K & N Welding installs residential railings (porches, decks, stairs), commercial and ADA-compliant railings, handicap railings, fall protection railings, and custom artistic metalwork. Materials include steel, wrought iron, brass, galvanized steel, and powder-coated finishes.

K & N Welding serves all of Western Massachusetts including Hampshire, Hampden, Franklin (Pioneer Valley), and Berkshire Counties, as well as Hartford and Litchfield Counties in Connecticut. Towns served include Springfield, Northampton, Amherst, Holyoke, Chicopee, Westfield, Greenfield, Pittsfield, Lenox, Hartford, West Hartford, Simsbury, Avon, Farmington, Litchfield, New Milford, and Torrington.

Yes. K & N Welding specializes in ADA railing installation and designs handrails to meet all accessibility and compliance standards, including correct mounting heights, continuous graspability with a 1¼–2 inch diameter grip, required wall clearances, and proper extensions beyond ramps and stairs for safe transitions.

Yes. K & N Welding works closely with homeowners, curators, and architects to match existing metalwork, architectural details, and design themes. Notable examples include a historically matched handicap railing for the Wistariahurst Museum that incorporated scroll work with progressively budding flowers, and custom railings for the Dr. Seuss Museum that captured the style of the original artist.

Both. K & N Welding performs railing repair and replacement including fixing loose railings, rusted railing repair, broken stair railing repair, and emergency repairs. They evaluate whether a repair can restore structural integrity or whether full replacement is needed, then perform certified welding and corrosion-resistant finishing to ensure long-term performance.

K & N Welding fabricates railings in steel, stainless steel, wrought iron, brass, bronze, and galvanized steel. Finish options include powder coating, brushed finishes, and patina finishes, all selected for durability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic fit.

Yes. K & N Welding serves businesses, churches, municipalities, museums, and galleries. They coordinate with general contractors, property managers, and safety officers, and provide inspector-ready documentation for permitting. Past institutional projects include the Dr. Seuss Museum, the Springfield Planetarium, and the Wistariahurst Museum.

You can request a quote three ways: fill out the contact form on the website, email knwelding@yahoo.com, or call (413) 267-4194. K & N Welding conducts an on-site consultation to take precise measurements and assess the project before providing a quote.

K & N Welding inspects existing systems for rot, structural weaknesses, and code deficiencies before any work begins. All railings are designed and fabricated to meet local building codes, with appropriate handhold heights, baluster spacing, and secure anchoring. For commercial projects, they provide certified fabrication drawings and documented inspection and testing results to streamline permitting.

K & N Welding is led by Mike Ouimet, who has over 40 years of experience in the metal trades, including pipe welding in the nuclear industry, heavy equipment repair, and custom fabrication across industrial, commercial, and residential markets. The business is based in Monson, Massachusetts.