Metal works prices in Singapore (2026)
Typical price ranges for every service we offer, what changes the price, and a calculator to estimate your own project. All prices are a guide. Your quote is fixed after a site survey.
Quick price table
| Service | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Mezzanine floor / steel platform | S$35 to S$150 | per sq ft |
| Warehouse platform | S$35 to S$150 | per sq ft |
| Heavy-duty platform | Quoted per job | |
| Steel staircase | Quoted per job | per flight |
| Spiral staircase | S$4,000 to S$8,000 (standard); S$20,000 to S$45,000 (custom indoor) | per staircase |
| Staircase railing | S$110 to S$150 (mild steel) | per ft run |
| Handrails and ramp railings | Similar to railings | per ft run |
| Rooftop guardrail | Quoted per job | per metre |
| Cat ladder | Quoted per job | per ladder |
| ACP canopy | S$28 to S$70 | per sq ft |
| Glass canopy | From about S$23 to S$55 | per sq ft |
| Generator / equipment shelter | Quoted per job | |
| Covered walkway / pergola | Quoted per job | per metre run |
| Aluminium slat fence | S$25 to S$40 | per ft run |
| SS drain grating | Quoted per job | per metre |
Ranges reflect typical Singapore market rates in 2026 for supply and installation. "Quoted per job" means the work varies too much for a fair range. Send photos and we will reply with a figure.
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What affects metal works prices
Material
Mild steel is the most economical and can be painted any colour. Hot-dip galvanised steel costs more but lasts far longer outdoors. Stainless steel typically costs 30 to 50% more than mild steel for the same item. Aluminium suits fences and screens because it never rusts.
Size, span and load
Longer spans need deeper beams. Heavier loads need more columns and thicker decks. A storage mezzanine costs more per sq ft than an office mezzanine for this reason.
Finish
Primer and paint is the base finish. Powder coating gives a tougher, even colour. Hot-dip galvanising protects steel inside and out. Wood-grain finishes on aluminium cost a little more than plain colours.
Site access
Upper floors with small lifts, roofs that need a crane, and work outside office hours all add labour time. Ground-floor units with roller shutters are the easiest.
Drawings and approvals
Structural items such as mezzanines need a Professional Engineer to design and endorse the drawings. For a simple mezzanine this is typically S$800 to S$1,800, and S$2,000 to S$5,000 or more for complex ones. SCDF fire safety plans for commercial premises are typically S$1,200 to S$2,500. Authority fees are on top.
Prices by service
Mezzanine floor / steel platform
Typical range: S$35 to S$150 per sq ft.
What changes the price: Use and load (office vs storage), span, deck type, height, staircase, approvals.
Included in our price: site measurement, fabrication in our workshop, standard finish, delivery and installation. Anything extra is listed separately in your quotation.
Warehouse platform
Typical range: S$35 to S$150 per sq ft.
What changes the price: Same as mezzanine. Heavy storage sits at the top of the range.
Included in our price: site measurement, fabrication in our workshop, standard finish, delivery and installation. Anything extra is listed separately in your quotation.
Heavy-duty platform
Typical range: Quoted per job .
What changes the price: Tonnage, plate thickness, delivery and lifting.
Included in our price: site measurement, fabrication in our workshop, standard finish, delivery and installation. Anything extra is listed separately in your quotation.
Steel staircase
Typical range: Quoted per job per flight.
What changes the price: Floor height, layout (straight, L, U), tread type, handrail.
Included in our price: site measurement, fabrication in our workshop, standard finish, delivery and installation. Anything extra is listed separately in your quotation.
Spiral staircase
Typical range: S$4,000 to S$8,000 (standard); S$20,000 to S$45,000 (custom indoor) per staircase.
What changes the price: Diameter, height, finish, timber or glass.
Included in our price: site measurement, fabrication in our workshop, standard finish, delivery and installation. Anything extra is listed separately in your quotation.
Staircase railing
Typical range: S$110 to S$150 (mild steel) per ft run.
What changes the price: Design, material (stainless adds 30 to 50%), curves, glass infill.
Included in our price: site measurement, fabrication in our workshop, standard finish, delivery and installation. Anything extra is listed separately in your quotation.
