Buy Metal Online

Buy Metal Online, British supplier of metal sheet and plate

Buy Metal Online presents itself as a metal stockholder and supplier that sells from stock a wide range of sheets, plates, tubes, bars and profiles. Its catalogue covers steel, aluminium, copper, brass, stainless steel, galvanised steel, Corten steel and wear-resistant steel, among other materials. The company describes itself as a metal specialist and serves both individuals and professionals, with delivery across the UK.

Materials and formats available

The range is organised by metal families. In aluminium it offers plain sheet, stucco sheet, checker plate, tubing, angles, channels, flat bars and hexagon bars, as well as applications such as planters and water features. In brass it has sheet, brushed sheet, tubing, angles, square and rectangular sections, channels, round, square and hexagon bars and T sections, as well as samples. Copper includes sheet, splashbacks, brushed sheet and aged versions, some from the Halman Thompson brand.

Corten steel is sold as sheet, garden edging, decorative panels and outdoor products, with options for pre-weathered sheet. Galvanised steel includes bright and smooth sheet, perforated sheet, tubing, wire mesh and gardening products such as edging and planters. Mild steel is offered in sheet, checker plate, tubing, angles, channels, I beams, T sections, flat bars, half rounds, hexagon bars, threaded bars and rectangular box sections. Stainless steel 316 and 304 is available in sheet, splashbacks, checker plate, polished discs, unbreakable mirror, tubing, flat bars, hexagon bars and threaded bars. Wear-resistant steels such as manganese and RAEX are also included.

Products for garden, kitchen and bespoke projects

In addition to raw metal, the catalogue includes a line of finished and semi-finished products. Notable are Corten and galvanised garden edging, with variants such as the Shark profile, interlocking, corners and pegs; planters in aluminium, Corten, galvanised, zinc, fibreglass, fibrestone, polystone and terrazzo; and outdoor elements such as circular Corten fire tables, wood-burning stoves, wood storage and water features. For kitchen and interior it offers splashbacks in brass, copper, stainless steel and aged metals, as well as kick plates in various finishes.

The company also sells round hole perforated sheets, tubing and pipes, angle irons, channels, hexagon bars, flat bars, scaffolding tubes, flashings and other profiles. Among the unique products are Corten steel letters, acrylic sheet, bespoke items, Aluzinc cladding and plastisol-coated steel, fixings, metal fabrication and galvanising services, tools and accessories, metal samples and offcut bags.

Services and commercial terms

Buy Metal Online advertises a free cutting service, best price guarantee and discounts: 10% on orders over £100 and 5% on first orders. Parcel delivery is free from £100 and delivery is made across the UK. The company also offers a referral programme and a mailing list to receive exclusive offers.

Technical and application resources

The website includes a resources section with guides on metals and their uses. Topics covered include the differences between Corten and galvanised steel, galvanised and stainless steel, copper, brass and bronze, as well as explanations of cold rolled and hot rolled steel, the four main types of steel, mild steel, stainless steel and galvanised steel. It also publishes articles on practical applications: steel lawn edging, industrial decor ideas, kitchen splashbacks, unusual uses of steel, metal sculptures and DIY metal projects, plus data on melting points, sheet gauges and the magnetism of metals.

Presence and customer service

The company operates through its online shop and offers support by email and phone. It has several contact lines and a sales email address. The site includes a section about the team, customer testimonials, collaborations with the Halman Thompson brand for bespoke metal creations and a press section under the hashtag #MadewithMetal.

Location and contact

Phone: 0191 264 6464 · Email: sales@buymetalonline.co.uk