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Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
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Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had cracks in the dyed mortar of the bricks above our garage. Grady took the time to match the color, even with the color having aged 10 years, and you would not even be able to tell that there was new mortar. If your project is anything like ours, you will not be disappointed."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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Bravestone construction
New to Angi

Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

At Bravestone Construction, we provide reliable, high-quality construction and maintenance services for both residential and commercial clients. Our team is built on integrity, skilled craftsmanship, and a commitment to getting every job done right.\n\nFrom home improvements to commercial projects, we focus on efficiency, clear communication, and lasting results—no matter the size of the job.\n\nConsistency in service. Confidence in every result.\n

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FishGil Fab
New to Angi

Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

FishGil Fab is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time30 mins
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FENCES UNLIMITED, INC.
New to Angi

Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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Small jobs welcome

Fences Unlimited is a locally owned and operated company serving our community since 2009. We have over 46 years of experience among us, we install wood, chain-link, vinyl and custom wood and lattice for both residential and commercial applications.

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RCH Welding and Fabrication, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding work and very timely. Owner was excellent communicator. Would highly recommend and would definitely use again."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alpha Alloy Fabrications
5.0(
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Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mitch at Alpha Alloy Fabrications is awesome! My build came out better than I could've ever have imagined. His attention to detail is incredible!! I will be calling him for my next project!!"
TIG Welded Parts
Custom Trays w/ Bronze Trim
Isometric View Archway
Stainless Steel Stairwell & Railing
Custom tray w/ Bronze Trim

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Response time3 days
Response rate88%
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Welding questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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

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.

The cost to weld aluminum averages about $14 to $22 per pound. The type of metal factors into the overall cost of any welding project due to the cost of the materials and the expertise required to work with it. Some of the most common metals used by welders include:

  • Magnesium alloy: $7–$16 per pound

  • Low-carbon steel: $11–$12 per pound

  • Stainless steel: $13–$15 per pound

  • Copper/brass: $24–$29 per pound

  • Cast iron: $38–$79 per pound

  • Titanium: $60–$85 per pound

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