Metal Fabrication in Croydon – On-Site Metalwork & Repairs
24/7 Mobile Metal Fabrication Across Croydon & South London From £120
Looking for expert metal fabrication in Croydon and your site has tricky access? We specialise in on-site metal fabrication and welding for awkward locations – tight side passages, rear gardens, basement entrances, narrow alleyways, constrained yards, busy sites and “no room to move” situations where workshop drop-off isn’t feasible.
Our mobile fabrication service covers armoured vehicle welding, architectural metalwork, structural steel repairs, and bespoke metal fabrication. We arrive equipped with MIG, TIG, and stick welding, cutting, grinding, and on-site preparation tools. Whether it’s a bespoke gate, a handrail welded into place, a bracket behind a bin store, or steelwork needing fabrication on-site, we deliver without turning your property into a building site.
Request a Metal Fabrication Quote
Tip for faster quotes: send 2–3 clear photos plus a quick note about access (stairs / side path / car park / height / obstruction). Awkward access is fine — it helps us price accurately.
Metal Fabrication Croydon – Pricing Guide
Our mobile metal fabrication service in Croydon is priced based on travel, set-up, preparation, metal thickness, finishing, and – importantly – access difficulty. If the job is down a narrow side path, up steps, behind a shop shutter, or in a tight courtyard, we plan accordingly and keep it safe.
Small Repairs & Light Fabrication
- Cracks, breaks and minor fabrication on smaller items
- Gate hinges, brackets, handrails & frames
- Light section steel & thin plate repairs and fabrication
- Includes travel in Croydon & basic consumables
- Perfect for quick fixes where removal is difficult
Structural & Site Fabrication Package
- RSJs, beams, posts, stair frames & supports
- On-site fabrication and welding for builders & contractors
- MIG / MMA welding with practical set-up
- Ideal for awkward access steel installed in place
- Includes set-up and standard consumables
Heavy, Commercial & Industrial Fabrication
- Plant, machinery, frames, mezzanines & heavy steelwork
- Multiple welds or complex, restricted access sites
- Day-rate approach for larger jobs and site support
- Can include strengthening plates & bespoke fabrication
- Priced from drawings, photos & site details
Additional Services & Options
- 24/7 emergency call-out – price on request
- Fabrication of plates, brackets & small frames
- Grinding, cleaning & tidy finishing after welding
- Armoured vehicle welding and repairs
- Support for landlords, letting agents & property managers
- Awkward access jobs: narrow paths, steps, rear gardens & restricted work zones
About Our Metal Fabrication Service in Croydon
Metal Fabrication Croydon is founded on a simple principle: deliver expert metal fabrication and welding on-site, even when the job is in a challenging location. Many clients are told “it must go to a workshop” – but often the item is fixed, heavy, or removal is costly and disruptive.
We specialise in awkward access fabrication: behind fences, down side passages, up steps, in tight car parks, near buildings, and anywhere a vehicle can’t park close. Our focus is practical problem-solving, safe working, and durable metalwork you can trust.
Common Croydon jobs: armoured vehicle welding, bespoke gates, broken railings in front gardens, handrails on steps, steel brackets in bin stores, on-site beam connections, trailer repairs in yards, and “can you fabricate this without removing it?” situations.
What Is Mobile Metal Fabrication in Croydon?
Mobile metal fabrication means bringing the fabrication and welding equipment directly to your location so repairs or bespoke metalwork can be completed where the steel or metalwork actually sits. This is essential when the item is fixed, heavy, or access is too awkward for removal.
Our mobile fabrication service in Croydon is tailored for real-world sites — where gates are built into brickwork, handrails welded into stair frames, or damaged sections tucked behind other structures.
- ✓ On-site fabrication at homes, shops, yards & construction sites
- ✓ MIG, TIG and stick welding for most steels and alloys
- ✓ Ideal for heavy, fixed or awkward-to-remove metalwork
- ✓ Perfect for urgent repairs and bespoke metalwork where transport isn’t possible
- ✓ Croydon-based coverage across South London and nearby areas
Awkward access is normal for us: we plan the set-up, protect nearby areas, manage sparks safely and work efficiently even when space is limited.
Why Choose Our Metal Fabrication Service in Croydon?
