Metal Shop Guide

76 shops · Houston and area

Structural steel fabricators in Houston

Beams, columns, platforms and stairs, cut and welded to your engineer's drawings. What to send and ask.

  • 76shops listed
  • 15list a certification
  • 28take small jobs

76 shops

Ace Fabricators

Houston 16 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +1

Custom structural steel fabrication and welding for commercial and industrial construction, including stairs, rails and pipe racks.

Certs
AISC certified
Equipment
Ermaksan Press BrakeChallenger Robotic Welder+6
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 1995 View shop
  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • +4

Structural steel fabrication, platforms, pipe supports, stairs and handrails for industrial and commercial construction projects.

Certs
AISC certified
Equipment
Peddinghaus 9 Spindle DrillPeddinghaus Beam Coper+4
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 1969 View shop

Sefton Steel

Houston 16 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting

Structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication for petrochemical, refining, power, mining and construction projects.

Certs
AISC certified
Equipment
Peddinghaus PCD1100 Drill LineCNC Plate machine+1
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 1985 View shop

Myrex Industries

Houston 18 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding

Myrex fabricates structural and miscellaneous steel for commercial buildings, industrial projects, and oil and gas applications.

Certs
AISC certified
Equipment
VB1250 DrillMultiMAX Plasma Cutting Machines+1
Jobs
Can help with drawings
200 to 499 staff View shop

Whirlwind Steel

Houston 16 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding

Custom steel building and structural component fabrication, including robotic beam and column welding for single piece orders.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
BEAMMASTERXXL RAS folder+1
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 1955500 or more staff View shop

Contractors Metal Works

Houston 22 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • +2

Steel fabrication for commercial contractors, including structural members, stairs, handrails, gate frames and custom plate cutting.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Messer plasma burn table
Jobs
No small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 1962 View shop

Eagle Fabricators

Houston 21 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs

Structural steel fabrication, stairs and handrails for commercial and industrial construction, with detailing and subcontracted steel erection.

Certs
AISC certified
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 1979 View shop
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • +3

Structural steel erection and custom welding and fabrication for commercial buildings and residents, including stairs, fences, gates, trailers and repairs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 1997 View shop
  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • +1

Steel fabrication and erection, stairs, handrails and guardrails for commercial, industrial, institutional and multifamily construction projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
4 services View shop

Jarco Steel

Houston 11 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication

Fabricates custom structural steel for commercial, institutional and industrial building projects.

Certs
AISC certified
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 198350 to 99 staff View shop

A.G. Welding

Houston 19 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +3

Fabricates and installs structural steel, stairs, gates and fences, and repairs metal components for commercial and residential customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
6 services View shop

Metalguard

Houston 15 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +2

Fabricates and welds replacement structural steel for industrial and commercial metal buildings, with on site column repairs and painting.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
5 services View shop

Nano Cube USA LLC

Houston 22 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +2

Structural steel engineering, fabrication and erection for commercial and industrial projects, including stairs, railings and architectural components.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
5 services View shop

Texas Outlaw Welding

Houston 9 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +3

Structural and architectural steel fabrication and installation for residential and commercial construction, including gates, stairs, railings and canopies.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
6 services View shop

Grogan-Hazel Steel

Houston 22 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs

Fabricates structural and miscellaneous steel, stairs, rails and canopies for commercial construction projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
3 services View shop
  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication

Structural steel fabrication, custom metal building systems and building erection for commercial and industrial projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 1972 View shop

Canopy Solutions

Houston 19 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication

Custom aluminum canopy and sunshade design, fabrication and installation for architects, engineers and building contractors.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
2 services View shop

Falcon Steel Fabricators

Houston 16 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication

Custom structural and miscellaneous steel fabricator serving oil, gas, refinery and petrochemical customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
2 services View shop

All Steel Erectors, LLC

Houston 18 km

  • Structural steel

Structural steel erection contractor for construction projects throughout Texas.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
1 services View shop
  • Structural steel

Erects preengineered steel buildings for warehouse, pavilion and other construction projects, with building repair and remodeling services.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
1 services View shop

Texan Steel Buildings

Houston 16 km

  • Structural steel

Designs and builds preengineered steel structures for commercial, industrial, agricultural, aviation and storage applications.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
1 services View shop

Vital Steel Erectors

Houston 19 km

  • Structural steel

Steel erection contractor in Houston.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
1 services View shop

