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PJL welding

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PJL welding

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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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Arc Force Welding

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Arc Force Welding

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


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Bull Welding and Fabrication LLC

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Bull Welding and Fabrication LLC

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6 years of experience

Bulls Fab Works serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many proudly things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Brandon called and set up appointment and gave me a very reasonable bid. He did very good work on my railing and save me a lot of money on the repair if I replaced the railing it would of cost over a thousand dollars or more. A very nice guy and very honest guy witch is very rare today."

Scott H on November 2025

Bulls Fab Works serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many proudly things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Brandon called and set up appointment and gave me a very reasonable bid. He did very good work on my railing and save me a lot of money on the repair if I replaced the railing it would of cost over a thousand dollars or more. A very nice guy and very honest guy witch is very rare today."

Scott H on November 2025


ChiWeld

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ChiWeld

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Chicago and Chicagoland Fence, Welding & Repairs. Owner operated: professional , efficient, affordable and fully insured. From a misaligned gate to a deck and patio addition on your house, we cover a wide array of residential and commercial projects. Located on the Near North side of Chicago, we travel all over the Chicagoland area. ChiWeld is a small team and you will be working personally with the owner.

Chicago and Chicagoland Fence, Welding & Repairs. Owner operated: professional , efficient, affordable and fully insured. From a misaligned gate to a deck and patio addition on your house, we cover a wide array of residential and commercial projects. Located on the Near North side of Chicago, we travel all over the Chicagoland area. ChiWeld is a small team and you will be working personally with the owner.


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Chitown Craftsmen

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Chitown Craftsmen

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4 years of experience

I provide flooring(tile, ceramic, granite, marble, natural stone, etc), and complete bathroom remodeling services. I have over 10 years of experience in construction and house building. I finish your job with quality work and your satisfaction guarantee! I do complete bathroom remodeling(including complete build-up, plumbing, fixtures, electricals, vent, vanity, shower, bathtub, tile work), and tile work on floor and wall, granite and marble floor, etc. Your satisfaction with your finished project is our goal.

I provide flooring(tile, ceramic, granite, marble, natural stone, etc), and complete bathroom remodeling services. I have over 10 years of experience in construction and house building. I finish your job with quality work and your satisfaction guarantee! I do complete bathroom remodeling(including complete build-up, plumbing, fixtures, electricals, vent, vanity, shower, bathtub, tile work), and tile work on floor and wall, granite and marble floor, etc. Your satisfaction with your finished project is our goal.


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King iron Works Chicago Inc

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King iron Works Chicago Inc

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8 years of experience

A family owned business that knows quality. Here at KIW we focus on every detail whether its a big structure to something as small as a bolt or screw. Contact us for your quote. Fences, railings, pergolas, stairs. And much more! Commercial and Residential, we do it all! Let us show you why we are the kings when it comes to iron work

A family owned business that knows quality. Here at KIW we focus on every detail whether its a big structure to something as small as a bolt or screw. Contact us for your quote. Fences, railings, pergolas, stairs. And much more! Commercial and Residential, we do it all! Let us show you why we are the kings when it comes to iron work


CR Welding & Powder Coating

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CR Welding & Powder Coating

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8 years of experience

We're CR Welding & Powder Coating, and we've been a welding and powder coating service in Gurnee, IL, since 2017. We handle everything from minor fixes to large projects, with the ability and experience to get it done right. We're looking forward to partnering with Lake County and the surrounding areas to continue providing the community with high-quality workmanship and exceptional service. We'd like to personally invite you to contact us about your next project today.

We're CR Welding & Powder Coating, and we've been a welding and powder coating service in Gurnee, IL, since 2017. We handle everything from minor fixes to large projects, with the ability and experience to get it done right. We're looking forward to partnering with Lake County and the surrounding areas to continue providing the community with high-quality workmanship and exceptional service. We'd like to personally invite you to contact us about your next project today.


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EXEC Paint

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EXEC Paint

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Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work.As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Very professional"

Alexander A on July 2022

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work.As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Very professional"

Alexander A on July 2022



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motivational construction inc

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motivational construction inc

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9 years of experience

We have experience in any wood work, designs/ideas for homes, sealing windows/roofs, gardening, insulation, framing, tile work, fixing gas water heaters, welding, electric, plumbing, concrete, and much more. am a family friendly business me and my wife have worked together excellently over 5 years together remodeling homes, fixing broken homes or items, and managing creative designs/ideas. We have some of the best communication in this country, we are very skilled, knowledgeable, wise, and get the job done right.

We have experience in any wood work, designs/ideas for homes, sealing windows/roofs, gardening, insulation, framing, tile work, fixing gas water heaters, welding, electric, plumbing, concrete, and much more. am a family friendly business me and my wife have worked together excellently over 5 years together remodeling homes, fixing broken homes or items, and managing creative designs/ideas. We have some of the best communication in this country, we are very skilled, knowledgeable, wise, and get the job done right.

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Welding questions, answered by experts

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

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.

Beams made out of traditional lumber can often only span 8 to 12 feet without requiring vertical supports, so if you want a wider opening to create a more open floor plan, you might need an LVL beam. LVL beams can span up to around 30 feet without the need for load-bearing walls or vertical supports underneath, making them a better option for keeping your home as open and airy as possible.

Some welding projects, such as repairing pipes or fences, require travel, whereas others, like furniture repair, do not necessarily require the welder to come to you. Travel and overhead factor into the overall cost of your welding project. Some of the most common welding projects include:

  • Metal furniture repair: $35–$100

  • Pipe repair: $200–$1,000

  • Small gates: $550–$750

  • Fencing: $1,200–$1,800

  • Fabricated sheet metal welding: $750–$2,500

Costs depend on material type, labor, design complexity, finishing requirements, and installation needs.

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