Solid by Design.

Areas of Expertise

  • We bring lasting style and durability to homes with custom metal features. Whether it’s a handrail, stainless steel kitchen benchtop, custom steel fire place surrounds, or a shower tray—our work is designed to fit your space and stand the test of time.

  • We work with local businesses, builders, and trades to deliver reliable, high-quality metal solutions. From hospitality kitchen fit outs, ducting manufacturing and installations, and robust shelving solutions.

  • Our stainless steel marine fittings are built to handle the elements. With years of hands-on experience, we deliver durable solutions

  • We offer design using 3D and 2D software’s. From full design and fabrication drawings to simply drawing a part for profile cutting.

  • Steel

    Steel combines strength, durability, and sleek design, making it ideal for both structural and decorative elements. From frames and fire surrounds and handrails, it supports innovative architecture with a clean, modern aesthetic.

  • Stainless Steel

    Stainless steel offers a sleep, modern look with exemptional resistance to corrosion and wear. ideal for both interior and exterior applications, its widely used in architectural features like handrails, kitchen benchtops, downpipes and fittings for its strength, durability and low maintenance.

  • Aluminum

    Light weight, corrosion resistant, and highly versatile, aluminum is perfect for residential and commercial applications and projects. Commonly used as chimney caps, flashings, handrails and downpipes as a power coated option.

  • Brass & Copper

    Copper and brass bring warmth, elegance, and timeless appeal to architectural design. ideal for cladding, frames and feature pieces, they offer durability, corrosion resistance, and a distinctive finish that ages beautifully.

Our Projects

About Us.

Lakesteel is a Taupō-based business built on quality, trust, and craftsmanship. Founded in 2008 by Shayne Nairn, we’ve grown into a skilled team known for honest service and expert metalwork. After completing his apprenticeship with Lakesteel, Grayson Aspen became a partner in 2025, joining Shayne and Kathy in leading the business forward.