Question 1

Do you offer mobile welding near me?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Steelhawk Welding Co. offers a fully mobile welding service covering Westbury, Frome, Trowbridge, Warminster, Bradford-on-Avon, Melksham and the surrounding villages across West Wiltshire and East Somerset. We bring professional welding equipment to your home, workplace or garage — ideal when your vehicle isn't safe or legal to drive. We also have a fully equipped workshop unit near Westbury for bigger jobs, fabrication work and anything that's easier done on a bench than a driveway. If you've been searching for a "mobile welder near me" or a "welding workshop near me", give us a call on 01373 593592.

Question 2

My car failed its MOT on welding. Can you fix it?

Accepted Answer

This is the most common job we do. MOT failure welding — sills, floor pans, chassis rails, suspension mounting points and seatbelt anchorages — is our bread and butter. We carry out structural welding repairs to MOT standard so your vehicle passes its retest. If your garage has quoted you a price that made your eyes water, or told you the car isn't worth repairing, it's worth getting a second opinion before you scrap it.

Question 3

How much does MOT welding cost?

Accepted Answer

Every rust repair is different, so we quote per job rather than guessing over the phone. Small localised sill or floor repairs are often far cheaper than people expect — usually a fraction of the cost of replacing the car. Send us photos of the MOT failure sheet and the affected area (your MOT tester will usually point it out) and we'll give you an honest price. No obligation, no hard sell.

Question 4

Will your welding repairs pass an MOT?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All structural welding is carried out to MOT standard using seam welding on prescribed areas — not the patch-and-hope approach. We repair to the standard an MOT tester expects to see, which means proper metal preparation, correct plate thickness and full seam welds where the regulations require them.

Question 5

Can you weld my car at my house?

Accepted Answer

Yes — that's the whole point of a mobile welding service. If your car has failed its MOT on corrosion, it may not be legal to drive on the road, so we come to you. We regularly carry out mobile car welding on driveways and at customers' homes across Trowbridge, Westbury, Frome and Warminster. All we need is reasonable access to the vehicle and somewhere safe to work.

Question 6

Do you repair rust before it becomes an MOT failure?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, and it's the smart move. Catching rust early — before it spreads into structural areas — means a smaller, cheaper repair and a car that sails through its next MOT. We cut out corroded metal, weld in new steel and protect the repair to slow future rust. If you can see bubbling paint or flaky metal on your sills, arches or floor, don't wait for the MOT tester to find it.

Question 7

Do you work on classic cars?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Classic car welding and restoration work is one of our specialities — sills, floors, arches, chassis repairs and fabrication of panels that are no longer available to buy. We understand that classic vehicle bodywork needs a more sympathetic approach than a daily driver, and we treat it that way.

Question 8

What types of welding do you do?

Accepted Answer

We weld both steel and aluminium. MIG welding is our primary process for automotive and structural steel work, and we take on aluminium welding jobs at our workshop near Westbury. Typical work includes car chassis welding, sill and floor repairs, trailer and horsebox repairs, gate and railing repairs, aluminium repairs, and general steel fabrication for trade and public customers.

Question 9

Can you weld aluminium?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Aluminium welding is a service surprisingly few local welders offer, and we get regular calls for it — aluminium trailers, ramps, truck bodies, boat fittings, castings and machinery parts. Aluminium needs different equipment and technique to steel, which is why many mobile welders turn it away. Bring it to our workshop near Westbury, or send photos for a quote on 01373 593592.

Question 10

Do you take on custom fabrication and bespoke projects?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely — this is some of our favourite work. If you can sketch it, describe it or send us a photo of something similar, we can usually build it. Custom fabrication projects we take on include bespoke gates and railings, brackets and mounts, trailers and racking, one-off repairs to parts that no longer exist, and "I've got an idea, can you make it?" jobs for both trade and public customers. Made properly in steel or aluminium at our workshop near Westbury.

Question 11

Do you do welding for trade customers and garages?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We work with independent garages and MOT stations across West Wiltshire and East Somerset who don't have a welder in-house. If you're a garage with a customer's car on the ramp that's failed on corrosion, we can often turn the job around quickly so you keep the customer and the retest booking. Trade rates available — call 01373 593592.

Question 12

How quickly can you do the work?

Accepted Answer

Most MOT welding repairs are completed within a day, and we know retests are usually time-limited, so we prioritise MOT failure work. Call us with your retest deadline and we'll do our best to fit you in.

Question 13

What areas do you cover?

Accepted Answer

We cover Westbury, Frome, Trowbridge, Warminster, Bradford-on-Avon, Melksham, Devizes and the surrounding areas of West Wiltshire and East Somerset. Not sure if you're in range? Call 01373 593592 — if we can't get to you, we'll say so rather than mess you about.

Question 14

How do I get a quote?

Accepted Answer

Call 01373 593592 or send photos of the damage through our website at steelhawkwelding.co.uk. For MOT failures, a photo of the failure sheet plus the affected area is usually enough for an accurate price. Quotes are free and honest — if a repair isn't worth doing, we'll tell you.

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