Spring Into Trailer Season – Your #1 Trailer Repair Headquarters in Buffalo and Western New York

Spring has officially arrived in Western New York—and for many homeowners, landscapers, contractors, and haulers, that means one thing: it’s time to get your trailers out of hibernation and back on the road.
But before you hook up and haul, ask yourself: Is your trailer road-ready after winter?
At General Welding & Fabricating, we’re proud to be Buffalo and Western New York’s ultimate trailer repair headquarters, offering everything you need to inspect, repair, upgrade, and maintain your trailer for a safe and productive season.
✅ Start with a New York State Trailer Inspection
Every trailer that hits the road in New York needs to pass a New York State trailer inspection—and we’re a certified facility ready to get you compliant and confident. Whether you have a utility trailer, dump trailer, enclosed trailer, equipment hauler, or car hauler, we’ll inspect:
- Lighting and wiring
- Brakes and breakaway kits
- Safety chains and hitches
- Tires and axles
- Fenders
- Frame integrity and overall road safety
🔧 Full-Service Trailer Repairs – We Do It All
From minor fixes to complete overhauls, we handle every type of trailer repair in-house—fast, professional, and done right the first time. Our services include:
- Trailer welding repairs – cracked frames, ramp hinges, gate repairs, and more
- Trailer frame welding repairs & reinforcement
- Axle replacement and custom trailer axle manufacturing
- Fender repair and replacement
- Brake system repair & replacements (including electric & surge brakes)
- Breakaway kit installs
- Trailer jack installation & replacement
- Wiring and trailer lighting repairs
- Tire replacements & upgrades
- Cargo management solutions
- Accessories like toolboxes
- Custom trailer fabrication and modifications
If it’s part of a trailer—we can fix it, replace it, or upgrade it.
🔩 Hitch and Towing Upgrades
Whether you’re hauling heavy loads or towing for business, we specialize in hitch installs and upgrades, including:
- Receiver hitches
- Gooseneck and 5th wheel hitch installs
- Custom hitch plate fabrication and installation
- Wiring harness installations
- Trailer ball mounts, couplers, and accessories
We’ll make sure your truck-to-trailer connection is solid, secure, and DOT-compliant.
🛠 Built for Buffalo – Tough Repairs for a Tough Climate
Western New York winters are no joke. Between road salt, freezing temps, potholes, and heavy snow loads, trailers take a beating. Our repair shop is uniquely equipped to reverse that damage with durable repairs that stand up to the region’s roughest conditions.
🧰 Your Trailer Headquarters – Parts, Repairs, & Custom Solutions
We don’t just repair trailers—we upgrade them. Our retail showroom carries a wide range of trailer parts, accessories, and towing gear from trusted brands. Need a replacement jack? Want to add better lighting or install a toolbox? We’ve got you covered.
And if your trailer is beyond repair, we also manufacture our own MSA trailers—designed right here for the toughest jobs in WNY.
Get Your Trailer Ready for the Road – Today!
Don’t wait until you’re stuck on the side of the road. Spring is the perfect time to give your trailer the attention it needs—before your busy season kicks off.
Trust the local experts with decades of trailer repair experience, the best equipment in the region, and a commitment to getting you back on the road fast.
General Welding & Fabricating – Buffalo’s Ultimate Trailer Repair Headquarters.
You dream it, we build or repair it!
📍 – 991 Maple Road, Elma, NY – 716-652-0033
📩 – info@GWFab.com
📲 – gwfab.com