Boilers · Pressure vessels · Industrial piping · Fabrication
Boiler and industrial welding services in South Florida
Blackie's Welding & Boiler Service is a family-owned, owner-operated contractor serving commercial and industrial facilities since 1966. We handle boiler retubing and repair, pressure-vessel weld repairs, industrial pipe welding and fabrication.
For urgent repair needs, call our 24-hour on-call emergency number: (954) 347-0990. For planned work, tell us about the equipment, location and scope.
Boiler, vessel and piping work for operating facilities
Pressure-vessel repair
Pressure-vessel crack repairs and boiler repair work from a National Board “R” Stamp holder. Start with the vessel identification, repair concern and required documentation.
Pressure-vessel and R Stamp repair
Retubing or replacement? Start with the equipment condition.
A retubing decision needs more than the age of the boiler. The condition of the pressure-retaining components, repair history, operating requirements, access and proposed repair scope all matter.
Tell us what prompted the inquiry and share the available equipment information. A repair assessment can establish whether retubing is a suitable option; a photograph alone cannot settle that decision.
A family trade since 1966
Maynard “Blackie” Farnham founded the business in 1966 after a working life that began with U.S. Navy boiler-tender experience and continued with Chicago Bridge and Iron and union boilermaker work.
His son-in-law, Michael Ferrara, continued the business. Today, Michael Ferrara II carries it forward as owner/operator, bringing three generations of boiler retubing and repair experience into the work.
Industrial and commercial project experience
Our experience includes work for government entities, hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturers, food and beverage operations, national HVAC mechanical contractors, large general contractors, and port and ship operations.
For a bid, shutdown or vendor review, include the project specifications and documentation requirements with your inquiry. Suitability depends on the actual scope—not just the industry name.
Based in Hallandale Beach. Serving South Florida and Caribbean projects.
We serve Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, with Caribbean project coverage. Tell us the job location and required timing so we can discuss access, logistics and availability.
Tell us what needs repair—or what you need built.
For planned work, start with the facility location, equipment or piping involved, available photos or drawings and the requested work window. For urgent repairs, call first.
Questions before you call
Do you work on industrial and commercial boilers?
Yes. Our boiler work includes full retubing, tube replacement, pressure-vessel weld repairs, inspection preparation and related steam-system piping for commercial and industrial facilities.
Do you offer emergency repair?
Yes. Call (954) 347-0990 for 24-hour on-call emergency repair. Availability and the next steps depend on the location and scope; we do not promise a specific arrival time.
Where do you work?
We serve Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties and Caribbean projects from our Hallandale Beach base. Contact us to discuss the location and logistics of your job.