Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Metal Distributor in Escondido, CA
Escondido Metal Supply has been North San Diego County's largest full-line metal and decorative wrought iron distributor since 1998. Our family-owned business provides prime and surplus metals including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and brass, with savings up to 70% below prime costs. We offer next-day and same-day delivery across San Diego County, six days a week, with a fleet of 25' stake bed trucks capable of handling 40' materials. Our cutting services include chop saw, shear, bandsaw, and track burn operations with transparent pricing starting at $2.00 per cut. We maintain one of Southern California's largest galvanized steel inventories while offering custom orders through nationwide supplier relationships.Our 14-day return policy applies to all in-stock, unused merchandise. We specialize in connecting customers with fabrication partners for projects requiring installation services we don't directly provide. Our facility features a new showroom with pre-cut sections for steel angle, tube, flat bar, and plate materials. We support both professional contractors and DIY customers with material selection guidance and technical specifications. Our bilingual staff provides expert assistance in English and Spanish during business hours.
Services
Metal Distribution
Cutting Services
Delivery Services
Galvanizing
Special Orders
Steel Supply
Aluminum Supply
Stainless Steel
Wrought Iron
Metal Fabrication
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1998 with deep local industry knowledge
- Next-day delivery available across San Diego County
- 95% of prime materials produced domestically
- Multiple cutting service options with transparent pricing
- Bilingual English/Spanish customer support available
Associations and certifications
- DFARS Approved
Services
Metal Distribution
We distribute a comprehensive range of metals including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and brass in various forms. Our inventory includes both prime materials produced domestically and cost-effective surplus options. We serve both professional contractors and DIY customers with material selection guidance and technical specifications.
Cutting Services
Our cutting services include chop saw, shear, bandsaw, and track burn operations with transparent pricing. We handle materials up to 6" x 6" with standard cuts and larger pieces through specialized methods. All cutting services include material loss allowances due to blade thickness and cutting tolerances.
Delivery Services
We offer next-day and same-day delivery across San Diego County using our fleet of 25' stake bed trucks. Delivery charges depend on order size, distance, and material type with minimum requirements for free service. Customers must provide their own offloading equipment for all deliveries.
Galvanizing
We provide custom galvanizing services through local Southern California processors with turnaround times of 10-14 days. Cost calculations consider material size and weight while we maintain one of the region's largest inventories of pre-galvanized steel products.
Special Orders
Our special order program accommodates unique material requirements with lead times typically 2-5 business days. Custom roofing materials require 10+ days for production. All special orders must be paid in full at time of ordering and are non-returnable.
Questions
What types of metals do you stock?
We carry steel, aluminum, stainless steel, brass, galvanized steel, and wrought iron in various forms including tube, bar, angle, channel, and sheet.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we offer next-day and same-day delivery six days a week across San Diego County with minimum order requirements for free delivery.
What cutting services are available?
We provide chop saw, shear, bandsaw, and track burn cutting services with pricing starting at $2.00 per cut and time-based options available.
Can I get special order materials?
Yes, we handle special orders with lead times typically 2-5 business days, though custom roofing materials require 10+ days for production.
Do you provide installation services?
We don't provide installation services but can recommend qualified fabricators and installers based on your project requirements.
What are your business hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 7 AM-5 PM, Saturday 9 AM-1:30 PM, and closed Sundays and major holidays.
Reviews (2)
Sean Walker
Jul 26, 2017
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Wish I could give 0 stars. It took me almost 2 hours to get 60' of 1 steel tube and 1 sheet sheared. I was the 1st customer there! Horrible service, horrible pricing, horrible experience here in general. I wish I didn't waste my time here for my business. WILL NOT be doing business here again. The ladies at the cashier desk were nothing but nice. It's the rest that sucks. I've had better customer service at the DMV.
And sadly, the DMV is better organized and more efficient. It's faster and cheaper to drive to Oceanside for metal supply and I live less than 1 mile from EMS. Not to mention the purchase process they have is beyond idiotic. Find a shop guy that finally acknowledges you, tell him what you need, he writes down part numbers then you go to the desk to pay, then you go back with your receipt and try to find the guy again after he's disappeared, finally give him your order, Then he comes back when he feels like filling your order regardless of when or what order you handed him your paper work. Go anywhere else but here. Anywhere. Hell I would even drive to to El Cajon or Chula Vista before I deal with that nightmare again. Congrats EMS. You have lost yet another customer for good.
And sadly, the DMV is better organized and more efficient. It's faster and cheaper to drive to Oceanside for metal supply and I live less than 1 mile from EMS. Not to mention the purchase process they have is beyond idiotic. Find a shop guy that finally acknowledges you, tell him what you need, he writes down part numbers then you go to the desk to pay, then you go back with your receipt and try to find the guy again after he's disappeared, finally give him your order, Then he comes back when he feels like filling your order regardless of when or what order you handed him your paper work. Go anywhere else but here. Anywhere. Hell I would even drive to to El Cajon or Chula Vista before I deal with that nightmare again. Congrats EMS. You have lost yet another customer for good.
Ron Graciano
Oct 04, 2014
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They have just about everything you need to finish your job. I am a tradesman that loves this place. I have even picked up some army surplus items that I use in the desert. Trust me, Escondido metal supply, you have my vote.
