West Midlands Metals Fully Licensed and Insured
We Buy Stainless Steel
Premium prices for stainless steel scrap. 304, 316, all grades. Sinks, worktops, fabrication, industrial. Expert grading, same-day payment. Birmingham's stainless steel specialists since 1964.
CHROMIUM
10-30%
MAGNETIC
VARIES
GRADE
ALL
VALUE
HIGH
Whats is Stainless Steel
Corrosion-resistant steel alloy containing chromium. Multiple grades with varying properties and values. Widely used in commercial and industrial applications.
Stainless Steel Grades
Key Properties
Types of Stainless Steel We Buy
We buy all grades and forms of stainless steel from commercial, industrial, and domestic sources across the Midlands.
SINKS & WORKTOPS
Stainless steel kitchen sinks, commercial sinks, worktops, splashbacks. Most common domestic and commercial stainless.
CATERING EQUIPMENT
Commercial kitchen equipment. Prep tables, shelving, trolleys, food service equipment. Usually 304 grade stainless.
INDUSTRIAL STAINLESS
Industrial equipment and components. Tanks, vessels, pipework, fabricated items. Various grades including 316.
SHEET & PLATE
Flat stainless steel sheet and plate. Fabrication offcuts, cladding, architectural stainless. Clean material preferred.
FABRICATION SCRAP
Workshop stainless steel waste. Offcuts, turnings, swarf, fabrication remnants. Mixed grades and forms acceptable.
MIXED STAINLESS SCRAP
General stainless steel scrap. Various items, grades, and forms. Household, commercial, industrial stainless.
Stainless Steel Pricing
Understanding these factors helps you know what to expect for your stainless steel scrap.
GRADE IDENTIFICATION
316 (marine grade) commands premium over 304. Confirmed grades receive best pricing. Unknown grades priced conservatively until identified. Magnet test helps identify types.
CLEANLINESS
Clean stainless with minimal contamination receives premium rates. Heavy attachments (steel, plastic, rubber) reduce value. Remove obvious non-stainless parts if easily separated.
FORM & CONDITION
Solid items (sinks, sheet) pay well. Turnings and swarf acceptable but lower rates. Mixed forms standard pricing. Burnt or damaged stainless may receive reduced rates.
MARKET CONDITIONS
Stainless prices fluctuate based on nickel and chromium markets. Premium grades (316) track nickel prices closely. Our pricing reflects current market conditions.
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Premium pricing for all stainless grades. Expert identification, same-day payment, professional service. Birmingham's stainless steel scrap specialists since 1964.
CONVENIENCE
No need to load up your van or waste time at a scrap yard. We come to you at a time that suits your schedule, handling everything professionally.
TOP PRICES
Same competitive rates as yard drop-offs. Our prices are updated daily based on the London Metal Exchange, ensuring fair and transparent valuations.
FULLY LICENSED
Operating in full compliance with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. All necessary licenses, full insurance, and complete waste transfer documentation.
SAME DAY PAYMENT
Once registered with us, receive same-day electronic payment directly to your bank account. No waiting, no hassle, just instant cash flow.