"Nigel at DAWC came out and completed a railing on my front porch and steps. This really changed the look and feel of our home. Nigel did a great job and I highly recommend their business and services."
Nander Michael
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Design.
Fabricate.
Install.Custom Welding, Structural Steel, Gates & Railings in Raleigh, NC
Commercial and residential welding, fabrication and ironwork — built right, built to last, across NC, SC, VA & GA.
AWS Certified
Lifetime Warranty
NC DOT & HUB
Residential & Commercial
Serving NC, SC, VA & GA
Raleigh Welding & Fabrication
Built right. Built to last.
Design Architectural Welding & Construction combines precision engineering with skilled craftsmanship. From structural steel and commercial fabrication to custom iron gates and railings, one accountable team designs, fabricates and installs every project.
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What We Do
Welding & metal fabrication services
Structural Steel
Beams, columns, mezzanines and steel erection.
Commercial Fabrication
Shop-fabricated steel assemblies for commercial sites.
Stair Systems
Interior and exterior steel stairs built to code.
Railings
Interior, porch, balcony and commercial railings.
Custom Gates
Ornamental iron entry and driveway gates.
Ornamental Ironwork
Architectural screens and decorative metalwork.
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Certified experts.
Quality guaranteed.
AWS-certified welders, NC DOT certification and NC HUB vendor status — backed by a lifetime workmanship warranty on every installation.
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Residential Property Services
The same standard.
Closer to home.
Custom entry gates, interior and exterior railings, stair systems and ornamental ironwork for homeowners, builders and residential properties.
Gates & Iron WorksRailings & StairsProperty MetalworkPorch & Balcony Rails
Repair Services
Restore what matters.
Commercial Repairs
Welding and metal repairs for existing buildings, facilities and equipment.
Concrete & Masonry
Targeted property repairs, including concrete steps and associated metalwork.
The Process
From sketch to steel.
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Tell us about the project
Send your location, photos and what you need.
02
Scope, design & estimate
We establish the scope and provide a clear estimate, with drawing approval where applicable.
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Fabricate. Repair. Build.
Our team completes the work according to the approved project scope.
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Installation & completion
Our crew completes the work and leaves the job site clean.
What Clients Say
What clients say about DAWC.
"Highly recommend this business. Nigel was professional and responsive throughout our entire project from getting a quote through installation. He worked with our timeline. The install team was efficient and clean, leaving no mess for us to deal with. The final product looks great and as expected."
Susan Eggleston
Google review · Local Guide
"Again DAWC did great work for me. Finishing an ongoing job. The final product is once again perfect. Thanks."
Craig Davini
Google review · Local Guide
Industries Served
Built for the people who build.
General Contractors
Commercial Properties
Industrial Facilities
Residential Communities
Service Area
Raleigh roots.
Southeast reach.
Based in Raleigh, NC, serving the Triangle and projects across four states.
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South Carolina
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Project questions
Before we
get to work.
Welding, fabrication and getting your project started.
DAWC designs, fabricates and installs structural steel, architectural metals, railings, stair systems and custom iron gates. Commercial repairs and concrete and masonry work are also part of the project portfolio.
DAWC is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving the Triangle and projects across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia. Include your project city when requesting a quote so the team can review the location and scope.
Use the Request Free Quote page to send your contact details, project city, service needed and a description. The same form accepts optional photos, videos and plans, so all your project information stays together.
Yes. Attach up to six files, with a maximum of 10 MB per file and 25 MB total. Photos and videos can be JPG, PNG, WebP, MP4 or MOV; plans can be PDF or supported images.
Yes. Commercial work includes structural steel, fabrication, architectural metals and property railings. Residential work includes custom gates, porch and balcony rails, stair systems and ornamental ironwork.
Scope, dimensions, materials, finish, site access and installation requirements affect an estimate. Include your desired timeframe and any plans or site photos. The DAWC team reviews the details before providing a project-specific estimate; submitting a request does not commit you to construction.
DAWC Journal
Plan it right.
Fabrication fundamentals
Metal Fabrication vs. Welding: What Does Your Project Need?
Understand the difference between welding and metal fabrication, with examples from DAWC’s structural steel and architectural metalwork portfolio.
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Project planning
How to Prepare for a Welding & Fabrication Quote in Raleigh
A practical checklist of project details, site photos and drawings to send DAWC for a custom welding, railing or structural steel estimate.
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Structural steel. Architectural metalwork. Fabrication & construction.