Frequently Asked Questions

We provide top of the line metal fabrication and welding services to a range of industries, including agricultural, architecture, civil and industrial construction, manufacturing, mining, marine, mechanical engineering, transportation, and utilities. 

Urban Steel does all shop drawings and submittals in-house with a qualified draftsman on our team. 

If you have a positive attitude and a solid work ethic, please apply using the careers tab or drop in to our workshop with a copy of your resume. 

Urban Steel works with a range of metals including:

  • Structural steel
  • Stainless steel
  • Aluminum
  • Sheet Metal
  • Alloys
  • Mild Steel
  • Galvanized and pre-painted steels
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Urban Steel works hard to maintain realistic due dates. Depending on the size and complexity of the job we try to keep all orders inside the 2-3 weeks. Naturally, those dates can flex both ways. We incorporate a robust resource planning system to monitor demand and workload, combined with weekly project management meetings to discuss jobs, customers, lead times and production issues. This combination helps Urban Steel achieve due dates with high accuracy. 

We certainly can! We deliver regularly to the Newcastle, Central Coast, Port Stephens, Sydney and Hunter Regions. Our team can also assist with delivery anywhere within Australia, including our skilled labourers!

Urban Steel has seen about everything and is more than capable of assisting you with turning your plan into a reality. We frequently fabricate:

  • Handrails, stairs and balustrades
  • Trailers, modifications and repairs
  • Ute trays, toolboxes and canopies
  • Decorative feature walls and privacy panels
  • Structural beams, frames and columns
  • Metal formwork
  • Walkways, bridges, platforms
  • Storage boxes and cabinets
  • Fencing and Security
  • Awnings 
  • Benches, countertops and worktables
  • Architectural sculptures, 
  • Heavy equipment and machinery 

Our fabrication and metal processing services include

  • Profile cutting
  • Laser, waterjet and precision plasma cutting
  • Machining
  • Forming, rolling and bending 
  • Oxy and Plasma cutting
  • Cutting to length
  • Powder Coating,
  • Galvanizing
  • Mig and tig welding
  • Sawing
  • Punching
  • Drilling
  • Shearing
  • Stamping
  • Notching
  • Tapping
  • Marking
  • Slotting
  • Bevelling
  • Guillotining
  • Pack cutting
  • Countersinking

Initial Project Discussion – During the initial conversation, our team will discuss the feasibility of your project and an approximate price range so you know what to expect. 

Design Review – This stage involves a review of drawings and plans available. Depending on the size of the job our draftsman can assist with accurate drawings and measurements. 

Quote – Once you are happy with the design and process, our team can provide a fixed price quote for works to be completed.  

Fabrication – whether we are creating your product in our workshop or we come to your site, we will complete all works on time with no additional charges. 

Quality check – this step ensures any works completed by Urban Steel matches the initial specifications and requirements of the client. 

Client Acceptance – Once all internal checks have been completed we give you the opportunity to inspect the finished product and ensure it meets your expectations. 

Metal fabrication describes the manufacturing process used to shape metal into parts or end products. The process includes cutting, shaping, mig and tig welding, machining, forming and assembly to create a finished product. Products can also be finished by grinding and deburring to ensure the materials function properly or be heat treated, plated or coated for added strength and protection. 

All the different metals have their strengths and weaknesses, and some are better suited to particular uses. A few of the most commonly used are below:

Steel is the most widely used metal, prized for its strength and versatility. There are various types, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy steel, suitable for construction, automotive, and manufacturing industries.

Aluminum is lightweight and corrosion-resistant, ideal for aerospace, marine, and packaging industries. There are different grades and finishes for both structural and decorative purposes.

Brass is a combination of copper and zinc. With a golden appearance, it is ideal for use in musical instruments, fittings and decorative elements. 

Iron. From wrought iron to cast iron, this metal boasts exceptional strength and is perfect for use in gates, railings and historical restoration projects.

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