Metal Shop Guide

11 shops · Kitchener, Waterloo and area

Mobile welding in Kitchener

Welders who bring the rig to you. One Kitchener shop posts a $450 minimum before travel.

  • 11shops listed
  • 6list a certification
  • 6take small jobs
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11 shops

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +3

Provides welding, custom fabrication, repairs, railings, fences and structural steel for commercial, industrial and residential customers, including mobile service.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
Since 2011 View shop

C. Amy Custom Welding

Kitchener 4 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • +4

Mobile welding, fabrication, structural steel installation, railings and equipment repairs, including portable line boring, for industrial, commercial and residential customers.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
7 services View shop

ACL Steel

Kitchener 6 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +4

Structural steel fabrication and erection, custom welding, stairs and railings for commercial, industrial and institutional construction.

Certs
CWB W47.1ISO 9001
Equipment
CNC Angle MasterShot Blaster+6
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 2003 View shop

AVS Machine & Tool

Waterloo 7 km

  • Machining
  • Tool and die
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +6

Machining, fabrication, cutting and finishing for custom parts, prototypes and production runs, with design assistance and on-site millwright services.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Mazak Multiplex LatheBridgeport Series I+6
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1986 View shop

Tri-Mach

Elmira 15 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • +2

Custom stainless steel fabrication, machining and millwright services for food, beverage and pharmaceutical processors.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
6KW TRUMPF TruLaser 3040CNC router
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 1985 View shop

Pre-Fect Fab

Breslau 7 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +3

Fabricates custom metalwork and provides welding, laser cutting, forming, polishing and trailer repairs for residential, food processing and transportation customers.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
2KW fiber laser cutting machine225 ton CNC break press
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
6 services View shop

Manser Welding

Linwood 24 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Repair and rebuilds

Custom waste container fabrication, welding and repairs for commercial and industrial customers, with on site repairs across Southern Ontario.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC cutterplasma+2
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
3 services View shop
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +1

Fabricates commercial kitchen exhaust systems and custom sheet metal, with on-site welding, repairs and installation for commercial, industrial and residential customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
Since 2004 View shop

Roberts Onsite

Kitchener 6 km

  • Repair and rebuilds
  • Welding
  • Structural steel
  • +1

Industrial millwrighting, welding, structural steel and pipe fabrication, with machinery installation, repairs and emergency field service.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 1938200 to 499 staff View shop

Sentrimax Centrifuges

Kitchener 6 km

  • Repair and rebuilds
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • +1

Centrifuge repair, machining, welding and fabrication for industrial operators, with field service and reverse engineering.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 2002 View shop

Iron Bridge Fabrication

New Hamburg 19 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +2

Fabricates and installs pedestrian bridges, structural steel, railings and architectural metalwork, with custom fabrication and in-house painting.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
5 services View shop

Before you call

Mobile welding: the short version

A welder with a truck rig who fixes or builds on your site.

When you need it

  • Gates, railings and fences you can't take down
  • Equipment, trailers or trucks that can't move
  • Repairs on a farm, job site or plant floor
  • After-hours breakdowns

What to send the shop

  • Photos of the break and the whole piece
  • The address and how the truck gets close
  • What the metal is, if you know
  • When the site is open and safe to work

Typical lead time

Ask for the next available visit and tell the welder when the site is accessible.

Prices

What it costs

Each figure links to where it was posted. Your quote depends on the job.

WhatPosted priceSource
Mobile welding travel from 1197 Union Street$1.00 per kilometreBrent's Welding and Fabrication Inc., Kitchener
Additional onsite welder or helper$100 an hour extraBrent's Welding and Fabrication Inc., Kitchener

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    What's your call-out minimum, and does travel count?

  2. Q2

    Are materials extra?

  3. Q3

    Do you need power on site, or bring your own?

Questions

Mobile welding FAQ

What does a mobile welder cost in Kitchener?

Brent's Welding lists a $450 minimum for 1 welder and 1 truck for up to 3 hours. Extra time is $150 an hour, with travel charged separately.

What are the travel and extra worker charges?

The posted travel charge is $1.00 per kilometre from 1197 Union Street. An additional onsite welder or helper costs $100 an hour extra. Ask how the travel distance is counted.

What if the job is in a nearby village?

Give the exact town and address, whether in Elmira, St. Jacobs, Breslau, New Hamburg or Baden. Confirm travel charges and access before booking.

Good to know

  • Clear the work area and show where the truck can park close to the repair.
  • The posted minimum is for a mobile visit. Ask what materials, preparation and travel will add.

Need mobile welding done?

One free request reaches up to 3 Kitchener shops that do it.