Durham Lifting Services
Manufacture & Fabrication
At Durham Lifting, we deliver high-quality manufacturing and fabrication solutions, ensuring precision, efficiency, and full compliance with industry standards. Our state-of-the-art facility in North East England is staffed by highly skilled professionals dedicated to producing fabrications for Oil & Gas, Offshore Wind, Subsea, Marine, Chemical, Mining, and Decommissioning industries.
We take pride in our ability to fabricate, test, and certify your product—large or small—to meet your exact application requirements, with tight material controls, superior welding quality, and fast turnaround times.
Industry-Leading Certifications & Recognitions
Durham Lifting holds ISO 9001:2015 certification through Lloyd’s Register and is accredited to BS EN 1090, demonstrating our commitment to quality, safety, and compliance.
We are also proud to have been granted the prestigious ‘Fit For Offshore Renewables’ (F4OR) status. This achievement highlights our unwavering dedication to excellence and sustainability, positioning Durham Lifting as a key player in the offshore renewable energy sector.

Our Manufacture & Fabrication Service
We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver a wide range of fabricated products, each engineered to meet the highest standards:
- Lifting Lugs and Stools: Custom-designed to facilitate secure lifting and support.
- Stillages and Sea Fasteners: Engineered for the safe transport and securing of goods during transit.
- Grillages and Structural Steel: Fabricated to provide robust frameworks for various applications.
- Multi-Sec Lifting Systems: Versatile lifting solutions adaptable to multiple configurations.
- Lifting and Spreader Beams/Frames: Designed to distribute loads evenly during lifting operations.
- C Hooks and Crane Systems: Specialised equipment to enhance material handling efficiency.
- Bespoke Equipment: Tailored solutions crafted to meet unique operational requirements.
In-House Capabilities
Our facility boasts a wide array of in-house capabilities, enabling us to manage projects from conception through completion efficiently:
- Fabrication and Welding: Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment to handle complex fabrication tasks with precision.
- Lifting Capacity: Equipped with 35-tonne cranage to manage substantial components safely.
- Machining and Drilling: Advanced machinery ensures accuracy in all machining and drilling operations.
- Shot Blasting and Painting: Providing comprehensive surface preparation and finishing services to enhance durability and aesthetics.
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Employing rigorous testing methods to verify the integrity of materials and welds without causing damage.
- Proof Load Testing: Featuring a 3000-tonne test bed, the largest of its kind in the UK, to validate the load-bearing capacity of lifting equipment.
Flexible Off-Site Services
Understanding the dynamic needs of our clients, we offer flexible off-site services to support your operations:
- Fabrication and Welding: On-site fabrication and welding services to accommodate projects requiring on-location expertise.
- Vessel Mobilizations: Assisting in the preparation and outfitting of vessels for specific missions or deployments.
- Structural Repairs: Providing timely and effective repair solutions to restore structural integrity.
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Conducting on-site NDT to assess material properties and detect flaws without interrupting operations.
Contact Us
Contact us to discuss how we can support your manufacturing and fabrication needs. Choosing Durham Lifting means partnering with a team that places your needs and goals at the forefront of every project. Our comprehensive services, combined with our commitment to quality and safety, ensure that we deliver solutions that not only meet but exceed your expectations.