Structural Steel Fabrication · South Carolina

Your Metal Fabrication Partner for South Carolina Commercial & Industrial Projects.

Richards Welding is an AISC-certified structural steel fabrication company serving commercial and industrial clients across South Carolina. Submit your project files today — our estimating team responds immediately with a competitive quote.

AISC Certified AWS Compliant Welding Full Turnkey Fabrication Serving SC
Send your design files or cut lists — our estimating team responds immediately.
AISC Certified Fabricator · AWS Compliant Welding · Turnkey Delivery to SC · CNC Processing · Structural Welding (FCAW) · QC Inspection · Nesting Optimization
Who We Are · SC

Your Structural Steel Fabrication Company Near Me for South Carolina Production-Scale Projects.

Richards Welding & Metal Fabrication is a full-service structural steel fabrication company serving commercial and industrial clients across South Carolina. We work directly with procurement teams, project engineers, and operations managers to deliver engineered steel components — on time, to specification, and compliant with AISC and AWS structural codes.

Based in Dunn, NC — 75 miles north of the SC border — we supply structural steel fabrication to South Carolina general contractors, industrial manufacturers, and OEM integrators across every major SC market. Whether you need a high-volume production run for a Greenville commercial build or a complex structural assembly for a Columbia industrial facility, our shop is equipped to meet your requirements. Request a quote today.

Rock Hill / Fort Mill≈ 90 mi · Charlotte Metro
Greenville / Spartanburg≈ 160 mi · Upstate SC
Columbia≈ 145 mi · State Capital
Florence≈ 130 mi · Pee Dee Region
Charleston≈ 220 mi · Coastal SC
Myrtle Beach≈ 180 mi · Grand Strand
Sumter / Orangeburg≈ 155 mi · Midlands SC
Anderson / Gaffney≈ 150 mi · Upstate Border
Capabilities

Structural Steel Fabrication Services for South Carolina Projects.

Get access to our complete in-house fabrication stack — CNC, welding, forming, assembly, and staged delivery to your SC project site. One shop, one contact, zero compromises on schedule.

01

CNC Steel Processing

Automated cutting, burning, and drilling with nesting optimization — reducing per-part cost and maximizing material yield on SC production runs.

02

Shear & Press Brake Forming

Heavy-duty shearing and angular forming to exact specification for structural and architectural steel components on South Carolina projects.

03

Certified Structural Welding (FCAW)

AWS-compliant FCAW welding by certified professionals — documented weld procedures and welder qualifications on every SC structural project.

04

Turnkey Steel Fabrication & Delivery

Assembly, QC inspection, and staged freight delivery coordinated directly with your SC project site or logistics team.

05

Nesting Optimization

CNC nesting that reduces material waste and per-part cost — especially impactful on high-volume commercial steel fabrication in South Carolina.

06

QC & AISC Compliance Inspection

Every component ships with a quality inspection record meeting AISC standards required by SC project owners, engineers, and inspectors.

The Difference

Why SC Production Teams Choose Richards Welding as Their Structural Steel Fabrication Partner.

AISC Certified — Required for SC Structural Projects

Our AISC certification satisfies the structural quality benchmarks mandated by South Carolina engineers, project owners, and inspectors on commercial and industrial builds.

AWS-Compliant Welding on Every SC Project

Documented weld procedures and certified welder qualifications — meeting the AWS standards required for structural steel fabrication delivered to South Carolina project sites.

1–3 Hours from Every Major SC Market

Our Dunn, NC facility is within one to three hours of Greenville, Columbia, Charlotte metro, and the SC coast — reliable staged delivery without cross-region lead times.

Parallel Production for Complex SC Schedules

CNC, FCAW welding, and assembly lines run concurrently — handling multiple South Carolina projects simultaneously without queue delays.

Single Point of Contact for SC Procurement

From initial DXF review through staged freight delivery to your SC site — one contact, no handoffs between vendors or departments.

Add Richards Welding to Your SC Bid List

SC estimators and procurement managers submit design files for immediate review. We respond fast so you can close South Carolina bids competitively and on schedule.

