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

<div><p>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.</p></div>

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’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.</p></div>

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>

Can I do my own welding?

<div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/4-things-consider-when-hiring-welder.htm">hire a professional welder</a> for your welding projects.</p></div>

Do welders need to be licensed or certified?

<div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">state licensing tool</a> to determine whether your potential hire has a welding license.</p></div>

Top 10 Best Welders in Saylorsburg, PA

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>

At Amparo construction we are a small family ran construction business, there is no job to small for our company. I myself am a truck driver and my business partner is a welder. We have a vast of experience in numerous stages of construction. From installing windows, to repairing a roof , to plowing and grass cutting . This business operates strictly on weekends. I personally as the founder of Amparo construction can guarantee to match any price you have received for any job . . We are a up and coming small company, mainly operating off of smaller weekend jobs ,we have Access to many other contractors and all types of construction equipment. Please consider us in the future . Thank you

MCL Contracting and Welding LLC

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MCL Contracting and Welding LLC

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Small/local Mobile Welding & Fabrication

18 years of experience

Custom welding and fabrication. Cnc plasma cutting. 3D modeling software. Mobile services. Line boring. Outdoor furnace repair.

Shaffers Welding & Fab

171 Hitchcock Rd

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Shaffers Welding & Fab

171 Hitchcock Rd

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We can weld steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. No job too big or small. 100% mobile welding and fabrication. 24/7 service. Fully insured.

11 years of experience

At Metal Boutique, we pride ourselves on providing steel and glass products with superior quality, while offering competitive lead times and pricing. We have worked on projects with some of the most well known brands in retail: Whole Foods, Timberland and Urban Outfitters, as well as many high end offices. We understand that every brand and business is different, and how important it is to stand out in a competitive market. Most offices with glass walls use aluminum framing. Our steel and glass partitions can be an alternative option, one that boasts better durability with a more modern look. Whether you are looking for an industrial system, an interior glass partition to divide a space, or steel and glass office fronts with a slim profile, we have a system that will meet your needs. We also offer custom steel doors. We are knowledgeable about all types of hardware and can help you select the best option for your budget and design intent. Are you looking to do a glass feature wall or some decorative steel? We can help with that too! You can choose from one of our most popular finishes: a blackened steel patina for a more natural look or a matte black powder coat for a more consistent finish. We have several other standard finish options available, and you can customize your finish as well. Let us help bring your vision to life!

Here at Ruck Metal Art LLC we specialize is CNC plasma cutting and fabrication of metal parts. We do everything in house including welding, polishing, sand blasting, painting and powder coating. Our CNC plasma cutting table is 5 feet by 10 feet and can cut up to 1" thick metal. Our powder coater is 3 feet by 4 feet and we can paint any size!

Mobile welding services. Also have the ability to weld in a shop setting. Structural, construction and farm is out specialty but will take a look at anything and figure out a solution together.

Rampage Welding & Repair LLC

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Rampage Welding & Repair LLC

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4 years of experience

We specialize in welding of any kind, fabrication, and repair. Please reach out for any welding/fabrication needs as well as any heavy duty vehicle repair (large vehicles, Dump trucks, heavy equipment) We are also fully insured

Evolution Construction Sealcoating & Paving

Evolution Construction Sealcoating & Paving

15 years of experience

Evolution Construction is an organization based in Easton, PA that offers general contractor services including painting, flooring, woodwork and all other construction needs. We cater especially to non-commercial and domestic needs in the Lehigh Valley and the surrounding eastern Pennsylvania region. Our mission is to give our clients a simple and streamlined experience where every client project is prioritized and treated with the utmost effort and care. Our family of employees is dedicated to providing our customers with excellent handwork, premier quality of services and the best prices in the Lehigh Valley. And our integrity and dedication to our values is reflected in our growing success from word-of-mouth clientele and we are working hard to grow our community everyday. We are confident that Evolution Construction is the best construction company in the Lehigh Valley.

