What do most welders charge per hour?

• <div><p>Welders typically charge about <b>$65 to $150 per hour</b>, often charging a minimum fee to cover overhead and travel as applicable. Even if the job takes less than an hour, you’ll still pay the minimum charge to cover the welder’s transportation costs if they come to you. You may still pay a minimum price if you take your project to the welder, as they still have overhead of a workshop and materials to expense.</p></div>

What questions should I ask a welder before hiring?

• <div><p>There are a few things you can ask welders before you hire them to get an idea of their experience and ability levels:</p><ul><li><p>Are you licensed and certified?</p></li><li><p>How long have you been in the welding business?</p></li><li><p>Do you commonly do the type of welding I need?</p></li><li><p>Do you offer any kind of warranty for your work?</p></li><li><p>Do you charge by the hour or by the project?</p></li><li><p>How long do you expect my welding project to take?</p></li><li><p>What steps do you take to minimize errors in your work?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: What materials are used for custom builds?

• <div><p>Wood, vinyl, and metal are common materials. Choose based on durability, aesthetics, and maintenance needs.</p></div>

Q: What are other methods of changing stainless steel color?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t want to rely on paint to change the color of your stainless steel surface, there are a few other methods, but they require specialized equipment and skills. Some examples include powder coating, applying pigmented powder via an electrostatic gun, and electrostatic painting, which uses wet paints and has a less durable finish. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/powder-coating-cost.htm">cost of powder coating</a> is <b>$40 to $600 per part</b>, and electrostatic painting averages <b>$60 per hour</b>.</p></div>

Q: Can I do my own welding?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;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&rsquo;t have the proper equipment. As such, it&rsquo;s usually better to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/4-things-consider-when-hiring-welder.htm">hire a professional welder</a> for your welding projects.</p></div>

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The service was great. They were professional and respectful. I was able to keep my original wood door. I live in over a hundred year old home and like to restore not replace if possible. They were able to craft new parts to a very old door. Would definitely recommend them.
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Diamond Sheet Metal came out and installed a new A/C unit in my house in no time! They were very efficient and got the job done quick! Would highly recommend them to anyone and would definitely hire them again not to mention they had the best customer service that Iâ ve ever dealt with.
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The guys at K&E Contracting weâ re great to work with. They marked the site with us to ensure we were getting what we envisioned. They paid attention to small details. The quote was fair and the work was done fast. We really love our new parking addition / barn pad. They left the area...
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Zeke was fantastic. He gave me all the information I needed. No pressure for the sale. I have no complaints with him or the rest of the crew.
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Did a great job. I wanted to replace an old 80s style handrail with a metal/wood combo. He collaborated with a wood worker to create just what I wanted.
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An armoire foot broke when trying to move but the rest of the furniture move went fine.
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Everything went very well . The service date was September 2015. The aftermath staff was very proffesional. Caring and understanding in such a difficult task. They were honest on what was able to be saved and what wasn't . Due to the cat urine on any fabric or wood. I would hire aftermath again....
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