Sonny Steel Erectors

Houston 18 km

  • Structural steel

Structural steel contractor serving the Houston area.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
1 services View shop

FabCorp

Houston 17 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • +6

Fabricates, machines, welds and coats metal parts and assemblies for oil, gas, subsea, military and aviation customers.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
500 Ton 6 Axis CNC AccupressMazak Integrex i400 S+6
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 1992 View shop

Westfield Machine

Houston 13 km

  • Machining
  • Tool and die
  • Metal fabrication
  • +4

Precision CNC machining and large structural fabrication for oilfield, gas turbine and aerospace customers, from prototypes to production.

Certs
ISO 9001AS9100
Equipment
CNC 5 AXIS MILL TURNDoosan SMX3100l+4
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1982 View shop

Star Precision LP

Houston 22 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Machining
  • Sheet metal
  • +9

Contract manufacturing for OEMs, combining sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, welding, finishing and electronics assembly from prototypes through production.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
Haas UMC750SS millsTrumpf Fiber Tube Laser 7000+4
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1992 View shop

Ambox

Houston 12 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Metal stamping
  • Tool and die
  • +7

Contract metal fabrication, stamping, laser cutting, machining and welding for industrial enclosures, skids, platforms and customer parts.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
Bystronic 10k fiber laserPress Brake+1
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1953 View shop

Madden Bolt

Houston 17 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • +2

Custom steel fabrication, anchor bolts, structural components, plate cutting, welding and galvanizing for energy, construction, data center and transportation projects.

Certs
AISC certifiedAWS Certified Welding Fabricator
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Rush jobs
Since 1988 View shop

Sani-Weld

Houston 15 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • +8

Fabricates custom equipment and sanitary production systems, with machining, welding, metal finishing and on site repairs for food and oil and gas businesses.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Mitsubishi 4KW Fiber Laser Cutting TableHaco Press Brake+6
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 1977 View shop

WeldForce Fabricators

Houston 17 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Structural steel
  • +5

Fabricates piping, pressure vessels and structural steel, with welding, cutting, forming, machining, industrial painting and sandblasting for industrial customers.

Certs
AISC certified
Equipment
150 ton brake pressSub arc welding machines+1
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 2016 View shop

Apache Fabricators

Houston 17 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • +5

Steel fabrication, CNC machining, welding, cutting, forming, coating and repair for energy, construction and marine customers.

Certs
AISC certifiedISO 9001
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
8 services View shop

Tube-Tec Bending

Houston 10 km

  • Bending
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • +2

Custom pipe, tube and structural metal bending, rolling and fabrication for OEMs, architects, contractors and industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
FACCIN angle roll systemCNC bending equipment+1
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 2000 View shop
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Machining
  • +3

A&G Welding Specialty provides welding, cladding, machining, pressure fabrication, heat treatment and repairs for oil, gas and power generation customers.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
4 axis hollow spindle mill
Jobs
Takes small jobs
6 services View shop

Texas Stairs and Rails

Houston 14 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • +4

Fabricates stairs, rails, fencing and custom steelwork, with sheet metal bending, rolling and plasma cutting for residential and commercial projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Hypertherm systemrolling and bending machines
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 1981 View shop

MSM Machine Works

Houston 19 km

  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • +5

CNC machining, structural fabrication, welding and cutting for construction, oilfield, aerospace, automotive and medical customers, from single parts to production runs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC lathesmilling machines
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
8 services View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Machining
  • +4

Metal fabrication, cutting, machining, forming and welding for industrial customers using stainless steel, aluminum and specialty alloys.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC Controlled Press BrakesAdvanced Robotic Welding Systems
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 1982 View shop

Jett Weld

Houston 25 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Structural steel
  • +2

Custom pressure vessels, tanks, towers and supporting steelwork for petrochemical and construction customers, with design, sandblasting and painting.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 197550 to 99 staff View shop
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +4

Fabricates sheet metal parts, structural supports and welded assemblies, with plasma cutting, forming and equipment repair for industrial and residential customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC Trumps Trumatic Punching 2010RMesser HPR 260+1
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
7 services View shop

MechaFab Industries LLC

Houston 16 km

  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +4

CNC machining, tooling, welding and fabrication of custom parts, structural components and pressure vessels for industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Mazatrol Quick Turn Smart 350Takumi V12 Vertical Machine Center+3
Jobs
Production runs
7 services View shop

