Is LVL more affordable than steel I-beams?

• <div><p>Yes, an LVL beam is more affordable than the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-steel-i-beam-cost.htm">cost of a steel I-beam</a>, totaling between $50 and $200 per linear foot as opposed to the $100 to $400 per linear foot you’d pay for a steel I-beam. Not only is the wood material more affordable than steel, but it’s also more similar to traditional wooden beams and doesn’t require as much retrofitting to connect joists. </p></div>

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Q: How much does it cost to hire a metal fabrication professional?

• <div><p>Professional metal fabricators usually charge around <b>$70 per hour</b>. Three of the largest cost factors are the size and complexity of the project and the price of materials. The type of metal can impact the cost as much as the intricacy of the metal fabrication you want done. Another cost factor is your geographic location, as labor and materials can vary widely depending on the cost of living where you live. </p></div>

Q: Why are they called Lally columns?

• <div><p>Lally columns are named after their founder, John Lally, who owned a construction company in the 1800s. He invented the columns as a means of providing temporary support for beams and rafters in homes his company was renovating. The original Lally columns were also made of steel, although the inventory used a thicker gauge metal, which provided additional support for larger projects and long-term structural solutions.</p></div>

Q: How long does metal fabrication take?

• <div><p>Most projects take 1-4 weeks, depending on material sourcing, design intricacy, and required finishing treatments like powder coating or galvanization.</p></div>

Q: Do welders need to be licensed or certified?

• <div><p>Some states require welders to be licensed and certified, while others don&rsquo;t. However, it&rsquo;s always a good idea to hire a licensed welder, regardless of requirements in your area, especially if you need welding for structural components of your home or gas lines. Licensed welders have gone through training and testing to prove their skills, so they&rsquo;re less likely to make a mistake that could be detrimental to your home. Use Angi&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">state licensing tool</a> to determine whether your potential hire has a welding license.</p></div>

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Last update on November 02, 2025

Reviewed in February 2025
Diller Structural Welding and Repair is beyond my wildest expectation. Charlie was very responsive, communicative and was able to do my job in 2 days! I contacted others before turning to Angie’s and they took days to give me an estimate and 1 had a 8 week lead time. Plus when I finally got an...
Diller Structural Welding & Repair
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Reviewed in July 2023
I tore my deck support on my riding lawn mower. They came and picked up mower and 4 hrs later the mower was back in my yard with deck repaired (welded-oil change and new blades). Price and service were all great!!!! Will recommend to everyone. Great job guys!!!!
Dale's Small Engine
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Reviewed in September 2022
Prompt, friendly, honest. Asked to cut and weld some railing. Went beyond and re attached to concrete patio by drilling holes and screwing footer in place. Also painted repaired spots, none of which was discussed. Didnâ t expect such complete service and price was very fair
Apex Welding, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
Was in a jam at the restaurant I manage and contacted Peopleâ s to see if they could help with welding a prep table back together on short notice. In less than 24 for hours, he was out and assisting! Very friendly, and professional; did thorough work, and extremely reasonable! Passed his...
Peoples Welding Service, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2020
Rick was on top of the job start to finish. He or is crew showed up when they said they would , accomplished the job quickly professionally, and cleanly. The railings they fabricated are strong and look good with good strong welds . I would definitely hire them again.
R & R Ornamental Iron
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Reviewed in September 2018
I hired Sticky's Welding to repair our back railing. Vince was professional, easy to communicate with and got the job done quickly. Price was reasonable. I recommend this company.
Owen's Welding & Fabrication, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2018
Went great. The welds aren’t super pretty for the price paid. But the professionalism, honesty, and overall experience of everyone at the shop will have me back again. The place is almost an hour drive away but worth it to have an honest mechanic for the things I can’t do myself.
Shamrock Auto Care
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Reviewed in July 2008
Dropped off car to have some sheet metal parts replaced (floors & engine compartment sheet metal). It took over a year for the work to get completed. Slow & frustrating experience. Parts did get welded in correctly & price was reasonable. For auto body welding though, just go to a highly...
CLARK'S CERTIFIED WELDING
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