Are hot water heaters good for scrap metal?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: Are hot water heaters good for scrap metal?

• <div><p>Since water heaters are primarily made of metal, they&rsquo;re commonly accepted by scrap yards and collectors. Don&rsquo;t expect to fetch a high price, though&mdash;water heaters are mostly steel and aluminum, which aren&rsquo;t high-value metals. Some components are made of more valuable metals, like brass and copper, but they&rsquo;re a small portion of the heater and won&rsquo;t affect the price much.</p></div>

Q: How do you calculate welding costs?

• <div><p>The average cost to hire a welder is about <b>$300</b>, with an average rate ranging from <b>$65 to $125 per hour,</b> depending on their experience and the project type and size. Aside from labor costs, some other charges you&rsquo;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&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: How long does metal fabrication take?

• <div><p>Most projects take 1-4 weeks, depending on material sourcing, design intricacy, and required finishing treatments like powder coating or galvanization.</p></div>

Q: How do you ask for a custom sheet metal fabrication quote?

• <div><p>After finding a local pro, you can inquire about steel fabricators' costs by sending details related to the dimensions, angles, and intended use. Most fabricators will use drafting software to bring your project to life before you settle on a price.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to create a custom metal structure or object?

• <div><p>Costs vary widely, from $500 for small pieces to over $10,000 for large or intricate designs, depending on metal type, fabrication complexity, and labor.</p></div>

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They were prompt in getting to my home, worked until dark and came back early the next morning and cleaned up the rest of the debris. I thought they were reasonable with their price for doing the job and may have them come back at a later date to remove several trees at the back of my land.
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I drive a tractor trailer for a living and my trailer blew a tire out and broke my mud flap completely off. I hired Bail Out Crew to come fabricate and weld a new bracket onto my trailer to hang a new mud flap. I have to say that the timing and performance of this crew was spectacular! My mud...
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The guy came out and inspected the roof. I thought we were going to need a new roof as it is over 20 years old and we have shingles missing. After the inspection, we were given an estimate of $4,300 for asphalt shingles or $7,000 for metal roofing. The inspector then told us we really didn't...
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They were great. They were very prompt when I called them, they responded within a very timely manner, efficient, and professional. I have a little concern about the leak around the floor where the water heater had leaked and I told them about that and he got a plywood to put down over the floor...
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Piedmont Welding and Fab Works

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Mobile welding and fabrication company. We offer a full range of services. Such as container and trailer repair. We can preform all processes such as Mig, Tig, Stick, oxyfuel and many more. We can weld any weldable metals in the industry steel, aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and magnesium. Over 25 years of experience. Metal Fabrication & Restoration, Sheet Metal Repair, heavy steel repair, Welding and fabrication

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