no best option overall, each material is better suited to different needs. Concrete and brick are typically more customizable than other options, but aren’t as resistant to inclement weather as steel. Wood is the most affordable pick, but it is more susceptible to rot, mildew, and heat than the others.

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