Canopy & Ute Tray Fabrication on the Gold Coast
We’re a family-run workshop delivering hand-built trays with precise welding, strong materials, fast turnarounds and quality-first approach for South-East Queensland drivers.
Sturdy Truck Trays & Canopies
A tray should feel connected to your ute, not like an afterthought rattling behind you. At GC Custom Fabrication on the Gold Coast, we keep ute tray fabrication personal and hands-on because we know how much your setup shapes your workday.
We build truck trays and canopies with clean welds, strong base structure and practical layouts that suit tradies and 4x4 drivers. We design our builds based on balanced weight, tidy finishes and fittings that won’t shift under pressure.
Every tray is shaped by people who work with steel and aluminium daily and care about how your vehicle feels on the road. For ute tray fabrication shaped with care and craft, give us a call 0407 221 490.
Strength In Every Weld
We build ute trays and canopies to handle real conditions, not showroom floors. Our steel trays stand up to heavy tools and shifting loads while our aluminium builds keep your setup lighter without losing strength.
We fit each canopy with secure doors, dust control, lighting paths and storage shaped around the way you work. We keep the layout simple, clear and functional so lifting, loading and daily driving feel easier.
Our trays and canopies leave the workshop with clean lines, strong joints and thoughtful features that suit long shifts, rough tracks and those weeks when your ute barely stops moving.
Premium Welds
Smart Layouts
Built Tough
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Talk to us about your tray or canopy ideas and we’ll shape a build that fits the way you work from day one.
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FAQ
How do custom trays handle uneven load weight across the tray?
Custom trays are usually designed with reinforced crossmembers and strategic bracing to support loads that shift or sit off-centre. This helps reduce twisting across the chassis and keeps the tray steady on rough ground or job sites.
Many builds also include tie-down points placed to counterbalance awkward gear so weight isn’t concentrated in one spot. The right material thickness, weld method and mounting points all play a part in keeping the tray stable when load weight changes during the day.
What’s the benefit of having the headboard built into the tray rather than bolted on?
A welded-in headboard increases rigidity across the front of the tray, which helps keep the whole structure stable when braking hard or carrying taller loads. Bolted headboards work fine for general use but can loosen over time, especially on corrugated roads.
Integrated designs also allow wiring, lights and protective mesh to be fitted cleanly without exposed joins. For anyone carrying ladders, timber, pipes or machinery, a welded-in headboard generally offers better strength, a cleaner finish and fewer rattles in the long run.
Do canopies need extra ventilation for tool storage in hot weather?
Tools, batteries and electronic gear can heat up quickly inside sealed canopies, especially during summer or long workdays.
Ventilation can help reduce internal heat and moisture buildup, which protects battery tools and prevents condensation that can form on steel surfaces. Some drivers choose passive vents while others prefer powered systems when carrying sensitive equipment.
Vent placement can also help manage dust entry, which is important for regional or dirt-road driving. The best setup depends on the type of tools carried and how often the canopy is opened throughout the day.
