Top questions to ask before hiring a metal worker & welder

A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.

Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?

Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.

First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.

Everything You Need to Know About Ankeny Metal Workers & Welders

Can I browse unscreened Metal Workers & Welders in Ankeny?

We do our best to screen all of our metal workers & welders. However, there are still some metal worker & welder professionals in Ankeny that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Ankeny or IA. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering metal worker services:

  • J D WELDING & MACHINE:
    • Services Offered: Metal Workers & Welders
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Fox Welding:
    • Services Offered: Metal Workers & Welders
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • ROSS LUMBER:
    • Services Offered: Metal Workers & Welders
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

How many metal workers & welders does Ankeny have?

There are around 50 companies throughout Ankeny to help you with your next metal worker services job.

  • 5 of them have an A or A+ rating from Better Business Bureau.

How does invoicing/payment work for most Metal Worker & Welder projects in Ankeny?

Every project differs, but you should ask any metal worker & welder for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any metal worker services work is done.

If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for metal workers & welders to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your metal worker & welder project.

If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the metal worker & welder to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.