We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Wellman Welding made a custom wrought iron railing for me, and did the most phenomenal job! It is so impressive and gorgeous! The owner of the company, Destin, Is timely and extremely respectful and communicates very well. I am beyond thrilled with his work, and will definitely hire him in the future."
Experienced welder offering reliable mobile welding services using stick (SMAW) welding. Capable of handling repairs, fabrication, and structural work on steel and other metals. I take pride in strong, clean welds and getting the job done right the first time. Available for small jobs, emergency repairs, and custom projects.
Hi, I’m Nick I’ve worked in the metal fabrication field for 10 years. I can weld carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum all on the go. I come to you and make it happen
"Clay was contracted to repair our seawall. He has considerable welding experience and has previously worked on seawalls. He promptly completed the agreed work at a reasonable rate. I would hire Olmstead Welding again for other welding work."
"Asked Tony at Burlew fabrication of he could make me steel ladder racks for the side of my garage for pipe and ladders.
Within 24 hours he had them welded up and installed them himself.
Great work, very happy with them, would hire again!"
Costs depend on unit complexity, labor, wall mounting needs, and additional accessories like floating shelves.
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.
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.
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 Cement City, MI homeowners’ guide to welding services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
When you need help with a metal project and don’t have the expertise or the time, call an expert welder for your project. Here’s how to vet and hire a welder.
