Metals Direct, Inc.
Metals Direct, Inc. is a metal supplier based in Redding, CA, also involved in construction and manufacturing. Their website shows medium barndo confidence with one mention of "barndominium" among six pages, plus many references to metal buildings but no dedicated barndo page. Google reviews (49 total, average 3.9 stars) highlight transparent pricing, permitting help, and post-build support, though some customers note issues with communication and refunds. Buyers should confirm project scope and service details directly as this profile is a research starting point.
Barndo signal found
1 "barndominium" mention(s) across 6 pages — barndo referenced but not featured.
In Google reviews, transparent pricing and permitting support are common themes among 49 reviews averaging 3.9 stars for Metals Direct, Inc.
These tags come from customer review language. They are evidence to ask better questions, not a guarantee that the builder offers a specific service today. Where a matching review-signal page exists, the tag links to that shortlist.
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Review highlights
Short excerpts from public Google reviews. They are buyer language, not verified claims about current services.
“Metals Direct is top of the heap. Not only is their staff knowledgeable but they actually listen when you have a project. I've read some of the reviews on Google and some people are just impossible to please. I had a…”
5/5Sep 2023Google review“They wanted me to pay them $ 300.00 to come out and give me a estimate to repair a metal building that a customer backed into, Never have heard of paying for an estimate. I would understand if it was out of town ,but…”
1/5Apr 2023Google review“Direct metals. Now know as Metals Direct put a shop on my property without a permit from the county and to close to the property line. Which cost me a bunch of variance fees to continue to build on my property.”
1/5Jun 2018Google review
Use the review signals to ask sharper questions.
- What is included, excluded, and allowance-based in the quote?
- Which site or material changes can increase the price?
- Can you compare your quote line-by-line against another bid?
- Do you pour the slab or coordinate a concrete subcontractor?
- Is the foundation engineered for the building package?
Questions to answer before you call
- Does Metals Direct, Inc. build barndominiums?
- Yes, based on their website Metals Direct, Inc. appears to build barndominiums, with one mention of "barndominium" across six pages and many metal building references but no dedicated barndo page. This suggests barndos are part of their metal building offerings but not a primary focus. Buyers should confirm current barndo project experience, scope, and service area before requesting a quote.
- Where is Metals Direct, Inc. located?
- 6771 Eastside Rd, Redding, CA 96001.
- How do I get a quote from Metals Direct, Inc.?
- Call (530) 605-1931 or visit metalsdirect.com. Ask what they build themselves, what they subcontract, and whether they have recent barndo projects you can check.
- What should I ask on the first call?
- Ask for two recent local references, a finished project you can visit, their typical permit timeline in your county, whether they do shell-only or turnkey work, and which parts they subcontract. Good builders expect these questions.
Before you take the next step
This listing is not an endorsement. Ask for recent references, visit finished work if you can, and get another quote from a second builder before you sign.