The average rate for welding services is $62.50/hr. The difficulty of the job is sure to affect actually costs, so you can still expect prices to be as low as $50/hr or as high as $70/hr.
Where do these prices come from?
Welding prices from real customers
He wanted a welder to make a cage measuring 1.5m wide and 2.4m high.
TOTAL COST: $1,600
He needed a custom-made canopy for his farm property in Somerville. The canopy measured 1.1m long, 1.32m wide, and 0.77m high.
TOTAL COST: $1,210
He needed a welded steel balustrade for his residence in West Melbourne.
TOTAL COST: $1,100
Variables that determine welding costs
When providing a quote, welders take a number of factors into consideration. These usually include the following:
Size
Welders can do pretty much any job regardless of size. Keep in mind, though, that since most welders charge per-hour rates, larger jobs will definitely cost more. This kind of tasks naturally take a longer time to complete and require more materials.
Supplies
The kind of material used will greatly affect the actual cost of your welding project. Metals used for welding include stainless steel and cast iron. Stainless steel is the most affordable option, so you might want to go with this if you’re on a budget. Cast iron, on the other hand, is on the expensive side; it can cost twice as much as steel. Other materials that you’ll need are wires and electrodes. You’ll need a bigger quantity of these stuff if you have a large project.
Fixed costs
Regardless of the size of your job, there are costs that you won’t be able to avoid. These costs are associated with the necessary tasks that a welder must perform in order to finish the job, and they include joint preparation, pre-heating, tacking, and fixturing. Welders can also clean up rubbish after everything is done.
Rates per state
If you live in Queensland, you can take advantage of affordable welding services as tradies in the state charge around $65/hr; this is the lowest rate in the country. Meanwhile, residents in New South Wales and Western Australia pay about $70/hr for the same type of service.
Pricing information correct as at August 2016.
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