STEEL SOLUTIONS CRAFTED FOR YOU
We started in 1980 with a vision to provide dependable steel for projects of every size. Over the past 40+ years, we’ve grown alongside builders, engineers, and industrial clients, expanding our stock to include universal beams, RSJs, columns, angles, channels, flat bars, plates, hollow sections, and road plates. By 1985, we opened a regional depot, and in 1997 our civils division enabled us to support projects nationwide. Beyond supply, we offer light fabrication services like cutting, welding, drilling, steel fabrication, punching, and specialist finishes such as galvanising and painting. With same-day and next-day delivery, our team ensures materials are ready when and where they’re needed, providing precision, reliability, and tailored support every step of the way.
YOUR PROJECT, OUR COMMITMENT
Since 1980, we have been committed to ensuring every project receives the steel it needs, when it needs it. With over 40 years of experience, we stock everything from universal beams and RSJs to plates, columns, hollow sections, flat bars, angles, and channels. In 1985, we expanded with a depot to better serve clients, and in 19,97 our civils division allowed us to support projects across the UK and Ireland. We complement supply with light fabrication services, including cutting, drilling, welding, punching, and specialist finishes. By providing guidance and support along with reliable same-day or next-day delivery, we ensure your projects run smoothly, efficiently, and with complete confidence.
PRECISION AND RELIABILITY AT EVERY STEP
We’ve spent over four decades perfecting the supply and preparation of steel since 1980. Our extensive stock covers beams, RSJs, columns, plates, hollow sections, flat bars, angles, channels, and road plates, ready for immediate use. By 1985, our expansion included a regional depot, and in 1997, our civils division enabled nationwide coverage. We also offer light fabrication services, including flame cutting, sawing, mitre cutting, drilling, welding, painting, and galvanising. With a trusted network of haulage partners operating transits, curtain-sided vans, rigid flatbeds with hiabs, and articulated vehicles, we ensure on-time delivery every time. Our focus on precision, tailored support, and reliability makes every project a success.
UNMATCHED EXPERTISE AS STEEL STOCKHOLDERS
As premier steel stockholders established in Oldham, we provide a truly comprehensive range of high-quality structural materials designed to support every sector of the construction industry. James Dunkerley Steels has spent over forty years curating a massive inventory that reliably supports civil engineers, house builders, and trade customers with exceptional speed. We fully understand that modern construction projects demand immediate availability, which is why we keep everything from heavy universal beams to versatile hollow sections in stock. Our hardworking team acts with urgency to ensure our supply chain remains robust, allowing us to adapt quickly to the evolving needs of our industrial clients. By combining decades of industry experience with a genuinely customer-focused ethos, we guarantee that you receive the precise specifications required for your build every time.
BESPOKE SOLUTIONS AND CUSTOM STEEL FABRICATION
We distinguish ourselves from competitors by operating as custom steel stockholders, capable of modifying our extensive stock to meet your specific technical requirements. Our modern facility offers professional custom steel fabrication services, including precision sawing, drilling, and flame cutting, to prepare your materials for seamless installation. Our experienced technicians handle every single order with meticulous precision, ensuring that even the most complex cuts or specialist finishes are executed to perfection. Whether you require durable galvanising or specific painting finishes, we adapt our internal processes to deliver a product that matches your exact design needs.
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Contact our team today to discuss your requirements and discover how our bespoke services can add value to your next project.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does holding stock locally benefit my construction timeline?
Holding a physical inventory in Oldham allows us to bypass the long lead times often associated with ordering directly from mills. This immediate availability means that civil engineers and developers can proceed with critical phases of construction without facing unexpected downtime. By reducing the waiting period for essential structural components, we help you maintain a tight schedule and control your overall project costs effectively.
What specific finishing services can you apply to the steel?
We offer a variety of specialist finishes, including primer painting and hot-dip galvanising, to enhance the durability and longevity of the steel. These treatments are essential for protecting structural elements against corrosion, particularly in harsh industrial or outdoor environments. Our team ensures that these finishes are applied to a high standard so that the materials arrive at your site ready for immediate and long-lasting use.
Can you assist with interpreting technical drawings for steel requirements?
While we are primarily stockholders and fabricators, our experienced team can often provide guidance on standard steel sections and their typical applications based on your material lists. We work closely with your structural engineers or architects to ensure that the items we supply match the specific grades and dimensions detailed in your plans. This collaborative approach helps prevent ordering errors and ensures that the steel delivered fits perfectly into your structural design.
