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Asheville Welding
4.8(
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Metal Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"There's a good reason that all of the reviews are 5 stars; excellent workmanship! Patrick takes pride in his craft and it truly shows. We have a 97 year old house and he was able to create a set of hand rails that really go with the period of the house. What you get is an original work of art. Pretty amazing to watch him fabricate the rails on site. Very pleasant professional person as well. Can't go wrong with Asheville Welding."
Hand rail and curb rail
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Superior Welding & Metal Work, LLC
5.0(
2
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut+3 more

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH WORDS TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE TO SEAN COFFEY OF SUPERIOR WELDING AND METAL WORKS! HE WENT OVER AND ABOVE TO HELP ME! I BECOME TEARFUL WHEN THINKING ABOUT HIS KINDNESS! HE IS VERY PROFESSIONAL, AND HAS MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE! I WOULD RECOMMEND HIM TO EVERYONE FOR EVERYTHING TO DO WITH WELDING... THANKS SEAN!"
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Welding questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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

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.

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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