When planning a commercial or industrial construction project, you’ll often face a critical decision: should you hire a company to fabricate and install your metal components—or just fabricate and ship them to your site? At South Anna Stair & Rail Company, Inc., we offer both options: furnish-only and full-service installations. But which is the best fit for your project?
Let’s break down the differences so you can make the right choice for your timeline, budget, and location.
What Is Furnish-Only Fabrication?
Furnish-only means we custom fabricate your metal items—rails, ladders, platforms, stairs, bollards, gates, and more—and ship them to your location. You or your team handle the installation on-site.
Ideal for:
- General contractors with an in-house install team
- Projects located outside our 3-hour service radius
- National builders or suppliers needing high-quality, code-compliant parts
- Job sites with existing subcontractors already handling install
Benefits:
- Fast turnaround for standard or recurring fabrication needs
- Nationwide shipping
- Lower labor costs on your end if install team is already secured
- Flexibility for large-scale or multi-phase projects
What Is Full-Service Fabrication & Installation?
With full-service, we manage the entire process—from fabrication to delivery to on-site installation. Our experienced team ensures everything is built to spec, installed safely, and compliant with building codes and safety standards.
Ideal for:
- Projects located in Virginia, D.C., North Carolina, or within a ~3-hour radius of Richmond
- Contractors looking for a turnkey solution
- Installations that require specialized experience (e.g., ADA railings, complex stair systems, elevated catwalks)
- Clients who want a seamless, single-source partner
Benefits:
Code-compliant and safety-first execution
Reduced coordination across vendors
On-site accountability and quality assurance
Fewer delays from miscommunication or mismatched specs
