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Pittsburgh, PA · Welding Since 1980

Frame repair, railings, and whatever else needs welded.

Nichols Welding Services has been fixing car frames, building railings, and fabricating custom metalwork in Pittsburgh since 1980 — 4.9 stars across 38 Google reviews.

4.9 (38 Google reviews) · Closed weekends

What the shop handles

Structural repair and custom fabrication, both.

Frame & Auto Repair

Subframe and rocker panel repair, rim/wheel dent fixes, and frame work for state inspection — reviewers specifically call out fair pricing and same-day turnaround. (CONFIRM: state inspection certification details)

Ornamental Ironwork

Custom railings and decorative scrollwork — real work includes a full ornamental iron railing overlooking downtown Pittsburgh. (CONFIRM: material/finish options)

Custom Fabrication

One-off metal furniture and fixtures built to spec — a recent shop project shows a custom two-tier welded side table. (CONFIRM: typical lead time on custom work)

Small Jobs & Repairs

Fire escapes, porch railings and gates, trailer repair, security cages — the kind of small welding jobs bigger shops turn away. (CONFIRM: minimum job size/pricing)

Who's on the torch

Kenny, and 45 years of Nichols Welding.

Nichols Welding Service has been in Pittsburgh since 1980, originally built on structural steel erection work. Reviewers today deal directly with Kenny, described as a highly skilled welder who explains the work and answers questions before he starts. (CONFIRM: relationship between Kenny and the Nichols name/ownership)

The shop handles everything from a tricky truck-frame repair to full ornamental railings — reviewers keep coming back to the same thing: fair pricing and work done right the first time.

4.9★ · 38 reviews Since 1980 Pittsburgh, PA
Custom ornamental wrought-iron railing with scrollwork, overlooking the downtown Pittsburgh skyline

Recent Work

Real jobs, real shop, no stock photos.

Close-up of a welder repairing a vehicle frame underneath a car
Vehicle frame repair
Custom-fabricated expanded metal security cage with red-painted steel frame
Security cage fabrication
Custom two-tier welded side table with triangular wood shelves, built in the shop
Custom metal furniture
Nichols Welding Services cargo service truck
The shop truck

Why Pittsburgh calls Nichols

38 reviews. A 4.9-star average.

“Reaired my subframe and inner rocker panel. Great work at a very reasonable price. Would reccommend to anyone needing frame repair for state inspection.”

— Steve Whewell, Local Guide (CONFIRM: lightly trimmed, quoted as-written)

“Kenny at Nichols fixed my truck frame on a tricky spot which required more than just a plate. Really nice guy who explained and showed me the work.”

— Brando Vedo, Google review (CONFIRM: lightly trimmed)

“I had a small dent in the rim on my wheel which had been causing me issues for years with a slow leak. Nichols was able to fix the dent SO quickly so the tire could seal.”

— Lucy Gillespie, Local Guide (CONFIRM: lightly trimmed)

Hours & Location

1309 Washington Blvd, Pittsburgh.

Monday–Friday8 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday–SundayClosed

A working shop on Washington Blvd, serving Pittsburgh with welding and fabrication work since 1980.

Call (412) 362-8855

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