What Steel Frame Solutions does

Steel Frame Solutions is a UK-based, family-run industrial design and construction firm founded in 2000 by Johann De Villiers and headquartered in Lordswood, Kent. The company designs, supplies, and installs light gauge steel framing (LWSF) systems for the UK construction industry, specializing in three integrated systems: Stand Alone structural builds up to 8 stories, Infill framing for buildings up to and beyond 18m (delivering a weather-tight envelope 50% faster than traditional methods), and Rooftop Extensions for vertical expansion. Manufacturing is anchored by a 200,000+ sq ft production facility with 13 rolling lines producing cold-rolled galvanised steel sections in profiles from 50-500mm and thicknesses of 0.5-6.0mm, all sourced exclusively from independent British rolling mills and certified to BS EN 10326:2004 S390GD + Z275 and BS EN ISO 9001:2000.

The business operates three revenue streams: Design Services (engineering calculations, 3D modeling, structural drawings), Steel Framing Supply (LWSF components plus external boards, flooring, insulation, drylining, and fixings), and Installation Services delivered through qualified, approved install teams with weekly quality inspections. Customers span main contractors, specialist subcontractors, and developers across residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, and education sectors, with multiple enterprise clients (Mode Construction Services, Purelake New Homes, Skillcrown, Clad Design Resource, IBC, Oscar James Ltd) reporting 10+ year relationships. Distribution is direct B2B field sales across the UK, with both supply-only and supply-and-installation engagement models and project-based quoting.

The competitive position rests on accumulated technical expertise (20+ years), scale manufacturing capacity, regulatory compliance (NHBC and SCI alignment), and exclusive British mill partnerships, supported by family-run operational continuity. No external investors, funding rounds, acquisitions, or M&A activity are documented, and the company remains privately held by its founding family.

Name

Steel Frame Solutions

Legal name

Steel Frame Solutions

Website

https://steelframesolutions.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Steel Frame Solutions is a UK-based, family-run industrial firm founded in 2000 that designs, supplies, and installs light gauge steel framing systems for residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, and education construction projects across the United Kingdom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Light Gauge Steel Framing Systems

NAICS

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120), Framing Contractors (238130)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold-Formed Steel Framing & Studs (IMADACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Structural Steel Fabrication (IMADACAA), Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM)

Keywords

• Light gauge steel framing
• Steel frame construction
• Cold-rolled steel sections
• Structural steel systems
• Construction design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kent

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Design Services: Full engineering design services including structural calculations, loading details, section specifications, support requirements, connections and fixing specifications, and full construction drawings. Design input varies according to customer needs from basic advice to complete design and drawings.
2. Steel Framing Supply: Supply of light gauge steel framing components manufactured from galvanised steel coil. Also supplies external boards, flooring, insulation materials, drylining sections and fixings. All steel manufactured in the United Kingdom.
3. Installation Services: Installation of light weight steel framing systems using qualified and approved install teams. Includes installation of external sheathing boards, EPDMs, insulation, brick tie channels, and breather membranes.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Steel Frame Solutions designs, supplies, and installs light gauge steel framing systems for the UK construction industry. The offering centres on cold-rolled steel sections and lightweight steel framing systems for infill framing, stand-alone structures, high-rise residential construction, and rooftop extensions, delivered across residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, and education sectors.

