Wards Welding & Fabrications Ltd

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about lead times, delivery, payments, coatings, vehicle parts, drawings, quoting and general workshop enquiries. Useful for procurement teams, engineers, industrial buyers and local customers looking for welding and fabrication services in Milton Keynes.

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Common welding FAQs Milton Keynes customers ask before sending drawings, placing orders or booking work into the workshop.

Lead times, quoting, delivery, finishes, CNC machining questions and fabrication FAQs

Lead Times & Quoting

Metal fabrication lead times depend on job size, quantity, finish, complexity, material availability and current workshop workload. Simple jobs can often move quicker, while larger fabrication, welding and CNC machining work needs more planning.
Quotes are usually valid for 30 days unless stated otherwise. Material prices can change, so older quotes may need checking before the order is placed.
Ideally, we need drawings, quantities, material grade, finish requirements, delivery date and any important notes. STEP files, DXF files, PDFs, sketches or clear photos can all help depending on the job.

Delivery & Shipping

Yes, we can arrange delivery across the UK mainland depending on the size, weight and requirements of the job.
No. We currently only offer UK mainland shipping and do not provide international shipping.
Tracking is not normally available. Some deliveries are handled directly, by courier or by pallet network depending on the job.

Payments & Accounts

First-time customers normally need to prepay before work begins or before goods are released.
Credit accounts are available for approved customers, subject to account checks and agreement from our office team.

Finishing & Coatings

Yes. Finishes such as powder coating, galvanising, zinc plating and anodising may be outsourced, but we can usually arrange or recommend suitable finishing options.
Yes. Finishing can add time depending on the supplier, batch size, colour, coating type and current workload. It is best to confirm finish requirements early.

Fabrication, Welding & Machining

We offer welding, fabrication, CNC machining, folding, sheet metal work, structural steel and industrial 3D printing. You can view more on our welding, fabrication and CNC machining pages.
Yes. Drawings are best, but we can also review samples, sketches and photos where suitable. Proper drawings help avoid confusion, especially with tolerances, materials and finishes.
Yes. If you are unsure about material, tolerances, quantities or machining method, send the information over and we can advise what is realistic before quoting.

Vehicle Parts

We can work on vehicle parts where suitable, such as brackets, plates, guards or fabricated components. We do not work on physical vehicles and do not carry out on-site vehicle repairs.

Visits & Appointments

Workshop visits are usually by appointment. Please contact us first so the right person is available to discuss your job properly.
We are based at Newfield Farm, Chicheley Rd, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9JD, near Milton Keynes.

Still got a question?

Send over your drawings, quantities, material requirements or a short description of what you need. We will confirm what is possible and what information we need to quote properly.

Phone: 01908 586 505   |   Email: sales@wards-welding.com
Newfield Farm, Chicheley Rd, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9JD