1997
Trusted for nearly 30 years
6 days
Open Monday — Saturday
100%
Locally owned & operated
From beams and columns to custom-fabricated structural steel, get compliant, job-ready materials backed by nearly 30 years of local experience.
Structural Steel Newcastle
Since 1997
Why Local Customers Choose Metal Mates
01
Nearly 30 Years in the Hunter
We've been locally owned and operated in Cessnock since 1997, which means our name means something in our community. Customers know who they're dealing with, not just a call centre interstate.
02
Everything Under One Roof
From steel bars and RHS to fencing, roofing, aluminium, welding supplies and custom sheds, we stock the lot. One trip to Metal Mates usually beats chasing five suppliers around town.
03
Staff Who Actually Know Their Steel
Our team answers the phone, tracks down what you need and never says "can't help you." Customers keep telling us it's the knowledgeable service that brings them back every time.
04
Competitive Pricing, No Fuss
We price to compete with the big warehouses, without the runaround. Customers regularly tell us they found better quality for less here than anywhere else they checked around the region.
05
Cutting and Fabrication On Site
Need steel cut to size or fabricated for the job? We handle it onsite, so you're not waiting on an outside contractor or paying extra to get material job-ready quickly.
06
Reliable Delivery Across the Hunter Region
We deliver across Cessnock, Newcastle, the Central Coast, Maitland and beyond, so your materials turn up on time. No more juggling pickups around a job that's already running to schedule.
Newcastle's Trusted Structural Steel Supplier and Fabricator Since 1997
Metal Mates is a structural steel supplier and fabricator based in Cessnock, NSW, serving Newcastle and the Hunter Region since 1997. We supply and fabricate universal beams, columns, channel and angle sections, and handle commercial, industrial, residential and emergency structural steel work, all built to comply with AS/NZS 3678, AS/NZS 3679 and AS 4100.
Whether you're a Newcastle contractor building a new warehouse, a homeowner extending the house, or a project manager with a unique requirement, you need structural steel Newcastle can actually rely on. The marine climate speeds up rust, council timelines can squeeze a tight schedule, and every job has to meet Australian standards before it goes near a build.
Call us today for a free quote..
What We Help With
Metal Mates supplies and fabricates the full range of structural steel Newcastle commercial, industrial and residential projects need, backed by our own workshop in Cessnock.
- Structural steel supply, including universal beams, universal columns, channel (PFC) and angle sections
- Commercial structural steel for warehouses, office fit-outs, retail spaces and mixed-use developments
- Industrial steel fabrication for manufacturing plants, port facilities, mining infrastructure and warehousing
- Residential steel work for house extensions, carport frames, beams, lintels and retaining walls
Why Newcastle Trusts Metal Mates
Metal Mates has earned trust across Newcastle's construction industry by delivering results, not vague promises. We're locally owned and operated, and after nearly thirty years supplying structural steel to the Hunter Region, we've got runs on the board.
- Serving the Hunter Region since 1997, with close to three decades of local structural steel experience
- A fully equipped fabrication workshop in Cessnock handling cutting, welding, drilling and custom steel fabrication
- Licensed and insured structural steel specialists who supply full compliance documentation
- A delivery fleet handling loads up to 11 tonnes and 11.2 metres, covering Newcastle and surrounds fast
- Open six days a week.
Metal Mates fabricates stainless steel onsite for Newcastle projects, so materials arrive ready to install:
- Precision cutting, bending, and welding to your exact specification, whether it's one piece or a full production run
- Custom fabrication for jobs from small residential brackets to large structural components
- Polished, brushed, or passivated surface finishes that improve appearance and corrosion resistance in Newcastle's coastal air
Proper passivation alone can add years of service life near the Newcastle coastline.
Fabrication Services
Our Structural Steel Services
Metal Mates provides structural steel services to Newcastle clients ranging from small residential beams to large scale commercial and industrial fabrication, with the same attention to detail on every job. We work closely with your engineering team to make sure the right sections are specified and delivered.
- Commercial structural steel for Newcastle warehouses, office fit-outs, retail spaces and mixed-use developments, meeting modern load, fire and safety requirements
- Industrial steel fabrication for manufacturing plants, port facilities, mining infrastructure and warehousing, including mezzanine structures, platforms and bracing
- Residential steel work, sizing and fabricating beams, lintels, carport frames, staircases and retaining walls to your engineer's specifications
- Emergency steel repairs, responding fast when a structural member fails or corrosion damage turns up on site
Hot Rolled Structural Sections We Supply
Metal Mates stocks the full range of hot rolled structural sections that Newcastle commercial, industrial and residential steel jobs actually run on. Whatever the project, we can match the sections to your engineer's specifications and get them fabricated and delivered on schedule.