Product overview

Steel Frame Solutions is a family-run business offering a unified portfolio of light gauge steel framing systems for the UK construction industry. The core offering consists of three interconnected systems: Stand Alone (full structural builds up to 8 stories), Infill (weather-tight envelope 50% faster than traditional methods, up to 18m+ buildings), and Rooftop Extensions (vertical expansion). These systems are delivered through three integrated service lines—Design (engineering, structural calculations, 3D modeling), Supply (galvanised steel sections 50-500mm, 0.5-6.0mm thick), and Install (qualified teams with quality inspections). The company also supplies complementary materials including external boards, flooring, insulation, drylining sections, and fixings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design Services Engineering design services including structural calculations, loading details, section specifications, support requirements, connections, fixing specifications, construction drawings, and 3D modelling for light gauge steel framing systems, ranging from basic advice to complete design packages for UK construction projects.
• Supply Services Supply of light gauge steel framing components manufactured from galvanised steel coil, with profiles from 50-500mm and 0.5-6.0mm thick, plus complementary external boards, flooring, insulation materials, drylining sections and fixings for UK construction projects.
• Install Services Installation of lightweight steel framing systems using qualified and approved installers, including external sheathing boards, EPDMs, insulation, brick tie channels and breather membranes, with weekly quality inspections by design and construction managers.
• Stand Alone System Full structural build system using lightweight steel sections from slab, enabling fast track housing and apartments up to 8 stories, accommodating versatile design options including rendered finishes, rain screen facades, timber laminates, brick slips and stone options.
• Infill System Lightweight steel frame infill system that delivers a weather-tight envelope up to 50% quicker than traditional build methods, using cut-to-length studs and stick build construction, suitable for infilling concrete and structural steel main frames in buildings up to and in excess of 18m high.
• Rooftop Extension System Rooftop extension system using light gauge steel framing for vertical expansion of existing buildings, leveraging steel's strength, durability and lightweight properties to add extra floors without compromising the structural integrity of the existing structure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% faster weather tight envelope construction compared to traditional build methods
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• NHBCsupportingOthersNHBC (National House-Building Council) is mentioned on the company website as a recognised building regulations and standards body, indicating compliance with their standards and acceptance of Steel Frame Solutions' systems.
• SCI (Steel Construction Institute)supportingTechnology or IntegrationThe Steel Construction Institute logo appears on the website, indicating membership or certification alignment with SCI standards and best practices for steel construction.
• Independent British Rolling MillscoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive partnerships with independent British rolling mills enable supply of over 200,000 sq ft of LWSF sections from high quality galvanised steel coil. This partnership provides the manufacturing backbone for their steel framing production capability.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hadley Group: UK-based manufacturer of cold-rolled steel framing sections and light gauge steel framing systems for construction. Direct competitor to Steel Frame Solutions in infill, stand-alone, and multi-storey steel framing across residential and commercial sectors.
• Frameclad: UK-based light gauge steel framing manufacturer and installer, focused on infill, load-bearing, and modular systems. Closely comparable offering and customer base to Steel Frame Solutions.
• BW Industries: UK cold-rolled steel sections manufacturer supplying light gauge steel framing for residential and commercial construction. Direct comparable in product range and customer profile to Steel Frame Solutions.
• Voestalpine Metsec: UK manufacturer of light gauge steel framing, steel sections, and structural framing components. Competes head-to-head with Steel Frame Solutions in design, supply, and framing for residential, commercial, and high-rise projects.
• Stoneacre Steel Framing: UK-based light gauge steel framing specialist offering design, manufacture, and installation for residential and commercial projects. Closely comparable to Steel Frame Solutions in scale, service model, and customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Kingspan Group: Global building envelope manufacturer offering insulated panels and steel framing systems. Broader portfolio but overlaps directly with SFS in steel framing components for residential and commercial builds.
• Severfield: UK structural steel fabrication and erection contractor serving commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Broader scope than SFS but adjacent on the steel structural framing value chain.
• Tata Steel UK: UK steel manufacturer producing structural and construction-grade steel products including sections used in framing applications. Larger incumbent operating upstream of SFS but overlapping in construction steel supply.
• Voestalpine: Global steel and steel processing group with UK operations including light gauge framing sections. Larger incumbent competing in the same end-markets as Steel Frame Solutions.

Others

• Steel Construction Institute (SCI): UK technical and standards body for steel construction. Not a direct competitor but an ecosystem participant whose membership and standards shape the operating environment for SFS and peers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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