Welding Services in Chicago & DuPage County
11 specialty welding services from one shop — mobile, portable, TIG, aluminum, cast iron, laser, custom gates, ornamental railings, and commercial dumpster enclosures. Steel, aluminum, stainless, cast iron. Mobile or in-shop. Workmanship guaranteed in writing since 1989.
37 Years · HQ in Wayne, IL · Chicagoland-wide
Every Welding Service Pete Adams Offers
Pete Adams founded American Welding in 1989 and has welded across Chicagoland for 37 years. The shop is in Wayne, IL (DuPage County) and the truck is on the road every day. Click any service below for the full breakdown — materials, processes, code citations, FAQ, pricing notes, and everything else you’d ask Pete on a first call.
Mobile Welding Service
On-site mobile welding and repair across Chicago, DuPage, Cook, Will, Kane, Kendall and McHenry counties. 24/7 emergency available.
Portable Welding Service
Truck-mounted portable welder rolls to your driveway, dock, shop floor, or job site. Full ARC, MIG, TIG, oxy-fuel rig with onboard generator.
Restaurant Stainless Steel Welding
Food-grade TIG on prep tables, sinks, hoods, and equipment. NSF/ANSI 51 compliant, polished and passivated to health-code standards.
TIG Welding Service
Precision TIG welding for stainless, aluminum, and finish-grade steel. Clean beads, narrow heat-affected zone, polish-ready joints.
Aluminum Welding
TIG and MIG aluminum welds on trailers, marine fittings, automotive panels, architectural rails, and cast aluminum repair.
Cast Iron Welding & Repair
Cracked engine blocks, antique cookware, broken pulleys, vintage parts. Slow pre-heat, nickel rod, post-heat process so the repair holds.
Laser Welding Service
Precision laser welding for tooling, mold and die repair, jewelry, medical components, and antique restoration.
Custom Driveway Gates
Custom wrought-iron, ornamental, and structural-steel driveway gates. Galvanized, powder-coated, automation-ready.
Patio & Balcony Railings
IBC code-compliant ornamental and structural railings for residential patios, decks, and balconies. Weather-treated, welded in place.
Stair & Sidewalk Railings
IRC/IBC code-compliant handrails for stairs, porches, and sidewalks — residential and commercial. ADA-friendly profiles available.
Commercial Dumpster Gates
Heavy-duty steel-framed commercial dumpster enclosures, hot-dip galvanized, built to waste-hauler and municipal code.
Service Areas Across Chicagoland
Every service above is available across the six counties below. Each county page lists the cities and towns we cover and answers local questions.
Or browse all coverage on the Service Areas index.
Not sure which service you need?
Call Pete with the problem — he’ll tell you straight whether it’s a quick mobile fix, a custom fabrication job, or something the shop can handle in a single visit.
Call or text: (630) 927-3030
Email: pete@americanwelding.us