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Myles Welding
New to Angi

Serving Waterproof, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Over 8 years of experience. We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Myles Welding strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.\n\n

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Cory Black
New to Angi

Serving Waterproof, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your welding needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers. Call us today! Satisfaction guaranteed!

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Willard Welding and Construction
New to Angi

Serving Waterproof, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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J & T Welding and Fabrication
New to Angi

Serving Waterproof, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, an customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is out mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customers satisfaction from start to completion of a project.. to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care of work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. our reputation is based on service, safety and quality regardless of how large or small the job.

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Hampton Enterprise LLC
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Serving Waterproof, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I only use James when I need some work done to my house. He responds fast, gets the work done quicker than just about anyone else I've ever used and seems very concerned with leaving his customers happy."
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FAQs for welding projects in Waterproof, LA

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.

The average cost to hire a welder is about $300, with an average rate ranging from $65 to $125 per hour, depending on their experience and the project type and size. Aside from labor costs, some other charges you’ll need to pay include the cost of the welding material and the cost of the shielding gas that makes welding possible and safe. When you’re interviewing welders for your work, you can ask for an estimate based on your project specifics. In some simple cases, like welding gas lines or common welding projects, local welders may charge a flat hourly rate with add-ons if necessary.

There are a few things you can ask welders before you hire them to get an idea of their experience and ability levels:

  • Are you licensed and certified?

  • How long have you been in the welding business?

  • Do you commonly do the type of welding I need?

  • Do you offer any kind of warranty for your work?

  • Do you charge by the hour or by the project?

  • How long do you expect my welding project to take?

  • What steps do you take to minimize errors in your work?

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.

Some states require welders to be licensed and certified, while others don’t. However, it’s always a good idea to hire a licensed welder, regardless of requirements in your area, especially if you need welding for structural components of your home or gas lines. Licensed welders have gone through training and testing to prove their skills, so they’re less likely to make a mistake that could be detrimental to your home. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to determine whether your potential hire has a welding license.

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