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C & L Welding, LLC
4.7(
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Metal Structure or Object - Weld or CutSteel Beams (Custom) - Fabricate

Serving Charleston, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to add on a deck to an existing structure. They tied them together beautifully. Their work was professional, reasonably priced and efficient. I would absolutely hire them again and recommend them 100%."
New Construction
New Construction
New Construction
New Construction
New Construction

+41

Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MAC Group, LLC
4.6(
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Wrought Iron Fence - Repair or Weld

Serving Charleston, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very Professional, showed up on time. They are great at turning your ideas into reality and going through the process step by step. I will definitely be going with them with any excavation projects"
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof

+6

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elite Mechanical and Welding - Facebook
5.0(
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Metal Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Charleston, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Elite Mechanical & Welding, LLC, is 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.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MCN General Contracting LLC
4.9(
5
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Wrought Iron Fence - Repair or Weld

Serving Charleston, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was truly the best experience I've had in over 40 years of doing home improvements. .this company is first class,the owner and workers were terrific to work with.. Started on time, finished on time,all within budget .. I do recommend them often."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Welding questions, answered by experts

The cost to weld aluminum averages about $14 to $22 per pound. The type of metal factors into the overall cost of any welding project due to the cost of the materials and the expertise required to work with it. Some of the most common metals used by welders include:

  • Magnesium alloy: $7–$16 per pound

  • Low-carbon steel: $11–$12 per pound

  • Stainless steel: $13–$15 per pound

  • Copper/brass: $24–$29 per pound

  • Cast iron: $38–$79 per pound

  • Titanium: $60–$85 per pound

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.

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.

Choosing the right metal fabricator for your project begins with research. Find a reputable fabrication company by searching for reputable contractors in your area, and then reviewing photos of their previous work, customer reviews, and photos of the company’s workshop.

Once you’ve narrowed down the list, contact the companies to ask about the types of metal fabrication projects they specialize and inquire about guarantees and warranties on workmanship. You should also ensure the company uses high-quality material, and ask about the schedule and turnaround time for your proposed project.

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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