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Last update on April 28, 2025
Metal Smoke Design is a custom metal fabrication and welding shop in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood. We specialize in architectural and structural welding from tiny projects up to all of the metal work required for a new restaurant. We service all of South Eastern Wisconsin. Metal Smoke's low overhead and network in the industry allow for a quicker turn around compared to larger corporate shops. Gregory Whitehall, the operating owner of Metal Smoke, has been in the industry for four decades. We look forward to serving your business or home!
"Will make your wildest dreams come true. Great clean work through and through"
Cam L on September 2024
Metal Smoke Design is a custom metal fabrication and welding shop in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood. We specialize in architectural and structural welding from tiny projects up to all of the metal work required for a new restaurant. We service all of South Eastern Wisconsin. Metal Smoke's low overhead and network in the industry allow for a quicker turn around compared to larger corporate shops. Gregory Whitehall, the operating owner of Metal Smoke, has been in the industry for four decades. We look forward to serving your business or home!
"Will make your wildest dreams come true. Great clean work through and through"
Cam L on September 2024
At Al-ins Enterprises LLC we are committed to being the experts in metal fabrication and welding. Sheet metal projects, Auto repair and general steel repairs. We have over 35 years experience in the welding industry. If you need it welded, we can weld it.
"Great work done in a professional manner"
Glen B on July 2022
At Al-ins Enterprises LLC we are committed to being the experts in metal fabrication and welding. Sheet metal projects, Auto repair and general steel repairs. We have over 35 years experience in the welding industry. If you need it welded, we can weld it.
"Great work done in a professional manner"
Glen B on July 2022
Certified Welding with experience and education behind it. Its easier to be good at something you enjoy, thats why I only see High quality work as an option.
Certified Welding with experience and education behind it. Its easier to be good at something you enjoy, thats why I only see High quality work as an option.
I do steel welding, whether it is repair or custom fabrication work. I have been welding for the last 7 years and am very passionate about it.
I do steel welding, whether it is repair or custom fabrication work. I have been welding for the last 7 years and am very passionate about it.
I am an 18 year old who has been welding and fabricating for 2 years. I am looking to take up some sidejobs. I can Mig, Tig, and stick weld, as well as use an oxy torch for cutting, heating, and bending operations
I am an 18 year old who has been welding and fabricating for 2 years. I am looking to take up some sidejobs. I can Mig, Tig, and stick weld, as well as use an oxy torch for cutting, heating, and bending operations
I have over 20 years welding and fabrication experience with different types and gauges of metal as well as welders and welding material. I am a small business starting out and looking to help out others while establishing my business name.
I have over 20 years welding and fabrication experience with different types and gauges of metal as well as welders and welding material. I am a small business starting out and looking to help out others while establishing my business name.
We repair all types of lawn equipment and power equipment such as; lawn mowers, line trimmers, generators, tillers, blowers, snow blowers, and many other types. We also service and repair older motorcycles and power sports equipment. Along with welding and fabricating. We are 100% mobile meaning we come to you and work on site. Free estimates and very quick turn around.
We repair all types of lawn equipment and power equipment such as; lawn mowers, line trimmers, generators, tillers, blowers, snow blowers, and many other types. We also service and repair older motorcycles and power sports equipment. Along with welding and fabricating. We are 100% mobile meaning we come to you and work on site. Free estimates and very quick turn around.
Located in Franksville, Wisconsin, Statewide Fencing Incorporated has been serving Southeastern Wisconsin with commercial and residential fencing installations since 1988. Our custom-made temporary fences can be found on major construction projects throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. We have completed multiple permanent commercial security fencing projects for various construction companies and general contractors in the Milwaukee area. With the purchase of Aluminum Fence, LLC, Statewide Fencing has an increased presence in the residential market in Southeastern Wisconsin.
Located in Franksville, Wisconsin, Statewide Fencing Incorporated has been serving Southeastern Wisconsin with commercial and residential fencing installations since 1988. Our custom-made temporary fences can be found on major construction projects throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. We have completed multiple permanent commercial security fencing projects for various construction companies and general contractors in the Milwaukee area. With the purchase of Aluminum Fence, LLC, Statewide Fencing has an increased presence in the residential market in Southeastern Wisconsin.
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.