Custom Metal Fabrication in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Wildseed Specialty Mobile Welding builds custom steel fire pits like this one, plus gates and other pieces, and Chris Monroe drives to the job anywhere in Dallas-Fort Worth. Text a photo or a sketch first. The rate is $100 to $250 an hour.
Rated 4.8 and 5.0 on Google
- AWS D1.1Certified structural steel
- API 1104Certified pipe welding
- 15+ yearsChris Monroe welding
- 2018Wildseed founded
- 24/7Open, call or text
- $100–$250Per hour
Custom fire pits and gates, built to your size
A store sells the sizes and the steel it stocks. Wildseed builds a fire pit, a gate, or another steel piece to the measurements you send, so it fits the spot where it goes.
Custom steel fire pits are one of the pieces Chris builds, sized for where they'll sit.
Why store-bought fire pits burn through
SS Fire Pits says store bowls run about 14 gauge (0.075 in) steel and often burn through by the third fall. It says 3/16 in plate (0.188 in) lasts. Other fire-pit makers name these failures:
- Thin steel heats and cools fast, so it warps (AHL Corten).
- Rainwater sits in a pit with no drain holes and rusts the bottom (TractorByNet forum).
- Every pit's bottom rusts out in time, so fabricators on that forum build it to be cut out and patched.
One fabricator on the TractorByNet forum uses 3/16 in steel for the sides and 1/4 in for the bottom. Tell Chris the size and the steel you have in mind when you text.
Welded to code by Chris Monroe, AWS certified
Chris Monroe is an AWS certified welder who holds the codes for structural steel, sheet steel, aluminum, stainless, and pipe.
AWS D1.1 is the code for structural steel. A bracket, frame, or post that carries weight gets welded to the same rules as building steel.
Thin sheet steel has its own code, AWS D1.3, and Chris works to it on covers, panels, and other sheet-metal pieces.
- Welder
- Chris Monroe
- Experience
- 15+ years welding
- Founded
- 2018
- Structural steel
- AWS D1.1
- Pipe
- API 1104
- Hours
- Open 24/7
He is very talented and has a good work ethic. He is right on with his cuts and he is an expert in his field.
What to text Chris before a custom build
These six details let Chris price a custom piece before he drives out. Send what you have, and he'll ask about the rest.
A photo or a sketch
A picture of the piece you want, or one like it, shows Chris the shape faster than a description can.
The measurements
Send the gate opening, the fire pit width, or the span of a bracket, measured twice.
The metal
Say whether you want steel, aluminum, or stainless. If you're not sure, Chris can suggest one from what the piece has to do.
The thickness
Sheet steel goes by gauge, and plate goes by fractions of an inch, like 3/16. If you don't know it, tell Chris what the piece has to hold.
What it carries and where it sits
Weight, heat, and weather decide the metal and the code. A fire pit takes heat, and a gate post takes the swing of the gate.
When you need it
Wildseed is open 24/7. Say whether it's a weekend project or a part that's holding up a job.
How a custom build with Wildseed works
Text the photo, get the plan, and get it welded.
Text a photo
Send the photo, the sketch, and the measurements to (469) 679-4268.
Talk through the plan
Chris looks over the photos and talks through the metal, the size, and the approach with you.
Chris drives to you
Wildseed is mobile, so Chris comes to the job, whether that's a home, a yard, or a job site.
Get it welded
Chris fits the piece where it goes and welds it.
What customers say about Chris's work
These are Google reviews from Wildseed's Farmers Branch and Arlington listings, quoted word for word.
Chris is a professional. He made a custom built gate for my apartment. His work is to exact specs and his rate was fair. I highly recommend his services.
These guys have helped me with several projects and the results are always impressive. Pricing and job details are always clear. Chris is a super good guy, always punctual and dedicated to delivering a job well done.
Working a a car with my son and ran into an issue that needed welding skills. Called Wildseed, sent Chris some pictures and he was out that afternoon. We talked about the best approach to fix the issue and he went right at it. The work was fantastic, nicest guy you'd ever meet. Knowledgeable, focuses on quality and safety. Highly recommend Wildseed.
Fast great detailed work would recommend to anyone that needs these type
Custom metal fabrication questions
Do you come to me?
YesYes. Chris Monroe drives to the job anywhere in Dallas-Fort Worth. Wildseed Specialty Mobile Welding is open 24/7, and Chris is often on site within an hour.
Can you fabricate in aluminum or stainless?
YesYes. Wildseed builds in steel, aluminum, and stainless. Chris Monroe welds aluminum to AWS D1.2 and stainless to AWS D1.6, the codes written for those metals.
Is custom work guaranteed?
YesYes. Wildseed Specialty Mobile Welding guarantees the work performed and stands behind it, and the business is insured.
What if I change the design partway through?
It adds hoursIt adds time. Wildseed charges $100 to $250 an hour, so every change after the first cut adds hours to the bill. Settle the photo, the size, and the metal first.
Custom fabrication across Dallas-Fort Worth
Chris builds custom pieces for homes, yards, and job sites all over DFW. Call (469) 679-4268 from any of these towns or any other in the area.
$100–$250per hour
What custom metal fabrication costs
Wildseed charges $100 to $250 an hour, and a custom piece costs the hours it takes to cut, fit, and weld it. A store-bought fire pit or rack can cost less. A custom piece earns its price when the store's size, thickness, or metal won't do the job.
- Photo first: Chris sees the piece before he drives out
- Hourly: you pay for the time the build takes
- Open 24/7: call or text at any hour
Text Chris a photo of what you want built
(469) 679-4268Wildseed Specialty Mobile Welding is open 24/7 across Dallas-Fort Worth. Call, or text the photo and the measurements.