Ocean Fab

Houston

  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Welding
  • +8

Metal fabrication, laser cutting, machining and coatings for offshore, subsea and energy equipment customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Hyundai Wia Boring MillCNC Press Brake+3
Jobs
Production runs
11 services View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Bending
  • +3

Fabricates pressure vessels, cones, cylinders, piping components, stairs and platforms, with plate cutting, rolling, forming and welding.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Bertsch Plate rollSteel Weld 500 Ton press brake+3
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 2016 View shop

Absolute Metal Products

Houston 21 km

  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Bending
  • Welding
  • +3

Plate cutting, rolling, code welding and machining for pressure vessels, structural components, energy, railroad and aerospace customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Burning TablesHigh Speed CNC Laser
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 2015 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +8

Fabricates and finishes custom architectural metalwork, railings, stairs, gates and canopies for residential and commercial properties.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1997 View shop

BWFS Industries LLC

Houston 18 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • +5

Fabricates pressure vessels, piping and structural platforms for oil and gas customers, with plate cutting, rolling, stress relieving, blasting and coating.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
plate rolls5 axis plasma cutter+1
Jobs
Can help with drawings
8 services View shop

C & S Metal Fabricating

Houston 10 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Machining
  • +7

Custom fabrication, machining and welding of metal parts, vessels, ductwork and structural assemblies from single pieces to repeat production.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1980 View shop

Elite Fabrication

Houston 15 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • +2

Fabricates tank components, structural steel and modules, with plate cutting, rolling, bending and welding for industrial projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Plate rollCNC plate burn table+3
Jobs
Rush jobs
5 services View shop
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • +6

Shop and mobile welding, metal fabrication, forming, machining, fences, handrails and steel buildings for residential, commercial and industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
9 services View shop

WeldIT

Houston 9 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • +5

Shop and mobile welding, pipe fabrication, structural steel and repairs for industrial and commercial projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Miller Dimension 400Miller Syncrowave 350LX
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
8 services View shop

BGRS

Houston 23 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Sheet metal
  • +1

Custom structural steel, skids, tanks and industrial ductwork, with prototype design and fabrication for industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1976 View shop

GA STEEL LLC

Houston 19 km

  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Bending
  • Metal fabrication
  • +1

Steel fabrication, laser and plasma cutting, press brake forming and open web steel joists, from single pieces to production runs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Press Brake
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
4 services View shop

J & L Sheet Metal

Houston 6 km

  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Bending
  • +4

Custom sheet metal work for industrial, commercial and residential customers, including tanks, handrails, platforms, countertops, strainers and filters.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsRush jobs
7 services View shop

LoneStar Fabricators

Houston 17 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • +4

LoneStar Fabricators provides structural and pipe fabrication, welding, CNC machining, plasma and laser cutting, blasting and painting.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC Plasmaindustrial size spray booth
Jobs
Can help with drawings
7 services View shop

Martin Fabrication

Houston 15 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • +1

Provides structural steel fabrication, welding, shearing, forming and rolling for construction and residential projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobs
Since 1997 View shop

Patina Metals

Houston 17 km

  • Gates and fences
  • Railings and stairs
  • Metal fabrication
  • +2

Patina Metals designs, fabricates and installs ornamental gates, fences, railings and structural steel for homeowners, architects and builders.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 1957 View shop

Pinnica

Houston 20 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • +5

Steel fabrication, erection, welding and heavy equipment repair, including stairs, fences, plate forming and line boring for commercial and industrial projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 1990 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Structural steel
  • +3

Fabricates and welds process piping, pressure vessels and structural steel for industrial and commercial customers.

Certs
AISC certified
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Prototypes
6 services View shop
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • +2

Welding and custom fabrication of tanks, railings, stairs, gates and steel framing for commercial and industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
5 services View shop

MetFab

Houston 14 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Structural steel
  • +5

MetFab fabricates sheet metal and steel components, with machining, welding, cutting, forming and field installation for industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
150 ton press brake
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
8 services View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • +1

Custom fabrication, machining and welding for oil, gas, electric utility and wastewater equipment customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
Since 1988 View shop

Ross Metal Works

Houston 10 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences
  • +1

Designs and fabricates custom metal doors, windows, railings, gates, stairs and structural beams for builders, homeowners and businesses.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
4 services View shop

