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Avatar for AF Welding, LLC
AF Welding, LLC
4.8(
17
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut

Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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."
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+198

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by62%of homeowners
3G Fabworks
5.0(
55
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut+3 more

Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dave is a great pro and a really customer centric business owner. Awesome work, fair pricing, on time. I will recommend 3G Fabworks to anyone needing metal work and fabricating. Respectfully, Ace Boydston"
Spa railings
Spa railings
Railings
Railings
Railings

+5

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Grover Welding
5.0(
10
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairSheet Metal and Ornamental Metal - FabricateSteel Beams (Custom) - Fabricate+1 more

Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Reliable and responsible, with a fair rate and experienced suggestions. My wife and I found ourselves in a bind with an unfinished project when our welder’s machine broke. We reached out to several companies via Angi, but Kevin’s Mobile Fabrication and Welding exceeded our expectations in every aspect of the project. We received a call from Kevin within a few minutes of placing a request for an estimate. The same week, he came and reviewed the project, walked us through the process, gladly answered additional questions and came to complete the project for us as promised. The impressive part was his strong work ethic, as well as completion of the project within a limited timeframe, and excellent quality work. We highly recommend Kevin’s Mobile Fabrication and Welding for your projects, and we will be using his services again in the future."
finished rail
finished rack
installed gate
front porch rail
new side support

+113

Response time6 hrs
Response rate87%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vulcan Welding & Fabrication
5.0(
3
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Weld or CutMetal Structure or Object - Create Custom+2 more

Serving Oak Lawn, 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
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Weldit
3.9(
13
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut+3 more

Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Friendly personnel and timely response to questions. Their â onsiteâ reps, the Alvarezâ s, were personable and professional. They were very concerned about their work product and it was evident in the work completed as requested. Thanks!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Frank's Construction
4.7(
35
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairWrought Iron Fence - Repair or Weld

Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Frank's construction was hired to replace our concrete patio with pavers. This was done expertly and efficiently. We are more than pleased with the outcome. In the process of doing their work it was noted that some additional masonry work was required and roof repair was also needed. Frank quoted us a reasonable price and completed The job in a superior manner,He and his crew were highly professional and each day the worksite was left, clean and without need for attention. We would hire Frank's for any type of construction at our home. They were outstanding and I give them an A+."
Response time2 days
Response rate94%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Welding questions, answered by experts

Sawing your hot tub into more manageable chunks so it can be lifted easily into a truck takes several hours. Generally, 2.5 hours for smaller hot tubs and around 4 hours for larger ones with the help of one to two people. If money isn't a concern and you want to skip the physical labor, you can hire a pro to get the job done.

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 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

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

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.

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