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Structural Steelwork Quotes in Minutes

Film load-bearing wall openings or upload structural drawings. TradesMan Quote detects steel spans, auto-assigns concrete padstones and temporary propping allowances, and builds a professional steelwork estimate using regional specialist rates.

Steelwork Jobs We Can Quote

RSJ Installation

Hoisting, positioning, and fixing structural steel universal beams (RSJs) on load-bearing masonry walls.

Concrete Padstones

Supplying, bedding, and leveling precast high-density concrete padstones in masonry to support steel loads.

Temporary Propping

Setting up Acrow props, strongboys, and timber needles to support masonry floors/walls while forming openings.

Dry-Packing

Packing slate shims and dry-mix structural mortar above newly installed steels to prevent ceiling deflection.

Specialist Day Rates

Hourly and day rates for experienced steel erectors, site welders, or structural fabricators.

Structural Bolting

Drilling, bolting, and connecting overlapping steel beams or flitch plate configurations.

Items Added Automatically

We automatically calculate concrete padstones, mortar bedding, temporary props, and slate shims based on the structural opening size so your steelwork quotes cover all safety and building control requirements.

When: Any structural steel beam (RSJ) installation
Precast high-density concrete padstones, mortar bedding, and dry-pack slate shims
When: Knocking through masonry load-bearing walls
Temporary structural support hire (Acrows/Strongboys) and site safety setup
When: Structural connections or bolting frames
High-tensile structural bolts, washers, nuts, and drilling labor

UK Steelwork Rates, Calibrated to Your Region

Our database features complete structural steel pricing: universal beams, concrete padstones, Acrow props hire, and fabricator day rates. Postcode-specific multipliers automatically scale costs to London Inner, Midlands, or Northern rates.

UK Steelwork Categories
Universal beams, precast padstones, propping, fixings/bolts, welder day rates
Price Tiers
LOW / AVG / HIGH - switch between them in one click inside your editor
Regional Multipliers
9 UK regions from London Inner to North East and Scotland
Quote Reusability
Instantly copy quote items and pricing structures directly to another job to reuse your best estimates as templates.
Last Validated
July 2026 against UK merchant and labour rate data

Steelwork FAQ

Can the system quote custom steel sizes beyond the standard 203x133mm?

Yes. While the system matches standard universal beam sizes automatically, you can edit any item name and description inside the quote editor, or add custom steel sizes with custom material and labor lines.

Does the system calculate padstone sizes based on the steel loads?

The database contains standard precast concrete padstone listings (such as 440x215x152mm) which are auto-added for structural support. Structural loading calculations must always be verified by your project engineer.

How does it estimate structural support requirements?

When a load-bearing wall opening or structural steel installation is detected, the system adds a propping package allowance (including Acrow props, strongboys, and labor to set them up safely).

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