Metal Shop Guide

5 shops · City of Richmond

Structural steel and steel beams in Richmond, BC

Mezzanines, beams, columns and platforms in Richmond. Drawings, certification and questions to ask before ordering.

  • 5shops listed
  • 2list a certification
  • 3take small jobs

5 shops

Canada Scaffold Supply

Richmond 5 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +4

Structural and architectural steel fabrication, welding, plasma cutting, coatings and installation for commercial construction, contractors and homeowners.

Certs
CWB W47.1CWB W47.2
Equipment
plasma tablepress brakes+2
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 1974 View shop

Fablab

Richmond 5 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +2

Structural steel, stairs, railings and custom metal fabrication, with welding, laser cutting and drawings for residential, commercial and industrial projects.

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

O.T. Fabricating

Richmond 5 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • +1

Structural and custom metal fabrication, stairs, railings and certified welding for commercial, industrial, municipal and residential projects.

Certs
CWB W47.1CWB W47.2
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
Since 1994 View shop

West Core Metal Works

Richmond 6 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Welding
  • +4

Custom metal fabrication, welding and plasma cutting for restaurants, homes and commercial buildings, including kitchen equipment, railings, stairs and fencing.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Accurpress Break PressSummit Gap Shear+5
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
7 services View shop

Riddleworks

Richmond 3 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Structural steel
  • +4

Custom metal fabrication, CNC plasma cutting, welding, patina and paint for home designs, decorative metalwork and industrial parts.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Tracker CNC tableHypertherm Powermax 85 plasma machine
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 2003 View shop

Before you call

Structural steel: the short version

Steel beams, columns, platforms and mezzanines, built to drawings and often installed.

When you need it

  • A beam to open a load-bearing wall
  • Columns, posts and lintels
  • Mezzanines, platforms and canopies
  • Commercial and multi-unit builds

What to send the shop

  • Engineer's drawings, if you have them
  • Measurements and photos of the space
  • The beam size or load, from your engineer
  • Indoor or outdoor, and the finish
  • Supply only, or supply and install

Typical lead time

Often 10 to 16 weeks for commercial and structural work at one Burnaby shop.

Prices

What it costs

Each figure links to where it was posted. Your quote depends on the job.

WhatPosted priceSource
Commercial and structural metal project turnaround, BurnabyOften 10 to 16 weeks, depending on engineeringJeff and Simon Ironworks, Burnaby

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    Are you CWB certified to CSA W47.1, and in which division?

  2. Q2

    Who supplies the engineered drawings?

  3. Q3

    Does the price include install, finish and delivery?

Questions

Structural steel FAQ

How long does a structural steel job take?

Jeff and Simon Ironworks in Burnaby says commercial and structural projects often run 10 to 16 weeks. Engineering review, permits and other trades change the timing.

Does the fabricator need CWB certification?

For welded structures built to CSA S16, the fabricator must be CWB certified in Division 1 or 2, says CWB.

What should I send for a mezzanine quote?

Send the layout, intended use, loads and any engineer's drawings. Ask who supplies the design and checks the connections.

What should the quote cover?

Ask about fabrication, finish, delivery, lifting and installation. Confirm who handles site measurements and any work needed before the steel arrives.

Good to know

  • Ask who provides the engineered drawings and checks the site measurements.
  • No Richmond shop we checked posts prices for this. Send a request to compare quotes.

Sources

  1. Jeff and Simon Ironworks, Burnaby, read Oct 28, 2026
  2. CWB Group, read Oct 27, 2026

Need structural steel done?

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