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Steel Beams (Structural) - InstallWrought Iron Fence - Repair or Weld

Serving Sims, NC and surrounding areas

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About My Business\nI’m a local handyman from Raleigh and have lived in the area most of my life. I take pride in helping homeowners with reliable, quality repairs and improvements. From fence repairs and carpentry to general home maintenance, I focus on doing the job right and treating every home with care and respect.\nYou can expect honest communication, fair pricing, and dependable work from someone who truly cares about the local community.

Hector's Home Improvement and Welding and Steel
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Metal Structure or Object - Create Custom

Serving Sims, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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"Hector and his son Michael did a great job replacing the siding on our chimney, after major storm damage. We are very pleased with the work completed and his work ethic. Hector showed up when promised and gave me great advice when it comes to hiring contractors and what to lookout for when receiving quotes. When it is time to repaint our home and other misc projects, we will be calling Hector for the job since we know his quality of work is top notch. Thank you for turning this stressful time into a positive experience."
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Welding questions, answered by experts

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.

There are a few things you can ask welders before you hire them to get an idea of their experience and ability levels:

  • Are you licensed and certified?

  • How long have you been in the welding business?

  • Do you commonly do the type of welding I need?

  • Do you offer any kind of warranty for your work?

  • Do you charge by the hour or by the project?

  • How long do you expect my welding project to take?

  • What steps do you take to minimize errors in your work?

This all depends on the tools you have on hand and whether you’re trying to cut a straight line or shapes. 

The best tool to use for straight lines is either a circular saw or table saw. When cutting shapes, a jigsaw will be the easiest and most precise tool to use. 

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.

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.

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