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Brian Rose
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Metal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut

Serving Dowagiac, MI and surrounding areas

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I built an entire barn dominium myself, from electrical, infloor heat system, plumbing, framing, drywall, finishing, shiplap, and trim. I am a 22 year member of Ironworkers local 292, I am an experienced welder/fabricator and have held unlimited thickness structural welding certs for 19 years.

First Class Fabrication
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Metal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or CutSheet Metal and Ornamental Metal - Fabricate

Serving Dowagiac, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

First Class Fabrication is 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 \nour 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.

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AH Welding
New to Angi
Metal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or CutWrought Iron Fence - Repair or Weld

Serving Dowagiac, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. \nOur major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. \nWe are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. \nWe look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Nates Custom Welding
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Metal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or CutSteel Beams (Custom) - Fabricate+1 more

Serving Dowagiac, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to 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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Welding questions, answered by experts

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.

Since water heaters are primarily made of metal, they’re commonly accepted by scrap yards and collectors. Don’t expect to fetch a high price, though—water heaters are mostly steel and aluminum, which aren’t high-value metals. Some components are made of more valuable metals, like brass and copper, but they’re a small portion of the heater and won’t affect the price much.

Choosing the right metal fabricator for your project begins with research. Find a reputable fabrication company by searching for reputable contractors in your area, and then reviewing photos of their previous work, customer reviews, and photos of the company’s workshop.

Once you’ve narrowed down the list, contact the companies to ask about the types of metal fabrication projects they specialize and inquire about guarantees and warranties on workmanship. You should also ensure the company uses high-quality material, and ask about the schedule and turnaround time for your proposed project.

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

The cost to weld aluminum averages about $14 to $22 per pound. The type of metal factors into the overall cost of any welding project due to the cost of the materials and the expertise required to work with it. Some of the most common metals used by welders include:

  • Magnesium alloy: $7–$16 per pound

  • Low-carbon steel: $11–$12 per pound

  • Stainless steel: $13–$15 per pound

  • Copper/brass: $24–$29 per pound

  • Cast iron: $38–$79 per pound

  • Titanium: $60–$85 per pound

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