As you start to shortlist steel fabricators, you'll see that some companies offer a full-service solution. They do more than simply manufacture the steel you need. What should you expect from a full-service solution on top of the actual fabrication process?

Planning Services

A regular steel fabrication company manufactures steel according to your plans. The company ensures that your finished results match the plans you provide. While this works most of the time, it isn't always an ideal solution. You might run into problems during the manufacturing and installation parts of the job if the company doesn't follow the plans exactly or if the plans are missing key details.

A full-service steel fabrication specialist takes your plans and uses them to create their own detailing and drafting drawing. For example, you might get shop drafts that outline the details of the manufacturing process. You'll also often get erection plans which outline how your steel products should be installed.

Detailed in-house plans are useful. Your order is more likely to exactly meet your specifications.

Finishing Services

Once your steel is fabricated, you might need to have it finished. While you might need to outsource this job if you use a regular steel fabrication supplier, a full-service company should do it for you to your exact specification.

So, the company might add zinc or chemical corrosion protection to your order if you need to prevent long-term rusting problems. They can add specialist finishes like powder coatings. Or, they can put your steel through hot-dipped galvanisation to add strength to your finished steel and to make it more weatherproof. This is useful if your steel products will be sited outdoors.

Adding finishing to the manufacturing process speeds up your order. You get a one-stop solution so that your order is ready to use at the end of the fabrication process.

Erection Services

If you need to hire a company that can install your steel once it is delivered, then a full-service fabrication specialist is a good choice. Rather than hiring another company, you can use the company that constructed your steel to put it up.

This reduces your onsite storage needs as well. The company liaises with you to deliver your order when you're ready to use it. They then erect it to the plans they set up for you at the beginning of the process. The company has an in-depth understanding of your order and erection needs, so you'll get quick and effective installation services.

To find out more, contact full-service steel fabrication companies and ask how they can help you manage your project.