Short answer
What is mobile TIG welding?
Mobile TIG welding means the welder, gas and tools come to your location and the repair happens there. It is best for parts that can't easily be removed or transported, or when downtime costs more than the service call. It is not ideal in wind or rain, since TIG relies on a gas shield that drafts can blow away.
When mobile makes sense
Mobile welding is worth it when moving the part costs more than moving us: a broken leg on a walk-in shelf, a stainless prep table that's plumbed in, a gate hinge, a trailer that won't tow safely, or a machine guard on a production line. It also makes sense when you need the repair done during a short shutdown window.
If the part comes off easily and fits in a truck, shop work is usually cheaper and gives a better result. We'll tell you which way makes more sense once we see photos.
What we need from you on site
A safe place to work, power if we ask for it (we'll tell you in advance), and the area around the weld cleared of anything that burns. For work inside a business, let us know about hot-work permits, fire watch rules or access times before we come. In kitchens we work around service, not through it.
What you get with every job
TIG setup on wheels
AC/DC TIG for aluminum, stainless and steel at your site.
Wind screens and prep tools
So outdoor welds still get proper gas coverage.
Clear plan before we start
We confirm scope on site; no surprise extras.
Clean-up
We leave the area as we found it, minus the broken part.
Weather and TIG
TIG uses a light shield of argon around the weld. Wind blows it away and the weld turns porous. Outdoors we set up screens and pick our time, and when the wind won't cooperate we'll reschedule rather than leave a bad weld. That's one of the honest limits of mobile TIG, and it's why some outdoor steel repairs are better done with a different process.
Chassis, hitch and bumper repairs are often done right in the driveway.
How a mobile call works
Send photos of the part, a wider shot that shows access, and your address or nearest cross streets. We reply with questions or a quote and a time window. On arrival we look it over, confirm the plan with you, do the work and clean up. If what we find is different from the photos, we stop and talk before going further.
Mobile TIG Welding: common questions
How far do you travel for mobile welding?
We cover Dallas, Fort Worth and the cities around them. Farther trips are possible; tell us the location and we'll let you know.
Can you weld in the rain or wind?
Not with TIG, at least not well. Rain is a safety problem and wind blows away the shielding gas. We'll set up screens for light breeze and reschedule for anything worse.
Do you need my electricity?
Sometimes. Some jobs run from our own power and some need a nearby outlet. We'll tell you before the visit.
Is mobile welding more expensive than shop welding?
Usually a bit, because travel and setup time are part of the job. It often saves money overall when it avoids hauling, rigging or a day of downtime.