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STI Heating & Air Conditioning

4.98(
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STI Heating & Air Conditioning

4.98(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2020 years of experience

STI Heating & Air Conditioning is a family owned and operated business in "The Region". We have built a foundation of knowledge in the HVAC industry since 1995 with commercial, residential, and custom metal fabrication projects throughout Northwest Indiana. Our team is committed to ensuring customer satisfaction, and dedicated to providing the best possible indoor climate solution and custom metal fabrication for your residential or commercial needs.

"They were courteous, efficient and professional. I would recommend them for Furnace or A/C installation."

PHYCHELLE J on July 2022

STI Heating & Air Conditioning is a family owned and operated business in "The Region". We have built a foundation of knowledge in the HVAC industry since 1995 with commercial, residential, and custom metal fabrication projects throughout Northwest Indiana. Our team is committed to ensuring customer satisfaction, and dedicated to providing the best possible indoor climate solution and custom metal fabrication for your residential or commercial needs.

"They were courteous, efficient and professional. I would recommend them for Furnace or A/C installation."

PHYCHELLE J on July 2022


Calderon Steel, Inc.

4.77(
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Calderon Steel, Inc.

4.77(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
2016 years of experience

Calderon Steel, Inc., handles all types of steel and iron fence fabrication and repairs, or installations. We also specialize in steel stairs, railing, decks repairs, fabrication and installations. Mobile welding is available of onsite repairs. We complete both residential and commercial projects, offering quality, integrity, professionalism, and fairness to every customer we work with. Call us for a free estimate today!

"Job well done"

Danielle B on February 2025

Calderon Steel, Inc., handles all types of steel and iron fence fabrication and repairs, or installations. We also specialize in steel stairs, railing, decks repairs, fabrication and installations. Mobile welding is available of onsite repairs. We complete both residential and commercial projects, offering quality, integrity, professionalism, and fairness to every customer we work with. Call us for a free estimate today!

"Job well done"

Danielle B on February 2025


Reese Forge Ornamental Iron Works

4.88(
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Reese Forge Ornamental Iron Works

4.88(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
1994 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call us today

"Dave did an excellent job with product, design, instillation, and communication. Material used and a new design was everything we wanted."

Christine E on May 2021

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call us today

"Dave did an excellent job with product, design, instillation, and communication. Material used and a new design was everything we wanted."

Christine E on May 2021


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AF Welding, LLC

5.00(
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AF Welding, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
2015 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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


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FiveStar Steel

5.00(
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FiveStar Steel

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2022 years of experience

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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Area Welding

4.86(
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Area Welding

4.86(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2018 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade! We will always do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call us anytime!

"Efficient, Quality work, and fair priced!"

Scott S on September 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade! We will always do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call us anytime!

"Efficient, Quality work, and fair priced!"

Scott S on September 2024


PJL welding

New on AngiNew on Angi
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PJL welding

New on AngiNew on Angi
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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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Fisher Precious Metals

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Fisher Precious Metals

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Uncompromising quality and integrity in all of your precious metals purchases and sales. Specializing in gold & silver bullion. Avoid gold and silver retailers selling you their inventory at high premiums! We pay top prices for jewelry, sterling, diamonds and watches! Fisher Precious Metals is a national gold and silver dealer. Listed as a national dealer with the United States Mint, Fisher Precious Metals is a trusted resource for gold and silver coins and bars. Established in 1995, the firm works with individuals on all issues related to buying and selling physical precious metals, storage, security, estate liquidation and long-term exit strategies. John Fisher, the President, is an ICTA Board Member and is approved by the State of Florida to teach Continuing Education courses on precious metals investing to CFP's, CPA's, attorneys and insurance professionals. In addition, John is a frequent guest on various financial radio broadcast programs. Fisher Precious Metals is an A+ rated Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau.

"It went great! We found Fisher Precious Metals on Angie's List, and after googling them, we found they had very positive reviews across the web. Although it was a 45 minute drive from our home, we felt it might be worth it, and it was. We made an appointment with John via email, arrived at 11:00, and spent just over an hour in his office. He evaluated the sterling silver set we had to sell and gave us what we felt was a very fair price. He'd given us an estimate on the value of the gold coins via email, and although the price of gold had fluctuated since he'd provided the quote, the final price was very, very close to the initial quote. We were happy to learn that they will also buy jewelry, as I have a few pieces I haven't worn in a very long time. We were very pleased with the entire experience and will definitely return to their company when we have gold or silver to sell, and we're happy to recommend them to our friends. One thing to keep in mind is that sterling silver sets are basically worth the price of the silver itself. We knew that going in, so we were not disappointed and, in fact, the price we received was a little higher than we'd expected."

