Curved stainless steel and glass balustrade on a mezzanine in a modern building lobby

Architectural & specialist metalwork

Architectural Metalwork Contractors In {LOCATION:Sussex}

Bespoke architectural and specialist metalwork, fabricated and installed to specification for architects, main contractors, developers and homeowners. Accurate fabrication, reliable installation and a quality finish.

  • ▪Balustrades, handrails & staircases
  • ▪Feature & decorative metalwork
  • ▪Screens & architectural features
  • ▪Bespoke fabrication & installation

Why clients choose us

Bespoke metalwork built around your project

Quality craftsmanship

Metalwork that performs as it should and looks right, with attention to detail from first cut to final fix.

Accurate fabrication

We work from your drawings and specifications, so every piece is made to fit and matches the design intent.

Main contractor ready

We work alongside main contractors day in, day out - inductions, RAMS, permits and progress reporting included.

Bespoke solutions

One-off and technically demanding pieces made to suit the project, without compromising the finished appearance.

Clear communication

One point of contact from quote to handover, with honest updates when site conditions change.

Safety taken seriously

RAMS, safe working practices and tidy, protected work areas are standard, not an afterthought.

Standards on site

How we work

Every metalwork project we deliver follows the same disciplines, whether it is a single handrail or a full feature staircase.

Method statements & risk assessments issued before works begin
Details and finishes agreed before fabrication starts
Experienced fabricators working to the approved drawings
Fixings, alignment and finish checked before handover

Accreditation and insurance documentation is available on request for tender packs.

Meet the team

The people on your project

Percy James Engineering team member reviewing metalwork drawings across three monitors

Experienced metalwork specialists

Behind every piece of metalwork we deliver is a team that reads drawings, sweats the details and keeps the programme moving. From project co-ordinators to fabricators and installers, we work as a single unit so your metalwork arrives on time, fits properly and is installed to a finish you are happy with.

  • ▪Site managers who plan installation and co-ordinate with other trades
  • ▪Skilled fabricators and installers handling manufacture, fitting and finishing
  • ▪Project co-ordinators for drawings, schedules, RAMS and progress updates

Our process

From first drawing to final installation

  1. 01

    Enquiry & drawings

    Send your drawings, specifications or sketches. We talk through the design, finish, access and the programme you need to hit.

  2. 02

    Survey & quote

    Where it helps, we visit site to check dimensions, access and fixings, then issue a clear, itemised quote.

  3. 03

    Detailing & RAMS

    Details are confirmed and method statements and risk assessments are issued before we arrive, so your site team knows exactly what is happening.

  4. 04

    Fabrication & installation

    Your metalwork is fabricated accurately to the agreed details, then installed by our team with care for the finished appearance.

  5. 05

    Sign off & handover

    Fixings and finish checked, site cleared and the metalwork handed over complete and ready to use.

FAQ

Common questions

What architectural metalwork do you provide?+

We are architectural and specialist metalwork contractors working on commercial, residential, industrial and construction projects. That covers balustrades, handrails, staircases, feature steelwork, decorative metalwork, screens and bespoke steel and metal components, fabricated and installed to suit the project.

Do you work for architects and main contractors?+

Yes. We regularly work with architects, main contractors, developers and commercial clients, as well as homeowners. We can price from your drawings and specifications, work to your programme and integrate with your site rules, inductions and RAMS.

Can you take on one-off or technically demanding pieces?+

We do. Much of our work is bespoke metal fabrication for one-off and technically demanding projects, where accurate fabrication and attention to detail matter as much as the finished appearance.

Do you fabricate and install?+

Yes. We manufacture metalwork to suit the specific architectural and project requirements, then install it ourselves, so one team is responsible for both the fabrication and the finished result on site.

How quickly can you price a project?+

Send us drawings, a schedule or even sketches with your postcode and programme dates, and we will come back to you with a clear price and the resource we would put on it.

What areas do you cover?+

We are based in the South East and travel for architectural and specialist metalwork projects. Tell us where the site is when you enquire and we will confirm straight away.

Get a free quote

Discuss your metalwork project

Whether you need balustrades for a commercial scheme, a feature staircase for a home or a one-off bespoke piece, send us your drawings and details and we will come back with a clear price.

  • ▪ Drawings, schedules or sketches all welcome
  • ▪ No obligation, no pressure
  • ▪ Straight answers on programme and cost

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