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Dias Welding, LLC
4.8(
33
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Serving Santa Fe, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Dias did a great job on my project. He completed the work within the timeframe we discussed and within the price he quoted. I plan to use him for all of my welding and fabrication need. I highly recommend him"
Mailbox Repair
Handrail Wheelchair Ramp
Handrail Wheelchair Ramp
Handrail Wheelchair Ramp
Entryway Stair Handrail

+56

Response time2 days
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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KLB Welding Service, LLC
4.9(
9
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Serving Santa Fe, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I only need a rail for two small steps for my handicapped Aunt and thought it would look funny because of the small size. But, KLB did a wonderful job and the railing looks beautiful. Also, the service was very fast and curtesy. I nwould nrecommend KLB Welding to anyone looking for porch or stair railings."
Handrail
Handrail
Handrail
Handrail Lambs Tongue
Hatcher

+26

Response time1 hour
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Riser Fabrication
4.8(
8
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Serving Santa Fe, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was all good. The gentleman came out on the weekend to do the work I needed. He was so polite, and skilled in his work. YES, I would recommend his company to anyone!"
Handrails
Handrails
Handrails
Handrails
Handrails

+57

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

Professional metal fabricators typically charge around $70 per hour, but the total cost of your project will depend on several factors. The largest cost drivers are the size, complexity, and design of the project, as well as the price and type of metal used. A good way to estimate the total cost is to multiply the cost of raw materials by four; typically, one-quarter of the total goes toward materials and three-quarters toward labor. Your geographic location can also influence costs, as labor and material prices vary by region.

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.

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.

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