Varlowe Industrial Services specialises in custom metal fabrication from concept through to installation. Our hands-on, end-to-end approach, coupled with both traditional craftsmanship and advanced engineering, ensures we deliver tailored solutions that others cannot. Whether you need a one-off component, a complex assembly, or a complete fabricated system, our Wolverhampton facility is equipped to meet unique requirements with precision and reliability.
With 3,500 person-hours per week capacity, coded welders across TIG, MIG and MMA processes, and in-house machining and finishing capabilities, we handle fabrication projects that other workshops turn away.
Our Wolverhampton facility handles bespoke metalwork for diverse sectors, using ferrous and non-ferrous materials to coded standards and ensuring consistent quality for simple or complex jobs.
At Varlowe, our skilled workforce of fabricators and coded welders is dedicated to delivering excellence. Unlike suppliers of off-the-shelf products, we offer bespoke engineering solutions precisely adapted to your project needs, ensuring your specifications are met every time.
We don't just cut and weld. Our fabrication services cover the complete engineering lifecycle, from initial concept through to final installation. This comprehensive approach means you work with one team that understands your project from start to finish.
We work from your drawings and specifications to deliver fabrications that meet your exact requirements:
We're fabricators and welders first - our strength is taking your technical drawings and turning them into quality fabrications, not designing from scratch. If you come to us with a concept but no drawings, we can recommend design partners who specialise in developing fabrication drawings to your requirements.
Our fabrication department is equipped to handle diverse projects with precision and efficiency:
Quality is integrated at every fabrication stage, not just inspected at the end.
We offer comprehensive finishing options to protect and enhance your fabrications:
Our service doesn't end when fabrication is complete. We can deliver a turnkey solution:
Regarding site installation, we prioritise the safety of our personnel and adhere to strict internal Health & Safety policies. We follow ISO standards and comply with all site regulations, ensuring a secure working environment for everyone involved. We are proud to be an Alcumus Safe Contractor Approved, demonstrating our commitment to upholding the highest health and safety standards.
Our team works with a wide range of materials, advising on strength, corrosion resistance, weight, and budget to match your needs.
All materials are supplied with full mill certification and traceability documentation. Our procurement processes ensure the authenticity of materials and compliance with your specifications.
Our welders hold ISO 6G certifications across processes and positions. We maintain a library of Welding Procedure Specifications for most material combinations and thicknesses.
Where projects require welding procedures outside our existing library, we can develop, test and qualify new WPS to meet your specific requirements. This flexibility means we rarely turn work away due to material or specification challenges.
The welding methods we use include TIG (GTAW), MIG (GMAW), MMA (Stick) and fusion welding. All applications are completed to ISO standards, and we only deploy welders who hold appropriate certifications for the material and position being welded.
We've fabricated everything from complex pressure vessels to simple mounting brackets. Our portfolio spans dozens of industries and applications. Here are some common project types - but if yours isn't listed, we'd still like to hear about it.
Practical fabrications for safe working access and equipment protection:
These are fabricated to your specifications for installation by your team or structural contractor - we don't undertake load-bearing structural calculations or CE/UKCA marking for construction products.
Protecting people and machinery with robust, well-designed fabrications:
Working to stringent codes and specifications for critical applications:
When standard products won't do the job:
Don't see your application listed?
We fabricate across dozens of industries and applications. Whether you're working from detailed CAD models, hand sketches on a napkin, or even a photograph of a failed component, we can quote it. Our estimating team reviews enquiries based on technical feasibility and our capacity to deliver quality work on time - not whether it fits a predetermined category.
Our fabrication services support projects across diverse industrial sectors, each with unique requirements and compliance standards. We adapt our processes, documentation and quality procedures to meet sector-specific needs:
From heavy industrial fabrications in carbon steel to clean-room grade stainless steel assemblies, we understand that different sectors demand different approaches. Our quality management systems and fabrication procedures are flexible enough to accommodate your industry's specific requirements.
