This rating is based on customer reviews, inventory size, pricing, and service quality
Gulf Coast Scrap Metal in Houston, TX draws largely positive reviews: quick in-and-out, courteous and professional staff, helpful unloading, and often top copper prices. Many note accurate scales and smooth payouts; waits are short. Still, a vocal minority report under-weighing, dirty scale, and quote disputes, so trust feels mixed at times; one visitor said they don’t buy scrap steel. Yard flow seems organized; no clear info on parts inventory. Overall: 84/100—strong value and fast service, but consider verifying weights.
The only thing I like about this place is the speed, you’re in and out, I would highly recommend that you weigh whatever you’re taking if you can, they definitely try to short you, every time I go they try to short me 20-30lbs and then I make them re weigh it to get closer to what I know it weighs, I’ve been about 5 times and it’s always the same thing
Service is always quick and easy. The guys are always super nice and helpful. I’m here monthly and have tried a few places over the years. I drive 40 minutes one way just to come here because they are that much better than the other scrap yards. Definitely recommend!
I used to really like this place and we would bring all of our scrap at the end of year for Christmas bonuses for the last few years however, this year we had accumulated a lot of rear metals and trusted that Melissa would sort it with the PMI gun and pay us accurately after two weeks all we have received is $660 funny how everything is .50 a pound
so we finally called again today and she said she has $30 ready for us. I do not recommend using this place to sort your metal for your business
I live in san Antonio,come every weekend,to be with my family every weekend,I bought with me around 120 pounds of copper #1,they pay the highest, workers super nice and very dedicated, didn't let me help unload,the 2 2 supervisor's there are very nice and competitive persons ,love the place ,left with big money
Simple and fast. Pulled in, gave them my metal, they weighed and paid. Also learned they take small batteries that they can properly contain! Nice to know there's a place to take them now!
I pulled up to smiling faces which I love, but was then told they don't buy scrap steel. What? The only reason I am giving 3 stars is that they were so polite about it. I just don't understand, It looked to me like there was every kind on metal in their area, but no buying steel. Okay. I will find another place.
Thanks anyway.
I have tried them all , but I stopped at Gulf Coast because they always treat me right ! Always honest and you don’t have to worry about checking current prices because they’re always fair. Thank you.
Hello these guys are real professional when you pull in they direct you where it convenient for you to get out and they start to unload your vehicle carefully so no damage is caused by the aluminum. There very nice guys speak great English and have a good conversation with you. The lady in the office is awesome I had forgot my scrap card and with no problem or hesitation she printed me a new one. And they are very fair on the prices of there recycled materials that they take. All and all I will be a return customer for sure thanks for the great conversation and great experience
TLDR Will be returning when I've built up more scrap.
First time customer, haven't sold scrap in years and I came up on some good quality copper scrap wires so I decided on this place. It's exactly as you imagine a place that buys scrap in cash: cameras, fingerprint scanner, and bullet proof glass. So onto what matters then if your thinking of selling to them: accurate scale (very close to my informal weighing of scrap at home). This will make me a repeat customer, as you can take or leave everything else, but I will never give my business twice if i know I've been or felt cheated. Everything else is quick, efficient, and the workers answered all my annoying questions. One star was removed as my price per pound for certain metals was rounded down in cents, but since it was an honest mistake (and the weight was correct) I'll give it back as they immediately and without argument fixed it.
Gulf coast scrap metal is the best scrap yard in Houston. I recommend everyone go there. The customer service is amazing. They help you right away and are so kind. This is the only scrap company I will be going to for the rest of my life. Everyone please go there you won’t regret it!
I have nothing but great experiences with Gulf Coast Scrap Metal. From the owner, office staff, and drivers, everyone was very professional and personable. These guys were able to do what others couldn't by thinking outside the box and offering real solutions. I've used a handful of their competitors in past, even the $2 bill guy, but will guaranty any future business will stay with these amazing folks. I recommend to everyone!
