How Much Does Mobile Welding Cost (2026 Guide)

If you’ve ever Googled “mobile welder near me” at 9 PM because a gate hinge snapped, a trailer frame cracked, or a structural component failed — you already know that the next question is always: how much is this going to cost me?

It’s a fair question, and one that surprisingly few welding companies answer clearly online. Most sites will just say “call for a quote,” which doesn’t help you plan, budget, or even know whether you’re getting a fair deal.

This guide changes that.

We’ve broken down what is an average mobile welding costs in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area — by job type, material, complexity, and whether the work is agricultural, residential, commercial, or industrial. We’ll also explain what drives the price up or down, and how to make sure you’re getting quality work at a fair rate.

Our welding service starts at just $150, and we’re happy to be transparent about what that gets you — and what factors affect the final number. Call or contact for free quote.

What Is Mobile Welding, and Why Does It Cost Differently Than a Shop?

Before we get into numbers, it’s worth understanding what you’re actually paying for with mobile welding versus bringing work to a traditional welding shop.

With a shop-based welder, you pay for their labour and materials — but you absorb the cost of transporting your equipment, structural components, or vehicle to their location. For small, portable items, that’s fine. For a broken gate post, a cracked industrial rack, or a trailer that can’t legally be driven, it’s a real problem.

Mobile welding eliminates that problem entirely. The certified welder comes to you — your driveway, your job site, your factory floor, your farm. The trade-off is that the welder’s travel, setup, and equipment-transportation costs factor into the price. But for most clients, that trade-off saves significant money and time overall.

RS Mobile Welding Service operates throughout Toronto, Etobicoke, Scarborough, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Oakville, Hamilton, and across the GTA — so travel costs are generally modest for most jobs in the region.

Mobile Welding Average Pricing: The Quick Overview

Here’s a average mobile welding costs overview to orient you before we go deeper:

These are mobile welding costs ranges based on GTA market conditions in 2025-2026. Every job is unique, but this gives you a solid starting benchmark.

How Welders Charge: Hourly vs. Flat Rate vs. Project-Based

Understanding how a welder prices work is just as important as knowing what the numbers are.

Hourly Rates

Many mobile welders in Toronto charge an hourly rate. In 2025, you can expect to pay $85 to $175 per hour for a qualified mobile welder in the GTA, depending on their certification level, the complexity of the work, and the materials involved.

CWB-certified welders (like RS Mobile Welding Service, certified by the Canadian Welding Bureau) typically sit at the higher end of that range — and for good reason. Certification means their work meets rigorous Canadian standards for quality and safety. For structural, industrial, or load-bearing applications, this isn’t optional; it’s essential.

Hourly pricing works well for: repairs of uncertain scope, jobs that may evolve once the welder is on-site, and open-ended fabrication projects.

Flat Rate / Per-Job Pricing

For straightforward, well-defined jobs — like repairing a specific gate hinge, welding a cracked exhaust pipe, or reinforcing a known break point — a flat rate is common and often preferred by clients. It gives you cost certainty upfront.

RS Mobile Welding Service typically offers flat-rate quotes for well-scoped jobs. That’s why our starting rate of $150 exists — it’s not a teaser, it’s a genuine floor for small, clearly defined work.

Project-Based / Quoted Pricing

Larger fabrication projects — custom railings, staircase stringers, structural steel work, industrial machinery modifications — are almost always quoted as a project total. This quote will factor in design time, material costs, fabrication hours, finishing, and on-site installation.

For these jobs, always ask for a written quote that breaks down materials and labour separately. This protects you and ensures you understand what you’re paying for.

Pricing by Job Types: What to Expect in Toronto

Gate and Fence Welding Repair

Gate hinge snapped. Fence post cracked at the base. Ornamental iron section separated. These are among the most common residential welding calls RS Mobile Welding receives — and one of the most common reasons homeowners Google “welder near me” at odd hours.

Typical cost range: $150 – $500

A simple hinge repair or broken gate arm is usually at the lower end. More extensive work — realigning a full gate system, replacing structural posts, repairing or fabricating new sections of ornamental iron — will move toward the middle or top of that range. Materials (mild steel, ornamental iron, galvanized steel) are often modest in cost; it’s the labour that drives the price.

One of our recent clients, had a garden gate hinge that no other company would touch. Our welder was on-site the next morning, repaired the hinge, and checked the full gate system for function — all for a competitive flat rate. That’s the RS Mobile difference. Check out review.

Railing and Platform Welding

Whether it’s a residential deck railing that’s worked loose from its post weld, an exterior staircase railing for a commercial property, or a safety railing on an industrial platform, this is a mid-tier job in terms of both complexity and price.

Typical cost range: $200 – $800

Simple repairs to existing railings fall toward the lower end. New fabrication and installation of custom steel or stainless steel railings — which need to meet Ontario Building Code requirements — will be quoted based on linear footage, material, and complexity of design.

