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Avatar for Wilson Fabrication & Repair
Wilson Fabrication & Repair
5.0(
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create Custom

Serving Rochester, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dillion did a great job for a fair price. He was on time, cleaned up afterwards and was overall very professional."
Railing Repair
Railing Repair
Dump Body Repairs
Dump Body Repairs
Dump Body Repairs

+7

Response time1 day
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Avatar for Randy's Mobile Welding
Randy's Mobile Welding
5.0(
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomSheet Metal and Ornamental Metal - Fabricate

Serving Rochester, 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
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Rice Welding Fabrication and Repair
5.0(
3
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomSheet Metal and Ornamental Metal - Fabricate

Serving Rochester, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great job! Repaired falling garage wall. Installed and welded two steel beams to existing beams on the ceiling. Nick worked through the night until the job was done!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Franks Welding
5.0(
1
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairSheet Metal and Ornamental Metal - Fabricate

Serving Rochester, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We at Franks Welding, pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Boots & Boards Fencing, LLC
5.0(
11
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Wrought Iron Fence - Repair or Weld

Serving Rochester, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Boots and Boards work fixing my wooden fence which was damaged in the April 29, 2025 storm was exceptional. The estimate was reasonable, the work was professionally done, the wood replacement supplies were top quality, and the cleanup was perfect. I appreciated Brian's communication with me from start to finish."
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Wood Privacy
Wood Privacy
Wood Privacy

+57

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
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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.

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 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

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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