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Steel Fabrication and Installation

Fabricators who measure on site and weld to fit — steelwork across South Africa.

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Steelwork services and coverage

Steel Fabrication And Installation

Measured on site, fabricated to your dimensions, installed properly

Steelwork covers a wider range than most people picture when they start looking. Through our contractor network the scope includes gates and automation-ready frames, fencing and palisade, carports, patios and verandas, balustrades and staircases, structural frames and portal buildings and burglar bars and security screens. A fabricator geared for a residential gate works very differently to one erecting a portal frame, and matching properly matters more here than in most trades.

Contractors are matched on where they genuinely fabricate and install, not on how far they will travel. Steel is heavy and awkward to transport, so a workshop close to the job quotes more accurately, delivers more reliably and comes back without argument if an adjustment is needed. Across South Africa we can usually offer more than one option for the same work.

Site access shapes the approach on every steel job. Established suburbs with narrow driveways and mature trees usually need sections fabricated in the workshop and assembled on site, while open plots allow larger single-piece frames that go up faster. Estates and complexes normally set architectural guidelines on gate height, infill style and colour, and our contractors work to those and handle body corporate approval where needed.

We deliberately do not publish prices for steelwork. Steel section sizes, wall thickness, the finish specified and the contractor's own rates all move the figure, and rates differ considerably between smaller towns and the metros for identical work. We take the same position on materials — we will not put a number against steel a fabricator has to price for your job. Tell us what you need and we will put you in front of contractors covering your area.

Galvanising, Powder Coating And Finishes

A coating is only as good as the preparation beneath it

Galvanising protects better and lasts longer, particularly near the coast or anywhere with heavy rainfall, but the finish is industrial and the colour is zinc. Powder coating gives you any colour and a far cleaner look, though it is only as good as the surface preparation beneath it. For a driveway gate that has to match a house, powder coat over properly prepared steel is normal. For security fencing or exposed structures, galvanise first and powder coat over it if appearance matters.

Preparation is invisible in a photograph and decisive in practice. Descaling, degreasing and correct profiling before priming take real time and do not show in the finished article, which is exactly why they are the first things trimmed when a quote is squeezed. Ask any fabricator to write down their preparation steps and coating specification, then compare those rather than the totals.

Exposure varies considerably by location. Coastal properties face salt-laden air that attacks unprotected steel quickly and makes galvanising close to essential. Inland areas with high summer rainfall and strong UV degrade coatings differently, generally through the finish rather than the substrate. Steel near pools also sees chlorine exposure that shortens coating life noticeably.

We do not publish finish costs. Galvanising is priced by weight at a third-party plant, powder coating by area and colour, and both fluctuate. Contractor rates vary by area on top of that. Any figure here would be stale within months. Tell us what the steelwork is for and where it sits, and we will match you with contractors who can specify and quote properly.

Gates, Fencing And Security Steel

Built to your opening, so there are no filler panels

A fabricated gate is built to your opening rather than fitted into it. An off-the-shelf gate that is two hundred millimetres narrow gets a filler panel, and that panel is the first thing anyone notices. Custom fabrication costs more upfront and looks purpose-built because it is, which is why we route this work to fabricators rather than resellers holding stock sizes.

The boundary construction changes both method and price. Precast walls will not carry a heavy sliding gate track without reinforcement, and face brick needs chemical anchors rather than standard expansion bolts. A contractor who has not asked what your boundary is built from before quoting has not looked at the job properly.

Security requirements should follow the actual risk on your street rather than a package. Properties backing onto open ground, servitudes or greenbelt usually justify more spend on that boundary than on the street frontage. Estates and complexes often restrict what is permitted on external elevations, and insurers may specify particular standards. Establishing all three before fabrication avoids expensive rework.

We do not publish gate or fencing prices. The steel schedule, infill type, finish, gate width, automation readiness and your boundary construction all move the figure, and contractor rates differ considerably by area. Hardware and motors are priced by the contractor for your installation. Tell us the opening and what you need it to do, and we will match you with fabricators covering your area.

Steel Services We Cover

Custom fabrication and installation for security, structure and aesthetics.

Steel Gates
Sliding

Steel Gates

Sliding, swing and pedestrian gates custom-made in mild steel, Chromadek or stainless.

Swing Custom
Steel Fencing
Palisade

Steel Fencing

Palisade, Clearvu, flat bar and welded mesh fencing systems for security and aesthetics.

Clearvu Welded Mesh
Steel Carports & Patios
IBR

Steel Carports & Patios

IBR and polycarbonate roof structures on steel columns for covered parking and entertainment.

Polycarbonate Carports
Balustrades & Staircases
Balustrades

Balustrades & Staircases

Steel, glass and combination balustrades and floating staircases.

Glass Staircases
Structural Steel
Portal Frames

Structural Steel

Portal frames, lintels, beams, columns and connections for buildings and carports.

Lintels Columns
Custom every time

Fabricated for your property

Every steel installation is measured, fabricated, and finished specifically for your site.

Every steel gate, fence panel and carport structure we install is custom-fabricated to the exact dimensions of your property. This means no gaps, no adjustable filler pieces, and a finished result that looks purpose-built — because it is.

Our steel contractors use quality mild steel, prepare surfaces correctly before priming, and apply powder coat or galvanising that protects against the South African climate for years.

Site access shapes the approach on every job. Established suburbs with narrow driveways and mature trees usually need sections fabricated in the workshop and assembled on site, while open plots allow larger single-piece frames. Estates and complexes normally set architectural guidelines on gate height, infill style and colour — our contractors work to those specs and handle body corporate approval where needed.

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Areas We Cover

Find our verified contractors across all major areas and suburbs in your province.

