Scrap Metal Merchant Solihull
Searching for a trusted scrap metal merchant in Solihull? West Midlands Metals is a specialist non-ferrous scrap yard that has paid top prices for copper, brass, lead, aluminium, stainless steel and cable for over 60 years. Solihull trades and householders are paid by instant bank transfer, with every load weighed in front of them.
We are at 11-12 The Arches, Lawden Road, Birmingham B10 0AB, just off the A45 Coventry Road near Birmingham City’s St Andrew’s stadium. From Solihull town centre, Shirley, Olton or Elmdon it is a straight run in along the A45, usually around 20 minutes. Check today’s scrap metal prices before you set off.
Copper, Brass & Lead Prices for Solihull Sellers
Our prices are published online and updated daily in line with the metal markets, so you know what you will be paid before you load up. The metals Solihull sellers bring us most are:
- Copper – bright wire, clean copper pipe, mixed copper and copper cylinders. See copper scrap prices.
- Brass – taps, valves, fittings, clean and mixed brass, and gunmetal. See brass scrap prices.
- Lead – roofing lead, flashing and lead pipe. See lead prices for Birmingham & Solihull.
- Cable – household, armoured and data cable.
- Aluminium and stainless steel – extrusions, sheet, cast and stainless offcuts. See aluminium scrap prices.
Separating your metals before you visit is the easiest way to get a better price. Clean copper pipe, for example, is paid at a higher rate than copper mixed with solder, fittings or insulation. Our what we buy page explains every grade.
Why Solihull Sellers Choose Us
- Specialist non-ferrous yard – we grade copper, brass and lead properly, so you are not paid a generic “mixed scrap” rate.
- Daily published prices – no guesswork and no haggling at the weighbridge.
- Instant bank transfer – fully compliant with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013.
- Quick turnaround – easy van and truck access and fast unloading for busy trades.
- 60+ years in the trade – our network of foundries and exporters lets us pay strong prices on every grade.
Who We Work With in Solihull
Our regular Solihull customers include plumbers and heating engineers, electricians, roofers, shopfitters, engineering firms and property maintenance teams, as well as homeowners clearing out a garage or finishing a renovation. Larger commercial quantities can be collected through our West Midlands scrap metal collection service.
What to Bring
By law, scrap metal can’t be paid for in cash. Bring valid photo ID such as a driving licence, plus your bank sort code and account number, and we will pay you by bank transfer before you leave.
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm
Saturday 8am – 12pm
Call 0121 798 0896 for a price or get directions.
Scrap Metal Solihull FAQs
Is there a scrap metal merchant near Solihull?
Yes. West Midlands Metals on Lawden Road, Birmingham B10 is around 20 minutes from Solihull along the A45 and specialises in buying non-ferrous scrap metal at daily published prices.
What are copper and brass prices in Solihull today?
Copper and brass prices change daily with the metal markets. You can see the current rate for every grade on our scrap metal prices page, which we update each day.
Do you buy scrap lead from Solihull?
Yes. We buy roofing lead, flashing, lead pipe and other scrap lead, weighed accurately and paid by instant bank transfer.
Can you collect scrap metal from Solihull?
For larger or commercial quantities, yes. Call us on 0121 798 0896 to arrange a collection.