Automotive Welding

Car frame welding, exhaust fabrication, custom roll cages, subframe repair, and body panel welding are all specialties at RS Mobile Welding. Automotive welding requires precision — a bad weld on a vehicle frame is a safety issue, not just an aesthetic one.

Typical cost range: $200 – $800+ (can exceed $2,000 for major frame work)

Exhaust pipe repair or a custom exhaust section is generally on the lower end. Full frame repair, subframe welding, or custom fabrication work will be priced based on complexity and time. Some automotive work may also requires the vehicle to come to our fabrication shop for proper positioning on a lift or frame jig — factor in that possibility when planning.

Trailer Welding and Repair

Trailers of all sizes — utility, flatbed, enclosed cargo, boat trailers, heavy equipment trailers — take a beating. Cracked frame rails, broken coupler mounts, failed crossmembers, and rotten floor support structures are all jobs RS Mobile handles regularly.

Typical cost range: $200 – $1,200

Small trailer repairs (coupler replacement weld, a cracked hitch mount) are at the low end. More extensive structural work on a flatbed or heavy equipment trailer can run higher. Mobile service is particularly valuable here — many trailers can’t be safely or legally towed to a shop when they have structural failures.

Structural Steel Welding

This is where the big numbers live — and where CWB certification really matters. Structural welding for construction projects, steel beam connections, column base plates, moment frames, and similar load-bearing applications must meet CSA W47.1 and W59 standards in Canada. Working with an uncertified welder on structural steel isn’t just risky — it can be illegal and may violate your building permit.

Typical cost range: $500 – $3,000+ per scope, or $800 – $2,000+ per day for ongoing projects

RS Mobile Welding is fully CWB certified and has extensive experience with structural steel for contractors, builders, and construction project managers across the GTA. If you’re coordinating a construction project and need a reliable certified welder who can work on-site without disruption, contact us for a project quote.

Industrial Welding

Manufacturing facilities, warehouses, food processing plants, and industrial operations all have ongoing welding needs — from equipment repair and modification to custom fabrication of fixtures, frames, and support structures. Downtime on an industrial line is expensive, which is why our 24/7 availability matters so much in this sector.

Typical cost range: Day rates of $800 – $2,500+, depending on complexity and certification requirements

Industrial welding often requires specific certifications for the materials involved (stainless steel for food-grade applications, for example, or aluminum for certain manufacturing uses). RS Mobile Welding handles all of these material types with CWB-certified professionals.

Stainless Steel Fabrication

Stainless steel is the metal of choice for food service equipment, restaurant kitchens, medical environments, chemical processing, and architectural applications. It’s also more challenging to weld than mild steel — it requires TIG welding in most cases, precise heat control to prevent warping, and a clean finish that meets hygiene or aesthetic standards.

Typical cost range: $350 – $2,500+

Restaurant owners, commercial kitchen operators, and facility managers frequently call RS Mobile for stainless steel table repairs, countertop modifications, equipment stands, and custom fabrication. The cost reflects both the material premium and the higher skill level required for clean, code-compliant stainless work.

Aluminum Welding

Aluminum is light, corrosion-resistant, and increasingly common in construction, transportation, marine, and consumer product applications. It’s also notoriously difficult to weld — it requires specialized TIG or MIG techniques, different filler materials, and an experienced hand to avoid cracking or porosity.

Typical cost range: $200 – $1,000+

Common aluminum welding jobs include boat hull repairs, truck body and toolbox fabrication, aluminum railing fabrication, and custom automotive parts. RS Mobile has decades of experience with aluminum and uses the right process (TIG for thin sections and precision work, MIG for thicker materials and production volume) for each application.

One of our long-time clients, Andre, first hired RS Mobile over 20 years ago for cast aluminum welding. He recently came back with the same need — and we delivered the same quality that earned his trust the first time. That kind of loyalty is a testament to consistent workmanship.

Custom Metal Fabrication

Custom fabrication covers an enormous range — from one-off residential projects (a custom steel bracket, a decorative iron gate, a unique metal plant stand) to complex commercial or industrial custom work (production fixtures, custom machinery frames, architectural metalwork).

Typical cost range: $300 – $1,500+ for residential/light commercial; $1,500 – $10,000+ for heavy commercial/industrial

Pricing for custom fab depends heavily on design complexity, material choice, finish requirements, quantity, and whether engineering drawings are required. RS Mobile can work from your sketches, drawings, prototypes, or CAD files.

How to Get an Accurate Quote

When you contact RS Mobile Welding Service for a quote, here’s what we’ll typically ask:

• What’s the job? A brief description of what needs to be welded, repaired, or fabricated.
• What material is involved? Steel, stainless, aluminum, cast iron, plastic — different materials change the process and price.
• Where are you located? We serve all of the GTA, but travel distance factors into mobile pricing.
• When do you need it? Rush and emergency jobs are prioritized but carry a premium; flexible timing can save you money.
• Can you send a photo? A quick photo of the damage, the part, or the project gives us far more information than a verbal description alone.

Based on above, a quote by phone or email, can be provided with actual mobile welding costs before any work begins. No surprises.

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