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FiveStar Steel
5.0(
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut+3 more

Serving River Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Willie is great, went outside of the original scope of the project to solve a few problems. Sources parts and even fabricated a new post in his shop and returned to install. A railing and fence repair pro. Five Star Steel earned 5 Stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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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 River Grove, 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
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Ceazor Fence
4.6(
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Wrought Iron Fence - Repair or WeldMetal Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving River Grove, 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 rate100%
89 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for TP Fabrication
TP Fabrication
5.0(
1
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Metal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut

Serving River Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Hello Im Thomas with TP Fabrication. We specialize in high-quality welding, fabrication, and maintenance services for industrial, construction, and farm clients.\nWhether you need custom fabrication, structural welding, or equipment repairs, we deliver durable, precise solutions tailored to your needs.Our services include:\nPrecision welding (MIG, TIG, Stick) Mobile and on-site repair. Custom metal fabrication availability with competitive pricing. With years of experience, we ensure top-notch craftsmanship to keep your operations running smoothly. Let us help with your next project!\nCould we schedule a quick call to discuss your needs?

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Aluminum step repair
Aluminum step repair
Aluminum step repair

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15 neighbors recently requested a quote
My Property Masters
3.7(
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Wrought Iron Fence - Repair or WeldMetal Stairs and Railings - RepairSteel Beams (Structural) - Install

Serving River Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Aco Management provided a last minute repair quickly at a reasonable cost for a real estate transaction. They communicated with me, the realtor and my attorney to address a repair request. I highly recommend."
Response time9 hrs
159 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Welding questions, answered by experts

Cutting rectangular ductwork requires careful measurements and the right technique. Use a measuring tape and pencil to mark the cutting lines accurately. Tin snips are excellent for straight cuts on smaller ducts. For more extensive or thicker rectangular ducts, a reciprocating saw with a metal-cutting blade is effective. 

Ensure the duct is well-supported and secure while cutting to prevent wobbling and maintain precision. After cutting, use a metal file to smooth any sharp edges, ensuring safety during installation. 

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

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.

This all depends on the tools you have on hand and whether you’re trying to cut a straight line or shapes. 

The best tool to use for straight lines is either a circular saw or table saw. When cutting shapes, a jigsaw will be the easiest and most precise tool to use. 

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