The 5 best steel fabrication on the Gold Coast for quality craftsmanship
If you’re looking to build a few cabinets, shelves, or other simple domestic structures at home, this is easy enough to do with wood or plastic. Purchase a few tools, research, measure, cut, and you’re good to go. But what about when you want something a little stronger than wood?
Things are different once you switch to metal or steel. You need to source the raw materials, for one thing, and then there’s shaping and cutting and welding.
Don’t try to go it alone: trust the best steel fabrication businesses on the Gold Coast. See our top picks below.
How much does steel fabrication cost on the Gold Coast?
The cost of basic steel fabrication on the Gold Coast begins at around $1.30 per kilogram. Final pricing is highly variable based on factors like amount of labour required, custom steel designs, installation, and delivery.
1. Vision Metal Works
Address: Unit 4/20 Hilldon Court, Nerang QLD 4211
Phone: 07 5527 4130
Business hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Friday: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Vision Metal Works was established in 1998, continuously providing fabricated steel, sheet metal, and aluminum for residences, business, and automotive clients. The business employs workers skilled in crafting, repairing, and maintaining these materials.
The company serves many other industries such as electrical and plumbing, automobile, hospitality, and medical institutions.
Vision Metal Works can manufacture kitchen benches, sinks, switchboard cabinets, food processing equipment and accessories, and many more items for every room of a house. Their technicians can also perform welding services.
Finally, they can also repair all aforementioned items, and provide replacement parts if necessary.
We were impressed with the range of steel fabrication services from Vision. It would have been nice to see some pricing estimates on their website (although we understand that prices will depend on the exact construction).
Can highly recommend Vision Metal Works!
“I ordered a stainless steel safe tray through Vision, it was well priced, exactly to the specifications and a quick turnaround. Can highly recommend Vision Metal Works!”
- Andrew Wagner, Google review
Will definitely use again for any fabrication work
“Cecily from Vision Metal Works responded to my email very quickly. I dealt with Richard who quoted quickly for the required work and completed the work fast.”
- Chris Jones, Google review
2. Brumb’s Welding & Fabrication
Address: Shed 1/657 Pine Ridge Rd, Biggera Waters QLD 4216
Phone: 0416 209 590
Business hours:
- Monday – Saturday: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Sundays and holidays: Closed
Brumb’s Welding & Fabrication has been operating in the welding and metal fabrication business since 2003. This makes them a little newer on the scene compared to other companies, but they’ve carved out a niche in the marine industry.
Brumb’s performs welding services for marine vessels and infrastructure such as pontoons, jerries, boats, and other vessels. Their specialists are trained to create and maintain materials that can withstand corrosion from salt water, weather, and other rough conditions at sea.
They’re trained in both Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding and Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding, making them versatile enough for many sizes and scopes of welding projects.
If you’d prefer the technicians to come to you, Brumb’s can accommodate you with their mobile welding services.
Lots of customers are happy with Brumb’s Welding & Fabrication, mentioning things like high-quality work, good communication, and quick turnaround. It’d be even better if the company would consider staying open for longer hours, or opening on Sundays.
Couldn’t have been happier with the quality of the work
“Tony recently did some custom work on my aluminium boat. When I dropped the boat off he took the time to nut out exactly what I wanted so we were both on the same page. Absolute legend to deal with and couldn’t have been happier with the quality of the work. Really appreciate the true blue old school service.”
- Stein Cave, Google review
Definitely goes above and beyond
“I can’t speak highly enough of Tony and the lads at Brumbs, got the old tinnie waterproof again. Tough job but nothing was a problem for Tony, definitely goes above and beyond for an amazingly fair price. Thanks again guys, I won’t hesitate to recommend anyone who needs fabrication.”
- John Lunney, Google review
3. Marshall Steel
Address: 9 Stevenson Ct, Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220
Phone: 07 55766037
Business hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
- Friday: 7:30 am – 2:00 pm
- Saturday: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
- Sunday: Closed
Marshall Steel is a family-owned and operated company with more than 25 years under its belt. They fabricate, supply, and deliver various steel products including bars, pipes, beams, and sheets. They will also weld, cut, prime, and punch through steel as needed for specific projects.