We Handle Awkward Access
Narrow side paths, rear gardens, basement entries, tight courtyards and restricted sites — we’re experienced at setting up safely when a van can’t park next to the job.
Practical Fabrication That Lasts
We don’t just patch up. Where needed, we add reinforcement plates, re-align hinges and strengthen weak points so the metalwork holds up long term.
Fast, Sensible Response
If you have broken metalwork, unsafe handrails or a job holding up progress, we aim to get you booked quickly with clear expectations.
Clear Pricing
We discuss the approach before starting, including access challenges, prep and finishing — so you’re not guessing what’s included.
Builders, Homes & Small Businesses
From domestic metalwork to site steel support, we work with homeowners, landlords, builders and local businesses around Croydon.
Local to Croydon
We know the area, typical parking constraints and access quirks — it helps us plan slots and keep call-outs efficient.
Types of Mobile Metal Fabrication Services in Croydon
Structural Steel & RSJ Fabrication
On-site fabrication and welding for beams, posts, frames and supports used in extensions, alterations and structural improvements — especially when steel is already installed and can’t be moved.
- • Beam to beam and beam to post connections
- • Plates, stiffeners, brackets and cleats
- • Site fabrication to engineer details (where provided)
- • Practical set-up for tight access work zones
Gates, Railings & Metalwork Repairs
Repairs and upgrades to driveway gates, railings, fencing and security grilles — done in place, even when removal would mean dismantling brickwork or lifting heavy frames.
- • Broken hinges, latches, posts and brackets
- • Crack repairs on frames and bars
- • Reinforcement plates to stop repeat failures
- • Great for awkward access front gardens and side paths
Armoured Vehicles, Trailers & Plant Fabrication
Mobile fabrication support for armoured vehicles, trailers, chassis repairs (subject to inspection), skips, digger buckets and plant equipment — often done directly in yards where moving machinery is inconvenient.
- • Armoured vehicle welding and reinforcement
- • Chassis patching (subject to inspection)
- • Trailer frames, ramps and tow points
- • Buckets, arms and wear plate repairs
- • Ideal for yards and restricted industrial spaces
Why Mobile Metal Fabrication Matters for Croydon Customers
When metalwork is heavy, fixed in place, or located in a tight spot, transporting it to a workshop becomes the costly and disruptive part of the job. Mobile metal fabrication in Croydon keeps it simple: we come to the item, set up safely, and fabricate or repair it on-site.
This is especially valuable for awkward access jobs — for example, a gate behind a wall, railings on steps with limited room, a bracket tucked into a bin store, or a steel frame at the back of a property where no straight access for lifting gear exists.
We fabricate and weld where the metalwork sits, so you avoid delays from transport, disassembly or workshop lead times.
By avoiding removals and recovery vehicles, customers often save more than the fabrication itself costs.
Many of our jobs are in locations unsuitable for workshop drop-offs — we’re equipped for those challenges.
What’s Involved in Booking Mobile Metal Fabrication in Croydon
Booking is straightforward. Send details, we confirm the approach, and we turn up prepared — especially if the job is awkward to access.
Send Job Details
Call 07700161796 or message with photos, your postcode, and a note about access (tight driveway, side passage, rear garden, stairs, etc.).
Receive a Clear Quote
We’ll provide a guide price or fixed quote depending on the job. For awkward access, we’ll advise what needs protecting and how we’ll set up safely.
We Attend & Fabricate On-Site
We arrive with the right kit, prepare the metal properly, weld, grind and finish as agreed — while keeping sparks and heat controlled in tight areas.
Final Checks & Payment
We check the repair or fabrication with you, confirm function (gate swing, hinge alignment, stability, etc.) and take payment once you’re happy.
Your Mobile Fabrication Job at a Glance
How Long Do Mobile Fabrication Jobs Take?
Small Repairs
Quick fixes like cracked brackets, hinge repairs and small reinforcements often take under an hour once access and preparation are sorted.
Medium Gate & Structural Work
Many Croydon jobs sit in this range — gates, railings, small beams, posts and on-site adjustments including grinding and re-alignment.
Larger Site & Industrial Work
Multiple connections, heavier steelwork or restricted sites may need more time for set-up, protection and safe working procedures.
Typical Job Timeline
When Is Mobile Metal Fabrication Needed in Croydon?