We've refined our approach over 17 years to ensure projects run smoothly from enquiry through to delivery. Here's what you can expect when working with Varlowe:
Send us your drawings, specifications or samples. We work from client-supplied drawings in any format - DWG, DXF, PDF, STEP files or detailed sketches with dimensions.
Our estimating team will review your drawings for:
If you have a concept but no formal drawings yet, we can recommend design partners who specialise in developing fabrication drawings. We'll then quote from those completed designs once they're ready.
The more information you can provide upfront - material grades, tolerances, finishing requirements, quantities - the more accurate our quotation will be.
We'll assess manufacturability, identify any potential challenges, and suggest improvements where we see opportunities to enhance quality or reduce costs. If your drawings need development or you'd like us to propose design alternatives, we can provide engineering support during the quotation process.
Our quotes are detailed and transparent, breaking down material costs, fabrication time, finishing processes and delivery. We'll also provide a realistic lead time based on our current workload and the complexity of your project.
Once you've accepted our quote, fabrication begins in our Wolverhampton facility. We maintain in-process inspection throughout production rather than just checking finished work - this catches any issues early when they're easiest to correct.
You're welcome to visit our facility and inspect work in progress. Many clients appreciate seeing their fabrications take shape, particularly on larger or more complex projects.
Your specified finishing processes are completed, whether that's simple deburring and priming or comprehensive blast, paint and coating systems. We arrange third-party NDT, pressure testing, or load testing where required, and provide full documentation, including test results.
All fabrications are subject to final inspection before dispatch, checking dimensions, weld quality, surface finish and ensuring all customer requirements have been met.
Fabrications can be delivered to your site for installation by your team, or we can provide a complete installation service. Where projects involve integration with existing pipework, equipment or structures, our installation team works carefully to ensure proper fit and alignment.
We can also provide commissioning services, testing, and handover documentation to professionally close out your project.
Typical Lead Times
Lead times depend on the current workload, material availability, and the complexity of the required fabrication. We'll always give you an honest timeframe and keep you informed if anything changes during production.
Minimum Order Quantity
We don't have a minimum order value or quantity. We quote everything from single prototype components through to production runs of hundreds. Many of our fabrication projects are one-off assemblies or small batches where each piece is unique.
Pricing
Fabrication costs vary significantly based on material selection, complexity, quantities and finishing requirements. Simple welded assemblies start from a few hundred pounds, whilst complex machined fabrications with extensive finishing are quoted individually based on your specification.
The best way to understand your project's cost is to send us your requirements so we can provide a detailed quotation. Our estimating team can typically respond within 24-48 hours for straightforward enquiries.
Varlowe is a family-run business built from the ground up over 17 years in the industry. That longevity has given us a wealth of knowledge, a strong reputation, and the kind of client relationships that come from consistently delivering on our promises.
We pride ourselves on offering a personal approach to business whilst still operating at an industrial scale. Whether you're a multinational with a complex specification or a local manufacturer with a one-off requirement, you'll work directly with people who understand fabrication and care about getting it right.
Technical capability - Our combination of coded welding, in-house machining, and comprehensive finishing services enables us to handle complex fabrications that require multiple processes without the work leaving our facility.
Flexibility - We don't have rigid minimum orders or standard product lists. If it can be fabricated, we'll quote it and give you an honest assessment of feasibility and lead time.
Capacity - With 3,500 person-hours per week available and handling capabilities up to 5 tonnes, we can scale to meet demanding project timelines whilst maintaining quality standards.
Quality systems - Our Alcumus Safe Contractor approval, ISO compliance and established quality procedures give you confidence that fabrications will meet specification and arrive on time.
Communication - You'll speak with people who understand the technical aspects of your project. Our estimating and project management team can answer questions about materials, processes, and capabilities without constantly referring upwards.
Whilst we've invested in CNC machinery and modern welding equipment, we haven't lost sight of the value of skilled handwork. Many fabrications benefit from the judgment and adaptability that experienced fabricators bring - knowing when to adjust technique, how to work with material characteristics, and spotting potential issues before they become problems.
This balance of traditional craftsmanship and modern capability enables us to consistently deliver first-class fabrications across diverse applications.