Selling Scrap Metal in Solihull: How to Get the Best Price for Copper, Brass & Lead

October 10, 2026

If you live or work in Solihull and have scrap metal to sell, you have more options than you might think, but not every option pays the same. Whether you are a plumber with a van full of copper offcuts, a roofer with old lead flashing, or a homeowner clearing out the garage, this guide explains how to get the best price from a scrap metal merchant near Solihull.

Which Scrap Metals Are Worth the Most?

Non-ferrous metals are where the real value is. These are the metals Solihull sellers bring to us most often:

Copper – usually the highest-value common scrap metal. Bright wire and clean copper pipe pay the top rate. See our copper scrap prices.
Brass – taps, valves and fittings from bathroom and kitchen refits. Our guide to brass scrap prices explains the grades.
Lead – roofing lead, flashing and old lead pipe. See lead scrap prices for Birmingham & Solihull.
Cable – household, armoured and data cable from rewires and strip-outs.
Aluminium and stainless steel – window frames, extrusions, sheet and stainless offcuts.

Prices for all of these move daily with the metal markets, so always check today’s scrap metal prices before you sell.

Specialist Yard vs General Scrap Collector

Street collectors and general yards often pay a single “mixed scrap” price, because they don’t have the time or the outlets to grade non-ferrous metal properly. A specialist non-ferrous merchant separates copper, brass and lead into their individual grades and pays the right rate for each one. On a mixed load of copper pipe, brass fittings and lead flashing, that can add up to a noticeably better payment.

How to Prepare Your Scrap for a Better Price

Separate your metals – copper, brass, lead and aluminium should go in different bags or buckets.
Strip off attachments – steel screws, plastic, rubber and insulation reduce the grade.
Keep copper clean – clean copper pipe without solder or fittings is paid more than mixed copper.
Check with a magnet – non-ferrous metals aren’t magnetic, so a magnet quickly shows hidden steel.

Our guide on how to prepare scrap metal for sale has more tips, and if you have cable to sell, read turn your copper wire into cash.

Getting to Our Yard From Solihull

West Midlands Metals is at 11-12 The Arches, Lawden Road, Birmingham B10 0AB, just off the A45 Coventry Road near St Andrew’s. From Solihull town centre, Shirley, Olton, Elmdon or Sheldon it is a straight run along the A45, usually around 20 minutes. There is easy access for vans and trucks and we unload quickly so trades can get back to work.

Find out more on our scrap metal merchant Solihull page. If you work across the region, we also serve Walsall, Sutton Coldfield and the rest of the West Midlands.

What to Bring

Scrap metal can’t legally be paid for in cash in the UK. Bring valid photo ID such as a driving licence, plus your bank sort code and account number. We weigh your metal in front of you on certified scales and pay by instant bank transfer.

Selling a Larger Quantity?

For commercial strip-outs, refurbishments and regular trade waste, we offer scrap metal collection across the West Midlands, including Solihull. Call us to arrange a collection.