Question 1

How long has Steel Masters NYC been in business?

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Steel Masters NYC has been fabricating and installing commercial and residential steel and iron works products since 1972 - over 50 years. We are based at 135 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn NY 11212.

Question 2

What areas does Steel Masters NYC serve?

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We serve all five New York City boroughs - Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island - as well as Long Island and Westchester.

Question 3

Are you insured?

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Yes. Steel Masters NYC is fully insured for all steel fabrication and installation work throughout New York City and the surrounding metro area.

Question 4

Do you work on residential properties?

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Yes. In addition to commercial and industrial projects, we work on residential properties throughout New York City - including brownstones, townhouses, rowhouses, and co-op and condo buildings.

Question 5

How do I get a quote?

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Call us, fill out the request form on our website, or email your specs and drawings directly. Email and phone discussions lead to pricing - and if agreed upon, a site visit and field measurements are scheduled to finalize the project.

Question 6

Do you work with general contractors and property managers?

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Yes. The majority of our work is with general contractors, property managers, building owners, and facilities managers. We are experienced working within all construction projects and can coordinate with architects, engineers, and other trades on site.

Question 7

Do you provide shop drawings for approval before fabrication?

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Yes. We have been providing detailed shop drawings for over 40 years and can provide calculations and stamping if required on the drawing.

Question 8

What types of steel staircases does Steel Masters NYC fabricate?

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Steel Masters NYC fabricates all types - commercial open-tread staircases, closed-tread indoor metal staircases, outdoor galvanized staircases, steel egress staircases, rooftop access stairs, and custom configurations for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings throughout New York City.

Question 9

Do you fabricate both interior and exterior steel staircases?

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Yes. Interior staircases are typically mild steel or iron with closed treads or stair pan configurations. Exterior staircases are fabricated from galvanized steel with diamond plate or open grate treads for safety and weather resistance.

Question 10

Can you replace an existing staircase in an NYC building?

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Yes. We handle full staircase replacements including demolition and removal of the existing unit. We work with property managers, general contractors, and building owners to replace deteriorating staircases throughout NYC.

Question 11

Do you fabricate steel staircases for residential properties?

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Yes. In addition to commercial buildings, we fabricate and install steel staircases for residential properties throughout New York City - including brownstones, townhouses, rowhouses, and multi-family buildings. Common residential projects include basement access stairs, exterior decks, and rooftop access stairs.

Question 12

Who do you build steel staircases for?

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We build for apartment buildings, office buildings, hospitals, schools, factories, industrial facilities, retail stores, restaurants, government buildings, brownstones, townhouses, and general contractors throughout the New York metro area.

Question 13

What types of cellar doors does Steel Masters NYC fabricate?

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Steel Masters NYC fabricates all types of sidewalk cellar doors - diamond plate flat hatch doors, hydraulic Ez Lift doors, waterproof bulkhead sloped doors, lockable slide bolt doors, and fully custom doors for non-standard openings. Every door is custom built to your opening dimensions in our Brooklyn shop.

Question 14

How long does cellar door installation take?

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Most standard cellar door installations are completed in a few hours. We visit the site to measure, fabricate in our Brooklyn shop, and return to install - usually within one week. Timeline depends on complexity and current fabrication schedule.

Question 15

Do you replace existing cellar doors or only install new ones?

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We handle both. Steel Masters removes the old unit and installs a new custom-fabricated door built to the dimensions of your opening. Full replacement from start to finish.

Question 16

Do you fabricate cellar doors for residential properties like brownstones and townhouses?

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Yes. In addition to commercial storefronts and apartment buildings, we fabricate and install cellar doors for residential properties throughout New York City - including brownstones, townhouses, rowhouses, and co-op and condo buildings. We actually invented the ultra-model waterproof door for coal chutes and sidewalk doors. Every door is custom built to your opening dimensions.

Question 17

Can you fabricate cellar doors for non-standard or odd-size openings?

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Yes. Every door we build is custom-fabricated to your opening dimensions. Non-standard, irregular, and odd-size openings are common in older NYC buildings and we specialize in building doors that fit perfectly regardless of the dimensions.

Question 18

What is the difference between a steel security door and a window guard?