TheWeldLab

Houston 9 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • +3

Welding and fabrication for commercial and industrial projects, including steel erection, stairs, piping, restaurant metalwork and on-site heavy equipment line boring.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
6 services View shop

Tip Top Sheet Metal

Houston 17 km

  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +2

Fabricates trim, flashings, steel beams and metal buildings, and shears and bends material for customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
press brakeshear
Jobs
Not listed yet
5 services View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences
  • +4

Custom architectural metal fabrication, handrails, ornamental iron, light structural steel, welding, repairs and polishing for commercial and residential projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
7 services View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Structural steel
  • +1

Fabricates process piping, pressure vessels, skid units and steel structures for oil and gas customers, with equipment repair and engineering services.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
4 services View shop

Metelmex

Houston 12 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • +3

Custom steel structures, tanks, ducts, grating, stairs, railings and architectural fences for construction, transportation and energy customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
6 services View shop

Spitzer Industries

Houston 22 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Welding

Custom fabrication of structural steel, pressure vessels, modular process equipment and subsea assemblies for energy and industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 1996 View shop

Steel Surplus

Houston

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • +3

Fabricates building rafters, carports and iron fences, welds building kits, and rolls sheet metal to custom lengths.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
6 services View shop

TTI Oil

Houston 10 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Structural steel
  • +2

Fabrication, welding and cutting of pressure vessels, piping and steel structures for energy and construction projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
5 services View shop

Summit Steel Fabricators

Houston 15 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Gates and fences
  • +1

Designs, fabricates and installs steel gates, beams, stairs and railings.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
4 services View shop

Adroit Industrial

Houston 18 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • Welding
  • +2

Fabricates skids, frames, tanks, catwalks and handrails, and repairs heavy equipment for scrap processing and oilfield customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
5 services View shop

CB&I

Houston 19 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +2

Builds and repairs storage tanks and pressure vessels for oil, gas, chemical, water and nuclear facilities.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
5 services View shop

Hollywood Steel

Houston 13 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel

Structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication for small to medium projects, with erection packages supplied through partner companies.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobs
Since 1960 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Bending
  • Structural steel

Fabricates custom rebar shapes and beams for building and solar field projects, alongside steel product manufacturing and distribution.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
3 services View shop

The Troubleshooters

Houston 13 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel

Structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication for commercial projects, with detailing, fabrication and delivery coordination.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 1979 View shop

Iron Access

Houston 21 km

  • Gates and fences
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel

Designs and fabricates iron fencing and custom ornamental metal products, with structural steel work listed among its construction services.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
3 services View shop

R & S Steel Fabricating

Houston 12 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel

Structural metal fabrication.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
2 services View shop

Before you call

Structural steel: the short version

Cutting, drilling and welding beams, columns and plate for buildings, platforms and plants.

When you need it

  • Beams and columns for an addition or opening
  • Platforms, stairs and catwalks
  • Pipe racks and equipment supports
  • Plant and warehouse changes

What to send the shop

  • Stamped drawings or the engineer's plans
  • Steel grade and finish
  • Site address and access
  • Whether you need install
  • Your schedule

Typical lead time

Houston fabricators quote lead time per job. Ask whether shop drawings come first.

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    Do you make shop drawings, or work from mine?

  2. Q2

    Do you install, or only fabricate?

  3. Q3

    What welding code do your welders follow?

Questions

Structural steel FAQ

How thick a plate can Houston shops cut?

Thick. MechaFab Industries cuts carbon steel plate up to 9 inches thick on a CNC oxyfuel table. Ask each shop for its limits.

Can a Houston shop bend heavy plate?

Yes. Texas Plate Fabricators lists a 500 ton press brake 20 feet long and a 1000 ton brake 15 feet long.

What welding code applies to structural steel?

Often AWS D1.1, the structural welding code for steel. Ace Fabricators says its welders are certified to it. Your engineer names the code.

Good to know

  • Your engineer's drawings decide sizes and welds. Send them with the request.
  • Ask whether the shop delivers and erects, or only fabricates.

Sources

  1. MechaFab Industries, Houston, read Oct 28, 2026
  2. Texas Plate Fabricators, Houston, read Oct 28, 2026
  3. Ace Fabricators, Houston, read Oct 28, 2026

Need structural steel done?

One free request reaches up to 3 Houston shops that do it.