Welding and Fabrication

Industrial Welding and  Fabrication in Houston

At Chem Ref Services, we offer precision-driven industrial welding and custom fabrication services tailored for the toughest environments in Houston and the Gulf Coast region. From structural steel frameworks to complex pipeline welds, our certified welders deliver quality, safety, and compliance across every project.


With over 25 years of combined experience and full adherence to ASME, AWS, and client specifications, we support industrial clients across oil & gas, chemical processing, and manufacturing.

A man is welding a piece of metal in a factory.

Certified Industrial Welding Services

  • Structural Welding

    On-site and in-shop welding for frames, skids, supports, and platforms — performed to AWS D1.1 standards.

  • Pipeline & Process Welds

    We weld carbon steel, stainless, and specialty alloys in high-stress environments. Welds are tested using UT, RT, and VT methods.

  • Mobile Welding Crews

    Need a rapid response? Our mobile welding units are available for field work across our 100-mile Houston service area. Ideal for shutdowns and repairs.

Custom Fabrication Services

We fabricate components such as:


  • Piping assemblies

  • Structural supports

  • Skids and modules

  • Custom tanks and frames


  • Steel Erectors



  • Steel Warehouse Erectors and Repair

Each build includes traceable materials, weld maps, inspection logs, and owner-specified documentation.

Codes, Standards & Compliance

We follow:



  • ASME Section IX

  • AWS D1.1 / D1.6

  • API 1104

  • NACE/SSPC surface prep guidelines

Full documentation (PQRs, WPQs) available upon request.

Projects We Support

  • Refinery upgrades

  • Plant maintenance

  • Field retrofits

  • Pipe rack installs

  • Shutdown welding support

  • Skid and module fabrication

What Our Team Delivers

Safety-First Execution

We follow OSHA and site-specific protocols — hot work permitting, PPE, JHAs, and more.

Fast Turnaround

Our Houston-based crew mobilizes quickly and meets tight deadlines without compromising quality.

Accountability & Quality

Each weld is logged, tested, and verified to your specs. No shortcuts — just results.

FAQs – Welding & Fabrication

  • What welding processes do you offer?

    SMAW (stick), GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), FCAW.

  • Do you offer mobile welding?

    Yes — we cover a 100-mile radius with fully equipped field crews.

  • Are your welders certified?

    Yes. All are certified to ASME Section IX and AWS D1.1, with routine testing.

Contact Chem Ref Services

When you need certified welding done right—and done fast—Chem Ref Services is your go-to team. Based in Houston, we offer 24/7 mobile welding, quick deployment, and fully compliant, high-quality workmanship.