What questions should I ask a welder before hiring?

<div><p>There are a few things you can ask welders before you hire them to get an idea of their experience and ability levels:</p><ul><li><p>Are you licensed and certified?</p></li><li><p>How long have you been in the welding business?</p></li><li><p>Do you commonly do the type of welding I need?</p></li><li><p>Do you offer any kind of warranty for your work?</p></li><li><p>Do you charge by the hour or by the project?</p></li><li><p>How long do you expect my welding project to take?</p></li><li><p>What steps do you take to minimize errors in your work?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: What’s the difference between a welder and a metal fabricator?

<div><p>Welding is the process of using extreme heat&mdash;and, sometimes, pressure&mdash;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.</p></div>

Q: How do you calculate welding costs?

<div><p>The average cost to hire a welder is about <b>$300</b>, with an average rate ranging from <b>$65 to $125 per hour,</b> depending on their experience and the project type and size. Aside from labor costs, some other charges you&rsquo;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&rsquo;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.</p></div>

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Last update on April 28, 2025

Reviewed in December 2023
The job Geoff and his team with Grillz Grind did was amazing. The quality of his work is fanominal! We needed a rusted out walk way fence repaired as it had become a safety issue. Geoff and his team fabricated, welded and painted a new fence. The new fence is gorgeous but most of all sturdy and...
GRILLZ GRIND
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Reviewed in August 2011
The gate to my rental property was attached on one side to a common brick wall and the apartment building itself on the other side. Over time, I believe the side that was attached to the brick wall was shifting making the gate door more and more difficult to open as it was pushed into the...
Benitez Wrought Iron Inc
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Reviewed in March 2012
I was very pleased with the service provided. We stopped by this company on a road trip. I had taken my gate latch with me to ask if he had a longer one. He didn’t have a longer one but he took my latch and welded two extensions onto it while I waited. He charged me very little for that service....
Artistic Fence Co Inc
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Reviewed in July 2011
Sierra Stainless Inc manufactures Stainless Steel Wine Tanks. They just recently as of Nov 2010, went bankrupt and has relocated to Sparks, NV in the Spice Island Drive area. This company sucks. Their quality and professionalism is very poor. Their stainless steel is overpriced and crap. Its...
SIERRA STAINLESS INC
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Reviewed in July 2013
Grip rail of poor quality. Welder never responded to us. Had to hire another welder. Found out his contractor's license and business license were expired! No wonder!
BIG WATER WELDING
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Welders in Tahoe Vista

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8 years of experience

Here at Fox Welding we are a full service licensed and insured mobile welding company. No onsite welding project is out of our wheelhouse and we pride ourselves on keeping our customers happy and getting the job done the right way. Call now for a free quote.

"My welder Kassie did a great job on my project and I would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs high quality welding done."

Paul S on April 2023

"My welder Kassie did a great job on my project and I would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs high quality welding done."

Paul S on April 2023

Ellis Mechanical & Industrial

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Ellis Mechanical & Industrial

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2 years of experience

Custom Fabrication, Patios & Shade Covers, Steel Erection/Framing, Metal Repairs, Gates, Fences, Equipment Repairs, Mobile Welding, Landscaping

I have been in the Welding industry since 2016. I was certified through the Butte Welding Technology Program and the PowerPathway Gas Pipeline Program, well regarded as the premier welding programs in the United States. In addition to being a Licensed, Bonded, Insured, and a Certified Welder, I have extensive industrial and residential construction and fabrication experience ranging from government construction projects to serving the residential and agriculture needs of Northern California. I have a true passion for the art of welding. When I started Sam Weathers Welding, my goal was and always will be to provide my customers with exceptional service.

5 years of experience

Working on heavy equipment, structural supports, homeowners metal repairs and emergency repairs. With a background of black smithing, fabrication, framing, general contracting with a combined 10 years of trades experience Alpine Ironworx is a mobile welding and fabrication service dedicated to getting the job done

We offer ornamental welding, structural welding, stainless steel. We can build you gates, fences, handrails and pergolas. If you can think of it we can build it As well as engineered structural steel Also offer repair welding

KOMMAND. Serving the Greater Northern Nevada area. Skilled in multiple trades and always delivering professional quality. Electrical, plumbing, appliance installation, cabinet installs, networking/security. New and old work/repair. 7 years residential and industrial experience. Contact today for quotes/estimations.

Drake Co. Structural Steel

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Drake Co. Structural Steel

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Drake Co. is full service steel fabrication company. Specializing in custom home structural and architectural steel. anything from gate and railings, to stair stringers and house framing. the Drake family has been building homes in the Tahoe-Truckee area for the past 40 years.

Services: Fabrication, Custom Gates, handrails, Industrial Furniture, Mobile Welding, Emergency Welding Repair, structural welding. I pride myself on excellent-quality work at a fair price. I am a certified welder with over 18 years of welding and construction experience building my own business from the ground up.

Emergency services offered

18 years of experience

I am my only employee with access to other hands should the job require more than myself. All billing is by check or cash. I am reasonably priced and will beat competitors.

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Welding services FAQs

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.

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