Metal Shop Guide

12 shops · Vancouver and the North Shore

Aluminum welding in Vancouver

Aluminum welding for boats, docks, railings and parts in Vancouver. What to send and which certification to ask about.

  • 12shops listed
  • 3list a certification
  • 9take small jobs
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12 shops

K.C. Welding

North Vancouver 4 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • +1

Custom welding and fabrication in aluminum, stainless and mild steel, including railings, furniture and mobile work.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
4 services View shop

Mantech

North Vancouver 4 km

  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +2

Precision CNC and manual machining, waterjet cutting, forming and welding for industrial prototypes, custom assemblies and production runs.

Certs
AS9100ISO 9001+1
Equipment
Hermle C22 UP 5 AxisDVF 5000 12AWC 5 Axis+6
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1995 View shop

JFC Steel

North Vancouver 7 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Machining
  • +4

Custom metal fabrication, machining and welding for residential, commercial, industrial and marine projects, including railings, fencing, ship cradles and mobile welding.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
5 x 10 plasma tableBrake+6
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
7 services View shop

Nova Machine Works

North Vancouver 8 km

  • Machining
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Metal fabrication
  • +5

CNC machining, fiber laser cutting, sheet metal bending and welding, from single parts to mid size runs, plus assay lab equipment and Rocklabs repairs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
HAAS VF4SSHAAS DS30Y+4
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1986 View shop

Protech Welding

North Vancouver 7 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +2

Designs, fabricates and installs structural steel for homes and commercial projects, with plasma cutting and repairs for equipment, trailers and industrial machinery.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
Prodevco PCR42HD plasma table+1
Jobs
Can help with drawings
5 services View shop

Penometal Design and Fabrication

North Vancouver 4 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +2

Custom structural steel and architectural metalwork for residential and commercial projects, including fabrication, shop drawings and installation.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 2016 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Bending
  • +1

Custom sheet metal fabrication, forming, welding and repairs for architectural, industrial and commercial building projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobs
Since 2003 View shop

Cypress Railings & Gates

North Vancouver 4 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences
  • Metal fabrication
  • +2

Designs, fabricates and installs custom railings, stairs, gates, fences and steel structures for homeowners and commercial projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 2005 View shop

Iron Age Manufacturing

Vancouver 7 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences
  • Metal fabrication
  • +1

Designs, fabricates, installs and restores architectural metalwork, including railings, stairs, gates, fences and canopies for residential and commercial projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 1997 View shop

TrussMetal

North Vancouver 9 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Railings and stairs
  • +3

Custom metal fabrication, welding, installation and repairs for residential, commercial and strata projects, with cutting, bending and coating coordinated through partners.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
6 services View shop
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +2

Repairs and restores heirlooms, antiques and mechanical devices, and fabricates custom metal pieces for artists, hobbyists and homes.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
lathe
Jobs
Takes small jobs
5 services View shop

Starline Works

West Vancouver 6 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences
  • Metal fabrication
  • +1

Designs, builds and installs glass and metal railings, custom gates and fences, plus mobile welding, for homes and commercial properties in Metro Vancouver.

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

Before you call

Aluminum welding: the short version

TIG or MIG welding on aluminum: boats, trailers, railings and parts.

When you need it

  • Cracked boat hulls, pontoons and boat parts
  • Aluminum docks, ramps and gangways
  • Railings and balcony parts
  • Alloy wheels and vehicle parts
  • Custom aluminum frames and brackets

What to send the shop

  • Photos of the crack or break, close up
  • The alloy, if you know it
  • What the part does and what it carries
  • Whether it comes off, or needs mobile work

Typical lead time

Vancouver aluminum welders quote time per repair. Ask about the queue when you book.

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    Do you TIG weld aluminum, or use a spool gun?

  2. Q2

    Can you weld my alloy, or is it a casting?

  3. Q3

    Is your company certified to CSA W47.2 for aluminum?

Questions

Aluminum welding FAQ

Which certification covers aluminum?

CSA W47.2 is the CWB company standard for welding aluminum. Ask whether the company holds the certification your work needs.

Why is aluminum harder to weld?

Its surface oxide melts at about 2060°C and can spoil the weld, says CWB.

What details help the welder assess a repair?

Show the crack and the whole part. Include the alloy if known, whether it is cast, what it carries and whether it can be removed.

Good to know

  • Say whether the part is cast, sheet or plate. Include the alloy if you know it.
  • No Vancouver shop we checked posts prices for this. Send a request to compare quotes.

Sources

  1. CWB Group, read Oct 27, 2026
  2. CWB Group, read Oct 27, 2026

Need aluminum welding done?

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