How much does custom stainless fabrication cost?

It depends on size, grade, gauge, number of welds and any integrated features such as sinks or splashbacks. Send us your dimensions or a sketch and we will quote it — custom is often closer to standard pricing than operators expect.

What is the standard commercial bench height?

900 mm is standard in Australia, with 600, 700 and 750 mm the usual depths. We can fabricate to a different height if your team or your process calls for it.

How long does custom fabrication take?

Lead time varies with complexity and workshop load. Contact us with your project and we will give you a realistic timeframe before you commit.

Custom Stainless Steel Fabrication: What to Know Before You Order

A practical walk-through of ordering made-to-measure stainless benches, sinks and shelving, and the measuring mistakes that cause expensive rework.

6 min read · Updated August 2026

When custom beats off the shelf

Standard sizes are cheaper per unit, but they leave gaps — and gaps in a commercial kitchen collect food, fail hygiene audits and waste floor area you are paying rent on. If your wall run is 2,340 mm, two standard benches and a 140 mm gap is a worse outcome than a single 2,340 mm bench.

Custom also solves service penetrations, non-square corners, integrated sinks and pot shelves, and equipment stands sized to a specific appliance.

How to measure so it fits first time

Measure at three heights — walls are rarely square or plumb
Note every obstruction: power points, waste pipes, skirting, door swings
Record the full delivery path: doorway widths, lift dimensions, stair turns
Confirm the working height you want (900 mm standard) before fabrication starts
Send photos with your dimensions — they catch what a sketch misses

Specifying grade and finish

Grade 304 for anything food-contact or wet; 430 only for dry, non-contact panels. A No. 4 brushed finish is the practical standard: it hides light scratching and cleans easily, unlike a mirror finish that shows every fingerprint under kitchen lighting.

Ask for rounded, sealed corners on food-contact welds. Sharp internal corners are hard to clean and they are the first thing a hygiene auditor runs a finger into.

Lead times and installation

Fabrication lead time depends on complexity and current workshop load. Book earlier than you think you need to, especially if the item is on a critical path for opening. Confirm who is receiving the delivery, and inspect for transit damage before signing.

Frequently asked questions

How much does custom stainless fabrication cost?: It depends on size, grade, gauge, number of welds and any integrated features such as sinks or splashbacks. Send us your dimensions or a sketch and we will quote it — custom is often closer to standard pricing than operators expect.
What is the standard commercial bench height?: 900 mm is standard in Australia, with 600, 700 and 750 mm the usual depths. We can fabricate to a different height if your team or your process calls for it.
How long does custom fabrication take?: Lead time varies with complexity and workshop load. Contact us with your project and we will give you a realistic timeframe before you commit.