Be careful! They dont clean under the platform of their scale so the weight was not correct. Thankfully I weighed my scrap before going - I recommend you do the same. Only after I complained did they clean under the platform and reweigh. Claimed it had been a "busy weekend" (I was there at 10am on a Monday and it was not busy at all when I was there - Plenty of time to clean IMO). I wont be back.
They took advantage of me! I am a woman and I went by myself and they took that opportunity to rip me off by MORE THAN $150!! Do not let the numerous positive reviews fool you - they are deceitful with a clever scam. I was quoted a surprisingly high price for my copper to get me in the door: $2.46 compared to the salvage-market price of $2.38 for #1 copper. It took me several weeks to meticulously sort, cut, clean and WEIGH my scrap copper. I had 180lbs of #1 and 50lbs of #2 and I took photos of each bin on the scale. I was reminded more than once that they would "honor" the price I was quoted. They oversold their moral image which made me feel both suspicious and guilty for the deal I was getting. Gulf Coast weighed it in at 120lbs for #1 (66% of the actual weight) and 35lbs for #2 (70%). I was surprised to receive a check for just $375 on a MINIMUM $525 load but by then it was too late. I understand that they are in the business to make money but under-weighing my scrap to accommodate an inflated selling price is more deceitful than the bait and switch (bait and steal!) that got me in there. It's infuriating that their con has so many people fooled.
I've been going to Gulf Coast Salvage for a few years. Most of the time I only have a little scrap trying to get gas money. They've always treated me nice no matter how little or much I brought. I've tried other salvage places around Houston, but none can compare to Gulf Coast. You can't replace customer service with a 2 dollar bill.
Easy, straight forward experience. I pulled in, they helped me unload, got me weighed in, and paid out. All in all took about 10 minutes. The helpers were nice, and professional. Thanks GCSM. See you next time.
I looked online for reviews on Recycling Businesses and found excellent reviews on Gulf Coast Scrap Metal. I followed up with a phone call and received the information needed. Melissa and Danny were very helpful and friendly. They made me feel appreciated and important to their business. Thank You! I would NOT go anywhere else. Totally Awesome!
Melissa was great and the attitude was positive and upbeat. Again Thank You
Great group to work with. They were quick to help and processed our drop off as quickly as possible. Fair prices given for scrap. We travel and use scrap yards across the country and this was, by far, one of our best experiences. This is our top pick when in the Houston area.
Went to Gulf Coast on my lunch hour! They were FAST and it was even pouring down rain. They unloaded my husband's truck and we were in and out of there in minutes. Melena behind the counter was AWESOME!!! Great customer service - was paid on the spot. They are amazing and would recommend them to anyone who loves to scrap!
Dan and the others at Gulf Coast Scrap Metal provided excellent, friendly service to me when I was there yesterday. I had a large amount of lead to sell off as scrap. They're prices beat most others, and yet they still unload for you and provide great service. I highly recommend them.
Truly great service and best prices in town. I called several other places but found that Danny was both the highest paying and the nicest to deal with. I highly recommend. He even gave us a hat. Thank you Gulf Coast scrap metal... we will be back!
I went there being a skeptic, cause being messed over so many times by other places i judge them the same. You will not find better prices no where, and you will not get cheated on the scale. I met the owner who name is Joe and told me he been in business for 30 years, i didn't want to hear that cause i was being a butt hole, and even then Joe treated me with respect like a true professional do. Well before i left I gained a good friend and a honest business man, and i will not do business elsewhere. Please dont take my word for it go up there and see for yourself. Gulf Coast Metal get 10 stars from me.
These guys are awesome.! They gave me up-to-date rates and we're very helpful with gauging the quality of my material. They also went out of their way to get me loaded and unloaded quickly. I have used many scrap yards in my area, but this place is by far the best I've seen and dealt with.! Bring your scrap metal here .!!!!
Love the people at Gulf Coast, always so accommodating and the service is outstanding. We have been going there for years and don't plan to ever go anywhere else. Gulf Coast definitely has the best prices in town, you wont find anyone better.
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