🏗️ Building & Renovation Work
When beams, posts or frames need welding or fabrication on-site and the steel is already installed in a restricted spot.
🚪 Dropped Gates & Bent Hinges
When a gate is welded into brickwork and removal would mean dismantling — we repair or fabricate it where it stands.
🚚 Trailer, Chassis & Yard Repairs
When equipment is stuck in a yard or hard to transport — we weld and fabricate on-site to keep downtime low.
🏭 Industrial & Service Areas
Repairs and fabrication inside tight work zones: bin stores, fenced compounds, loading bays, narrow service alleys.
🏘️ Landlords & Managing Agents
Fast repairs and fabrication to communal railings, stair handrails and gates when safety is a concern.
⚡ Emergency & Safety Repairs
Urgent welding and fabrication when a broken item is unsafe or stopping work progressing — especially where access is awkward.
How Mobile Fabrication Jobs Are Carried Out Safely
Welding and fabrication involve heat, sparks and fumes, so safety is our priority — especially in tight spaces. For awkward access jobs, we take extra care with shielding, ventilation and protecting nearby surfaces before starting.
We use proper PPE, safe cable management and controlled grinding so the job is done cleanly and responsibly, even when the work area is cramped.
Mobile Fabrication Safety Checklist
- ✓ Site risk assessment before starting work
- ✓ Fire watch and suitable fire extinguisher on hand
- ✓ Protection of glass, paintwork and nearby vehicles
- ✓ Proper earthing, cables and lead management
- ✓ PPE including helmet, gloves, jacket and eye protection
- ✓ Clean-up of debris and inspection of welds afterwards
- ✓ Extra shielding for awkward access and confined areas
Common issue we prevent: sparks damaging nearby paint, glass or vehicles. If you can move valuables, great — if not, we’ll shield carefully and work in a controlled way.
Benefits of Using Mobile Metal Fabrication in Croydon
Save Time
No transporting heavy steel or vehicles — we fabricate and weld on-site, even in tight spaces.
Controlled Costs
Clear pricing based on time, access and materials — no guessing.
Solid, Practical Repairs
Where needed we reinforce, align and tidy so you don’t get the same failure again.
Perfect for Awkward Access
Rear gardens, narrow alleys, basements, steps — these are common call-outs for us.
Local & Reliable
Croydon-based service with fast response across South London.
Easy to Book
Send photos via WhatsApp or call — we’ll advise the best approach.
Who Uses Our Mobile Metal Fabrication Service in Croydon?
👷 Builders & Contractors
For on-site connections, plates, frames and steel support where access is restricted.
🏠 Homeowners
For driveway gates, railings, handrails and metal repairs around the home.
🏢 Landlords & Agents
For fast repairs to communal gates, stair rails and safety-critical metalwork.
🚗 Garages & MOT Stations
For brackets, subframes and certain chassis repairs (where safe and permitted).
🏭 Industrial & Yard Operators
For skips, bins, frames, guards and equipment repairs on-site.
🚜 Plant Hire & Trades
For trailer ramps, bucket wear plates and practical kit repairs to keep work moving.
Metal Fabrication Croydon – Location & Coverage
Metal Fabrication Croydon
Base Area: Croydon, CR0
Phone: 07700161796
WhatsApp: Chat with Fabricator
Coverage: Croydon, Thornton Heath, Purley, South Norwood, Addiscombe, Coulsdon, Mitcham, Streatham and South London
Good to know: If access is tight (steps, narrow alley, no parking), tell us — we’re used to it and we’ll plan the safest set-up.
Client Reviews – Metal Fabrication Croydon
"Had a complex armoured vehicle welding repair that needed to be done on-site. They handled the awkward access expertly and the welds are solid."
"We needed structural steel fabrication on a busy site with limited access. The team was professional, quick and tidy with their work."
"Trailer frame fabrication done in our yard without moving anything. Reinforced the weak areas and we were back working the same day."
Points of Interest Near Croydon
We provide mobile metal fabrication across Croydon and nearby areas. These are common locations where customers request repairs, site fabrication and awkward access call-outs.
East Croydon Station
Busy area with commercial units and properties where access and timing matter — ideal for planned mobile visits.
Whitgift Centre / Centrale
Shutters, frames, brackets and security metalwork are common jobs around retail zones.
