Typical price ranges
These are the same rough ranges we use across East Tennessee. Your job may land higher or lower depending on what we find.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer hitch or tongue repair | $150 to $350 | Depends on the crack and the steel |
| Gate hinge or frame repair | $100 to $300 | Hinge, latch, and frame work |
| Excavator bucket repair | $200 to $600 | Depends on wear and crack depth |
| Custom steel gate (fabricated) | $400 to $1,200+ | Depends on size, design, and hardware |
| Stair railing or handrail | $350 to $799+ | Per run, based on length and material |
What changes the price in Putnam County
Size and thickness of the metal. A thin gate bracket and a cracked loader arm are very different jobs. How much prep it needs. Rust, old paint, grease, and previous bad welds all have to come off first. Access. A trailer in a driveway is easy to reach. A broken hay feeder at the back of a pasture takes more effort to get to. Material. We weld steel, iron, and aluminum with MIG, Stick, and TIG. Aluminum usually takes more time than steel. Finish. If the repair needs grinding, priming, and paint so it does not rust, that adds a little time.Do you charge extra to drive out?
We have a Cookeville office at 114 N. Cedar Ave Suite DD and run this area on a regular route. Most of the surrounding county is standard coverage with no travel surcharge. If you are farther out toward Baxter, Algood, Monterey, or Sparta, ask when you request a quote.
Common Cookeville jobs
- Trailer frame and hitch repairs for haulers on the I-40 corridor
- Driveway gates and security fencing for homes in Cookeville
- Bucket and frame repairs for construction and excavation crews
- Farm equipment welding, including hay rings, feeders, and implements. See our Putnam County farm equipment welding guide.
If your trailer frame is cracked, read can you weld a cracked trailer frame before you haul another load. For new gates, custom steel gate cost in East Tennessee breaks down the bigger builds.
How to get an accurate quote
1. Take a clear photo of the damage, plus one wider shot that shows the whole part.
2. Note the material if you know it (steel, iron, aluminum).
3. Tell us where the item is and how we can reach it.
If we can price it from the photo, we will. If the job needs a closer look, we come measure in person at no cost. You know the price before we start.
Why mobile instead of hauling it in
You skip the trailer rental, the loading, and the drive. The rig comes to your farm, job site, or driveway. For more on the trade-offs, see mobile welding vs shop welding.
For everything we do in the area, visit our Cookeville welding page or our mobile welding in Cookeville page.
FAQ
Is the quote free?Yes. Every quote is free and given before any work starts.
Do you weld aluminum in Cookeville?Yes. We weld steel, iron, and aluminum on site.
Is there work you do not take?We do not do copper, brass, brazing, or soldering, or engine and transmission repair.
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