Metal Shop Guide

8 shops · Vancouver and the North Shore

Hydraulic cylinder and equipment repair in Vancouver

Hydraulic cylinders, gearboxes, shafts and worn equipment parts in Vancouver. What to send and what to ask about the repair.

  • 8shops listed
  • 2list a certification
  • 5take small jobs

8 shops

  • 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

United Gear

North Vancouver 8 km

  • Repair and rebuilds
  • Machining

Repairs, rebuilds and machines industrial gearboxes and components, and designs custom gearboxes for mining, bulk handling, shipping and pulp and paper.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
2 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

Hydra Marine Services

North Vancouver 11 km

  • Welding
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +1

Underwater welding, cutting, structural work and repairs for vessels, docks, wharfs, marine construction and utility infrastructure.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
hydraulic grindersdiamond saws
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
Since 1999 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

Fraser River Forge

Vancouver 9 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +2

Blacksmith shop that also teaches classes: custom ironwork, railings, gates, welding and fabrication, and repairs of tools, machines, antiques and art.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
5 services View shop

Hymach Industries

Vancouver 2 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Repair and rebuilds

Hydraulic lifting systems since 1981: bridge lifts, hydraulic ram and pump rentals, dealer warranty repairs and custom equipment.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 1981 View shop

Before you call

Repair and rebuilds: the short version

Fixing or rebuilding worn parts: hydraulic cylinders, gearboxes, shafts and equipment.

When you need it

  • A leaking or bent hydraulic cylinder
  • A worn gearbox, shaft, bushing or bore
  • Marine, mill and mining equipment that's down
  • A broken part you can't buy anymore
  • Bent, dented or cracked parts to restore

What to send the shop

  • Photos of the part, whole and up close
  • Cylinders: bore, rod, stroke and pin to pin length
  • Make, model, serial number and year
  • What failed, and how
  • The part itself, if you can bring it

Typical lead time

Vancouver repair shops quote time per job. Ask about inspection, parts and any urgent work.

Prices

What it costs

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

WhatPosted priceSource
Honda CB550 fork bottoms blasted, dents removed, Vancouver$350 flat rateVancouver Vapour Blast Plus, Vancouver

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    Do you rebuild in house, or send it out?

  2. Q2

    Are seals in stock for my cylinder?

  3. Q3

    Will you repair the rod, or replace it?

Questions

Repair and rebuilds FAQ

Is there a posted repair price in Vancouver?

Vancouver Vapour Blast Plus lists a $350 flat rate to blast Honda CB550 fork bottoms, remove dents and brush them. Ask for a quote on hydraulic or equipment work.

What should I measure on a hydraulic cylinder?

Send the bore, rod, stroke and pin to pin length. Include the machine make, model, serial number and photos of the failure.

Can the work be done on site?

Ask whether the shop can inspect or repair it where it sits. Send the address, access details and photos before arranging a visit.

What should the repair quote include?

Ask about inspection, seals, machining, rod repair or replacement, testing and transport. Confirm whether the final price follows a teardown.

Good to know

  • Ask about seal and parts availability before you take the machine apart.
  • The posted price is for a motorcycle part. Send a request to compare quotes on other repairs.

Sources

  1. Vancouver Vapour Blast Plus, Vancouver, read Oct 28, 2026

Need repair and rebuilds done?

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