Golden State Steel & Stair

What Golden State Steel & Stair does

Golden State Steel & Stair, Inc. is a California-based union ironworker contractor specializing in custom steel fabrication and ironworks erection for construction projects. Founded in January 1994 by Fred and Joan Baker in San Pablo, the company was established after Fred Baker's 20-year tenure at B&R Steel, where he gained hands-on experience in both fabrication and field erection. The firm operates as a specialty trade contractor serving general contractors, commercial builders, and property owners requiring structural steel and ornamental ironwork for projects ranging from small residential installations to larger commercial builds.

The company does not operate a distinct product or platform; it delivers traditional construction trade services under a single-service offering. No proprietary technology stack, digital product, or software component is disclosed. The go-to-market motion is direct project engagement with construction firms and property owners, supported by a basic website with Services, Gallery, and Contact Us pages functioning as an inbound lead channel. Marketing activity is minimal, with no documented digital advertising, partnerships, or distribution intermediaries.

Revenue is generated on a project-based, quote-driven basis tied to labor and materials for each construction engagement. The company is privately held, has 1-10 employees, and serves regional clients in California. There are no disclosed funding rounds, subsidiaries, M&A activity, awards, certifications, or patents, and the company's footprint is concentrated within California rather than nationally or internationally.

Name

Golden State Steel & Stair

Legal name

Golden State Steel and Stair, Inc.

Website

https://gsssinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Golden State Steel & Stair is a California-based union ironworker contractor providing custom steel fabrication and ironworks erection services for general contractors, commercial builders, and property owners in regional construction projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Steel Fabrication Services

NAICS

Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (23812), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Stair Treads, Risers & Landing Flooring (HSAPAGAH)

Keywords

• Steel fabrication services
• Ironworks erection
• Structural steel installation
• Custom steel fabrication
• Union ironworker contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

San Pablo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Steel Fabrication and Ironworks Erection Services: Project-based revenue generated through custom steel fabrication and ironworks erection services for construction projects. As a union ironworker contractor, the company likely operates on a per-project basis with revenue derived from labor and materials for specific construction jobs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Golden State Steel & Stair is a union ironworker contractor that designs, estimates, fabricates, and installs structural steel, ornamental ironwork, and stairs for construction projects. The company delivers custom steel fabrication and on-site ironworks erection services for projects of all sizes, from small residential installations to large commercial construction jobs.

Product overview

Golden State Steel & Stair, Inc. is a union ironworker contractor providing steel fabrication and ironworks erection services. Founded in January 1994 by Fred and Joan Baker, the company offers services including steel fabrication and ironworks installation for construction projects. The company does not operate a distinct product or platform architecture; it provides traditional construction services under a single service offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steel Fabrication

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Broad incumbents

• Schuff Steel (Sun Steel): National structural steel fabrication and erection firm with significant California project history. Comparable service mix (fabrication plus erection) but at much greater scale than Golden State's local Bay Area operation.
• Herrick Corporation: Established California-based structural steel fabricator and erector with decades of project history. Larger scale but highly comparable structural steel and ironworks offering serving California GCs.
• SME Steel Contractors: One of the largest structural steel fabricators and erectors in the Western U.S., providing both shop fabrication and field erection. Far larger than Golden State but operates in the same structural steel and ironworks category serving California and broader Western markets.
• Nucor Corporation: Largest steel producer in the U.S. with downstream fabrication and joist businesses. Upstream of Golden State's value chain but shapes the competitive landscape for fabricated steel products the company relies on.

Regional players

• California Steel & Supply: Regional steel supply and fabrication provider serving California construction markets. Comparable customer base of contractors and overlap with Golden State's project-based steel fabrication services.
• Mark III Construction: California-based specialty contractor delivering MEP and structural/architectural metal work on commercial projects. Comparable scope of trade-contractor services for California GCs, with overlap on stairs and structural metal scopes.

Direct peers

• A&K Steel: Independent structural and miscellaneous steel fabricator serving California commercial construction. Directly comparable in service mix (fabrication plus erection) and customer type to Golden State.
• Iron World Manufacturing: Ornamental and architectural ironwork fabricator producing stairs, railings, and structural steel components. Overlaps directly with Golden State's stair and ironworks niche.
• Fisher Steel: Steel fabrication and erection company with a comparable mix of structural steel and custom metalwork. Similar small-to-mid-cap contractor profile competing for many of the same Bay Area and California commercial jobs.
• Hillsdale Fabricators: Specialty steel and ornamental metals fabricator with both stairs and structural ironwork, serving Western U.S. projects. Closely comparable in the dual stair-and-structural-steel niche that Golden State occupies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat1 record

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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