Mobile welding cost guide
Typical prices from published sources, so you know what to expect before the welder arrives.
These are typical national figures from published sources, not quotes. Your welder sets the price. Get a quote before work starts.
| Item | Typical price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Average welding job (national) | $159 – $514 | Thumbtack |
| Low-end job | $69 | Thumbtack |
| High-end job | $1,256 | Thumbtack |
| Average job cost | About $300 | Angi |
| Hourly labor | $65 – $125 per hour | Angi |
| Minimum charge (one Texas welder's example) | About $60 | Thumbtack |
| Tack welds on a patio chair (example) | $25 – $30 | Thumbtack |
| Small furniture repair (example) | $35 – $100 | Thumbtack |
What changes the price
- Travel distance and trip or minimum charges
- Type of metal: steel is common; cast iron and aluminum take more skill and prep
- Access: can the truck get close, or does the welder carry leads across a pasture?
- Materials such as pipe, plate, rod and gas
- After-hours or emergency calls
- Paint, grinding and finish work
How to save
- Bundle several small repairs into one visit
- Send clear photos so the welder brings the right material
- Clear access and have power or a work area ready if you can
- Be flexible on timing when it isn't an emergency
Sources
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