Eastern Cape

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Free State

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Gauteng

  • CBD : In this area we Cover - Braamfontein, Ferreirasdorp, Jhb Cbd, Johannesburg Central, Johannesburg City Centre, Jozi Cbd, Marshalltown, Mayfair, Newtown Jhb, Parktown, Rosettenville, Turffontein
  • Centurion : In this area we Cover - Bronberrik, Celtisdal, Centurion, Centurion East, Centurion West, Clubview, Die Hoewes, Doringkloof, Elardus Park, Eldoraigne, Hennopspark, Highveld, Irene, Kosmosdal, Louwlardia, Lyttelton, Lyttelton Manor, Nellmapius, Pierre Van Ryneveld, Raslouw, Rietvalleirand, Rooihuiskraal, Rooihuiskraal Noord, Sunderland Ridge, The Reeds, Valhalla, Wierda Park, Wingate Park, Zwartkop
  • East Rand : In this area we Cover - Alberton, Bassonia, Bedfordview, Benoni, Boksburg, Brackenhurst, Brakpan, Daveyton, Edenvale, Germiston, Isando, Jet Park, Kempton Park, Linmeyer, Midlands, Midstream, Nigel, Pomona, Putfontein, Rynfield, Springs, Thembisa, Tsakane, Vosloorus
  • Pretoria Central : In this area we Cover - Arcadia, Brooklyn, Capital Park, Colbyn, Danville, Daspoort, Eloffsdal, Gezina, Groenkloof, Hatfield, Hercules, Hermanstad, Les Marais, Loftus, Lukasrand, Menlo Park, Monument Park, Mountain View, Muckleneuk, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Philip Nel Park, Pretoria Cbd, Pretoria Central, Proclamation Hill, Rietondale, Riviera, Roseville, Salvokop, Sunnyside, Trevenna, Villieria, Waterkloof East, Waterkloof Ridge, West Park, Wonderboom, Wonderboom South
  • Pretoria East : In this area we Cover - Brummeria, Constantia Park, Die Wilgers, Eersterust, Equestria, Erasmuskloof, Faerie Glen, Garsfontein, La Montagne, Lynnwood, Lynnwood Glen, Lynnwood Manor, Lynnwood Ridge, Menlyn, Meyerspark, Moreletapark, Murrayfield, Pretoria East, Pretoriuspark, Silverton, Wapadrand, Waterkloof Glen
  • Pretoria North : In this area we Cover - Akasia, Annlin, Chantelle, Clarina, Doornpoort, Dorandia, Florauna, Heatherview, Hesteapark, Karenpark, Klerksoord, Magalieskruin, Montana, Montana Park, Montana Tuine, Ninapark, Onderstepoort, Pretoria North, Sinoville, Suiderberg, The Orchards, Theresapark, Wolmer
  • Pretoria West : In this area we Cover - Amandasig, Atteridgeville, Elandspoort, Erasmia, Kirkney, Kwaggasrand, Laudium, Lotus Gardens, Pretoria West, Saulsville
  • The North : In this area we Cover - Bryanston, Diepsloot, Douglasdale, Florida, Fourways, Honeydew, Hyde Park, Jhb North, Johannesburg North, Lone Hill, Midrand, Morning Side, Northcliff, Parkhurst, Randburg, Rivonia, Roodepoort, Rosebank, Sandton, Steyn City, Weltevredenpark, Wilro Park
  • The South : In this area we Cover - Ennerdale, Glenvista, Jhb South, Johannesburg South, Lenasia, Mondeor, Robertsville, South Johannesburg, Southern Johannesburg, Soweto, Tshepisong
  • The Vaal : In this area we Cover - De Deur, Evaton, Heidelberg, Meyerton, Sasolburg, Sebokeng, Three Rivers, Vaal Park, Vaal Triangle, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging
  • West Rand : In this area we Cover - Carletonville, Glenharvie, Krugersdorp, Magaliesburg, Randfontein, Ruimsig, West Rand Jhb, Westonaria

Also covering

  • Pretoria Far East
  • Pretoria Far North
  • Pretoria Far North East
  • Pretoria Far North West
  • Pretoria Far South East
  • Pretoria Far South West
  • Pretoria Far West

KwaZulu-Natal

  • Dannhauser : In this area we Cover - Dannhauser, Hattingspruit

Limpopo

No areas listed yet.

Mpumalanga

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North West

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Northern Cape

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Western Cape

  • Atlantic Seaboard : In this area we Cover - Atlantic Seaboard Cape Town, Bantry Bay, Camps Bay, Clifton, Fresnaye, Green Point, Mouille Point, Sea Point, Three Anchor Bay
  • Cape Flats : In this area we Cover - Cape Flats Cape Town, Gugulethu, Hanover Park, Khayelitsha, Macassar, Manenberg, Mitchells Plain, Philippi
  • Eastern Suburbs : In this area we Cover - Eastern Suburbs Cape Town, Gordons Bay, Somerset West, Strand
  • Northern Suburbs : In this area we Cover - Bellville, Blue Downs East, Bonteheuwel, Brackenfell, Durbanville, Eerste River, Goodwood, Kraaifontein, Langa Cpt, Northern Suburbs, Northern Suburbs Cape Town, Parow, Tyger Valley
  • Peninsula : In this area we Cover - Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay, Kommetjie, Lakeside Cpt, Muizenberg, Noordhoek, Simons Town, South Peninsula, St James
  • Southern Suburbs : In this area we Cover - Athlone, Bergvliet, Bishopscourt, Claremont, Constantia, Kenilworth, Newlands, Plumstead, Rondebosch, Southern Suburbs Cape Town, Wynberg
  • West Coast : In this area we Cover - Big Bay, Blouberg, Bloubergstrand, Melkbosstrand, Milnerton, Parklands, Sunset Beach, Table View, West Beach, West Coast Cape Town