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What makes a good metal fabrication company?

5 October 2022 · Fabrication

At MAH Steel we’ve been thinking recently, what makes a good metal fabrication company?

What Makes a Good Metal Fabrication Company?

Steel fabrication is an important process that involves cutting, bending, and assembling steel to create steel structures, components, and equipment. Finding the right steel fabrication company can be a challenge, but it’s essential to ensure the quality, safety and durability of your project.

So, let’s speculate a little bit, what makes a good metal fabrication company?

 

Experience and expertise.

First of all, of course, a good steel fabrication company should have a wealth of experience and expertise in the field. This includes knowledge of various steel fabrication techniques, processes, finishes, and materials.

At MAH Steel we’re confident that over the last decade we’ve made a name for ourselves as a leading steel fabrication company in the UK. What makes us so special? We can proudly say that we have a vast expertise and experience in this field – just check out our highly rated customer reviews.

 

Grey steel roof frames with pointed gable profiles above a timber-boarded deck, with houses beyond

 

Quality equipment and technology.

Buildings rely on structural steel to support them. Therefore, your steel fabrication company should be as dependable as the product it’s providing. The company should have the latest equipment and technology to ensure the highest quality steel fabrication processes. This includes machines for cutting, bending, welding fabrication, and more.

At MAH we offer a range of crane hire services, not to forget the best Kent HIAB delivery service with lorry-mounted cranes. We deliver and erect the completed metal fabrication products directly to the working site. Our fleet of vehicles combined with our talented drivers makes deliveries to tricky locations simple. We even deliver your steel beams directly to the roof! All our driver-operators hold ALMI training, undergoing frequent and rigorous testing, enabling them to observe the latest safety guidelines.

 

Steel beam hanging from a crane above a steel frame on a snowy building site, with an orange access platform and red and white barriers

 

Also, our steel workshop boasts 22,000 sq ft of space, allowing us to take on a wide variety of projects. Within our workshop we have the latest CNC steel profiling technology and state of the art equipment. This means every piece of metal fabrication is made with the highest precision.

 

Stacks of steel beams and channels on racks in a fabrication workshop

 

Certified and trained personnel.

A good steel fabrication company should employ certified and trained personnel, including engineers, steel fabricators, and welders. This helps to ensure the safety and quality of the fabrication process. We have a full, professional team of expertly trained metal fabricators and steel welders for all our metalwork projects. MAH Steel is a CE approved steel fabricator to Execution Class 2 (EXC 2) for structural steel. Following an extensive internal Alcumus audit, they approved our Factory Production Control (FPC), passing every department with flying colours. Combined with our strong steel supply we boast a fast, reliable turnaround for all our clients.

 

The MAH Steel team standing together in front of the workshop doors

 

Strong customer service.

A good steel fabrication company should have a strong customer service team to answer any questions, address concerns, and provide support throughout the steel fabrication process. The MAH Steel team work with all clients from initial drawings and sketches to final fabricated products and instalment. We’ll even deal with architects and engineers directly, so our customers don’t have to. This unbeatable customer service with our vast experience within the steel fabrication industry has made us one of the most sought after steel fabricators in South East. 

 

MAH Steel crane lorry with its crane boom raised, parked beside a road with its stabiliser legs down

 

On-time delivery.

Deadlines are crucial in steel fabrication, as delays can result in increased costs and decreased productivity. A good steel fabrication company should have a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. The best way to find out about a company is to read honest reviews and case studies. For example, in our Essex loft conversion case study you can see how we managed to process and finish the project very quickly. The secret is that we usually have all necessary materials in stock, so narrow time frames are never a problem for us. That also makes us a trusted steel supplier our clients can always rely on.

 

Lorry crane boom lowering a steel section against a blue sky, with a scaffolded house below

 

Competitive pricing.

While quality is essential, cost is also a significant consideration. A good steel fabrication company should offer competitive pricing without sacrificing quality. Again, using our company as an example, our steel services & products help produce the highest quality builds. Because we store and work on products within one space, we’re able to offer our customers unbeatable quality and prices.

As we can see, finding a good steel fabrication company requires a combination of experience, expertise, technology, personnel, customer service, and competitive pricing. Choosing the right company can help to ensure the success and longevity of your project.

So, if you’re looking for a good metal fabrication company – look no more. Get in touch with our friendly team today, and let’s see how we can help. Request a quote – we’re here for any queries you may have!

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