Business Details
38 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Fabrication & Structural Steelwork in Cumbria
J Johnstone Engineering has been delivering high-quality fabrication and structural steelwork solutions from Silloth, West Cumbria for over four decades. As a family-run business, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering techniques to serve residential, commercial, and industrial clients across the UK. Our experienced team specialises in bespoke fabrications, structural projects, and on-site installations, maintaining strict adherence to EN 1090 Class 2 certification standards.We pride ourselves on providing end-to-end engineering services from design to installation, with particular expertise in structural steel for homes, factory maintenance, and architectural metalwork. Our commitment to precision, reliability, and customer satisfaction has earned us long-standing partnerships with award-winning construction firms and industrial clients across diverse sectors including marine, agriculture, and manufacturing.
Services
Structural Steelwork
Sheet Metal Work
Steel Staircases
Access Ladders
Factory Installations
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- Over 45 years of proven experience in structural steel fabrication
- Fully EN 1090 Class 2 certified engineering solutions
- Skilled local workforce with industry-specific expertise
- Fast turnaround times for urgent repair requirements
- Serving residential, commercial and industrial sectors nationwide
Associations and certifications
- EN 1090 Class 2
Services
Structural Steelwork
We design and install precision-engineered structural steel solutions for residential and commercial properties. Our services include RSJ beam installation, A-frame roof trusses, load-bearing structures, and floor steel systems. All work complies with UK building regulations and is fabricated to exacting standards using high-grade materials.
Factory Maintenance
Our team provides comprehensive mechanical maintenance and emergency repair services for industrial facilities. We specialise in machinery installation, pipework systems, hopper fabrication, and safety upgrades, offering rapid response to minimise production downtime in live factory environments.
Steel Staircases
We create bespoke steel staircases combining structural integrity with modern design. Options include floating tread spine staircases, fire escapes, and industrial access solutions, all manufactured in-house and installed to meet safety and regulatory requirements.
Access Ladders
We supply and install custom access ladders for industrial and commercial applications. Our solutions include fixed vertical ladders with safety cages, roof access systems, and confined space solutions compliant with UK safety standards.
Sheet Metal Work
Our sheet metal capabilities include ducting systems, machine guards, tanks, and cladding solutions. We work with stainless and mild steel using advanced fabrication techniques to produce components for ventilation, industrial equipment, and architectural applications.
Questions
What areas do you serve for fabrication services?
We operate from Silloth, Cumbria and serve clients across the North West, Lake District, and UK mainland for both workshop-based and on-site projects.
Are you certified for structural steelwork?
Yes, we hold EN 1090 Class 2 certification ensuring compliance with UKCA marking requirements for structural steel fabrication and installation.
Do you handle emergency repair work?
We offer rapid response mechanical maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs to minimise industrial downtime, available seven days a week.
What industries do you work with?
We serve diverse sectors including marine/fishing, agriculture, manufacturing, food processing, construction, and heavy plant repair across Cumbria and the UK.
Can you create bespoke metalwork solutions?
Yes, we specialise in custom fabrication including architectural metalwork, security gates, curved railings, and unique structural components to client specifications.
Do you provide full project management?
We offer complete engineering services from design and fabrication through to installation and ongoing maintenance for all our structural steel projects.
