Structural steelwork we fabricate
| Item | What's involved |
|---|---|
| Beams and columns | Cut to length, end plates, cleats and base plates drilled and welded to drawing |
| Bracing and connections | Plates, cleats and gussets cut and drilled in-house |
| Frames and portals for plant | Small structural frames, plant supports and platforms |
| Canopy and walkway steel | Primary steel for canopies, walkways and access platforms |
| Steel for refurbishments | Beams and posts for openings, supplied ready for your erector |
What EN 1090 means on your job
BS EN 1090 covers how structural steel is fabricated and checked. Our factory production control is certified, so welding procedures, welder qualifications, material traceability and inspection are documented, and the steel can be supplied with a declaration of performance and UKCA or CE marking. Your engineer sets the execution class (EXC1 to EXC4); tell us which one with your enquiry.
What we need to quote
- Engineer's drawings or a steel schedule, with section sizes and connection details.
- Execution class and any finish specification.
- Site postcode and when the steel is needed on site.
How a job runs
- 01.Send the drawing
PDF or CAD, a dimensioned sketch, or a photo of the old part. Quantities and the site postcode help.
- 02.Itemised quote in 24 hours
Material, fabrication, finish and haulage broken out line by line, with the lead time confirmed in writing.
- 03.Agree spec and finish
Sections, tolerances, weld spec and finish confirmed before anything is cut.
- 04.Fabricated inside our unit
Cut, welded and assembled by coded welders in our 12,000 sq ft Marston Moretaine workshop.
- 05.Check and paperwork
Dimensionally checked before dispatch; welder qualification and mill certificates on request.
- 06.Delivered to site
We organise delivery to your site through our logistics partners, or you can collect from the yard if that suits. One-offs and batches both welcome.
Paperwork that suits your procurement
- Itemised written quote, per unit or per line, inside 24 hours in the working week.
- Your PO number on every invoice, and the lead time confirmed in writing.
- VAT invoices from DRST Trading Ltd, registered in England & Wales, company no. 15946573.
- Staged payments on multi-unit orders: deposit, stage payment, balance on completion.
- Welder qualification and mill certificates on request.
- One contact from quote to completion: Daniel, who runs the workshop floor.
Commercial and trade only
We take
- Fabrication to drawing for contractors, engineers and manufacturers
- Structural steelwork to EN 1090, UKCA or CE marked
- Mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium
- Batch and repeat production
- Subcontract fabrication and welding
- Plant, equipment and shopfitting steelwork
- One-offs as well as batches
We don't take
- Domestic gates, railings or garden metalwork
- Car, van or exhaust welding
- Mobile welding call-outs
- Laser or sheet-metal bureau work on its own
- Site installation or erection
- Welders or labour supplied to site
Getting work to and from the yard
The workshop is at Moreteyne Farm, Wood End, Marston Moretaine (MK43 0NY), just off the A421 between Bedford and Milton Keynes. Most work comes from within 40 miles: Milton Keynes, Bedford, Luton, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Northampton, Wellingborough, Kettering, St Neots, Cambridge, Huntingdon, St Albans, Stevenage, Hitchin and Aylesbury. We quote anywhere within about 100 miles; see areas we serve.
We send an engineer to site to check dimensions where it matters and organise delivery of the steel through our logistics partners. With everything made in-house, that often works out cheaper than a local fabricator.
Frequently asked questions
Are you EN 1090 certified?
Yes. We hold BS EN 1090 factory production control certification, so structural steelwork can be supplied UKCA or CE marked. Tell us the execution class your engineer has specified.
Do you do the structural calculations?
No. We fabricate to your engineer's design and drawings. If you don't have an engineer yet, say so and we'll tell you what we need from one.
Do you erect the steel?
No. We fabricate, finish and deliver to site; your erector or main contractor installs.
What finishes do you offer?
Red oxide or zinc-rich primer, wet spray to any RAL, intumescent through our suppliers on request, or hot-dip galvanised.
Can you supply welder and material certificates?
Yes. Welder qualifications, mill certificates and the declaration of performance are available with the job.