Marshall Steel also offers a hot-dipping and galvanising procedure, which adds a layer of zinc that strengthens steel items and makes them more weather-resistant.
While they have an extensive list of steel products on their website, pricing isn’t shown for these (though the business promises competitive pricing and no card surcharging). If you need less than a full length of steel bar, they can cut both the bar and the price tag for you.
Customers praised Marshall Steel for its reliable delivery services, good pricing, and the off-cut steel offering. The website is your best bet to learn more, as Marshall Steel doesn’t have much of a social media presence.
10 stars for service!
“We were doing a site job in Currumbin and needed some extra steel, and Mick helped us out not just once but twice, and the second time even went out of his way to have the steel delivered to us. More businesses need to have a can-do attitude like Mick.”
- Robert Kiss, Google review
The service that sets businesses apart
“Thanks for being so easy to deal with. To be able to pick up some offcuts for pressing out bearings just made my life so much easier. That’s the service that sets businesses apart.”
- Ben Vaughan, Google review
4. Garmisch Fabrications
Address: 2/14 Hinde St, Southport QLD 4215
Phone: 07 5526 3881
Business hours:
- Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Garmisch Fabrications was born in 1988, and specialises in metal fabrication particularly for residential fences, gates, and balustrades. They use primary aluminum and wrought iron for aesthetically-pleasing yet strong finished products.
The business can either suggest some standard designs, or craft any of these items to your exact specifications and tastes. Gates can be designed as manual or automatic, balustrades and handrails can be indoor or outdoor, and fencing is also available for poolsides.
They can also make you some bespoke privacy screens, and louvre or slat designs for doors and shutters.
Garmisch Fabrications doesn’t have a ton of online reviews, but the ones that exist all speak well of the business’ quality of work and knack for exceeding expectations. The website also has a great gallery of completed work to inspire your next metalwork home pieces; we just wish they’d included pricing too.
You’ll be in the best hands
“Outstanding quality and enduring professionalism. I’ve had my gate installed for nearly 10 years, and after it was recently bumped by a car, Lance promptly returned to realign it and even arranged for a new battery — leaving it functioning like new. It’s rare to receive that level of service, especially a decade after installation. I highly recommend Garmisch for their exceptional customer care and commitment to long-term quality.”
- Michelle Massey, Google review
Very pleased from start to finish
“Very pleased from start to finish with the great experience we had using Garmisch to custom-make entry doors to our home in Sanctuary Cove. Lance went to a lot of trouble to help design and install a fantastic quality set for us. Good price and delivered on time.”
- Annie Wilson, Google review
5. Sheetmetal Improvements & Design
Address: Unit 2/9 Greg Chappell Dr, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Phone: 07 5593 4183
Business hours:
- Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Sheetmetal Improvements & Design brings over 25 years of experience to the field of sheet metal fabrication and stainless steel benchwork. The business creates tailor-made items for customers, combining both traditional and modern metalworking techniques.
Sheetmetal Improvements & Design serves other companies in the retail, construction, automotive, and manufacturing industries. They can provide custom fabricated products for individual clients, or larger clients who place bulk orders.
The business maintains a modernised factory in Burleigh Heads, which includes laser-cutting equipment for cleanly cutting through everything from plastic and wood to brass and steel. This allows them to craft products that match customers’ exact requirements.
They don’t appear to have pricing estimates available on their website, though.
Lots of clients are happy with Sheetmetal Improvements & Design, calling the business’ team members “legends” and raving about the customer service and work quality — both for fabrication and welding.
They surpass our expectations
“After living with our stainless benchtops for a few months, it’s time to say that we are thrilled with them! They surpass our expectations in their look and ease of cleaning! Adrian was terrific with his “can do” attitude and great expertise. Thank you to the team!”
- Sharon Kohring, Google review
Great service and awesome staff!
“Adrian was super quick replying to my email enquiry, on a Saturday evening, no less!!! Gave me a great quote. They were super friendly and super helpful and very quickly recommended and got the correct material that I needed. It was great dealing with you and I will definitely recommend you and use you again should I ever need to!”
- Lynette Lynch, Google review