"On 6/14/2020 we met with company for estimate and decided to proceed with service and a check for $3500 deposit was given. Job estimate form was signed which states that work would be started in 2 weeks. Pete the contractor also stated that they would need 3 days of clear weather. They also stated that it would be the week of 7/4/2020. No contact was made by company during the week of 7/4/2020 . Thomas Barnes writer and customer called company on 7/13/2020 (Monday) and left messages on Zack’s telephone voicemail because Pete’s voicemail was full and remained full throughout this whole experience. We received a return phone call later that day from Zack stating that equipment would be left on our property 7/19/2020(Sunday) and work would be stared on Monday 7/20/2020. On Sunday no equipment was left so I called Zack in early evening. (Pete’s voicemail remained full and no answer). Message was left on Zack’s voicemail inquiring why no equipment on property. No response received Sunday. On Monday 7/20/2020, we called and spoke to Zack and inquired why there was no equipment left on my premises. He informed us again that he would now leave equipment Monday night and would start work Wednesday. AGAIN No equipment left Monday. A text was received at 5:27 pm Monday 7/20 stating “We are coming tomorrow (Tuesday 7/21) and “finish” the job. We sent a text stating that we had dentist appointments however we would leave back door unlocked so that they could open garage doors. On Tuesday 7/21 at 11:15am Pete called my cell stating that he was at my house in driveway. Apparently, there Is poor communication between partners Pete and Zack. We repeated instructions about side door being open. Pete proceeds to ask for a credit card number to purchase asphalt??? we inquired about what he could possibly asking us since we gave them a $3500 deposit on 6/14/2020. Pete then states that’s right you gave us $3500! He also asked if cash could be given for balance so he could pay his workers because a check would take 5 days to clear. I informed him that when we returned home we would discuss further. We arrived home at 2:30 pm and driveway was being done. At approximately 4:45 pm their dump truck broke approximately 20 ft from the end of driveway. Hours were spent trying to fix truck and then manually emptying asphalt. At approximately 7:45pm, Zack came into house for payment. I pointed out areas at garage door that needed touching up and company did touch up. However, at the base of the driveway in the area where dump truck broke it is not completed professionally and is sloppy and apparent that it was rushed due the truck breaking late hour etc. The sides of driveway has piles of asphalt not smoothed out. Small piles are even observed on driveway itself. I pointed this out and Zack assured us that someone would return the next day (Wednesday to correct issues. Zack also stating that for our troubles he would come back in 30 days and topcoat for free. We gave the balance of job in cash which we realize now was a big mistake! He also paid us for the cost of our wheelbarrow that they used that was on side of my shed to put asphalt in and a propane tank of ours that they also used. I’m still trying to understand why a company would not have enough propane that was needed for their job. Note that broken dump truck and roller were also left on my street to be picked up next day also. At approximately 12:30 Pete and 2 other men introduced as one being a mechanic arrived. Pete stated that he was there to fix machine and do touch up. However, all Pete did was get his machinery repaired and loaded quickly. When I questioned about work he called someone on phone I’m assuming Zack and told him I was very dissatisfied because I was assured by Zack that someone was coming back that day to complete work. Pete left quickly despite me asking him to stay to talk to my husband who was on his way home from the store. Also to make matters worse even though the company told us initially that work needed 3 clear days; Tuesday work done, Wednesday torrential rain, Thursday torrential rain. Again unprofessional scheduling with NO regards to weather that we were initially told were needed. As I complete this Friday 7/24 we have yet to hear any thing from this company despite leaving messages Wednesday. I’m sure we could forget about the free topcoat and we will get another company to complete areas that don’t look correct. This is the worst experience that I have ever had with a company and regret ever using them!! Update –7/27/2020 I had another company look at the work that was done . An email was sent by company stating “how sorry to see how poorly the lower section of my driveway was done! At this stage the only thing we could do is maintain what they left you with” Company also stated exactly what we feel which is the worst part is that no contact ever made to correct this poor job due to his machine breaking,fatigue, and rush job at the end."

Thomas B on July 2020

Evolution Construction is an organization based in Easton, PA that offers general contractor services including painting, flooring, woodwork and all other construction needs. We cater especially to non-commercial and domestic needs in the Lehigh Valley and the surrounding eastern Pennsylvania region. Our mission is to give our clients a simple and streamlined experience where every client project is prioritized and treated with the utmost effort and care. Our family of employees is dedicated to providing our customers with excellent handwork, premier quality of services and the best prices in the Lehigh Valley. And our integrity and dedication to our values is reflected in our growing success from word-of-mouth clientele and we are working hard to grow our community everyday. We are confident that Evolution Construction is the best construction company in the Lehigh Valley.

