Our Process
How Custom Fabrication
Gets Done Right
From your first call to the finished product, our proven process ensures quality metal fabrication delivered on time across Vancouver Island.
Initial Contact
Reach out by phone or through our contact form. Tell us about your project, what you need built or repaired, and any specifications or timeline requirements you have. We respond promptly because we know your time matters.
- Call Ted at 250-202-1643 or fill out our online form
- Describe your project scope and requirements
- Share drawings, photos, or measurements if available
- Discuss materials, timeline, and budget considerations
Site Visit & Consultation
For complex projects, Ted comes to your location to assess the job in person. Whether it is a logging operation near Campbell River, a fish farm in the Discovery Islands, or your property on Quadra Island, an on-site assessment ensures accurate planning and pricing.
- On-site assessment at your location on Vancouver Island
- Take measurements and evaluate conditions
- Discuss design options and material choices
- Identify any access or logistical considerations
Quote & Approval
We provide a detailed written estimate breaking down labour, materials, and any delivery or travel costs. Our quotes are transparent with no hidden fees. Once you approve, we lock in the price and schedule your project.
- Detailed written estimate with full cost breakdown
- Material specifications and sourcing timeline
- Clear project schedule with milestones
- Deposit arrangements for larger projects
Material Sourcing
We source the right materials for your project: steel, aluminum, stainless steel, hardware, and specialty components. Our supply chain relationships ensure quality materials at competitive prices, and we keep common stock on hand at our Quadra Island shop for fast turnaround.
- Steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and hardware procurement
- Common materials kept in stock for faster starts
- Specialty materials sourced from trusted BC suppliers
- Material quality verified before fabrication begins
Fabrication & Build
This is where your project comes to life. Precision cutting, welding, bending, and assembly in our fully equipped Quadra Island shop. For projects that require on-site work, Ted brings the mobile welding truck with MIG, stick, and plasma cutting capability to your location on Vancouver Island.
- MIG, TIG, and stick welding for steel and aluminum
- Plasma cutting for precision shapes and profiles
- Shop fabrication or on-site mobile welding
- Progress updates on larger projects
Quality Inspection
Every weld, every cut, every dimension is inspected before the work leaves our shop. We check structural integrity, fit and finish, and adherence to specifications. Our reputation is built on quality, and we do not release work that does not meet our standards.
- Weld inspection for strength and appearance
- Dimensional checks against specifications
- Structural integrity verification
- Surface finish and fit-up confirmation
Delivery & Installation
We deliver finished fabrication to your location across Vancouver Island or arrange pickup from our Quadra Island shop. For projects that require installation, Ted handles the on-site install to make sure everything fits perfectly and is properly secured.
- Delivery across Vancouver Island and the Discovery Islands
- Pickup available from our Quadra Island shop
- On-site installation and fitting
- Final inspection at the install location
Follow-Up & Support
After delivery, we follow up to make sure you are completely satisfied with the work. If any adjustments are needed, we take care of them promptly. We stand behind every project with our reputation for quality metal fabrication on Vancouver Island.
- Post-installation check-in and satisfaction review
- Prompt adjustments if anything needs fine-tuning
- Ongoing maintenance and repair support
- Long-term relationship with repeat clients
Why Our Process Works
Every step is designed to ensure your custom fabrication project is built right, on time, and to spec.
One Point of Contact
Ted handles your project from start to finish. No handoffs, no miscommunication. The person who quotes the job is the person who builds and delivers it.
Mobile Capability
Our fully equipped mobile welding truck means fabrication comes to you. No need to transport heavy equipment or components across Vancouver Island.
Quality Guaranteed
Every project is inspected before delivery. Our reputation in the Quadra Island and Vancouver Island community depends on consistent quality and reliability.
Emergency Repairs
When equipment breaks down and every hour costs your operation money, we skip the standard process and go straight to action. Call Ted at 250-202-1643 for emergency breakdown service anywhere on Vancouver Island. Our mobile welding truck is equipped for on-site MIG, stick welding, and plasma cutting to get your logging, mining, or aquaculture equipment back in service as fast as possible.
Call Now: 250-202-1643Ready to Start Step 1?
Tell us about your project and we'll take it from there. Free estimates on all custom metal fabrication work.