Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our welding services, certifications, service area, and quoting process.

General

What areas do you serve?: We serve the Halifax Regional Municipality (Zone 1) and surrounding Nova Scotia — including Lunenburg, Truro, the South Shore, and the Annapolis Valley. Zone 4 (Cape Breton and northern Nova Scotia) is available by arrangement. See our service areas page for full zone details.
Do you come to us, or do we need to bring equipment to you?: We come to you. D&D Welding is a fully mobile operation. We bring all welding equipment to your vessel, plant, or facility — no transport required on your end.
How quickly can you respond?: Zone 1–2 emergencies: same-day or next morning. Standard scheduled work: confirmed within 1–2 business days of quote approval. Non-emergency inquiries receive a response within 2–4 business hours.

Can you weld on aluminum?: Yes. We weld TIG and MIG on both steel and aluminum for marine applications — including hull repairs, superstructure, deck hardware, and fuel tanks.
Does the vessel need to be hauled out?: No. We perform dockside welding. The vessel stays in the water, which significantly minimizes your downtime.
What happens if my vessel can't leave dock — emergency situation?: Call directly: (902) 609-6959. We prioritize emergency marine calls and provide same-day response within Zone 1–2. Emergency work is billed at 1.5× the standard rate with a 3-hour minimum — confirmed with you before work begins.

Are you certified for food-grade welding?: Yes. D&D Welding holds CWB certification and uses dedicated stainless tooling with no cross-contamination from carbon steel equipment. We provide before/after documentation and a completion certificate for every food-grade job.
Do you provide documentation for compliance records?: Yes. Every sanitary job includes before/after photography and a completion certificate suitable for CFIA compliance files and internal facility audits.
Can you work within our production schedule?: We accommodate planned maintenance windows, scheduled shutdown periods, and off-production hours. For production-line failures, emergency response is available with priority scheduling.

What materials do you weld?: Carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Structural, pipe, and plate in common grades and specifications.
Do you provide custom fabrication?: Yes. We fabricate custom brackets, supports, guards, frames, skids, platforms, handrails, and guardrails. Custom fabrication is quoted per project based on scope.

How do I get a quote?: Submit a request through our Request a Quote page, or call/email directly. We review every request personally and respond within 1 business day. Complex projects requiring a site assessment are handled in a follow-up call.
How is pricing structured?: Labor is billed hourly by sector (Marine $120–$140/hr, Sanitary $140–$160/hr, Industrial $110–$130/hr). Materials are recovered at cost plus a handling markup. Travel fees apply for Zone 2–4 work. A written quote is provided for all jobs over $800. All rates are confirmed before work begins.
What are your payment terms?: First-time clients: 50% deposit on quote approval, balance on completion. Established accounts: Net-30 invoicing. Emergency calls: Full payment within 5 business days of invoice. No surprises — all terms are stated in your quote.
Do you charge for estimates?: Phone and email consultations are at no charge. Site assessments for complex jobs may carry a minimum charge if no work results — this is always disclosed upfront before we visit.

Call us directly or send a message. We respond to non-emergency inquiries within 2–4 business hours.