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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: Do I need an LVL beam?

• <div><p>Beams made out of traditional lumber can often only span 8 to 12 feet without requiring vertical supports, so if you want a wider opening to create a more open floor plan, you might need an LVL beam. LVL beams can span up to around 30 feet without the need for load-bearing walls or vertical supports underneath, making them a better option for keeping your home as open and airy as possible. </p></div>

Q: Is a wood or steel beam better in a home?

• <div><p>A steel beam is stronger than a wood beam and requires fewer vertical supports underneath, which means it&rsquo;s a better option for larger structures or if you want an open space under your home that doesn&rsquo;t have posts as obstructions. However, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-steel-i-beam-cost.htm">steel I-beams cost</a> more than wood ones, and they can be difficult to install retroactively, as getting them into the basement area can be challenging, if not impossible.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between a lintel and a beam?

• <div><p>The difference between a lintel and a beam is what loads each is responsible for supporting. A lintel is a type of beam that is responsible only for supporting the load above an opening, such as a window or door, and transfers the weight to the side walls around an opening. A beam supports the slab and transfers the load to nearby columns, which then disperse the load to the ground.</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>

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Last update on November 24, 2025

Reviewed in July 2017
Over $42,000. That is what I paid Arbors and More to build a fence for me. I own a small commercial property and I hired Tim Mackey to build a fence around my property. Tim was the low cost bidder for my property, and although he has good reviews on some websights. The reviews on Yelp were...
Arbors & More!, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2015
The work was very nicely done and they did it in a timely fashion. The price was not too bad. It was a nice job. Considering the work done, the price was reasonable. There are things that I can do with my vehicle and there are things that I'd rather not do on my vehicle. The work required a...
Midas Auto Service Experts - Bellingham
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Reviewed in May 2014
The old faucet was removed and the new hookup required welding. It was done in no time flat and an old, cantankerous, leaky faucet that we dreaded touching for fear it would break was replaced by a beautiful golden one with a red handle that is solid and works perfectly, no leaks!
Sal’s Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Sewer Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2012
When I arrived early in the morning the gentleman was smiling and asked me to pull it in a bay. He and a technician checked the issue for about 10 minutes and advised that it was in fact a manifold leak and they did not perform the fix. However, he said, he was going to lift the vehicle and...
Darrel's Economy Mufflers
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Reviewed in November 2011
Plumber started by replacing master water turn off. He forgot his flint striker and had to keep going back to our gas stove to light his welder. He had problems making a neat whole around the pipe because there was a sheet of plywood in the way... bottom line it was not a professional...
MARV'S PLUMBING
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Heathen fabrication

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Doyle Fab LLC

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Santie Steel LLC.

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MIndsight Metal

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A-1 Welding Inc

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new wave repair

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jesse waldrip machine

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