Mobile Welding Cost in Dallas-Fort Worth
Wildseed Specialty Mobile Welding charges $100 to $250 an hour for on-site welding across Dallas-Fort Worth. Billing is by the hour, and the rate depends on the job. Text Chris photos of the break first, and he'll talk you through the fix and the hourly rate before he drives out.
$100–$250Per hour, Wildseed's rate
- Billed
- By the hour
- Open
- 24/7
- Often on site
- Within an hour
- Certified
- AWS D1.1 and API 1104
- First step
- Text photos to (469) 679-4268
Why Chris asks for photos before he drives out
Photos of the break show Chris the metal, the damage, and where it sits, so he can prepare before he loads the truck.
From those photos, Chris Monroe talks you through the fix and the hourly rate. You know where the job falls in the $100 to $250 range before anyone drives out, so the price isn't a surprise on site.
Send a wide shot that shows where the part sits and a close shot of the crack or break, plus the address.
“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.”
Text the photos
Send pictures of the break and the address to (469) 679-4268, day or night.
Hear the plan
Chris goes over the fix and the hourly rate with you before he starts.
He welds it on site
Chris drives out and welds the trailer, gate, or machine where it sits.
Mobile welding cost questions
How much does a mobile welder charge per hour in Dallas?
$100 to $250 an hour.That's Wildseed Specialty Mobile Welding's range for on-site work across Dallas-Fort Worth, billed by the hour. Text photos of the break to (469) 679-4268, and Chris talks you through the fix and the rate before he starts.
How much should a small welding job cost?
It depends on the hours it takes.Wildseed Specialty Mobile Welding charges $100 to $250 an hour, so send photos and Chris will go over the plan with you. For comparison, Iron Trail Welding in Gatesville, TX, lists small weld-on fixes at $150 to $250 (checked November 2026).
What makes a welding job cost more?
More hours and harder work.Wildseed Specialty Mobile Welding bills by the hour, so grinding, cutting, and hard-to-reach breaks add to the bill. Other welders' 2026 price lists also run higher for aluminum, stainless steel, and TIG work.
Is mobile welding more expensive than a shop?
Usually, by the hour.FlexCrew USA's 2026 guide puts field welding $20 to $40 an hour above shop work. With Wildseed Specialty Mobile Welding you don't haul the trailer, gate, or machine anywhere, because Chris welds it where it sits.
Why does Wildseed want photos before a price?
So you know the plan first.Photos show Chris the metal, the break, and where it sits. Wildseed Specialty Mobile Welding then talks you through the fix and the hourly rate before Chris drives out. Text them to (469) 679-4268, any hour.
What moves a welding bill up or down
Wildseed bills by the hour, so the time a weld takes matters most. Here's what adds time or skill to a welding job. The figures under each are other companies' published prices, with the source and the date.
How long the weld takes
A broken hinge pin is a shorter job than a cracked trailer frame or a custom gate built to your measurements. At an hourly rate, the hours on site set most of the bill.
Wildseed: $100 to $250 an hour, billed by the hour.
The metal
Aluminum and stainless steel cost more to weld than everyday mild steel across the trade. Chris welds both on site; see aluminum welding.
Thumbtack cost guide, updated October 26, 2026: aluminum and stainless run 1.5 to 2 times the cost of standard steel.
The welding process
TIG (gas tungsten arc) welding is used for stainless, aluminum, and precise work, and welders price it above MIG and stick. More on stainless steel and TIG welding.
FlexCrew USA, updated August 27, 2026: MIG $65 to $90 an hour, TIG $75 to $125. Iron Trail Welding adds $20 an hour for TIG.
Where the break sits
A spring hanger under a loaded trailer or a joint up on a beam takes longer to reach than a part on open ground. See trailer and truck welding.
Iron Trail Welding, checked November 10, 2026: repair prices “depend on access, prep, and material.”
Prep before the new weld
Cutting off a broken mount, grinding out an old weld, and cleaning rust and paint all happen before the new bead goes down. George Kraft's review describes it: “He cut off the old, cleaned, then welded on the new.”
Iron Trail Welding, checked November 10, 2026: prep and grinding at $40 to $80 an hour.
New steel and parts
A new plate, bracket, or hinge adds the cost of the metal to the labor. Your photos tell Chris whether the job needs new parts before he drives out.
FlexCrew USA, updated August 27, 2026: labor is 60 to 70 percent of a welding project's cost.
What other DFW and Texas welders publish
Here's what other welding companies and cost guides list on their own websites, as each one wrote it. Read each line for what it covers: an hourly rate, a whole small job, or only the service call.
| Who | Where | What they publish | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildseed Specialty Mobile Welding | Dallas-Fort Worth | $100 to $250 an hourBilled by the hour; open 24/7. | This page |
| Stackin' Dimes Mobile Welding | Mesquite and Forney | $150 to $300 an hour“Rates vary depending on many factors such as travel, job complexity, materials and processes used.” | stackindimesmobilewelding.com, checked Nov 10, 2026 |
| DFW Iron & Steel | Fort Worth | $150 to $450 a small repairSmall on-site repairs, including the trip charge; larger jobs get a written scope and a fixed price. | dfwcustomsteel.com, checked Nov 10, 2026 |
| Road Rescue Network | Dallas and Arlington | $145 to $225 a service callA dispatch service call ($145 to $220 in Dallas, $150 to $225 in Arlington), before any welding labor. | roadrescuenetwork.com, checked Nov 10, 2026 |
| Iron Trail Welding | Gatesville, Central Texas | $100 an hourMobile MIG or stick, with a $150 minimum, $200 for the first hour on nights, weekends, and holidays, and $20 an hour more for TIG. | irontrailwelding.com, checked Nov 10, 2026 |
| FlexCrew USA cost guide | Houston and Dallas | $100 to $150 an hourField welding; shop welding at $75 to $95 an hour. | flexcrewusa.com, updated Aug 27, 2026 |
| Thumbtack cost guide | United States | $159 to $514 a jobThe national average range for a welding job. | thumbtack.com, updated Oct 26, 2026 |
These figures belong to the companies named, as published on the dates shown. They aren't Wildseed's prices, and they may have changed since.
Ask about extra charges before any welder drives out
Buyers' worst welding bills come from charges nobody mentioned on the phone. One Reddit poster in 2022 hired a welder with “a 3 hour minimum at $130 an hour.” Ask any welder these questions first:
- Is there a minimum charge, and how many hours does it cover?
- Is there a trip or service-call fee on top of the hourly rate?
- Is drive time billed?
- Does the rate change at night, on weekends, or on holidays?
- Could anything be added after the agreed price?
Put the same questions to Chris when you call or text (469) 679-4268, before he drives out.
“Was quoted $380 to fix a hinge on a security door.”
What Wildseed's customers say about the price
Google shows 4.8 stars for the Farmers Branch listing and 5.0 for Arlington. These customers mentioned the price, word for word.
“These guys have helped me with several projects and the results are always impressive. Pricing and job details are always clear.”
“I was in a bind, Chris saved me for a very fair price”
“Repaired a broken metal rod on my hand truck. He was available quickly, which was really important for me. Fair pricing, timely and efficient work, and a strong weld - what more can you ask for?”
“He set out protection for our interior decor and carpet. Got it fixed and cleaned up after m. He was great and reasonably priced.”
“Chris is a professional. He made a custom built gate for my apartment. His work is to exact specs and his rate was fair.”
Text Chris a photo of the break
(469) 679-4268He'll talk you through the fix and the hourly rate before he drives out. Open 24/7, with Google listings in Farmers Branch and Arlington, TX.