Accepted Answer

A window guard fixes into a window opening and stays closed. A security door hangs on hinges and has to open, close and lock every day, which is why the frame, hinges and hardware carry more of the load than the leaf itself.

Question 19

Mesh, bar or plate - which security door do I need?

Accepted Answer

Mesh doors let air and light through and suit utility rooms and vestibules. Bar and picket doors keep sightlines open at entries. Solid plate doors close off cellar, boiler and equipment rooms completely and take a lock without exposing linkage.

Question 20

Can you match an existing security door on my building?

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Yes. We measure the opening and match leaf style, hinge side and swing to what is already there, or to a matching pair where one door in a set has failed and the other is being kept.

Question 21

Do you also install roll-down security gates?

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Yes. Steel Masters NYC fabricates and installs roll-down security gates for storefronts and openings throughout New York City, alongside steel security doors, window guards and security cage partitions.

Question 22

What is expanded metal used for?

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Expanded metal and welded wire mesh are used for security cage rooms and storage enclosures, expanded metal doors and partitions, window guards, fence panels, and HVAC protection cages. Steel Masters NYC fabricates all of these in our Brooklyn shop and installs with our own crew.

Question 23

Is expanded metal stronger than wire mesh?

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Yes. Expanded metal is the most cost-effective open metal product for security applications - stronger than wire mesh, and it allows airflow and visibility while still providing an impenetrable barrier.

Question 24

Can expanded metal panels be framed or frameless?

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Both. We weld expanded metal and steel wire mesh into angle iron or tube steel frames, and we also install frameless expanded metal bolted directly to structural steel support tubes.

Question 25

Do you do structural steel alterations on occupied buildings?

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Yes. Structural steel work on an occupied New York City building is a different discipline than new construction - every modification has to account for existing loads, existing connections, and a building that often cannot stop operating while the work happens. Steel Masters NYC has handled this work since 1972.

Question 26

What structural scopes do you handle most often?

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The most common structural steel scopes we handle are floor and stair opening closures, steel plate and column installation, steel supports for machinery, and roof dunnage fabrication for HVAC equipment.

Question 27

Do you provide stamped drawings and calculations for structural work?

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Yes. Steel Masters NYC drafts detailed shop drawings in-house for every fabrication project and has done so for over 40 years. We can provide calculations and stamping if required on the drawing.

Question 28

What kinds of ladders do you fabricate?

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Steel Masters NYC custom fabricates and installs fixed roof access ladders, ships ladders, and safety cage ladders with hoops for commercial and residential buildings throughout New York City. Every ladder is built to your exact building dimensions in our Brooklyn shop.

Question 29

Do you build rooftop platforms, catwalks and railings too?

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Yes. Along with ladders we fabricate steel catwalks, mezzanines, parapet and roof railings, and pipe staircase railings for buildings throughout New York City.

Question 30

Are Steel Masters NYC garbage enclosures rodent and pest proof?

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Yes. Steel Masters NYC garbage bin enclosures use fully welded solid steel construction with no gaps, sealed lids, and reinforced door frames - eliminating the entry points that allow rats and pests access to garbage. No animal can chew through solid welded steel.

Question 31

What types of garbage enclosures does Steel Masters NYC fabricate?

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We fabricate Economaster outdoor garbage bin enclosures for standard commercial and residential use and heavy duty industrial bin enclosures for high-volume facilities - all specifically designed to eliminate pest access. Every unit is custom fabricated to your site dimensions.

Question 32

Can garbage enclosures be custom sized?

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Yes. Every enclosure we build is custom fabricated to fit your specific number of bins, available space, and site requirements. We visit your location, take measurements, and build to fit your site dimensions.

Question 33

Do you fabricate garbage enclosures for residential properties?

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Yes. In addition to commercial properties, restaurants, and apartment buildings, we fabricate steel garbage enclosures for residential properties throughout New York City - including brownstones, townhouses, and rowhouses that store garbage in sidewalk or courtyard areas.

Question 34

Who are your garbage enclosures designed for?

Accepted Answer

Our steel garbage enclosures are designed for NYC apartment building owners, property managers, restaurants, retail stores, hospitals, brownstone and townhouse owners, commercial landlords, and any property that needs to securely store outdoor garbage between collection days.

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