Structural Steel
Utah Structural Steel cost. Steel beams, posts, and brackets provide support for wide spans, heavy loads, and open-concept layouts.
What’s Included
This scope includes supply and installation of structural steel components such as I-beams, columns, flitch plates, and knife plates. Often used in great rooms, garage door headers, or where engineered spans exceed lumber capabilities. Includes fabrication, delivery, welding, and hardware unless noted. Bids may vary significantly based on plan clarity.
Notes:
Represents steel material budget spread across total conditioned SF, based on home size and framing openness. Excludes install labor, welding, or decorative metal.
Builder Tips:
Ask for separate pricing for supply and install — some framers prefer to install themselves. Get bids based on structural drawings or redlines from your engineer. Verify if prime coat or galvanization is included, especially if any steel will be exposed. Expect lead times of 2–4 weeks depending on steel yard backlog.
Real World Example:
A 4,200 sq ft home with 2 large steel beams and 4 columns for open great room span and garage door headers:
- Fabrication & delivery: $6,200
- Installation & welding: $2,800
- Total structural steel package: ~$9,000
FAQ
Q: Can farmers install the steel?
A: Sometimes, but welding or beam splicing may require a certified steel crew.
Q: Is steel always necessary?
A: No. It’s used when spans exceed lumber capability or design requires it.
Q: Does steel need to be painted?
A: Only if it’s exposed or required by code — most interior beams are left raw or primed.
Q: What drawings are needed for bidding?
A: Structural engineer drawings or a framing layout with beam callouts are ideal.
Related Pricing Pages
engineered-lumber
beam-and-header-schedules
