We forge
what others
only design.
Custom metal fabrication built on decades of hands-on craft. From structural steel to intricate detail work — every piece leaves our shop with a signature that says it was made right.
Capabilities built on
real experience.
Structural Steel
Beams, columns, and frameworks for commercial and residential builds. Engineered to spec, fabricated to last.
Custom Fabrication
From concept to completion — custom gates, railings, staircases, and architectural metalwork made to your exact requirements.
Welding & Repair
MIG, TIG, and stick welding for fabrication and restoration. We repair what's broken and build what's next.
Metal Roofing
Standing seam, corrugated, and custom-profile metal roofing for agricultural, commercial, and residential structures.
Commercial Contracts
Reliable capacity for ongoing commercial projects. We scale with your needs and meet tight deadlines without cutting corners.
On-Site Services
We come to you. Field fabrication, installation, and emergency repair — wherever your project takes us in southeast Missouri.
Craft
A Bell City
tradition of
honest work.
Hughes Metal Works was founded on a simple principle: if you're going to build something, build it so it outlasts you. That's not a marketing line — it's the standard we hold ourselves to every time we strike an arc.
Based right here in Bell City, we've spent over two decades serving contractors, farmers, builders, and homeowners across southeast Missouri. We've fabricated everything from light-gauge residential railings to heavy structural steel for agricultural buildings, and every project gets the same attention to detail.
We're not a big shop with a long queue. When you call us, you talk to the people who actually do the work. That means faster responses, clearer communication, and a final product that matches what you asked for — not what was easiest to rush out the door.
Work that
speaks for itself.
A selection of projects from our shop — each one a testament to the standard we set for ourselves.
Got a project that
needs to be done right?
Call us today for a free estimate. We'll walk through your project, answer your questions, and give you an honest answer — no pressure, no nonsense.
Let's build
something together.
Whether you need a custom fabrication, structural steel for a new build, or a quick repair — we're here. Reach out by phone, email, or stop by the shop. We respond fast.
Bell City, MO 63735-8122
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
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