What questions should I ask a welder before hiring?

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

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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes Repair or Replace

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(3.9k+)

Wood Fence Installation

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Last update on April 30, 2025

Reviewed in September 2024
Can’t say enough. Honest, great communication, quality of work, cleanliness and have always completed work in a timely fashion, which is why I don’t feel the need to call anyone else anymore. You will not be disappointed.
Alexa Welding Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2024
Tony and Freddy were quick to respond and did excellent work. Both are very knowledgeable, courteous, enjoyable to work with and very fair in their bids. I will definitely have them do more work on my properties in the future.
F & F CONSTRUCTION LLC
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Reviewed in February 2017
they came out, provided an estimate which was very competitive, and then did the work. the handrails look great are very sturdy. repair to the stairs seems satisfactory. i was very happy with the whole process.
DAL Builders
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Reviewed in November 2023
Willie is great, went outside of the original scope of the project to solve a few problems. Sources parts and even fabricated a new post in his shop and returned to install. A railing and fence repair pro. Five Star Steel earned 5 Stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
FiveStar Steel
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Reviewed in August 2022
Great! They arrived early and when the job was completed you couldn't tell that there had been a repair.
Welds on Wheels LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
Outstanding work, and professionalism. Would definitely recommend this guys for all your metal work.
Iron Jax inc.
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Welders in Sauk Village

K BROTHERS FENCE, INC.

K BROTHERS FENCE, INC.

Customers say: Quality work

46 local quotes requested

37 years of experience

Here at K Brothers Fence we have over 35 years of experience specializing in providing and installing high quality Low Maintenance Aluminum, Low Maintenance Vinyl, and Chain Link fences and Decks. Our service area covers over 75 towns and villages in the Southwest Chicagoland area. K Brothers Fence offers both residential and industrial/commercial fence and deck installations with a wide variety of style options and colors to choose from. Year-round Dog Adoption and Veterans discounts.

"From the ladies at the office to the installation guy’s nothing but hard working helpful respectful people. Went above and beyond what was asked for. Highly recommend going with them. Thanks"

Paul S on August 2022

"From the ladies at the office to the installation guy’s nothing but hard working helpful respectful people. Went above and beyond what was asked for. Highly recommend going with them. Thanks"

Paul S on August 2022

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

79 local quotes requested

Fivestarsteel.net checkout the web page,all info on it. We offer welding, fabricating,mobile services for welding repairs, big or small. Certified welder. Railing repair specialists! Spiral staircases. Been in the welding and fabricating business for over 30 years, I am a certified welder.

"Willie was more than the professional we needed. As General Contractor's we often use these services to repair our wrought iron fences. Also, this contractor offers fabrication for metal and fence installation. We're continuing our relationship of services with this contractor for our properties large and small. Thanks Willie."

Mr. G on March 2025

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

31 local quotes requested

NOTE....We are very busy at this time and current project lead times are between 6-8 weeks.... We are AWS Certified, Fully Insured -We offer Precision CNC Plasma cutting, Tube bending and rolling, Onsite & in shop WELDING - MIG, FCAW, TIG, STICK. FREE Estimates! **Serving all of the Greater Chicagoland Area** Call Now for Pricing on your next project. Big or Small No Problem! Check us out at Afweldingllc.com. Call or text us at (224) 829-5570. Email- alex@afweldingllc.com- Facebook.com/afweldingllc

"The owner, Alex, is personable, and professional. He and his assistant came at the appointed time and day, and made the repairs needed. The cost was reasonable, and I'm very happy with my good as new, handsome railing, and the safety it affords us. Thank you Alex."

Berta W on September 2020

2 years of experience

My main areas of expertise are carpentry and steel fabrication but I do little bit of everything involving general remodeling and construction.

8 years of experience

Adorn your world with custom doors, fencing, stair rails, window covers and more. All welders are certified and passionate about providing work class service and products! Our products exceed building code, designs are more secure than big box retail, and materials outshine the competition. Let us elevate your business and home.

Collins Fabrication Co.

8270 Delta Shores

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Collins Fabrication Co.

8270 Delta Shores

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1 years of experience

Chicago and Chicagoland Fence, Welding & Repairs. Owner operated: professional , efficient, affordable and fully insured. From a misaligned gate to a deck and patio addition on your house, we cover a wide array of residential and commercial projects. Located on the Near North side of Chicago, we travel all over the Chicagoland area. ChiWeld is a small team and you will be working personally with the owner.

Weld, repair, fabrication we do it all anything you need done with welding involved we do I have been welding for 3 years and currently have 4 certifications We stand out form competitors from fast responses and trying to get you in our schedule as soon as we can get you in!!

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

I specialize in custom in home welding for stairs entertainment centers stands and much more. Im here to help every custom meet the needs they have in mind. For my mobile I do mig and stick welding depending on what the job calls for. We also handle any food grade stainless steel with tig welding at our shop contact us today for your next project.

"First, he assessed the work that needed to be done. He came up with a couple of options and together, decided how to get it done. Dependable, honest, reasonably priced and insightful. Could not even tell that a repair had been made! Clean, quality work. I would call him again if I needed this type of work done again."

Ann C on June 2023

Emergency services offered

We have a lot of experience doing complete interior tear down and remodeling weather a small repair of want to completely change your kitchen,bathroom,living room around we can get that done for you with the best price guaranteed.

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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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