PRICE GUIDE · TRADES & CONSTRUCTION · 2026–2027
Steel Fabrication & Welding cost in the UK
£400–£3,000 per job. Typically £1,400.
Steel fabrication and welding jobs for UK homes cost £400–£3,000, with £1,400 typical for supplying and fitting a steel beam. A made-to-measure gate or railing sits at the low end; structural steel, larger frames and coded welding on site cost more.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does steel fabrication & welding cost in the UK?
| Low end | £400 | a made-to-measure garden gate or railing |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £1,400 | what most people pay |
| High end | £3,000 | structural steelwork with coded welding |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the builders and trades near you.
What moves the price
- Type of steelwork — a garden gate or railing costs far less than a structural steel beam or frame
- Workshop or on site — mobile welding on site costs more per hour than bench work in a fabrication shop
- Size and weight — heavier steel needs more lifting kit, propping and people to fit
- Finish — galvanising, powder coating and painting protect the steel but add to the price
- Coded welding — structural welds by a certified welder cost more than general fabrication
- Design and approval — structural steel needs an engineer's calculations and building control sign-off
Building and repair prices in the UK are up 6% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Services for maintenance and repair, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical steel fabrication & welding would have cost about £1140 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7DO →
WHAT YOU GET
What a steel fabrication & welding booking includes
Takes: A few days to a couple of weeks from measure to fitting, depending on finishes. Not included: Structural engineer's fees, building control charges, builders' work around a beam and making good are usually priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common steel fabrication and welding jobs
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How to pay less
- Choose a standard steel gate or railing design rather than fully bespoke fabrication
- Have steelwork made in the workshop where possible, as on-site welding costs more per hour
- Combine several small welding jobs into one visit to avoid paying a call-out for each
Before you book
- Structural steel needs an engineer's calculations and building regulations approval before it goes in
- Ask what finish the steel will have, as bare or primed steel rusts quickly outdoors
- Gates over a certain height next to a road may need planning permission, so check first
- Check the welder has insurance and, for structural welds, the right coding or certification
Steel Fabrication & Welding cost: questions people ask
£400–£3,000 per job, about £1,400 typical for a steel beam. A bespoke garden gate costs least; larger structural steelwork costs the most.
From a few days to a couple of weeks, including fabrication and finishes such as galvanising or powder coating.
Yes. Removing a load-bearing wall and fitting a beam needs structural calculations and building regulations approval, with an inspection of the work.
Workshop fabrication is usually cheaper per hour. A mobile welder is worth it for repairs that cannot be removed and brought in.
Structural engineer fees, building control charges and the builder's work around a beam are normally extra.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, taken from published UK welding and steel beam costs — a national range, not a quote. The type of steelwork decides your price.