Steel fabrication is about more than cutting and welding metal. It’s about getting structural integrity, tolerance, and finish right the first time — especially when working to deadlines.
At Fowler & Holden, our steel fabrication department in Grimsby works with industrial and infrastructure clients across the UK. This guide shows you how to brief your fabrication project to get accurate quotes, reliable delivery, and fault-free builds.
Materials, Sections & Dimensions
Structural or Sheet Metal?
Start with what type of material you need:
- Box section, angle, plate, or channel?
- Mild steel, stainless, or galvanised?
- Sheet metal thickness (mm)?
This info helps us recommend the right stock and fabrication process — whether it’s for a machine frame, bracket, or enclosure.
Provide Clear Dimensions
Upload a drawing or provide:
- Flat patterns or DXFs for laser cutting
- Key hole positions, pitch centres
- Finish dimensions after fabrication
We can work from basic sketches, but detailed CAD leads to quicker quotes.
Surface Finish and Final Use
Do You Need It Painted, Galvanised or Machined?
Post-fab processes impact time and price. Let us know if your part needs:
- Primer or powder coating
- Galvanised finish
- Machined interfaces and tapped holes
We can handle it in-house or coordinate with our finishing partners.
Lead Times and Delivery
Fowler & Holden provides short lead time fabrication for urgent or long-term projects. Tell us your:
- Deadline
- Batch size
- Delivery location
We’ll plan around your job, and can offer phased call-off supply if needed.
Why Choose Fowler & Holden for Steel Fabrication in Grimsby?
- Local team with UK-wide delivery
- Machining available
- Fully traceable quality assurance
- Industrial and infrastructure clients served for decades
FAQs
Q: What do I need to include in a fabrication quote request?
A: Material, dimensions, welding type, quantity, finish, and deadline. Drawings or sketches are ideal.
Q: Can you help with fabrication design?
A: Absolutely. We offer design for manufacture advice to optimise cost, strength, and simplicity.
Q: What surface finishes can you provide?
A: Primer, powder coating, galvanising, or machined finishes — all available in-house or via partners.
Get Started
✅ Request a steel fabrication quote from our Grimsby workshop today –
www.fowlerandholden.co.uk/contact-us