Laura C on February 2018

Uncompromising quality and integrity in all of your precious metals purchases and sales. Specializing in gold & silver bullion. Avoid gold and silver retailers selling you their inventory at high premiums! We pay top prices for jewelry, sterling, diamonds and watches! Fisher Precious Metals is a national gold and silver dealer. Listed as a national dealer with the United States Mint, Fisher Precious Metals is a trusted resource for gold and silver coins and bars. Established in 1995, the firm works with individuals on all issues related to buying and selling physical precious metals, storage, security, estate liquidation and long-term exit strategies. John Fisher, the President, is an ICTA Board Member and is approved by the State of Florida to teach Continuing Education courses on precious metals investing to CFP's, CPA's, attorneys and insurance professionals. In addition, John is a frequent guest on various financial radio broadcast programs. Fisher Precious Metals is an A+ rated Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau.

"It went great! We found Fisher Precious Metals on Angie's List, and after googling them, we found they had very positive reviews across the web. Although it was a 45 minute drive from our home, we felt it might be worth it, and it was. We made an appointment with John via email, arrived at 11:00, and spent just over an hour in his office. He evaluated the sterling silver set we had to sell and gave us what we felt was a very fair price. He'd given us an estimate on the value of the gold coins via email, and although the price of gold had fluctuated since he'd provided the quote, the final price was very, very close to the initial quote. We were happy to learn that they will also buy jewelry, as I have a few pieces I haven't worn in a very long time. We were very pleased with the entire experience and will definitely return to their company when we have gold or silver to sell, and we're happy to recommend them to our friends. One thing to keep in mind is that sterling silver sets are basically worth the price of the silver itself. We knew that going in, so we were not disappointed and, in fact, the price we received was a little higher than we'd expected."

Laura C on February 2018


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A Fence Guy

4.87(
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A Fence Guy

4.87(
23
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

This is a small operation, offering a personal touch. When you hire me to do the job, that is what you get, me. A man with over twenty five years in the fencing Industry. I am a perfectionist who takes great pride in his work. I don't rush to get your job done as quickly as possible, I take the time to ensure a quality job, done in a timely manner.

"We worked with almost 2 dozen different vendors on our extensive home remodel (essentially a gut) and have to say that James' company was simply a pleasure to work with. His company, along with our tile guy and our lead plumber were our top three vendors. They did everything that they said they would do, were respectful of the property, cleaned up well and...most important, did extremely high-quality work. We worked with several vendors from Angie's list, ranging from mediocre to outright horrible. James' company was a refreshing change."

Michael M on September 2020

This is a small operation, offering a personal touch. When you hire me to do the job, that is what you get, me. A man with over twenty five years in the fencing Industry. I am a perfectionist who takes great pride in his work. I don't rush to get your job done as quickly as possible, I take the time to ensure a quality job, done in a timely manner.

"We worked with almost 2 dozen different vendors on our extensive home remodel (essentially a gut) and have to say that James' company was simply a pleasure to work with. His company, along with our tile guy and our lead plumber were our top three vendors. They did everything that they said they would do, were respectful of the property, cleaned up well and...most important, did extremely high-quality work. We worked with several vendors from Angie's list, ranging from mediocre to outright horrible. James' company was a refreshing change."

Michael M on September 2020


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AR Construction

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AR Construction

4.44(
18
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Customers say: Quality work
2007 years of experience

We specialize in all around remodeling and insurance work such as fire,wind,water,hail etc. We accept all major credit cards and we have a multiple of good crews. Insurance work is always welcomed. We work on both Residential and Commercial buildings, with discounts offered to Churches, Teachers, Veterans, and Active Military!!! No job too big or too small!!

We specialize in all around remodeling and insurance work such as fire,wind,water,hail etc. We accept all major credit cards and we have a multiple of good crews. Insurance work is always welcomed. We work on both Residential and Commercial buildings, with discounts offered to Churches, Teachers, Veterans, and Active Military!!! No job too big or too small!!

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Metal Fabrication and Restoration questions, answered by experts

Brass that is turning black is experiencing oxidation, a reaction caused by exposure to air. The oxygen found in air reacts with the metal and begins to cause discoloration that will become darker and more widespread with time. Regular cleaning will remove oxidation and prevent it from progressing on brass items.

Steel, aluminum, and galvanized metal prove popular due to their strength, adaptability, and longevity in variable climates.

Since water heaters are primarily made of metal, they’re commonly accepted by scrap yards and collectors. Don’t expect to fetch a high price, though—water heaters are mostly steel and aluminum, which aren’t high-value metals. Some components are made of more valuable metals, like brass and copper, but they’re a small portion of the heater and won’t affect the price much.

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.

To restore an appliance’s shine, clean the surfaces using a natural cleaning solution, and then use a mineral oil or olive oil and a soft microfiber rag to polish stainless steel surfaces in the direction of the graining. A little goes a long way, so dip the cloth in a small amount of oil. If you have any excess, continue with a dry part of the microfiber cloth to soak up any remnants.

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