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America's Backyard Fencing & Decking

1909 South Briggs Street
3.43(
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America's Backyard Fencing & Decking

1909 South Briggs Street
3.43(
35
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Approved Pro
174 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

At America’s Backyard we understand the value that is placed on your family's outdoor enjoyment, that is why our team of professionals takes the time to understand your vision and needs for enhancing your backyard. We will guide you through our process of installation and materials used. We discuss all options with you to make sure you are purchasing exactly what you want and need.

"Project handled Perfectly! Very good communication, showed up on time and did a good job. Very professional and responsive to all concerns. Will hire again !!"

Prabhjot M on August 2025

At America’s Backyard we understand the value that is placed on your family's outdoor enjoyment, that is why our team of professionals takes the time to understand your vision and needs for enhancing your backyard. We will guide you through our process of installation and materials used. We discuss all options with you to make sure you are purchasing exactly what you want and need.

"Project handled Perfectly! Very good communication, showed up on time and did a good job. Very professional and responsive to all concerns. Will hire again !!"

Prabhjot M on August 2025


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FiveStar Steel

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5.00(
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FiveStar Steel

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5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
153 local quotes requested

Fivestarsteel.net checkout the web page,all info on it. We offer welding, fabricating,mobile services for welding repairs, big or small. Certified welder. Railing repair specialists! Spiral staircases. Been in the welding and fabricating business for over 30 years, I am a certified welder.

"Amazing...showed up on time and the work he proformed was perfect"

Colleen W on August 2025

Fivestarsteel.net checkout the web page,all info on it. We offer welding, fabricating,mobile services for welding repairs, big or small. Certified welder. Railing repair specialists! Spiral staircases. Been in the welding and fabricating business for over 30 years, I am a certified welder.

"Amazing...showed up on time and the work he proformed was perfect"

Colleen W on August 2025


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AF Welding, LLC

5.00(
10
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AF Welding, LLC

5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
56 local quotes requested

NOTE....We are very busy at this time and current project lead times are between 6-8 weeks.... We are AWS Certified, Fully Insured -We offer Precision CNC Plasma cutting, Tube bending and rolling, Onsite & in shop WELDING - MIG, FCAW, TIG, STICK. FREE Estimates! **Serving all of the Greater Chicagoland Area** Call Now for Pricing on your next project. Big or Small No Problem! Check us out at Afweldingllc.com. Call or text us at (224) 829-5570. Email- [email protected] Facebook.com/afweldingllc

"The owner, Alex, is personable, and professional. He and his assistant came at the appointed time and day, and made the repairs needed. The cost was reasonable, and I'm very happy with my good as new, handsome railing, and the safety it affords us. Thank you Alex."

Berta W on September 2020

NOTE....We are very busy at this time and current project lead times are between 6-8 weeks.... We are AWS Certified, Fully Insured -We offer Precision CNC Plasma cutting, Tube bending and rolling, Onsite & in shop WELDING - MIG, FCAW, TIG, STICK. FREE Estimates! **Serving all of the Greater Chicagoland Area** Call Now for Pricing on your next project. Big or Small No Problem! Check us out at Afweldingllc.com. Call or text us at (224) 829-5570. Email- [email protected] Facebook.com/afweldingllc

"The owner, Alex, is personable, and professional. He and his assistant came at the appointed time and day, and made the repairs needed. The cost was reasonable, and I'm very happy with my good as new, handsome railing, and the safety it affords us. Thank you Alex."

Berta W on September 2020


PJL welding

733 Janice Ave
New on AngiNew on Angi
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PJL welding

733 Janice Ave
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
15 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

My name is Pete. I went to welding school in 2012, been welding since 2012. Just trying to get my own thing started and make a name for myself. I’m a hard worker and will do the job right the first time, and work till it’s done.

My name is Pete. I went to welding school in 2012, been welding since 2012. Just trying to get my own thing started and make a name for myself. I’m a hard worker and will do the job right the first time, and work till it’s done.



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Vulcan Welding & Fabrication

7716 Nagle Ave.
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

Vulcan Welding & Fabrication

7716 Nagle Ave.
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
23 local quotes requested
20 years of experience

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 strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Excellent job. "

Manny N on August 2025

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 strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Excellent job. "

Manny N on August 2025


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Sol Crafted Metals

11724 S. Halsted
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Sol Crafted Metals

11724 S. Halsted
No reviews yet
8 years of experience

Adorn your world with custom doors, fencing, stair rails, window covers and more. All welders are certified and passionate about providing work class service and products! Our products exceed building code, designs are more secure than big box retail, and materials outshine the competition. Let us elevate your business and home.

Adorn your world with custom doors, fencing, stair rails, window covers and more. All welders are certified and passionate about providing work class service and products! Our products exceed building code, designs are more secure than big box retail, and materials outshine the competition. Let us elevate your business and home.



Harris Fencing

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Harris Fencing

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1 years of experience

Here at HARRIS FENCING we do repairs on anything metal. We strive on precision and perfection for the best results possible. This is a small owner operated company with high professionalism and over 5 years experience on the job.

Here at HARRIS FENCING we do repairs on anything metal. We strive on precision and perfection for the best results possible. This is a small owner operated company with high professionalism and over 5 years experience on the job.


Quality Welding Corp.

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Quality Welding Corp.

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We are an Iron works company, we fabricate all types of metal porches, railings, fences. we also do welding repairs and re painting your iron fences or porches. we are a family own small business. we have been in this business for over 20 years.

We are an Iron works company, we fabricate all types of metal porches, railings, fences. we also do welding repairs and re painting your iron fences or porches. we are a family own small business. we have been in this business for over 20 years.

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Welding questions, answered by experts

Custom metalwork offers durability, design flexibility, and unique aesthetics tailored to specific needs.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

Yes, an LVL beam is more affordable than the cost of a steel I-beam, totaling between $50 and $200 per linear foot as opposed to the $100 to $400 per linear foot you’d pay for a steel I-beam. Not only is the wood material more affordable than steel, but it’s also more similar to traditional wooden beams and doesn’t require as much retrofitting to connect joists.

Most projects take 1-4 weeks, depending on material sourcing, design intricacy, and required finishing treatments like powder coating or galvanization.

A steel beam is stronger than a wood beam and requires fewer vertical supports underneath, which means it’s a better option for larger structures or if you want an open space under your home that doesn’t have posts as obstructions. However, steel I-beams cost more than wood ones, and they can be difficult to install retroactively, as getting them into the basement area can be challenging, if not impossible.

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