Aluminum & Stainless Steel Welding in Wilmington, DE

Aluminum and stainless steel need more skill and different equipment than mild steel. Not every welder takes these jobs, so it's worth asking for someone who does.

Common aluminum jobs

• Boat repairs: cracked hulls on jon boats, transoms, T-tops, and rails, with plenty of boating on the Delaware River, the C&D Canal, and the bays to the south.
• Dock and gangway brackets
• Aluminum trailers, truck toolboxes, and ladder racks
• Custom brackets and enclosures

Common stainless jobs

• Food-service and brewery equipment repairs (sinks, tables, hoods, tanks). Sanitary welds may require specific finishing.
• Marine hardware and railings
• Custom kitchen and bar fabrication

Why it costs more

Aluminum conducts heat quickly, oxidizes instantly, and gives little warning before it melts through. It's usually TIG or pulse-MIG welded on clean, degreased metal. Stainless needs careful heat control to avoid warping and discoloration. Thin, dirty, or previously repaired parts take longer. Send photos and, if possible, clean oil and fuel residue off the area first. Fuel tanks and anything that held flammables need professional cleaning and certification before anyone welds on them.