When metal breaks or needs fixing, you want it welded right so it lasts. Our welding services in Tacoma, WA, provide straightforward, reliable work for homeowners, contractors, and working professionals throughout the South Sound.
Brady’s Welding is a family-owned shop serving the area for nearly 50 years, earning an A+ rating from the BBB along the way. Most jobs can be dropped off at our Lakewood shop, making it easy to handle gates, railings, brackets, trailer parts, and other metalwork. If it cannot be moved, mobile welding is available. Small jobs are always welcome. Call (253) 475-4608 today for a free estimate and schedule your welding service.
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Brady’s Welding handles small repairs and light fabrication for homeowners, contractors, and small shops. You can bring the broken parts to our Lakewood shop or schedule mobile welding when on-site work makes more sense. All of our work is done by appointment.
Aluminum can crack or weaken if it has been welded before, overheated, or not cleaned well before a repair. We prep the joint, manage heat carefully, and select filler metal that matches the base material. This is common for brackets, frames, small supports, and parts where weight matters. If you need aluminum repair, send us photos of the part or call us so we can go over the details.
Steel repairs often involve broken mounts, cracked brackets, bent tabs, worn edges, or parts that cracked at a previous weld. We prep the area, fit pieces correctly, weld, and reinforce where needed, to ensure durability so the repair holds under normal use. Mild steel is common in general repairs, gates, and shop-built parts. If your equipment can’t be transported to our shop, our mobile welding services may be a good option.
Bronze and brass repairs need the right filler metal and controlled heat to avoid damaging the piece. These types of jobs usually come up when you want to save the original part instead of replacing it, especially with fittings, decorative pieces, or components that need to resist corrosion. If you’re not sure whether it can be repaired, give us a call first, and we’ll talk through the details before you bring it in.
Magnesium is not welded the same way as aluminum or steel. It needs clean prep and the correct process to avoid a weak or failed repair. Not sure what metal you’ve got? Bring it in or send a few pictures, and we’ll take a look and walk you through it.
TIG welding gives welders more control over thin material and is preferred for jobs where the finish matters. We use TIG for aluminum and steel repairs, smaller parts, and welds that require less spatter and a cleaner finish. If you need TIG welding for a specific repair, call, and we’ll confirm the best approach before scheduling.
Some jobs involve equipment that is too heavy or too expensive to move. For on-site work, we bring equipment to your address, confirm access and a safe work area, and then complete the repair on location. Mobile welding is a good option for equipment that is down, fixed structures, and large pieces that can’t be transported safely. Give us a call to go over the job before we schedule.
We work with stainless steel in 304 and 316 for corrosion resistance and clean finishes, and mild steel for frames, brackets, gates, and equipment where strength and value matter. Before welding, we verify thickness and joint design so the chosen material and process are suitable for the job.
TIG welding for stainless steel is chosen for fine detail because it provides precise control and clean beads. Alternatively, MIG welding with mild steel is used for general fabrication to prioritize speed and consistency. Stick welding is available when access is limited or work must be completed in exposed areas.
Strong welds start with a clean, tight fit-up. Surfaces are degreased and lightly abraded, edges are aligned, and gaps are set to the required root opening. For stainless parts used around food, contact areas are protected from contamination and handled with dedicated tools.
We set amperage and wire feed to match thickness and joint type, then monitor travel speed to manage heat input. Clamps, tack welds, and sequence planning hold alignment while shrinking forces are balanced to limit distortion.
Steel and mild steel are common for brackets, mounts, frames, and general repair parts. Aluminum is common for lightweight components and assemblies. Bronze and brass are used on fittings and specialty parts. Magnesium needs specific prep and the correct welding approach to avoid a weak repair.
When loads change or equipment is repurposed, modifications restore existing structures. We add steel reinforcement, reinforcement plate welding, gusset welding, custom mounts, and then confirm clearances and torque points to support current use.
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