The website is easy to navigate to find just what you want, you can order as much or as little as you require, and it is always cut just as you ordered. Notified when ready to collect, price is very c... See more
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Really useful source of small quantities of a broad range of metals. I'm a keen DIY and classic car enthusiast and have purchased aluminium, brass, copper and mild steel sheet, plus extrusions, tube a... See more
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Have been using Rapid Metals for a few months now. As a hobby engineer I often need small lengths of various metals for projects and Rapid will do this no problem, great when you need something like a... See more
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Reasonably priced, especially on some of the bargain deals. Very quick delivery, well packed and supported. Cut to convenient lengths/sizes. Rapid Metals are my go to supplier, I live in a rural area... See more
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Rapid Metals Ltd has been servicing the Midlands, with all it's metal needs for over 25 years from its Nuneaton and Redditch stores. With our Online Shop we can now offer the same great service across the U.K.
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My experience is always great
My experience is always great , My mate Dave at Redditch branch has always got my order spot on . what more could I ask for ?
26 August 2025
Reply from Rapid Metals Ltd
Hi Don
Lovely to see you have had consistently great service from our team in Redditch, I will pass over your praises! Thanks for the great review, we really appreciate you taking the time out to write us a 5 star review. We look forward to being of service to you again soon!
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Natasha
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Hi Darren
Thank you for the great 5 star review, it's good to see you have received your order in good time. Thank you for shopping with Rapid Metals, we look forward to your next order!
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Natasha
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Hi David
I'm pleased to see you have been happy with you experience with us here at Rapid Metals, we have tried our best to keep our shipping costs down, which is tough in the current climate! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great 5 star review. We look forward to being of service to you again in the future!
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Natasha
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Hi Richard
Thank you so much for the 5 star review, we really appreciate it! If there is anything else we can help you with, please get in touch or head over to the website!
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Natasha
Not the best delivery
Product was covered in a black dust, like soot, my hands were covered when I opened the parcel. A length of bronze had been taped to a larger piece of brass sheet, risking damage to it. The sheet was partially covered with protective film, but was scratched. Sadly, not a service to recommend to others.
26 August 2025
Reply from Rapid Metals Ltd
Hi Stuart
I'm sorry to see you had some issues with the delivery. If anything in you order is damaged we would be more than happy to replace it. With regards to the sheet, only one side will be coated with a protective film so the other side will be subject to scratches/ blemishes. It's disappointing to see you would not recommend us, if there is anything else I can help you with further, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Thank you for you feedback.
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Natasha
25mm sq box tube
Cannot fault any aspect of my experience, from online browsing of shape, size and gauge to ordering + applying vouchers code to paying for the order and thereafter waiting for the collection email conformation (I choose to collect)
26 August 2025
Reply from Rapid Metals Ltd
Hi there
It's so lovely to see you have been happy with the whole experience of shopping with us! Thank you fore taking the time to leave us a great 5 star review, we really appreciate it. We look forward to being of service to you again very soon!
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Natasha
The grade of material was not visible…
The grade of material was not visible at the time of ordering.
26 August 2025
Reply from Rapid Metals Ltd
Hi Paul
I'm sorry to see you were disappointed not to have seen the material grade when you ordered. If you do require a specific grade we would always encourage you to check this with us before you order as there is usually more than one option available. Please let us know if there is anything else we can help you with. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
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Natasha
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Hi Dave
Many thanks for the 5 star review, we really appreciate your continued support and custom! If there is anything else you need, please head over to the website!
Regards
Natasha
I have used this Company several times…
I have used this Company several times and found them to be very good in terms of prices and process. The web site is easy to use, however, there is scope for improvement, 1) I keep my orders to below 2kg so they come by Royal mail as all other courier have proved unreliable, so a weight "totting" up in the basket would be good. 2) As a retired Aircraft Eng my current knowledge of steel specs and their qualities isn't great so better explanation on the website for each grade would be most helpful.
28 July 2025
Reply from Rapid Metals Ltd
Hi Geoff
Thanks for the feedback, it's very useful to see suggestions and improvements from our customers. We are in the process of re-designing the website to include some of the things you have mentioned. Thank you for shopping with Rapid Metals, we look forward to being of service to you again in the future!
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Natasha
Excellent service
Website is well designed which makes placing an order easy. Material can be cut to size which is a great help, communication is excellent. I received the goods extremely quickly, I would not hesitate to recommend this company .
28 July 2025
Reply from Rapid Metals Ltd
Hi Paul
It's lovely to see you have been able to find everything you need on our website, we aim to make buying metal quick easy and convenient! Thank you for the recommendation and the 5 star review, it means a lot to the team.
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Natasha
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Hi Stuart
Thank you for the great 5 star review, It's fantastic to see you have been happy with everything! If there is anything else you need, please get in touch, or head over to the website.
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Natasha
Prompt dispatch.
Prompt dispatch.
Good prices.
I don't need to shop around because they always have whatever I need.
28 July 2025
Reply from Rapid Metals Ltd
Hi John
We are so pleased to see you could find everything you need, we are a one stop shop for all things metal! Thank you for the 5 star review, we really appreciate it. We look forward to being of service to you again in the future.
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Natasha
Used Rapid Metals a few times now
Used Rapid Metals a few times now, for small DIY / hobby orders. Never an issue, stock always cut as requested, and delivered promptly.
26 July 2025
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Hi Michael
It's great to see you have been pleased with your experience with us here at Rapid Metals. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a great review, we really appreciate it. We look forward to your next order!
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Natasha
Quality products quick service
Quality products quick service, accurate cutting to order. Terrific service for small quantity. Very useful for model engineering
14 July 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Rapid Metals Ltd
Hi John
We are so pleased to have been able to help with your project! Thanks for taking the time out to leave us a great review. We look forward to your next order!
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Natasha
Material was ready the next day
10 July 2025
Unprompted review
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Hi Martin
Thanks for the 5 star review! It's great to see you were able to collect your order in good time, we aim to have collections ready as soon as possible! We look forward to being of service to you again in the future!
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Natasha
Great company!
I use Rapid Metals fairly regularly for material purchases and I have never had any issue. Material is always well packaged and in good condition (which is more than can be said for some other suppliers). Prices are competitive for the service they provide.
12 July 2025
Unprompted review
A very satisfied customer
As timed served in the mechanical Engineering industry, now spending my retirement enjoying model making, I find ‘Rapid Metals’ a life saver as this hobby requires working with small sizes and quantities which are not readily available locally. I have always found Rapid Metals products as described, well packaged and received promptly. Many thanks, Hugh.
24 June 2025
Reply from Rapid Metals Ltd
Hi Hugh
Thank you so much for the kind words, we are more than happy to help! No order is too big or small! We look forward to being of service to you again in the future.
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Natasha
I ordered some steel and it arrived on…
I ordered some steel and it arrived on time all present and correct
I’ve had to cut it and weld it myself but that is inevitable these days 😀
24 June 2025
Reply from Rapid Metals Ltd
Hi there!
I'm happy to see your delivery arrived in good time! Thanks for the great review, we look forward to being of service to you again in the future!
Regards
Natasha
Reply from Rapid Metals Ltd
Hi John
We aim to make metal buying quick, easy and convenient so I'm glad to see you have had that experience with us! Thanks for taking the time to write us a 5 star review, we really appreciate it. Let us know if there is anything else we can help you with!
Regards
Natasha
Reply from Rapid Metals Ltd
Hi Jools
Really good to see you have been pleased with your experience shopping with us here at Rapid Metals! Thank you for taking the time out to leave a fantastic review. We look forward to your next order!
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Natasha
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