Structural Steel Quote - What Info Do you Need To Provide Your Fabricator

Whether you're a bulider, project manager or self-builder the structural steel element for your build can often feel daunting. What's more it's often one of the initial tasks of the build which means it needs to be organised and planned early in the process.

Obtaining a quote for your RSJ beams is another job to add to the list of resposibilities. Normally a simple Google search will provide a list of steel fabricators that can help price your beams. In this short article we'll explain what information you should provide to help get the most accurate & timely quote.  

What info to send your fabricator

1. Name, email address & phone number
2. Site address
3. A rough date for fitting
4. Architects plans, structural drawings & structural report
5. Builder details

Providing all if these will help the fabricator come back to you in a timely manner. I'll explain below why each is important as you may want to exclude certain info.

Name, email address & phone number
You'll tend inquire via email therfore email address and name is included. I would recommend including your number to allow the fabricator to call and clarify any info if needed. This also gives you a chance to talk with them to see if you're a good fit. 

Site address
We use the site address to calculate delivery costs. We'll also use 'Google Street' to evaluate access to the property which will help produce a more accurate fitting cost. A terrace property is likely to be more challenging to fit structural steel than a detached house with a private driveway. 

A rough date for fitting
This will help with lead times, and the fabricator will begin to think about your project and how it'll fit in with the rest of their work. 

Architects plans, structural drawings & structural report
This is the most essential element of obtaining a quote. The structural engineers calculations and reports will be key to include in your email. They are also required for Building Control so ensure that you have these available. Though not essential, an architects plans can help provide an overall picture of the build. 

Need a structural engineer? We come across hundreds of structural drawings. Email [email protected] for a list of reccomendations. 

Builder details
There is a possibility you haven't got a builder yet. However, if you have, providing there details can help with any early collaboration between us and them. The fabricator will work with the builder to ensure the site is prepared and ready for the install so touching base early can help massively. 

Haven't got a builder yet? We're often asked for builder reccomendations as we work with many of a weekly basis. Again, email [email protected] if you would like a list of referrals.

Need a quote? Send your details to us and get a response in 48 hours