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Avatar for Emerald Fence LLC
Emerald Fence LLC
5.0(
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Wrought Iron Fence - Repair or Weld

Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Emerald Fence did a fantastic job repairing the storm damage to our chain link fence and adding a gate for us! From start to finish, Joshua was responsive and a prompt, clear communicator! The job was completed quickly and with excellent skill! I would absolutely reach out to Emerald Fence for any fencing needs!"
8ft pine privacy
8ft pine privacy
6ft cedar privacy
6ft cedar privacy
6ft cedar privacy

+11

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jacob Lanier
New to Angi
Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut+2 more

Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Reliable and trustworthy. This is part time work for me, I have a full time job but I promise my work is worth the wait.

Make up vanity refinish
Make up vanity refinish
Bathroom tile paint
Bathroom tile paint
Metal shop build

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TJ Welding
5.0(
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut+1 more

Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He did a great job for me. I would recommend him."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Whispering Pines Earthworks, LLC
5.0(
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Metal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut

Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional and efficient. I was very pleased with the quality of the services and the timely manor it was completed."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Marceaux's Welding
New to Angi
Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut+2 more

Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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!\n

Response time1 day
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Frontline Welding, LLC
New to Angi
Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut+3 more

Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

My name is james sheffer, I’m a disabled veteran I served in the army, I have been welding for 8 years, I have a mobile welding business that does it all, from building pipe fences to repairing heavy equipment, I take extreme pride in the work I do and will never cut corners, every job I complete will be done to the upmost quality and conducted professionally. A little about me, I have 4 boys and a wife, I’m 32 years old and love what I do, welding is a passion and giving people great products puts a smile on my face. If you have any welding needs or custom metal work I’m the guy for the job and you can count on me.

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Welding questions, answered by experts

The average cost for a welding project is about $300, with typical costs ranging from $125 to $490. However, prices can be as low as $125 for very small jobs or exceed $1,200 for large or complex projects. Welders typically charge an hourly rate between $65 and $150, depending on their experience, and many charge a minimum fee to cover overhead and travel expenses. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including labor, the cost of materials like metal rods and shielding gas, the type of metal being welded, the project's size and complexity, and your geographic location. For a precise quote, it's best to ask a local welder for an estimate based on your specific project.

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.

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

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. 

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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