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Burkholder Innovations LLC
5.0(
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Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went from a thought to a perfect transformation of my request. I have used them several times and I am more than pleased with his timely and perfection list work. Will definitely use again."
Custom gate add on
Custom fit gate
Stainless tig fabrication
Stainless tig repair
Stainless tig repair

+22

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Undrfire T Welding & Fabrication LLC
5.0(
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Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Most definitely did a marvelous job, very professional, courteous, and very knowledgeable of his skills i would highly recommend his work to anyone, he's the Best"
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Recommended by60%of homeowners
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LV Building Solutions
4.6(
21
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Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Benito is absolutely AMAZING to work with. His team built our dream patio for our new home including pouring the concrete, building a roof and running electricity. His quote came in much better than other larger companies. His team was able to complete the project in 2 weeks. He presented ideas that helped us make the space better. I was in constant contact with Benito throughout the project via texts and in-person conversations that really made sure we were on the same page. This addition has transformed our home and we couldn’t be more happy with how this turned out."
Pergola and concrete work
Pergola on concrete slab
Pergola and concrete
Lean to metal roof
Lean to metal roof

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Welding questions, answered by experts

The average cost for a welding project is about $300, with typical costs ranging from $125 to $490. However, prices can be as low as $125 for very small jobs or exceed $1,200 for large or complex projects. Welders typically charge an hourly rate between $65 and $150, depending on their experience, and many charge a minimum fee to cover overhead and travel expenses. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including labor, the cost of materials like metal rods and shielding gas, the type of metal being welded, the project's size and complexity, and your geographic location. For a precise quote, it's best to ask a local welder for an estimate based on your specific project.

Some welding projects, such as repairing pipes or fences, require travel, whereas others, like furniture repair, do not necessarily require the welder to come to you. Travel and overhead factor into the overall cost of your welding project. Some of the most common welding projects include:

  • Metal furniture repair: $35–$100

  • Pipe repair: $200–$1,000

  • Small gates: $550–$750

  • Fencing: $1,200–$1,800

  • Fabricated sheet metal welding: $750–$2,500

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 best thing to cut metal pipe is a durable pipe cutter that is made for metal. You may want to measure the diameter of the pipes before purchasing a pipe cutter to ensure it will be able to cut your metal pipes. Opt for a heavy-duty option to cut through metal like steel or cast iron.

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.

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