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Frequently Asked Questions about Steel Buildings

Clear answers to your questions about Gabitie steel buildings, warranties, processes, and our approach to quality.

We don’t sell standard kits. We engineer buildings around your site, your loads, and your long-term plans.

You also get features other suppliers do not offer as standard, including:

  • Lifetime structural warranty
  • Lifetime corrosion protection on the frame and cladding
  • GabitieHybridTech — hot and cold rolled engineering combined for the best performance for your brief

Our unique and proprietary Gabitie Seal, Protect and Lock integrated system GabitieSPL – incorporated into all our designs:

  • GabitieSeal — ground-level water-ingress protection as standard;
  • GabitieProtect — Base Level corrosion protection as standard;
  • GabitieLock — our unique ground layout system for perfect installation alignment – setting the positions of all columns – enabling installers not to be experts.
  • Six-week delivery on most single-skin buildings under £50k
  • True end-to-end service: planning, groundworks, fabrication, installation, handover

We build for the long term, not the lowest price.

Yes. Gabitie offers the most comprehensive warranty package in the sector:

  • Lifetime Structural Warranty
  • Lifetime Corrosion Warranty on frame and cladding when installed as designed
  • 10-year workmanship guarantee when installed by Gabitie Guild teams
  • Fire-rated insulated panels with manufacturer-backed certification
  • Product warranties on all panels, doors, gutters and accessories

Every warranty is written in plain English and included in your O&M pack.

For most single-skin buildings under £50k:

  • Manufacture guaranteed within 28 days of sign-off
  • Delivery within 6 weeks of drawing sign-off
  • Typical onsite installation within 5 days

Insulated or larger buildings usually follow an 8-week programme.

You can track every stage of production through our GabitieTrack - design to delivery system.

Yes we can. We provide planning drawings, site-specific notes, and building regulation support as part of our turnkey service. Agricultural permitted development, commercial planning, and garage checks are all covered.

Yes we can. Our team handles everything from breaking ground to finished slab. You can choose a full turnkey package or foundation-only support.

Yes. Everything is designed, engineered, fabricated, and checked in-house.
We are not a distributor. This means clear accountability, tighter tolerances, and faster programmes.

We combine hot-rolled and cold-rolled systems through GabitieHybridTech to deliver optimal strength, weight, span capability, and cost for your project. You probably don’t really need to know (but feel free to ask if you really want to know – we have no secrets) which system suits your site - let our experts determine that for you

We offer a full cladding colour range including Anthracite, Juniper Green, Black, Goosewing Grey and more.
GAB200 Plastisol cladding offers:

  • Leathergrain embossed finish
  • Up to 25-year performance guarantee depending on colour group and location
  • Excellent corrosion resistance
  • Suitable for roof pitches down to 4 degrees

Ask for a sample pack for true colour matching.

Yes. You receive:

  • GabitieGuide manuals
  • GabitieVision video walkthroughs
  • GabitieLabel parts system for fast identification
  • GabitieLock positioning for perfect alignment

If you prefer however, our GabitieGuild installation teams can erect the building for you and provide a 10-year workmanship guarantee

It covers all structural steel components for the lifetime of the building, including welded and bolted connections, hot-rolled and cold-rolled members, and GabitieHybridTech systems.

Covers structural integrity, corrosion protection, and failure due to manufacture or engineering.

  • Improper foundations (which have been installed by someone else);
  • amage or failure caused by third-party installers not following Gabitie instructions;
  • Misuse, impact damage, or modification;
  • Natural events beyond Eurocode loading;
  • Aesthetic colour changes.

If you’re unsure, ask us. We help you get clarity before you commit.

We’re accredited to ISO 9001 and UKCA EN1090 execution class 2 standard, ensuring our processes and products meet the highest quality and compliance benchmarks in the industry.

It is a legal requirement, under building control regulations, in the UK that all structural steelwork is only provided by firms who hold a valid UKCA EN1090 accreditation. Provisions by suppliers who do not hold this certification will not be insurable.

We can direct you to financing partners. Options depend on project type, value, and business status.

Yes. Around 70 percent of our work is commercial, but we also build premium garages, workshops, and outbuildings nationwide. We’re not fussy on who you are – if you’re after a fantastic quality steel building we would be proud to be engaged on your project.

Yes. Every Gabitie building is designed and engineered specifically for your site, purpose, and preferences - using our tried and tested manufacturing methods and performance first quality design ethos. No off-the-shelf solutions. You benefit from nearly 20 years of research, development and real world performance improvements and an approach to doing things right.