Handrails and ramp railings
Typical range: Similar to railings per ft run.
What changes the price: Wall vs post fixing, both sides, material.
Included in our price: site measurement, fabrication in our workshop, standard finish, delivery and installation. Anything extra is listed separately in your quotation.
Rooftop guardrail
Typical range: Quoted per job per metre.
What changes the price: Length, fixing to parapet or slab, galvanising.
Included in our price: site measurement, fabrication in our workshop, standard finish, delivery and installation. Anything extra is listed separately in your quotation.
Cat ladder
Typical range: Quoted per job per ladder.
What changes the price: Height, safety cage, top landing.
Included in our price: site measurement, fabrication in our workshop, standard finish, delivery and installation. Anything extra is listed separately in your quotation.
ACP canopy
Typical range: S$28 to S$70 per sq ft.
What changes the price: Span, posts, drainage, panel grade.
Included in our price: site measurement, fabrication in our workshop, standard finish, delivery and installation. Anything extra is listed separately in your quotation.
Glass canopy
Typical range: From about S$23 to S$55 per sq ft.
What changes the price: Glass type and thickness, frame, tie rods vs brackets.
Included in our price: site measurement, fabrication in our workshop, standard finish, delivery and installation. Anything extra is listed separately in your quotation.
Generator / equipment shelter
Typical range: Quoted per job .
What changes the price: Size, roofing, base type, crane access.
Included in our price: site measurement, fabrication in our workshop, standard finish, delivery and installation. Anything extra is listed separately in your quotation.
Covered walkway / pergola
Typical range: Quoted per job per metre run.
What changes the price: Length, roof type, footings.
Included in our price: site measurement, fabrication in our workshop, standard finish, delivery and installation. Anything extra is listed separately in your quotation.
Aluminium slat fence
Typical range: S$25 to S$40 per ft run.
What changes the price: Height, slat spacing, gates, wall-top fixing.
Included in our price: site measurement, fabrication in our workshop, standard finish, delivery and installation. Anything extra is listed separately in your quotation.
SS drain grating
Typical range: Quoted per job per metre.
What changes the price: Width, bar size, 304 vs 316, frames.
Included in our price: site measurement, fabrication in our workshop, standard finish, delivery and installation. Anything extra is listed separately in your quotation.
Worked examples
Office mezzanine, 300 sq ft
Light-duty steel deck with 8 m of guardrail in an industrial unit: steel and deck roughly S$10,500 to S$21,000, plus guardrail, PE endorsement and SCDF plans. Use the estimator above to see the full range.
Patio canopy, 4 m by 2.5 m
About 108 sq ft of ACP canopy: roughly S$3,000 to S$7,500 depending on the frame and panel grade.
Staircase railing, 6 m
About 20 ft of mild steel railing: roughly S$2,200 to S$3,000. In stainless steel, roughly S$2,900 to S$4,400.
Boundary fence, 15 m
About 49 ft of aluminium slat fence: roughly S$1,200 to S$2,000 before gates and wall-top fixing.
Payment, warranty and quotes
Payment: usually a deposit to start fabrication, then the balance on completion. Your quotation states the exact terms.
Warranty: workmanship warranty terms are written into every quotation.
Getting an exact price: WhatsApp photos and rough measurements to 9450 9801. We reply with an indicative price, then confirm with a free site survey and a written quotation.
Pricing questions
Why do prices vary so much between contractors?
Steel size, finish and how much is done in a workshop versus on site make a big difference. Compare quotes on the same specification: section sizes, finish and what is included.
Is GST included?
Your quotation states clearly whether prices include GST.
Do you charge for site surveys?
Site surveys are free for genuine projects. Send photos first so we can give you an indicative price before we visit.
How do payments work?
Typically a deposit to start fabrication and the balance on completion. The exact terms are in your quotation.
Can I reduce the cost?
Simpler designs, standard sizes, mild steel indoors and installation during normal hours all keep costs down. We are happy to suggest options.
Are approval fees included?
Engineering endorsement and submission fees are listed separately so you can see them clearly. Authority fees are charged at cost.
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