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AF Welding, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great results! Smooth welds. Looks like there was never a problem. Alex was very open about what he would do, explained when asked, and ensured the safety of others near the work. I feel that Alex will be my "go-to guy" for future welding needs."
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+198

Response time2 days
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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FiveStar Steel
5.0(
9
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Willie was more than the professional we needed. As General Contractor's we often use these services to repair our wrought iron fences. Also, this contractor offers fabrication for metal and fence installation. We're continuing our relationship of services with this contractor for our properties large and small. Thanks Willie."
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+43

Response time3 days
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Esparza's Welding
4.9(
62
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Esparza's Welding took my custom design for my front curved porch railing and correctly executed my design to my satisfaction. Also the install was professionally well done."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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K,B&D Remodeling, LLC
4.9(
57
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired K,B&D Remodeling LLC to help with a few home repairs, including a door that was rattling. They were punctual, professional, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was done right."
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Erie st
Erie st
Erie st
Erie st

+47

Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by59%of homeowners
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Vulcan Welding & Fabrication
5.0(
3
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Vulcan welding & Fabrication\n strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.\n

Response time4 hrs
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Americana Iron Works & Fence, Inc.
3.8(
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend Americana. They are professional, great with follow up and they did a great job with the repairs. Very honest and trustworthy. I also felt the price estimate was reasonable."
Ornamental Railings
Balcony System
Balcony System
Balcony System
Balcony System

+25

Response time1 day
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Ceazor Fence
4.6(
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had my fence built by somone that was not a professional and did a bad job, so it had a lot of problems where the door was dragging on the floor, bad welding, bending, rust, etc. They reached out to me within 2 minutes of posting an ad. Arrived within an hour and a half to provide an estimate. Once we came to an agreement, he got started a couple of hours later. All the work was done later that day and the fence looks great. Excellent service, very professional, highly recommended!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
73 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Welding questions, answered by experts

The best thing to cut metal pipe is a durable pipe cutter that is made for metal. You may want to measure the diameter of the pipes before purchasing a pipe cutter to ensure it will be able to cut your metal pipes. Opt for a heavy-duty option to cut through metal like steel or cast iron.

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.

While a high-speed circular saw will cut through metal, and even cut through multiple sheets at once, the fast-spinning saw blades create a lot of heat. This heat can damage paint and other protective coatings, leading to serious problems like rust over time. The cost to paint a metal roof again to avoid this damage is typically an additional $0.50 to $1 per square foot.

The cost to weld aluminum averages about $14 to $22 per pound. The type of metal factors into the overall cost of any welding project due to the cost of the materials and the expertise required to work with it. Some of the most common metals used by welders include:

  • Magnesium alloy: $7–$16 per pound

  • Low-carbon steel: $11–$12 per pound

  • Stainless steel: $13–$15 per pound

  • Copper/brass: $24–$29 per pound

  • Cast iron: $38–$79 per pound

  • Titanium: $60–$85 per pound

Yes, you can cut plexiglass by hand using a sharp knife or blade (utility knife, box cutter, glass cutter, etc.).

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