Structural Steel for Homeowners
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Structural Steel for Your Home Project
Once your structural engineer has specified the steelwork, Steelo can take the project from fabrication detailing through to manufacture and delivery. We can also provide optional installation, giving you one point of contact for the steelwork element of your home improvement project.
Before You Order Structural Steel
- The structural engineer assesses the property and specifies the required structural solution.
- The engineer provides drawings, calculations and beam specifications.
- Steelo uses the approved information to prepare fabrication details.
- Steelo then fabricates and delivers the steelwork.
- Installation can be included where required.
Your structural engineer is responsible for specifying the structural solution, including the required beam sizes, load requirements and supporting details. Steelo translates that information into fabrication-ready steelwork and can manufacture, deliver and optionally install it.
Popular Steel Products for Home Construction
Your structural engineer will specify the type and size of steel required. You do not need to select the correct section yourself.
Universal Beams
The UB steel beam delivers superior strength and is engineered for horizontal load-bearing applications in structural frameworks.
Universal Columns
Known for its symmetrical design and high load-bearing capacity, the UC beam is ideal for vertical support in construction projects.
Parallel Flange Channels (PFCs)
Channel-shaped steel sections that may be specified for supporting openings, floors, roofs or other parts of a home.
Structural Steel Services for Your Home Project
Once your structural engineer has specified the steelwork required, STEELO can prepare it for fabrication, manufacture it to measure and arrange delivery. Site surveys and optional installation are also available where required.
Structural Steel
We manufacture structural steel to specifications provided for your project, including steel for extensions, loft conversions & load-bearing wall removals.
Fabrication Detailing
We use your structural engineer’s drawings and specifications to prepare the detailed information needed to manufacture your steelwork accurately.
Connections
We fabricate the plates, cleats, holes, stiffeners and welded connections specified for your project, ready for delivery or installation.
Protective Finishes
Your steelwork can be supplied with suitable protective finishes and coatings based on the requirements specified for your project.
Delivery & Optional Installation
We can deliver your finished steelwork directly to the property, with optional installation available when included within your quotation.
Site Surveys Where Required
Where necessary, we can visit the property to check site dimensions, access arrangements and installation requirements before fabrication begins.
Structural Steel for Home Improvement Projects
Structural steel can provide the support needed when extending or altering your home. Your structural engineer will determine the appropriate structural solution and specify the steelwork required. STEELO can then prepare the fabrication details, manufacture the steelwork and arrange delivery or optional installation.
Knock-Throughs/Open-Plan
Removing a load-bearing wall can create a larger kitchen, dining area or open-plan living space. Because the wall may be supporting part of the property above, a structural engineer must assess the proposed alteration and specify the support required.
House extensions
Structural steel is commonly used in rear, side-return and wraparound extensions. Depending on your structural engineer’s specification, steelwork may be required to support new openings, upper floors, external walls or roof structures.
Garage conversions
Structural steel may be required when a garage conversion involves widening an opening, removing a load-bearing element or altering the existing roof or supporting structure. Your structural engineer will confirm whether steelwork is necessary and provide the required specification.
Loft conversions
A loft conversion may require structural steel to support a new floor, altered roof structure, dormer or other structural changes. The exact arrangement will depend on the property and must be specified by your structural engineer.
New builds
For developers and budding independent builders, steel beams are more prominent in new-build homes than ever before, providing a clean and easy-to-install structural solution.
Garden rooms
Steel beams are perfect for garden rooms and external home constructions, offering a non-invasive, paintable frame structure to build around.
Steel for Home Construction Reviews
STEELO is an ‘Excellent’-rated business on TrustPilot, with over 800 glowing reviews from past customers. We’re known for our precise fabrication techniques, top-quality customer support, and on-time delivery. Read our reviews below.
Why Homeowners Choose STEELO
Homeowners choose STEELO because we offer beginner-friendly support and services that take customers all the way from basic designs and ideas to the finished final construction. When you choose STEELO, you can expect:
- Straightforward communication – Clear explanations and practical updates throughout the steelwork process.
- Made-to-measure fabrication – Steelwork manufactured from the project’s approved drawings and specifications.
- Fabrication support – Help turning the engineer’s information into fabrication-ready steelwork.
- Reliable delivery – Delivery arranged around the project and site-access requirements.
- Optional installation – Installation support available when required.
- Support throughout the order – A clear point of contact from quotation through to delivery or installation.
Steel for Homes Case Studies
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Our Simple
4-Step Process
1
Obtain Your Structural Engineer’s Drawings
Ask a structural engineer to assess the proposed work and provide the necessary drawings, calculations and steel specifications.
2
Send the Information for a Quotation
Send Steelo the drawings and relevant project information, including the site address, required timescale and whether you need delivery only or optional installation.
3
Fabrication Detailing and Manufacture
Once the quotation is approved, STEELO prepares the fabrication details and manufactures the steelwork to the supplied structural specification.
4
Delivery or Optional Installation
The finished steelwork is delivered to the property or installed by STEELO where optional installation has been included.
Ready to Order Steel for Your Project?
If your structural engineer has prepared the drawings and specifications, send them to STEELO for a quotation. We can provide fabrication detailing, made-to-measure steelwork, delivery and optional installation.
Check out our reviews online to find out why we’re rated Excellent by over 800 customers, or speak to our team about your home construction plans and get a no-obligation quote for free.
Steel for Homeowners FAQs
Do I need structural drawings for home construction projects involving steel?
Yes. Structural drawings and calculations from your appointed structural engineer are required before fabrication begins. Once these have been approved, STEELO prepares fabrication drawings before manufacturing and supplying your steel. Just get in touch to discuss designs for your home construction project.
Can I order one steel beam?
Yes, you can order single steel beams to the size you need from STEELO. We’ll even deliver and optionally install it if you need. Our range of steel beams includes:
- Universal Column
- Universal Beam
- PFC Steel
- Hollow Sections: Rectangular, Square, and Circular
- Flat Section
- Rolled Steel Angles: Equal and Unequal
How quickly can you deliver?
Delivery times of fabricated steel for homes from STEELO varies based on the scope of your project. Customers have the option to specify a specific date and time they need their steel for, or we can deliver our made-to-order steel beams as soon as possible.
Do you install steel beams for home projects?
STEELO offers professional steel installation on most types of home construction projects, including:
- House extensions
- Garden rooms
- Garage conversions
- Loft conversions
- New builds
- Knock-throughs
If you need steel installed for a project that isn’t listed above, just chat to our team or visit our steel beam installation service page to find out more.
Can you work with my builder on my home construction project?
Yes, STEELO is happy to collaborate with other builders and contractors on home construction projects. This is especially important because, often, builders must wait for the fundamental structural steel to be installed before continuing with work, so coordination and timeliness are non-negotiables for STEELO.
Do I need a structural engineer before contacting STEELO?
You can contact STEELO to discuss your project, but you will normally need drawings, calculations and steel specifications from a qualified structural engineer before an accurate quotation can be provided. The structural engineer is responsible for specifying the structural solution. STEELO uses that information to prepare the fabrication details and manufacture the steelwork.
What do I need to send STEELO to get a quote?
Send your structural engineer’s drawings, calculations and steel specifications, along with the property address, required timescale and details of whether you need delivery only or optional installation. Photographs and information about access to the property may also be helpful.
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