Custom Fabrication
Brackets, mounts, frames, handrails, gates, furniture, signage, one-off pieces. Sketch it, we build it. Designed and welded on-site to your spec.
Steel · SS · Alum
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Fort Myers, FL · Certified Welders
Welds That Hold.
Builds That Last.
MIG, TIG, and stick on mild steel, stainless, aluminum, and chromoly. Custom fabrication, structural repair, automotive builds, and ornamental metalwork — done on-site, checked before it leaves.
MIG
Mild / Stainless
TIG
Aluminum / Chromoly
STICK
Structural Repair
100%
Built On-Site
years
Years in Trade
projects
Projects Completed
3
MIG / TIG / Stick
4
Metals Welded
24h
Quote Turnaround
YES
We Stand Behind It
What We Build
Cut. Fit. Weld.
Do It Right.
Every project gets the same attention — root pass to cap, fit-up to finish.
Structural & Repair
Cracked, rusted, or broken — we fix it. Structural steel, reinforcement, crack repair, replacement sections welded to last. Residential, commercial, industrial.
Field service avail.Automotive & Performance
Custom exhaust, roll cages, frame repair, subframe reinforcement, turbo piping, chassis fab. Daily drivers to full race builds.
TIG specialtyOrnamental & Architectural
Railings, staircases, gates, fencing, decorative panels, architectural metalwork. Functional pieces with a craftsman’s finish.
Matched to your designTrailer & Equipment
Trailer repairs, hitch fab, equipment mounts, tool racks, truck bed mods, utility welding. Built to actually work hard, not just look the part.
Same-day avail.Aluminum TIG
Marine components, intercooler piping, motorcycle fab, intake manifolds, aluminum repair. Clean tacks, full-penetration beads, no porosity.
Our favorite processGot a Metal Problem? We'll Look at It Free.
Send photos, get a quote back in under 24 hours.
How It Works
Four Steps.
No Runaround.
From first message to finished weld — straightforward and transparent.
- 01Tell Us What You NeedCall, text, or submit the quote form. Send photos if you have them — faster, more accurate estimate.
- 02We Assess & QuoteLook at scope, talk through your options, give you a straight price. No hidden fees.
- 03We Build ItOnce approved, we get to work. Progress updates along the way. We don’t rush welds.
- 04Pickup or DeliveryWe walk you through the finished work, answer questions, and you’re out the door.
Full-Penetration WeldsRoot pass verified. No cold-lap, no undercut, no shortcuts hidden by grinder work.
Fit-Up Before We Strike an ArcSquare, plumb, gap-controlled. Tacks only go in once the fit-up is right.
Proper Prep & BackpurgeClean metal, proper bevel, argon backpurge on stainless. The weld is only as good as what’s under it.
We Stand Behind ItIf a weld or fitment has an issue, bring it back. We make it right — no debate.
Recent Work
Real Projects.
Real Welds.
Selected builds from the shop — not stock photos.
Why Principe
Built Once.
Built Right.
- 01Certified, Not Just ExperiencedMIG, TIG, and stick — credentialed across mild steel, stainless, aluminum, and chromoly.
- 02Quote Before We Strike an ArcFull scope, material list, timeline up front. The number you approve is the invoice.
- 03On-Site FabricationNothing gets shipped out to a sub. Every cut, tack, and weld happens in our shop.
- 04Photos Every StepProgress shots on big builds so you see the fit-up, tacks, and final welds as they happen.
- 05Backed WorkIf something fails on a weld or fitment issue, bring it back. We make it right.
Owner & Lead Welder
The Welder Behind the Work
Max
Principe.
Owner — Principe Welding & Fabrication
Principe Welding was built on one idea: do the job right the first time. We’re not a volume shop — every weld, cut, and fitment gets checked before it leaves the floor.
From structural repairs and custom metalwork to automotive builds and ornamental pieces, you get an honest assessment and a fair price. If it can’t be done right, we’ll tell you instead of taking the job.
Residential, commercial, automotive, motorsport — if it’s metal and it matters, bring it in.
yearsYears in the Trade
4Metals Welded
100%Built On-Site
What Clients Say
Real Welds.
Real Feedback.
★★★★★
“Had them build a custom railing for our front porch. Clean lines, solid welds, matched the design perfectly. Looks like a catalog piece but it's completely custom.”
★★★★★
“Brought my Mustang in for a full exhaust setup and they nailed it. Fitment was perfect and the welds are cleaner than anything I’ve seen. Will be back.”
★★★★★
“Trailer axle mount cracked and we needed it fixed fast. Had us in and out same day — weld is stronger than the original. Fair price, no hassle.”
Materials
We Weld It.
- Mild Steel
- Stainless (304/316)
- Aluminum (5052/6061)
- Chromoly (4130)
- Cast Iron Repair
- Thin-Gauge Sheet
- Heavy Plate
- Square / Round Tube
Questions
Answers Before You Ask.
What types of welding do you do?
MIG, TIG, and stick on mild steel, stainless, aluminum, and chromoly. We pick the process based on the material, thickness, and service environment — we’ll tell you what’s right for the job, not just default to what’s easiest.
Can you really weld aluminum?
Yes. Aluminum TIG is one of our specialties — marine components, intercooler and intake piping, motorcycle fab, aluminum trailers, structural repairs. Clean prep, argon backpurge where needed, full-penetration beads, zero porosity.
Do you do on-site / mobile welding?
Some jobs yes, some no. Field repairs that can’t be moved (gates, structural steel, heavy equipment) we’ll come to you if the conditions allow. Call with details and we’ll tell you straight.
How long does a typical project take?
Small repairs: same-day or next-day. Larger fabrication (railings, gates, custom builds): a few days to a couple weeks depending on scope and material lead time. You get a timeline up front, not a surprise later.
Do you offer a warranty?
We stand behind our work. If a weld cracks or fitment is off because of something we did, bring it back — we make it right at no charge.
Do I need an appointment?
Preferred. We book work so every project gets proper attention. Call, text, or fill out the quote form and we’ll get you scheduled.
Where are you located?
addr. Serving Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Naples, and all of Southwest Florida.
Find Us
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- Mon–Fri
- 8:00a – 5:00p
- Saturday
- 9:00a – 2:00p
- Sunday
- Closed
Serving: Fort Myers · Cape Coral · Lehigh Acres · Naples · Bonita Springs · Estero · Southwest Florida
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Send Photos.
Get a Price.
Tell us what you need. Attach photos if you have them — we’ll come back within 24 hours with a straightforward quote. No runaround, no hidden fees.
Got Metal?
Let's Build It.
Free quotes within 24 hours. Certified welds. On-site fabrication. Work we stand behind.