High quality Architectural metalwork, specializing in Handrails, guardrail, furniture, staircases, gates/fences, sheet metal, and various structural installations. Also available for repair work on a case by case basis. AWS Certified welder for hire- SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW.
Overview
Hired 18 times
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1 employee
38 years in business
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2019
Services offered
Construction service type
Construction estimator
Construction consultant
Construction manager
Draftsperson/CADD
Construction services project location
Residential
Commercial
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Charles M.
Jun 17, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Sam took a tricky job and knocked it out per the estimate. A few hours of work vs thousands in oem parts and extensive labor from fully booked mechanics - easy decision! Hopefully I won’t need Sams services in the future but I’m glad he’s here.
Details: Tool and die • I am repairing an existing item (i.e. repair or restoration) • Welding • My home, venue, etc.
Metalwork
Taylar H.
Apr 2, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
I had a great experience working with Sam and would not only work with him again but would wholeheartedly recommend him for any fabrication and welding jobs, or similar. He was extremely fast in responding to my messages and was clear about his pricing right away. He visited the site in advance and took detailed notes and measurements, then pre-fabricated what we needed to expedite the installation on our scheduled day. The job turned out great. Looks good and does exactly the job we needed it to. I really appreciate him still coming out and doing the job during COVID-19 (which he’s allowed to do as an essential worker but certainly didn’t have to do).
Details: Ornamental home (i.e., gates, fences, windows) • I need a new item (i.e. fabrication) • Welding • Wrought iron • My home, venue, etc.
Metalwork
Stevan C.
Jun 18, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Sam is amazing. Knowledgeable meticulous and reasonable. The outcome of fixing my damaged woven aluminum mesh pond cover was better than the original. I would recommend his company for any complicated fabrication or repair.
Details: Ornamental home (i.e., gates, fences, windows) • I am repairing an existing item (i.e. repair or restoration) • Welding • Powder coating • Fabrication • Aluminum • At the pro’s location
Metalwork
Joy K.
Mar 8, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
I contacted Porter Fabrication regarding a railing requirement on my home in the Oakland Hills after an insurance company inspection. Sam responded promptly to my inquiry on Thumbtack. I had no idea what I was doing and was glad to have his immediate response. He gave me an estimate based on my description of what needed to be done and came out to my house within a few days. He arrived mostly on time considering coming from SF to Oakland during commute hours and sent a text with his arrival time. He measured and explained what he would be doing to make my project up to code as required by the insurance company. His time frame was two weeks which he met. The job was completed this past Saturday. He came in the rain to install the railing and completed the project with excellence. There were a few issues but he handled them with ease and professionalism.
I would highly recommend Sam for your project as he will get the job done!
Details: Repair of existing stairs • Outdoors • Residential
Stair Installation, Remodel, or Repair
Paola G.
Feb 17, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
We are lowering the height of our kitchen counter and have 4 metal bar stools that we needed shorter. We choose Porter Fabrication because of the great reviews. He cut 7 inches off the legs and re-footed them all. He even went an extra step and added a clear coat to the legs for extra protection. The work was perfect and quick! We will definitely use Porter Fabrication again for any metal work we will need done!
Details: Furniture • I am repairing an existing item (i.e. repair or restoration) • Welding • Stainless steel • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Metalwork
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Samuel Porter
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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Available at an hourly rate, with a 4 hr. minimum for road repairs. Free quotes for other projects with adequate information
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