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Hire Hanks
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Serving Gaines, MI and surrounding areas

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At Hire Hanks, we make property work easier.\n\nWe help homeowners, businesses, contractors, and commercial property owners keep projects and properties moving forward with dependable support, clear communication, and professional service. Whether you need help with contractor support, final cleans, demo cleanup, jobsite fencing, home maintenance, or office property management, our team is built to handle the details so you do not have to.\n\nOur goal is simple: be the trusted team you can call when something needs to get done right. From one-time project support to ongoing home and office management, Hire Hanks is here to help protect your property, support your project, and make your life easier.\n

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Blackstar Welding, LLC
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Serving Gaines, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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"Blackstar did an amazing job at our place of business! They were excelent with their communication, quoting and overall went above and beyond what we were imagining! Highly recommend using them for any of your welding needs. I have given their business card to multiple businesses who have envied their work so far! You will not be disappointed choosing these guys!!"
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WELDINGS LLC
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Serving Gaines, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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Offers commercial services

We pride ourselves on being the best Welding company in the area.\n\nWe've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing.\n\nBeing a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

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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.

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.

Welders use a variety of methods in their trade. Different types of welding are better suited for different purposes and contexts. For example, stick welding is a versatile form suitable for most metals and alloys. The most common types of welding include:

  • Stick welding: $100–$1,000

  • Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding: $250 and up

  • Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding: $250 and up

  • Gas welding: $150 and up

  • Forge welding: $15–$25 per hour

Yes, but you’ll need reliable steel-cutting tools and safety gear to get started. Shipping containers are typically around ¾ inch thick, so it’s entirely possible to cut through them, but experience and the right equipment are very important. When possible, try to get a container as close to the size you want it as possible.

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.

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