Industries & Applications

Structural Steel Fabrication Across South Carolina's Demanding Commercial & Industrial Sectors.

01 — Commercial Construction SC

Commercial Construction

Structural steel components, brackets, and assemblies for South Carolina commercial building projects — AISC-certified and code-compliant on delivery.

02 — Industrial Manufacturing SC

Industrial Manufacturing

Custom fabricated parts, frames, enclosures, and production tooling for South Carolina industrial manufacturers and plant operators.

03 — Infrastructure & Civil SC

Infrastructure & Civil

Structural members and assemblies requiring AWS-certified welding and AISC compliance for South Carolina infrastructure and civil projects.

04 — OEM & Contract Mfg. SC

OEM & Contract Manufacturing

Fabricated steel components for integration into larger assemblies — serving South Carolina OEM manufacturers and contract production facilities.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers for South Carolina procurement managers, project engineers, and general contractors ready to source structural steel fabrication.

Submit your design files (CAD, DXF, DWG, or PDF), cut list, material specifications, required quantity, and target delivery date via our contact page. Our estimating team reviews South Carolina project submittals immediately — the more detail you provide, the faster and more accurate our quote response. Call us at +1 (919) 438-6103 for urgent projects.

We accept CAD files (DXF, DWG), PDF drawings, cut lists in Excel or CSV, and bills of materials in any standard format. Include material grade, thickness, quantity, and required delivery date. The more complete your submittal, the faster we turn around a competitive quote for your South Carolina project.

Yes. We coordinate staged freight delivery directly to your SC project site, working with your site superintendent or logistics team to match delivery windows to your construction schedule. Our Dunn, NC facility is 90–220 miles from most South Carolina markets, allowing reliable same-week delivery on most orders.

Lead times depend on scope and material availability. For standard production orders, we typically turn around within the agreed project schedule without delays. Our parallel production capacity — CNC, welding, and assembly running concurrently — allows us to handle urgent SC timelines without compromising quality or compliance.

Yes. Contact our team via the form or by phone to initiate vendor qualification. We provide AISC certification documentation, AWS compliance records, insurance certificates, and any additional documentation required by your South Carolina procurement process. We actively serve SC general contractors, industrial manufacturers, and OEM clients.

Yes. Richards Welding is an AISC-certified structural steel fabrication company regularly delivering commercial and industrial projects across South Carolina — including Greenville, Spartanburg, Columbia, Rock Hill, Florence, and Charleston. Our facility in Dunn, NC is within one to three hours of most SC project sites.

Yes. Richards Welding holds AISC certification — the structural quality benchmark required by South Carolina project owners, engineers, and inspectors. Our facility undergoes independent audits of quality management systems, personnel, and procedures. All structural welding complies with AWS standards with documented weld procedures on every project.

We serve commercial construction (structural components for SC building projects), industrial manufacturing (custom fabricated parts and production tooling), infrastructure and civil (AISC-certified structural members), OEM and contract manufacturing, and energy and utilities across South Carolina.

Our Dunn, NC facility is approximately 90 miles from Rock Hill, 130 miles from Florence, 145 miles from Columbia, 160 miles from Greenville and Spartanburg, 180 miles from Myrtle Beach, and 220 miles from Charleston. We coordinate staged freight delivery directly with your South Carolina project site.

Richards Welding holds AISC certification for structural steel fabrication and operates under AWS-compliant welding standards. Our facility undergoes independent third-party audits covering quality management systems, welder qualifications, and documented weld procedures — meeting the requirements of South Carolina commercial and industrial project owners, specifying engineers, and building inspectors.

Ready to Build in South Carolina?

Partner with Richards Welding on Your Next SC Project.

Submit your design files or cut lists now — our structural steel fabrication estimating team responds immediately with a competitive quote for your South Carolina project.

RICHARDS WELDING & METAL FABRICATION · AISC CERTIFIED · FULL-SERVICE STRUCTURAL STEEL FABRICATION · NC, SC & VA
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