Boxpark Croydon
Nearby businesses often need quick repairs to gates, railings and external metal frames.
Thornton Heath
Frequent domestic call-outs for front garden railings, handrails and driveway gates.
Purley & Kenley
Gate repairs and strengthening work, especially where frames are heavy and fixed in place.
Addiscombe / South Norwood
Awkward access rear garden jobs are common here — we’re used to narrow paths and limited working space.
Frequently Asked Questions – Metal Fabrication Croydon
1. How much does mobile metal fabrication in Croydon cost?
Local call-outs typically start from around £120 for smaller repairs and fabrication. Awkward access, heavier steel and longer jobs are priced based on time, prep and materials.
2. Do you cover awkward access jobs?
Yes — that’s a core part of our service. Side passages, rear gardens, narrow alleys, basement entrances and restricted areas are very common in Croydon properties.
3. What areas do you cover?
We cover Croydon plus surrounding South London areas including Thornton Heath, Purley, South Norwood, Addiscombe, Coulsdon and more.
4. Can you do structural steel and RSJ fabrication?
Yes. We regularly fabricate and weld beams, posts and connection plates on-site. Where available, we work from engineer details or drawings.
5. Do you offer emergency or same-day fabrication?
Where possible, yes. Call 07700161796 with photos and your postcode and we’ll confirm the soonest slot and any emergency pricing.
6. What metals can you fabricate and weld?
Most work is mild/structural steel. Stainless and aluminium may be possible depending on the job, access and requirements.
7. Do I need to provide power?
Standard 240V power is helpful, but we can discuss alternative set-ups if needed. Let us know what’s available on-site.
8. Can you fabricate outdoors?
Yes, many repairs and fabrication jobs are outdoors. We just need safe weather conditions — heavy rain and strong wind can affect safety and quality.
9. Can you quote from photos?
Often yes. Send clear photos, a postcode and a short description. Access details help us quote accurately.
10. Can you weld vehicle chassis for MOT?
Sometimes, subject to inspection and suitability. We’ll assess first and may decline if corrosion is too severe or repair isn’t appropriate.
11. How do I prepare for your visit?
Clear the area, move flammables and valuables, and ensure we can safely access the work location. For tight access, a quick photo of the route helps.
12. How long will you be on site?
Small jobs can be under an hour. Medium work is often 2–4 hours. Larger jobs can be half-day or full-day depending on scope and access.
13. Do you work evenings or weekends?
Yes, by arrangement. If you need a specific slot around work or tenants, mention it and we’ll do our best.
14. Are you insured?
Yes, public liability insurance is in place for on-site fabrication and repair work. Details can be provided on request.
15. Will welding damage nearby paint or glass?
Sparks can damage paint and glass. We protect surrounding areas, but please move vehicles and valuables where possible.
16. Can you paint after fabrication?
Basic priming or touch-up can be arranged as an optional extra. Full painting is usually best done after proper preparation and drying time.
17. Do you issue paperwork for structural jobs?
We can confirm fabrication and welding work completed, but structural approval remains with your engineer and building control where required.
18. What payment methods do you accept?
Bank transfer is preferred. Other standard methods can be discussed depending on the job.
19. Can you quote in person first?
Photos are usually enough for a guide price. For complex jobs or tricky access, a short site check can be arranged.
20. How do I book Metal Fabrication Croydon?
Call 07700161796, send a WhatsApp message to 07747178880, or complete one of the enquiry forms on this page with photos and job details.
Areas We Serve Near Croydon
Croydon
Mobile metal fabrication in Croydon for on-site repairs, armoured vehicle welding, architectural metalwork and awkward access fabrication.
Thornton Heath
On-site fabrication for gates, railings, brackets and structural repairs across Thornton Heath.
Purley
Mobile metal fabrication for heavier gates, frames, handrails and practical reinforcement work in Purley.
South Norwood
Fabrication repairs for railings, fences, security grilles and awkward access garden jobs.
Addiscombe
Mobile metal fabrication and repairs for domestic and small commercial properties in Addiscombe.
Coulsdon
On-site fabrication support for frames, brackets, posts and gate repairs in Coulsdon.
Don’t see your area listed? We cover most of South London and nearby regions — message your postcode and we’ll confirm.
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