Structural welding & steel fabrication across Dallas–Fort Worth
Structural welding & steel fabrication across Dallas–Fort Worth
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Structural repair & retrofit
Cracked welds, corroded beams, damaged columns, or a building that needs to carry more than it was designed for — we repair and reinforce steel so it performs again.
Shop & field welding
Built to approved drawings
Dallas · Tarrant · Collin
Structural repair & retrofit
A structural repair restores a damaged member or connection to its original capacity — for example, cutting out a cracked weld and re-welding it, or plating over a section lost to corrosion. A retrofit upgrades the structure to do more than it originally could, such as reinforcing a beam to support new rooftop equipment.
Both start with understanding the cause. We help document the condition with photos and measurements for your engineer, then carry out the repair details they specify — reinforcing plates, new stiffeners, sister members, or full replacement — with the welding procedures and sequencing needed to work on steel that's already carrying load.
Scope
Everything typically covered when you hire us for structural repair & retrofit.
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Defective welds removed, joints re-prepped, and re-welded to procedure.
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Section loss cleaned out and reinforced with plates or replacement members.
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Cover plates, stiffeners, and sister members for added capacity.
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Members bent by forklifts, vehicles, or equipment straightened or replaced.
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Bolted and welded connections strengthened for new loads.
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Photos and measurements provided to support your engineer's assessment.
Applications
Rack-strike column damage, crane rail and runway repairs.
Reinforcement for new rooftop units, signage, and openings.
Corroded posts, base plates, and canopy frames.
Aging steel brought up to current use and loads.
How it works
A straightforward process that keeps your project moving and your inspector happy.
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Send drawings, photos, or a short description through the quote form. The more detail, the faster and tighter the estimate.
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We review scope, connection details, access, and schedule, then send a clear written estimate.
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Steel is ordered, cut, and fabricated in the shop while we lock in an install date with you or your GC.
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Field welding and installation are completed to the drawings, with the work left ready for inspection.
Service areas
We provide structural repair & retrofit throughout Dallas, Tarrant, and Collin counties. Choose your city for local details.
FAQ
Can steel be repaired while the building is in use?
Often yes, with proper shoring and a welding sequence that limits heat input on loaded members. Your engineer decides when shoring is needed.
Do I need an engineer for a structural repair?
For anything beyond minor non-structural fixes, yes. An engineer determines the cause, the required capacity, and the repair detail. We can provide condition photos and measurements to support that work.
How do you repair a cracked weld?
The cracked weld is ground or gouged out completely, the joint is inspected and prepared, and it's re-welded to the specified procedure. Crack causes such as fatigue or poor fit-up are addressed so it doesn't happen again.
Can corroded steel beams be saved?
If enough section remains, corrosion is cleaned out and the member is reinforced with welded plates. Severely corroded members are replaced.
How fast can you look at damage?
Send photos and a short description through the quote form. We'll review them and tell you the next step, including whether it looks urgent.
Send us your drawings or a few photos and we'll give you a straight answer and a free, written estimate.
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Guides
Plain-English answers to the questions owners and contractors ask us most about this work.
Cracks and corrosion don't fix themselves. Here's how to spot steel damage early and what a proper structural repair involves.
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Every building needs a way to resist wind. Here's how moment frames and braced frames do it — and why the choice matters for welding.
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From visual checks to ultrasonic testing, here's what inspectors look at on structural welds — and how to keep inspections from slowing your job.
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Send your drawings or a few photos and get a clear, written estimate.
