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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Ordered stainless steel sheet and it arrived three days later. Well packaged and the material in pristine condition. This is my fourth order of this material and it's now built into my project car. Br... 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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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
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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.
Regards
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
Unprompted review
Reply from Rapid Metals Ltd
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!
Regards
Natasha
Material was ready the next day
10 July 2025
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Reply from Rapid Metals Ltd
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
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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!
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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!
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Natasha
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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
Cutting service was quick and high…
Cutting service was quick and high quality, will use again
24 June 2025
Reply from Rapid Metals Ltd
Hi Nigel
Thank you so much for the great review, we really appreciate it! We pride ourselves on our quality and service so it's great to hear you have been happy with it too. Let us know if there is anything else we can help you with, or head over to the website!
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Natasha
Fast and accurate
Fast and accurate, at a price reasonable to a hobbyist. What more could I wish for?
23 June 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Rapid Metals Ltd
Hi Mario
Thank you so much for the kind words! We are glad to see you have been happy with everything. If there is anything else you need, please get in touch or head to the website. We look forward to your next order!
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Natasha
Quick and easy service
I needed a few mild steel bars for a project I'm making and found rapid metals online , within a very short time I found what I needed, they also do a cut to measure service which I used so I only paid for what I needed which was also very reasonably priced , delivery was very fast , would definitely recommend
19 June 2025
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Reply from Rapid Metals Ltd
Hi Dave
I'm pleased to see you were able to find what you were looking for! We are happy to provide what you need, when you need it, save having to buy large or standard lengths and end up with lots of waste! Thanks for the great review and the recommendation, we really appreciate it!
Regards
Natasha
Reply from Rapid Metals Ltd
Hi David
It's lovely to see you have been happy with your shopping experience with us here at Rapid Metals. We appreciate you taking the time to leave this review and we look forward to being of service to you again in the future!
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Natasha
Materials supplied are of good quality…
Materials supplied are of good quality and the pricing is fair. Delivery time is usually good and I have always had a complete order never a part order delivery, so all in all quite happy to use this company.
9 June 2025
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Reply from Rapid Metals Ltd
Hi Terry
Thanks for the kind words, its great to see you have been happy with your experience! If there is anything else we can help you with, please get in touch or head to the website!
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Natasha
Good Quick Service
Good quick service
Ordered just a single piece of stainless tube, but quick and accurate. Good and timely feedback from DHL on delivery
Would definitely use again.
Thanks
3 June 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Rapid Metals Ltd
Hi Bernard
I'm pleased to see you have been happy with you experience shopping with us. Thanks for leaving a great review, we hope to be of service to you again soon!
Regards
Natasha
Reply from Rapid Metals Ltd
Hi Les
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a 5 star review, thanks so much. If there is anything else you need, please head over to the website!
Regards
Natasha
Great service
Rapid Metals is very convenient whenever I need metal parts for projects. The options they provide are vast, the prices are great, and the parts are well cut. The delivery is fast too
27 May 2025
Reply from Rapid Metals Ltd
Hi Hamza
Really good to see you have been able to find everything you were looking for! Thanks for taking the time to leave us a great 5 star review, we rally appreciate it! We look forward to being of service to you again in the future.
Regards
Natasha
always excellent service
always excellent service, very competativly priced and always cut to the exact dimensions required,
23 May 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Rapid Metals Ltd
Hi Lee
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a great 5 star review. We really appreciate your feedback and we look forward to your next order!
Regards
Natasha
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