Trailer Welding, Repair & Modification
Cracked frames and welds, ramps, gates, jacks, D-rings, crossmembers, hinges and reinforcement.
Trailers fail in predictable places. The tongue where it meets the frame, the crossmembers under the point where the load actually sits, the ramp hinges, the D-rings that have been pulled sideways for years. Almost all of it is repairable, and most of it is repairable on site.
The part that matters is not the weld — it is understanding why that spot failed. A trailer that buckled because the load path was wrong will buckle again unless the load path changes. Set Apart Metal Works has done exactly that job: reinforcing a rollback that folded under repeated dumpster loads by adding members that redistribute the load, rather than just welding the fold shut.
Utility, equipment, dump, boat and specialty trailers, steel and aluminum.
The Problems This Solves
If you recognize your own broken thing in this list, you are in the right place.
Cracked frame and tongue welds
Usually at a weld toe or a change in section. These need the crack chased to its end, cleaned out and rebuilt — and often a doubler or gusset so the same stress does not concentrate in the same millimetre again.
Ramps, gates and hinges
Bent ramp gates, torn hinges and latches that no longer line up. Straightening comes before welding, or you weld the problem in permanently.
D-rings and tie-down points pulled through
A tie-down that tears out has usually taken the surrounding sheet with it. Backing plate first, then the new ring.
Buckled or overloaded areas
Deformation from a load the trailer was never built to carry. Reinforcement has to change how the load travels, not just restore the shape.
Crossmembers and decking supports
Rusted or cracked crossmembers under a deck are invisible until something goes through. Replacing or reinforcing them is routine work.
Tailgate mesh and expanded metal
Torn expanded metal in gates and ramps, replaced and re-framed.
Scope of Work
- Trailer frame and tongue crack repair
- Cracked or failed welds anywhere on the trailer
- Jack stands, jacks and mounting
- Ramps, ramp gates, hinges, latches and doors
- D-rings, tie-down points and anchor plates
- Crossmember repair, replacement and reinforcement
- Buckled and overloaded area reinforcement
- Tailgate mesh and expanded-metal replacement
- Aluminum trailer repair
- Custom modifications — racks, boxes, mounts and toolboxes
Not included: Axles, bearings, brakes, wiring, tires and lighting are outside a welding scope unless specifically quoted.
Trailer Repair Projects
What failed, and what was done about it.
Ramp Gate and D-Ring Replacement
Aluminum Trailer Crossmember Repair
No projects in that category yet. See all work.
About Trailer Repair
Is it worth repairing or should I replace the trailer?
That depends on where it failed and what the rest of the frame looks like. Tyler will tell you honestly when a repair is not the right call — a trailer with widespread thinning and multiple previous repairs is a different conversation from one crack in otherwise sound steel.
Can you repair my trailer at my house?
Usually, yes. Trailer work is one of the most common mobile jobs, and repairing it where it sits saves towing something that may not be safe to tow.
Do you weld aluminum trailers?
Yes. Aluminum trailers are TIG welded, and they need proper cleaning, filler selection and heat control — an aluminum repair done with steel habits fails quickly.
My trailer is still under warranty. Should I get it welded?
Check with the manufacturer first. A repair weld can affect a warranty claim, and that is your call to make with the information in front of you.
Often Needed Alongside
Heavy Equipment Repair
Buckets and attachments, brackets, tabs and mounts, and reinforcement of the high-stress areas that crack first.
Aluminum TIG Welding
Boats, trailers, ramps, railings, racks and custom repairs, with the preparation and heat control aluminum actually needs.
All Services
Every capability Set Apart Metal Works offers across Middle Tennessee.
Need Trailer Repair?
Call or text (931) 698-0038 with photos, the location and rough dimensions. That is the fastest way to get a firm price.