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Safe Escapeways, LLC
4.8(
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Metal Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Houston, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Matthew designed and installed a railing for our business building. He sent a sketch so we could comply with the Borough requirements. He is skilled, professional and honest."
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Randy's Mobile Welding
5.0(
9
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomSheet Metal and Ornamental Metal - Fabricate

Serving Houston, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"He did a couple jobs for me. Started off with welding an automotive frame, and he did a great job so I had more work for him to do as well. I would definitely recommend Randy's Mobile Welding to anybody needing welding services."
Railing
Railing
Horse Hayfeeder
Horse Gate
Pipe Weld

+1

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Elite Alloy Concepts LLC
5.0(
11
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut+3 more

Serving Houston, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"It was a great experience working with the owner Sasha. He was punctual, efficient and is an excellent communicator. This project, replacing one section of an aluminum fence is a little outside of his normal scope of work, but he did a great job. One of the best contractors that I've ever worked with."
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Final Product
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Final Product

+34

Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Welding questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

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.

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?

While a high-speed circular saw will cut through metal, and even cut through multiple sheets at once, the fast-spinning saw blades create a lot of heat. This heat can damage paint and other protective coatings, leading to serious problems like rust over time. The cost to paint a metal roof again to avoid this damage is typically an additional $0.50 to $1 per square foot.

The Houston, PA homeowners’ guide to welding services

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