Three simple steps:

  1. Book a free site Gabitie Care Discovery Call visit or a desktop survey
  2. Fill in our contact us form/request a price call to action
  3. Use our integrated building calculator for an accurate estimate

You can also use our online GabitieCalculator for a quick guide price

You receive:

  • Post-installation inspection and photos
  • O&M pack with all warranties
  • A Gabitie Care Call to check satisfaction and answer any final questions

In short any and every one. We cover every industry and every market sector and have, in nearly 20 years, dealt with every type of client. You can find a list of some of the public and private businesses and organisations we’ve worked with in our knowledge centre - here. Gabitie Structures serves private individuals, commercial businesses, developers, public sector organisations, and estates teams. We design and manufacture everything from shelters, garages, workshops and garden rooms; to industrial units, logistics hubs, retail spaces, utility structures and specialist storage depots. No matter the scale, every project receives the same uncompromising quality and professionalism.

If you’re after a bespokely crafted, project specific solution to your building project - we are here to assist. If you’re after something along the lines of a tweaked version of something that you may collect from one of the large DIY warehouses however we’re probably not for you - as simply put the quality and weights of materials used in our products are just far more substantial than those obtainable from these mass-produced options. We approach the production of every building as if it were our own with quality and long-term performance being critical design features of all our structures.

We offer a range of service packages to suit every type of project - from our most simple package the GabitieEssentials (design, manufacture, and delivery only), to our most advanced option - the GabitieTotalSolution (priority service and extra support). If you’d like to learn more follow the link - where all our plans are described in complete detail. The Gabitie Service Tutorial

We established Gabitie Structures as a range in 2008 but we built it on the back of a 30 year old family construction business. We’ve grown from a small, family-run venture into one of the UK’s leading steel building manufacturers. We’ve continually invested in technology, training, and people. Within the group we now have over 50 years of engineering experience with our oldest sister company launching in 1972, providing us with a wealth of experience that flows straight into your end product.

Our buildings are:
Built for life. Designed around you. Delivered without compromise.

At Gabitie, we don’t chase the market with the cheapest kit or the quickest quote.
We focus on giving every customer the right building for their site, their workflow, and their future.
This philosophy drives every decision we make.

Why choose Gabitie

  1. We design for people, not for price points

    Many suppliers start with a standard frame and try to make your project fit it. We work the other way round. Your goals, your site conditions, loading requirements and long-term plans shape the building from day one.

    If the right answer costs more than a “basic kit”, we will tell you. If the right answer costs less, we will tell you that too. Your building is engineered to serve you, not the other way round.

    We believe that our customers get the best experience by leaning on our experience and deserve to receive the professional service that comes from it. We’re here to serve customers to the best of our abilities, not sell and forget.

  2. We take responsibility for everything we build

    Our philosophy centres on accountability. We design it. We fabricate it. We stand behind it. This is why we offer:

    • Lifetime Structural Warranty
    • Lifetime Corrosion Protection on the frame and cladding
    • Dedicated installation teams
    • Transparent delivery and manufacturing guarantees

    When we say a building will last, we back that promise for life.

  3. We remove the guesswork for customers

    Steel buildings can feel complex: insulation choices, frame types, wind loads, foundation tolerances, fire performance, drainage, access spacing. We take that complexity off your shoulders.

    • GabitieHybridTech combines hot and cold rolled engineering so you don’t need to choose.
    • GabitieSeal protects your structure at ground level.
    • GabitieLock sets out the frame accurately without requiring specialist skills.
    • GabitieLabel and GabitieVision make self build straightforward.

    You don’t need to become an expert in our industry. You just need a partner who is.

  4. We don’t believe in “standard”

    Standard buildings often create standard problems: leaking bases, premature corrosion, poor detailing, limited load capacity, and short warranties. We reject the idea that “standard” should be acceptable.

    Every Gabitie building is specified to meet the right performance for the site, from U values to snow loads to fire requirements. Our job is not to compete with the lowest bidder. Our job is to set the standard others follow.

    The reason we may not be the cheapest quote you receive is because we give you more. You’re not comparing like for like.

  5. We build long term relationships, not one off transactions

    Others sell boxes. We build relationships. Every customer receives:

    • A design consultation, not a sales call
    • Clear drawings and calculations
    • A fixed price and build date
    • A tracked programme from design to delivery
    • A Gabitie Care Call after installation

    We treat every project as if it will become our next case study. Because it will.

  6. We believe quality should be obvious

    From the fit of the frame to the lines of the cladding, from drainage detailing to internal clear heights, quality is not negotiable.

    • Our fabrication is UKCA EN 1090-1 EXC2 certified.
    • Our cladding carries long term performance guarantees.
    • Our workmanship is backed for ten years by GabitieGuild installation teams.

    Quality is not an upgrade. It is the base level.

  7. We give customers the freedom to choose

    You can hand us the entire project under GabitieTotalSolution, or you can self build with our tools and training. You can choose any finish, colour, span, height or door configuration. You can build now and add later.

    Our philosophy is simple: you should never have to settle for a building that almost fits.

  8. We design for life

    Everything we do is built around longevity. Longevity of the product. Longevity of performance. Longevity of support.

    A Gabitie building is designed to serve your business, farm, or home for decades. And our warranties prove it.

Still Have Questions about Gabitie Steel Buildings?

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