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We Do It All
5.0(
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Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Adam and his team did an amazing job on completing a backyard fence for my family. He was hardworking and detailed with the work. Kept me updated through every step of the way from the permit process, ordering materials and check-ins as the build was happening. Our fence is great! He also completed a custom railing and gate to attach to our existing deck. Will definitely be using we do it all again for future projects."
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S.Terry Welding
New to Angi

Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

S.TerryWelding is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced while still paying close attention to the details of each and every project we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started.

Response time2 days
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Hampton Enterprise LLC
3.7(
9
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Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I only use James when I need some work done to my house. He responds fast, gets the work done quicker than just about anyone else I've ever used and seems very concerned with leaving his customers happy."
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Recommended by60%of homeowners
Green Mountain Metalworks
New to Angi

Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Welding and Metal Fabrication services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Russty Works
New to Angi

Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.\n

Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Ullrich fabrication
New to Angi

Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are 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. Call us today!

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Rolling Acres Construction
5.0(
1
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Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

"This crew is really great. They work well together as a team and are also great at communicating with their client. I have worked with many, many other construction crews over the years and as a woman I am always having to dumb myself down to the crew so that they don't get upset. This crew is so open and appreciative of client input and they never once talked to me like I didn't have a clue about what I was doing. They were always open to sharing ideas. In my eyes, this is the best quality a crew can have but fortunately they also do great work! They sided our complete home in metal which meant having to fabricate onsite and work with new materials, which they were completely up for doing. They did a great job with all of that. They also built all of our new decks and installed cable rail which looks amazing and feels like it will last for years and years to come. I would definitley recommend this crew. We plan on having them back in the future to complete other work we need doing!"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for welding projects in Chester, VT

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.

The average cost to hire a welder is about $300, with an average rate ranging from $65 to $125 per hour, depending on their experience and the project type and size. Aside from labor costs, some other charges you’ll need to pay include the cost of the welding material and the cost of the shielding gas that makes welding possible and safe. When you’re interviewing welders for your work, you can ask for an estimate based on your project specifics. In some simple cases, like welding gas lines or common welding projects, local welders may charge a flat hourly rate with add-ons if necessary.

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?

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.

Some states require welders to be licensed and certified, while others don’t. However, it’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’re less likely to make a mistake that could be detrimental to your home. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to determine whether your potential hire has a welding license.

The Chester, VT homeowners’ guide to welding services

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