Strength From A Single Sheet
Because the diamonds are slit and stretched from one solid sheet, there are no welds or joints to work loose. You get rigid, load-bearing panels that stay lighter than the equivalent area of solid plate.
Custom Metal Fabrication
Expanded Metal
Expanded Metal from The Grate Guys is built for commercial, industrial, municipal, institutional, retail, and construction sites where drawings, measurements, load expectations, and finish exposure all affect the final product. We fabricate and coordinate it for fit-to-spec performance, durable site use, and clean B2B handoff, built to spec, made to order in our Toronto shop.
Fabricated in Canada in our Toronto shop, with Canadian steel.
- Licensed, Insured & WSIB-Covered
- Backed by our workmanship warranty
- Canadian-made metalwork · Canadian steel
- 5.0 on Google
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Tell us what you need and we’ll get you a quote. Free, no-obligation estimate.
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Free, no-obligation estimate.
5.0 on Google
Workmanship warranty, we stand behind our work Licensed, Insured & WSIB-Covered Completed to code & Ontario requirements Canadian-made metalwork · Canadian steel Custom-fabricated, delivered & installed Shipped across Canada & North America
Why The Grate Guys
What to expect from expanded metal
Standard Or Flattened Mesh
Standard mesh keeps its raised three-dimensional knuckles for grip and rigidity, while running it through the flattener rolls the strands level for a smooth, paintable face. We match the pattern to whether you need traction underfoot or a flush surface to coat.
Airflow And Sightlines Built In
The open diamonds let light, air, and water pass through while still blocking hands and debris, giving you 50 to 80 percent open area depending on the pattern. That makes it ideal for machine guards and screens that have to breathe.
Cut And Framed To Your Opening
We shear the raw mesh, then form and weld it into bordered panels, rolled tubes, or framed infill sized to your drawings. Choosing carbon steel, aluminum, or stainless sets both the gauge and how it holds up outdoors.
Made in Canada
Why Canadian-made metalwork matters
Custom metalwork made in Canada gives contractors, property teams, and facilities tighter quality control, faster lead times, and fewer cross-border delays. The work is fabricated in our Toronto shop, with Canadian steel and other metals selected when the application requires them.
Custom, local, built to spec
Your expanded metal is supported by Canadian-made fabrication, Canadian steel, clear local coordination, and a shop team close enough to solve site details before they become delays.
Our Process
How we specify, fabricate, and deliver Expanded Metal
Expanded Metal is custom-fabricated or coordinated for commercial, industrial, municipal, institutional, retail, and construction sites, where fit, access, durability, and site conditions matter more than a stock product. The Grate Guys builds expanded metal around drawings, measurements, traffic duty, finish exposure, and installation constraints using mild steel, structural steel, galvanized finish, powder-coat, stainless details, or aluminum where the site calls for it, made to order in our Toronto shop, licensed, insured, and WSIB-covered, with a workmanship warranty on every order, supplied and installed across the GTA and shipped Canada-wide.
- 01 Send your inquiry, drawings, photos, or a description of what you need.
- 02 We come measure and assess the site (or work from your specs and drawings).
- 03 We fabricate your expanded metal to spec in our shop, finished for the conditions.
- 04 We return to deliver and install it, set, levelled, and done right on site.
What GTA businesses say
5.0 · Verified reviews on Google G Gabriel D.via Google
★★★★★
The custom metal grates were fantastic, I didn't expect them to be this good for the price, would be another customer for sure.
E Emily C.via Google
★★★★★
Their custom metal grates are great quality and well made. Very happy with the product and would recommend The Grate Guys.
N Nicholas D.via Google
★★★★★
The Grate Guys did a fantastic job with my custom metal grates. Their products, work, and customer service is top notch. Absolutely recommend!
A Abdulla A.via Google
★★★★★
Custom grates were fantastic, definitely use these guys!
L Laith G.via Google
★★★★★
Bollards they installed are phenomenal! This project I was working on needed bollards and they did not disappoint.
A Alex W.via Google
★★★★★
The Grate Guys did an amazing job on custom metal grates for a project I was working on.
Finished On Site
Delivered, installed, and built to last
Custom metalwork fabricated in Canada in our Toronto shop, then a tidy install, coordinated with concrete, drainage, doors, and surrounding work where site work is in scope.
- Coordinated with the surrounding build
- Durable finishes for real-world wear
- Quote-ready support from spec to delivery
FAQ
Expanded Metal FAQ
Do you make expanded metal across the GTA?
Yes, The Grate Guys fabricates expanded metal for the GTA and ships across Ontario and Canada, built to your drawings, measurements, or photos.
How do I get a quote?
Send specs, drawings, or photos through the form or call (416) 483-2866. We set up a free, no-obligation site visit and estimate.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes, licensed, insured, and WSIB-covered, with a workmanship warranty on every order.
Is your metalwork made in Canada?
Yes, our custom metalwork is fabricated in Canada in our Toronto shop. We use Canadian steel, and we specify stainless, cast iron, aluminum, or other metals when the application requires them.
Still have a question about expanded metal? Ask our team directly.
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Service Areas, GTA and Ontario service coverage
Our Work
View Our Projects See real projects across Toronto & Ontario
Custom grates, gates, bollards, and structural metalwork, fabricated and installed for contractors, property managers, and industrial sites.
Get a quote for expanded metal
Send drawings, measurements, or photos. The Grate Guys quotes expanded metal, fabricated to spec, licensed, insured, WSIB-covered.
Backed by our workmanship warranty, we stand behind every job · Licensed, Insured & WSIB-Covered
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Tell us what you need and we’ll get you a quote. Free, no-obligation estimate.
Expanded Metal Across the GTA
View all service areas →The Grate Guys provides expanded metal, delivered and installed with quote-ready support across Toronto and surrounding Ontario communities.