"On 6/14/2020 we met with company for estimate and decided to proceed with service and a check for $3500 deposit was given. Job estimate form was signed which states that work would be started in 2 weeks. Pete the contractor also stated that they would need 3 days of clear weather. They also stated that it would be the week of 7/4/2020. No contact was made by company during the week of 7/4/2020 . Thomas Barnes writer and customer called company on 7/13/2020 (Monday) and left messages on Zack’s telephone voicemail because Pete’s voicemail was full and remained full throughout this whole experience. We received a return phone call later that day from Zack stating that equipment would be left on our property 7/19/2020(Sunday) and work would be stared on Monday 7/20/2020. On Sunday no equipment was left so I called Zack in early evening. (Pete’s voicemail remained full and no answer). Message was left on Zack’s voicemail inquiring why no equipment on property. No response received Sunday. On Monday 7/20/2020, we called and spoke to Zack and inquired why there was no equipment left on my premises. He informed us again that he would now leave equipment Monday night and would start work Wednesday. AGAIN No equipment left Monday. A text was received at 5:27 pm Monday 7/20 stating “We are coming tomorrow (Tuesday 7/21) and “finish” the job. We sent a text stating that we had dentist appointments however we would leave back door unlocked so that they could open garage doors. On Tuesday 7/21 at 11:15am Pete called my cell stating that he was at my house in driveway. Apparently, there Is poor communication between partners Pete and Zack. We repeated instructions about side door being open. Pete proceeds to ask for a credit card number to purchase asphalt??? we inquired about what he could possibly asking us since we gave them a $3500 deposit on 6/14/2020. Pete then states that’s right you gave us $3500! He also asked if cash could be given for balance so he could pay his workers because a check would take 5 days to clear. I informed him that when we returned home we would discuss further. We arrived home at 2:30 pm and driveway was being done. At approximately 4:45 pm their dump truck broke approximately 20 ft from the end of driveway. Hours were spent trying to fix truck and then manually emptying asphalt. At approximately 7:45pm, Zack came into house for payment. I pointed out areas at garage door that needed touching up and company did touch up. However, at the base of the driveway in the area where dump truck broke it is not completed professionally and is sloppy and apparent that it was rushed due the truck breaking late hour etc. The sides of driveway has piles of asphalt not smoothed out. Small piles are even observed on driveway itself. I pointed this out and Zack assured us that someone would return the next day (Wednesday to correct issues. Zack also stating that for our troubles he would come back in 30 days and topcoat for free. We gave the balance of job in cash which we realize now was a big mistake! He also paid us for the cost of our wheelbarrow that they used that was on side of my shed to put asphalt in and a propane tank of ours that they also used. I’m still trying to understand why a company would not have enough propane that was needed for their job. Note that broken dump truck and roller were also left on my street to be picked up next day also. At approximately 12:30 Pete and 2 other men introduced as one being a mechanic arrived. Pete stated that he was there to fix machine and do touch up. However, all Pete did was get his machinery repaired and loaded quickly. When I questioned about work he called someone on phone I’m assuming Zack and told him I was very dissatisfied because I was assured by Zack that someone was coming back that day to complete work. Pete left quickly despite me asking him to stay to talk to my husband who was on his way home from the store. Also to make matters worse even though the company told us initially that work needed 3 clear days; Tuesday work done, Wednesday torrential rain, Thursday torrential rain. Again unprofessional scheduling with NO regards to weather that we were initially told were needed. As I complete this Friday 7/24 we have yet to hear any thing from this company despite leaving messages Wednesday. I’m sure we could forget about the free topcoat and we will get another company to complete areas that don’t look correct. This is the worst experience that I have ever had with a company and regret ever using them!! Update –7/27/2020 I had another company look at the work that was done . An email was sent by company stating “how sorry to see how poorly the lower section of my driveway was done! At this stage the only thing we could do is maintain what they left you with” Company also stated exactly what we feel which is the worst part is that no contact ever made to correct this poor job due to his machine breaking,fatigue, and rush job at the end."

Thomas B on July 2020

Let There be Light Electrical

Let There be Light Electrical

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 97% of Angi customers

I have over 10 years in Electrical work. Trouble shooting is not a problem, I able to isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment. Thorough knowledge of electrical systems including planning additions and modifications on secondary circuits. Can diagnose, repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits, equipment and appliances. etc

"Greg arrived exactly at the scheduled time. He was courteous and professional when speaking with me. He displayed much knowledge in electrical skills as he repaired the wiring issue I was having with a flood light that hadn't worked for a couple years. Highly recommend."

Robert T on July 2024

I have over 10 years in Electrical work. Trouble shooting is not a problem, I able to isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment. Thorough knowledge of electrical systems including planning additions and modifications on secondary circuits. Can diagnose, repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits, equipment and appliances. etc

"Greg arrived exactly at the scheduled time. He was courteous and professional when speaking with me. He displayed much knowledge in electrical skills as he repaired the wiring issue I was having with a flood light that hadn't worked for a couple years. Highly recommend."

Robert T on July 2024