Yes, I can attest to this from my recent experience.

They are few and far between, factor geography into that and it's a case of beggars can't be choosers.

The guy I had was nice and worked solidly, whilst he could not get to an area as the suspension was in the way, it did not excuse the work elsewhere, which I would describe as splatter with bits of MIG wire hanging from it in places

Also, be aware of the fact that a lot of these guys are not car restoration specialists, rather generic welders.

Really it all comes down to what you need doing. Is it an MOT repair, or a restoration?

Martin