Steel fabrication in Saudi Arabia

What metal workshops make

• Gates, fences and boundary walls
• Stair and balcony railings
• Window grilles and security doors
• Car shades and pergolas
• Steel structures, mezzanines and steel stairs

Choose the right steel

• Galvanized steel for anything outdoors. The zinc layer keeps rust away for much longer.
• Plain steel with a primer and paint costs less, but needs repainting more often.
• Stainless steel for railings near the sea or where you want little upkeep.
• Thickness matters. Ask for the thickness of the main posts and frames, not just the look.

Before you ask for a quote

• Measure the opening or the length, and take a photo.
• Say whether the work is indoors or outdoors.
• Share a picture of a design you like.
• Ask if the price includes delivery, installation and painting.

How to compare quotes

• Is the steel galvanized or plain? What thickness?
• How many coats of paint, and is there a rust primer?
• How are the welds cleaned and treated?
• What warranty comes with the paint and the welds?
• When can they visit to measure, and how long will the job take?

Looking after steel work

• Check the paint twice a year and touch up any rust spot early.
• Rinse outdoor work near the sea with fresh water now and then.
• Oil hinges and gate wheels, and keep tracks clear of sand.

Large shades and fences

Some shades and boundary fences need approval from the municipality or the building management. Check before work starts, and ask the workshop whether it can help with the paperwork.

How to request quotes on Qitaat

1. Describe the job. Add photos, sizes and your city.
2. Your request goes to metal workshops that work in your area.
3. Quotes arrive in one place. Compare them, ask questions, then choose and sign the contract on the platform.