Qualified Artisans vs. Semi-Skilled Labor:

Skilled artisans follow certified welding codes and fabrication standards. This ensures structural integrity and compliance with engineering specifications. Lower-cost contractors often use semi-skilled workers, reducing labor costs but compromising quality and consistency.

Welding Quality:

Certified welders use approved procedures and consumables with traceable data sheets. This guarantees strength and durability—especially critical in mining and industrial environments.

Certified vs. Commercial Steel:

Certified steel comes with mill certificates and meets structural grade requirements. Commercial steel may be cheaper but lacks traceability and guaranteed performance, especially under load or in harsh conditions.

Consumables with Documentation:

Quality welding rods, paints, and coatings come with datasheets and batch traceability. These form part of a Quality Data Pack—available to clients upon request—to prove compliance and accountability.

Surface Preparation:

SOLHAR adheres to standards like SA2.5 sandblasting, ensuring proper adhesion and corrosion resistance.

Paint Systems:

We apply a two-coat system with a minimum Dry Film Thickness (DFT) of 100 microns, verified by calibrated instruments. In contrast, low-cost contractors may apply a single coat of primer with no DFT checks—often resulting in just 20 microns or less, offering minimal protection.

Structural Approval:

All SOLHAR structures are reviewed and signed off by qualified engineers. This ensures safety under wind loads, seismic conditions, and operational stresses.

Many low-cost providers skip this step entirely, leaving clients exposed to risk.

Reputation vs. Risk:

Companies that cut corners often walk away once the job is done, offering no guarantees or support if issues arise.

SOLHAR stands behind its work, with full documentation, compliance, and a commitment to long-term partnerships.

🍏Apples vs. Oranges

When comparing quotes, it’s essential to ask: Are you comparing certified engineering with unverified fabrication? Are you getting long-term durability or short-term savings?

🏗️ Why Structural Steel Pricing Varies So Widely

📊 Long-Term Cost & Risk Comparison

At SOLHAR, we don’t compete on shortcuts—we compete on quality, compliance, and peace of mind.

We welcome any questions and are happy to provide full documentation, datasheets, and engineering approvals to support your project’s success.