- Universal beams from 150mm to 410mm, with heavy universal beams available in 460mm, 530mm and 610mm sizes
- Standard universal beam lengths starting from 9 metres, with non-standard lengths available on request
- Universal columns in five basic sizes, including light steel columns at 100mm, 150mm and 200mm and heavy steel columns at 250mm and 310mm
- Section mass across our universal columns ranging from 14.8kg/m for the lightest up to 158kg/m for the heaviest
- Channel (PFC) sections in 75x40, 100x50, 125x65, 150x75 and 200x75, with other sizes available on request
- Equal angles from 20x20x3mm through to 200x200x24mm, and unequal angles from 75x50x5 to 150x100x12
Why Choose Us
Metal Mates has been supplying and fabricating structural steel across Newcastle and the Hunter Region since 1997. We're licensed, insured, and back every job with full compliance documentation to AS/NZS 3678, AS/NZS 3679 and AS 4100. Our fabrication happens at our own workshop in Cessnock, and our delivery fleet covers Newcastle and the Hunter Region fast, handling loads up to 11 tonnes. When it comes to structural steel Newcastle projects, that's local knowledge and local accountability in one place.
How It Works
Ordering steel products from Metal Mates for your Newcastle project is straightforward, and we've kept the process simple so you spend less time chasing materials and more time on the job.
Step 01
Consultation and Quote
Getting a quote from Metal Mates starts with a conversation, by phone, email or in person at our yard. Tell us what your Newcastle project needs, and our team will talk through the right steel products, sizes and finishes for the job, then put together a quote with realistic timeframes. If you're not sure exactly what you need, that's exactly what the team is there for.
Step 02
Order Processing and Preparation
Once you confirm your order, Metal Mates pull the stock, cut it to size where needed, and check it over before it goes out the door. For custom fabrication materials, we'll confirm sizing and finish with you before cutting. Every Newcastle order leaves us properly checked, so there are no surprises when it lands on site.
Step 03
Delivery and Support
Metal Mates arranges delivery to your Newcastle site to suit your build program, and we're happy to help with unloading on larger orders. After delivery, the team's still here if you have questions, need extra material, or want advice on looking after exposed steelwork in Newcastle's coastal air. That's the kind of ongoing support Metal Mates has built its name on since 1997.
Newcastle Areas We Serve
Metal Mates supplies, fabricates and delivers structural steel across Newcastle and the broader Hunter Region, so wherever your project sits, our team can reach it.
- Newcastle CBD, Hamilton, Merewether and Adamstown
- Mayfield, Waratah, Lambton and New Lambton
- Charlestown, Belmont and Lake Macquarie
- Maitland, Cessnock and Kurri Kurri
- Raymond Terrace, Medowie and Port Stephens
- Beresfield, Thornton and East Maitland
- The broader Hunter Region and Central Coast
Get Your Newcastle Structural Steel Quote
Whether it's a single beam for a house extension, or a full commercial frame, Metal Mates is ready to help with your structural steel Newcastle project. Our local experience and workshop capacity mean your project is in good hands.
Call us today, because your real mates are your Metal Mates..
What Locals Say About Us
"Staff was friendly and helpful, highly recommend."
Trent Caines
General Steel Supplies,
Cessnock
"Good products, service and prices. Will buy from again."
Andrew Stewart
General Steel Supplies,
Hunter Region
"Fantastic. Helpful, efficient, friendly, knowledgeable. No fuss whatsoever."
Steven Taylor
After Sales Support,
Cessnock
"Good products, service and prices!"
Michael
General Steel Supplies,
Cessnock
"Top service and the most competitive prices I could find! The whole interaction from phone call, purchase and delivery was super easy and efficient."
Sheena Applebee
Delivery Service,
Hunter Region
"This business is your one stop shop!! Friendly, professional, competitive, knowledgeable and overall great to deal with. Have a customer first attitude and will help you with anything metal."
Andrew Wilson
Trade & DIY Advice,
Cessnock
"Pleasantly surprised by the same friendly faces and great service, with a much larger selection and a great selection of seconds."
Donna and Jeff Irwin
Second Grade Steel,
Cessnock
"Excellent service. Big range of seconds. Good prices. Yard blokes are very happy to assist."
Lou and Brenda
Second Grade Steel,
Cessnock
"Good prices and friendly staff."
Michael Collaros
General Steel Supplies,
Cessnock
"Metal Mates are so great to work with. Excellent customer service and quality products!"
Cessnock Glass
Trade Supply,
Hunter Region
FAQs about Structural Steel Supply in Newcastle
Where can I find structural steel suppliers near me in Newcastle?
Metal Mates is based in Cessnock and supplies structural steel across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and the broader Hunter Region, so if you're searching for structural steel near me from anywhere in the region, our workshop and delivery fleet can reach you. We handle everything from a single beam to a full commercial steel package, with local pickup or delivery available.
Who is the best structural steel supplier in Newcastle?
There are several reputable structural steel suppliers and fabricators across Newcastle, and the right one depends on your project's size, timeline and budget. Metal Mates has supplied and fabricated structural steel across the Hunter Region since 1997, with our own Cessnock workshop, full compliance documentation, and a delivery fleet built for fast turnaround, and we're always happy to walk you through our credentials against anyone else's.
Do I need a licensed supplier for structural steel in Newcastle?
Yes, structural steel work needs to comply with Australian standards including AS/NZS 3678, AS/NZS 3679 and the structural design code AS 4100, and your supplier should be licensed and insured with compliance documentation to match. Metal Mates provides that documentation, so you have what you need for building approval.