Metal components that have rusted or that have been placed under consistent stress may weaken and require that a welding operation is performed. Some welders provide both onsite and offsite services. Considering the urgency of a project and the type of equipment that needs to be repaired will aid with choosing a particular service type. 

The Urgency

An automotive mechanic who doesn't have access to welding equipment may lose business, due to the inconvenience of a customer needing to take their vehicle to another place of business for all of the welding requirements. If a mechanic contracts with a mobile welder, they can offer their customers comprehensive services that will restore or maintain vehicles.

The urgency of a welding project may depend upon a customer's needs and the workload that a business operator is responsible for. Worn or damaged metal materials that are essential for operating a vehicle are typically welded. Factory owners and business owners who own metal machinery that is used for tasks that do not relate to the automotive industry may also have metal materials that need to be welded.

The urgency of a project may indicate that an onsite welding service will be necessary. A mobile welder will focus solely on the tasks that they are hired for, which will reflect upon the shortened length of time that it will take for services to be rendered.

The Offsite Service Policies

A welder that offers offsite services will conduct the same welding processes as a mobile service provider. An offsite service typically requires a consumer to either transport materials to a service provider or to make arrangements to have metal materials picked up from the point of origin. An offsite service may have one or more welders on hand who can complete the welding services that are needed.

This type of service will require a customer to make a service appointment. Equipment sizes and styles will reflect upon welding prices. The size of a welding facility and the type of equipment that will be used during each service appointment could influence how long it will take to have a welding project completed. For those who are not pressed for time, an offsite welding service may be sought.

Metal products that can easily be transported to a welder's shop are best-suited for service appointment that will be conducted offsite. Any bulky or immobile metal equipment that needs to be repaired will be better-suited for mobile service.