Taylor's Engineering services ltd

Taylor's Engineering services ltd With years of experience we provide an excellent service in all aspects of steel erecting, welding and fabricating.

As a company we offer a wide range of steel services. These services include many aspects of welding, workshop fabrication and on site steel erection. We have many years of experience in the steel industry. We have done jobs ranging from bespoke staircases and handrails to large steel structures. We hold all the relevant certification to work on construction sites. ie, steel erector, slinger/signa

ler cscs, ipaf and pasma cards. We can fabricate, supply,deliver and fit steel lintels, balustrade/ railings/ gates for any in home building works or home improvements. If its made of steel we can generally supply it or fit. So please dont hesitate to contact us with any of your steel needs.

Most people think resilience is a personality trait. It's not. It's about breaking, doubting yourself, questioning every...
03/06/2026

Most people think resilience is a personality trait. It's not.

It's about breaking, doubting yourself, questioning everything and still showing up the next day.

The people further ahead didn't start with more. They just quit less.

Progress in the hard patches counts as double. You don't see it at the time but it's there.

When did you last stop and look back at how far you've actually come?

Love these little jobs, Job satisfaction ✅. This nice little balustrade install was inside a basketball court on a clien...
02/06/2026

Love these little jobs, Job satisfaction ✅.

This nice little balustrade install was inside a basketball court on a clients Tier 1 project.

One of our team was on slinging duties assisting a clients installation team.

Whilst working around finished surfaces, every care was taken to protect them throughout — work carried out clean and left ready for handover.

Actual footage of me waiting for a delivery that was "on its way" first thing that morning We've all been there. 🙄
01/06/2026

Actual footage of me waiting for a delivery that was "on its way" first thing that morning

We've all been there. 🙄

Phase 2 of installation is well underwayWe’re continuing the install top-down. Since there's zero crane access, we’ve go...
29/05/2026

Phase 2 of installation is well underway

We’re continuing the install top-down. Since there's zero crane access, we’ve got the chain blocks slung directly off the steels we previously installed above us.

We're using the SLA-15 to take the weight of the beams/ level them while we get them spliced together, then transferring the load straight over to the chain blocks.

It’s a tight squeeze. We’re maneuvering these steels through narrow floor openings with live services all around us.

Some lifts go straight in, some take a bit more patience. That’s just the nature of a retrofit...you adapt, solve it, and keep pushing forward.

What’s the trickiest install you’ve had to pull off without a crane?

You can’t learn this trade from a Powerpoint presentation. There’s a massive difference between talking about the skills...
28/05/2026

You can’t learn this trade from a Powerpoint presentation.

There’s a massive difference between talking about the skills shortage in an office and actually standing on a MEWP installing a steel frame trying to get a job done.

The gap between theory and boots on the ground is miles wide.

The reality we're facing on site every day is simple. The experienced veteran lads are retiring and young enthusiastic erectors are getting harder to find.

The knowledge you need out there, you can't shortcut that. It only comes from years of getting your hands dirty.

We aren't just looking for bodies to fill hi-vis vests. We need to build the next generation of proper steel erectors.

Men who want to actually learn the trade, understand the material, and take pride in building stuff that will stand for the next hundred years.

If we don't pass the knowledge down now, it's gone.

How is your team handling this? Are you actively mentoring green lads on your sites or just hoping someone else trains them?

Let’s talk about it below.

Most people think a passion for cars is just about speed, noise or looks. It's not. If you drive something like an Evo —...
27/05/2026

Most people think a passion for cars is just about speed, noise or looks.
It's not.

If you drive something like an Evo — and actually drive it — the real pull is everything that goes into making it faster, sharper and more responsive.

The parts. The map. The small gains you chase every time it goes back on the dyno.

That mindset doesn't stay in the car.

You start noticing it everywhere and stop accepting thats "good enough"

You understand that performance is built in layers and not bought in one go.

You become someone who:
-Overthinks the details that others ignore
-Invests in long term small gains over quick fixes
-Knows the difference between fast and refined

My car gets tuned regularly. Not because it needs to but because there's always something left to find.

That's not a car hobby. That's a way of thinking.

Steel import tariffs are hitting 50% this July. If you're pricing Q3 packages right now those quotes are dated.On paper,...
26/05/2026

Steel import tariffs are hitting 50% this July. If you're pricing Q3 packages right now those quotes are dated.

On paper, protecting domestic production sounds like the right move for the industry. Supporting UK fabricators and reducing our reliance on imports is a solid long-term goal.

Though when you look at the day to day reality of delivering a project, it gets complicated.

From 1 July 2026, the government is cutting tariff-free steel import quotas by 60%.
If a shipment tips over that new limit, it faces a massive premium.

From the Gov.UK update: "...overall quota levels for steel imports will be significantly reduced by 60%... and steel coming into the UK above these levels will be subject to a 50% tariff."

Alongside this, the Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill just passed its second reading. Business Secretary Peter Kyle stated the objective is to bring "stability for British Steel’s workers, suppliers and customers."

While stability is exactly what we need, policy changes take time to settle and our project schedules are live right now.

The practical challenges we need to manage immediately are...

- Lead times. Potential delays as supply chains adapt to the new quota limits.
- Cost certainty. Upward pressure on fabrication rates to cover market volatility.
- Risk management. Making sure fixed price contracts account for these mid-year shifts.

If you’re pricing today for work in Q3 or Q4, relying on historical rates is a massive risk. It’s no longer just about securing the material, it’s about timing the supply chain to avoid that 50% tariff.

How are you handling this with your own supply chain? Are your partners locking in rates early or are you holding off until the July numbers clarify?

Don't panic. Look at the calendar. It's actually fine 😅That split second this morning when my body woke me up at 5AM on ...
25/05/2026

Don't panic. Look at the calendar. It's actually fine 😅

That split second this morning when my body woke me up at 5AM on autopilot —before my brain caught up and reminded me it's a Bank Holiday.

The only thing I'm managing today is the barbecue.

Sun's out, phone's down, cold one in hand 🍺

Reality kicks back in tomorrow. I'll be ready for it then.

Happy Bank Holiday from me and the Taylors team — hope you get a proper day off. You've earned it. 🍻

Wrapped up a nice install last week for Jordon at LSJ Engineering.Bespoke geometric gates on a rooftop job. Team did a t...
22/05/2026

Wrapped up a nice install last week for Jordon at LSJ Engineering.

Bespoke geometric gates on a rooftop job. Team did a tidy job and the finish shows it.

Wildflowers, fresh air, and the London skyline as the backdrop. It wasn't a bad way to end the week.

Bank holiday weekend with sunshine on the way.

From everyone at Taylors Engineering Services — go enjoy it. ☀️

First few pieces is in the air. This is what the whole job hangs off — literally.That's my lifting point for everything ...
21/05/2026

First few pieces is in the air. This is what the whole job hangs off — literally.

That's my lifting point for everything that follows.

From here I'm slinging every level below off what's now fixed above me. The method I planned before we started ...it's live now. This is where you find out if the thinking was right.

Extremely confined access on this job. Steels being lifted through the hole from the floor below.

Getting steel to the right level without blocking my own access for the next phase — that's the thing you're solving on every single lift.

You're not just thinking about where this piece is going. You're thinking about where the next one needs to go and whether what you're doing now makes that harder or easier.

First phase is solid. I'm working down from here.

It won't all go clean...retrofit never does. But we're moving in the right direction and the sequence is working.

What's your preferred setup for internal lifts when there's no crane access?

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