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J&J Welding Service
5.0(
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Serving Opelousas, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He's a very competent and skilled welder, hes conscientious about the work and the product he delivers, he will make sure the customer is satisfied"
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Whispering Pines Earthworks, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Opelousas, 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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Welding questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

While a high-speed circular saw will cut through metal, and even cut through multiple sheets at once, the fast-spinning saw blades create a lot of heat. This heat can damage paint and other protective coatings, leading to serious problems like rust over time. The cost to paint a metal roof again to avoid this damage is typically an additional $0.50 to $1 per square foot.

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

Yes, you can cut plexiglass by hand using a sharp knife or blade (utility knife, box cutter, glass cutter, etc.).

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