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Edwards Fabrication
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Metal Structure or Object - Weld or CutMetal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create Custom+3 more

Serving Danville, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Small jobs welcome

"Scott was professional and highly knowledgeable. I needed a railing for safety & wanted an unusual design. Scott welded it snd painted it. It fits perfectly and it's beautiful! I highly recommend Edwards Fabrication."
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Walter's Welding and Fabrication
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut+3 more

Serving Danville, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Offers commercial services

35 yeras expereince\nim just a done county boy i aint got no education\nive done all major welding in the mines and am lookin gto move to the private sector.\ni guauntee your work\nnobody;s ever brought anythign back and said it was bad

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Welding questions, answered by experts

Welders use a variety of methods in their trade. Different types of welding are better suited for different purposes and contexts. For example, stick welding is a versatile form suitable for most metals and alloys. The most common types of welding include:

  • Stick welding: $100–$1,000

  • Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding: $250 and up

  • Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding: $250 and up

  • Gas welding: $150 and up

  • Forge welding: $15–$25 per hour

Professional metal fabricators typically charge around $70 per hour, but the total cost of your project will depend on several factors. The largest cost drivers are the size, complexity, and design of the project, as well as the price and type of metal used. A good way to estimate the total cost is to multiply the cost of raw materials by four; typically, one-quarter of the total goes toward materials and three-quarters toward labor. Your geographic location can also influence costs, as labor and material prices vary by region.

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.

Costs depend on unit complexity, labor, wall mounting needs, and additional accessories like floating shelves.

It will likely take an experienced pro less than an hour to install a ground rod, which is another reason why letting them handle the job is such a good idea. Safety concerns aside, it would likely take you much longer to install a ground rod if you decided to take this one as a DIY job.

The Danville, KY homeowners’ guide to welding services

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