Criminals! I completed an online form on the steel smith website steelsmithinc.com in order to…read moredownload information. Several days later I was contacted by phone (near the end of the work-day). RED FLAG! The sales pitch went like this: steelsmith is a wholesale company that typically sells to retailers only. But today they are doing things a little differently. I was told that a local retailer in my area had recently shut down causing steelsmith inc to have to liquidate approximately 100 pre-engineered buildings at discounted wholesale prices in a matter of weeks before the end of the year in preparation for a large steel order. But I had to act fast since there were only a few select buildings left, and if they had one available that met my requirements (codes), it could be offered to me at 50% off the regular price. RED FLAG AGAIN! To my surprise, they just happened to have one that would work for me. I told the sales rep that it appeared to be a good deal, but I don't make deals like this quickly, so I would have to get back to him. He told me that the building would not be available if I waited until after the new year because anything that remained unsold at the end of the year would be auctioned, but if I signed an agreement to hold the building today, it would ensure that the building remained in the warehouse without an obligation to buy. I agreed against my better judgment. The form I was sent included a section of fine print that was so small and blurred I couldn't read it. ANOTHER RED FLAG! I also noted that the form requested credit card information. So, I called the sales rep back and told him I wasn't signing the document without being able to read the fine print, and asked why he needed my credit card information if he was just holding the building for me. He replied saying that it's just company policy, but that my card would not be charged. So he sent me another form with the section of fine print completely eliminated; he never did tell me what it said. After the first of the year I received building plans and sketches in the mail. I called steelsmith again 866-603-5053 to find out why I had received diagrams for a building that I had not submitted plans for, since I had not committed to purchasing the building. I was told that they were generic plans meant to give me an idea of what the building design would be like, and once I submitted my plans and signed a purchase agreement, I would be sent more specific diagrams for the building. Wait what? After doing some research, I discovered that Steelsmith, INC in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania had a history of bad business practices and found many complaints of unethical methods and pressure sales tactics very similar to what I experienced. After a couple of days, steel smith called asking me to submit detailed plans for the building, to which I replied that I had decided not purchase a building at this time. After a few minutes of manipulative conversation that was going nowhere, he told me I would be responsible for the deposit that I had initially paid. I told him I had not paid a deposit. He insisted that I had, and faxed me a purchase agreement including a non-refundable deposit that did not exist on the original form, and the section of fine print that was omitted on the original form I signed to hold the building. And guess what the fine print said, "Upon cancellation of order, Buyer and Seller both agree that 50% of the total price equates to probable damages suffered by seller, and shall be paid by buyer to seller immediately after cancellation of order." I immediately contacted my credit card company and discovered that I had indeed been charged several thousand dollars. This is FRAUD! I disputed the charge with the credit card company, and now they've hired a collection agency to come after me for a deposit I did not agree to, on a building that I did not order, cancel, or receive. This company should be sued and put out of business and the owners/employees should have criminal charges filed against them. Stay away from steelsmith inc and all of their affiliates! They are the ones located at 1216 LL Grandview Ave Pittsburgh PA 15211. I believe this company is owned by Donald Gilmore. The Pennsylvania Secretary of State has them listed as a foreign corporation entity number 4352453 but no other information listed which does not surprise me!

I had to take Don Gilmore and Shawn Cortner and Steelsmith to court where I prevailed.I experienced…read morethe greatest disappointment of my 37 year business life and possibly my entire life when I did business with Steelsmith, Inc. While conducting my due diligence on the company before purchasing my 8, 400 sq. ft. building the company appeared to have a good product but was lacking in erecting. When I expressed my concern to Shawn Cortner, VP/Sales Manager he assured me that this (erecting) "is what they do best" and "they would really shine" in this area. He promised to send me a highly experienced crew that would complete my "small project" in 4-6 weeks depending on the weather. Shortly after the crew arrived major problems began to develop. The 28 year old foreman confessed to me this was his first job and that he assembled his crew from Criag's list and they had zero building experience! After 3 months I had to let them go and hire a local crew to finish and correct all their mistakes. The building immediately leaked and still does to this day. Therefore today I have a brand new $600, 000 Corle building on a $1, 000, 000 property that leaks! All thanks to Steelsmith, Inc. Four more issues concerning Steelsmith Inc. Before I paid my down deposit Shawn was calling me everyday and sometimes twice a day. As soon as I paid my deposit and signed the contract he quit calling and would not return my calls. It was like I didn't exist once he got my money. Also there were numerous delays in getting the engineering plans which stalled the entire project. When attempting to be compensated for Steelsmith's many business mistakes I dealt directly with the president, Don Gilmore, and gave him numerous opportunities to "make things right." He also ignored me and ultimately I had to take him and Steelsmith to court where I prevailed. The final issue is another one that involves integrity. Steelsmith presents themselves as a manufacturer when in fact they are only brokers for Corle Building Systems and others. My advise to everyone is to avoid the severe disappointment and heartache I experienced and deal directly with the building manufacturers! There is no service that Steelsmith can provide that the manufacturers can not.

Greg is a great welder and fabricator, I hired him to replace the ball mount hitch on the front of…read moreour travel trailer after someone ran into it and absolutely destroyed it, he's very personable and was there exactly when he said he'd be there. The welding was top notch! Thank you greg!

Greg is fabulous to work with. He shows up on time, completely self-sufficient ready to rock 'n'…read moreroll with a great attitude. Top-notch speciality welding as well as standard metal work details. 100% recommend !

We are locals who went In for a special project. The desk guy had an attitude. I should have…read morewalked out then and there, but I heard these guys were good at what they do. Guy taking order wrote nothing down that we asked to be done. I wasn't surprised that what we received was NOT AT ALL to the specs requested. Unfortunately, I was unable to pick the work up myself, so I'm unsure that problem could have been corrected. Completely unusable...waste of time and money.

I read the other reviews and when I got there I was not sure what to expect. The guys at the front…read moredesk where GREAT. They were a big help and very professional. I would highly recommend them. If you gave a bad review it must have been your attitude that caused the problem. Wonderful work completed.

Metal Supermarkets just opened a new location at 5399 Lancaster Dr #9, Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131,…read more216-369-9898. The management and staff are great people and very knowledgeable. This is a terrific location with easy access of Rte 480. Great company, great products and great people. C. J. B.

Needed some metal doors cut from our new home and the people at Metal Supermarkets were so nice and…read morehelpful and got the job done well and quick. My wife and I would especially like to call out what a great guy Bryan is. Thank you Bryan and Metal Supermarket. We now would not be afraid to take on more metal related projects knowing you are around. Michael

Wow... such a great, old school, local shop. This is the real deal. I needed three spots under my…read morecar welded that had rusted out. My mechanic (who I trust-Walters) guessed it would be about$400 and recomended Nichols. A couple years ago I needed my tailpipe welded and had a neighborhood guy do it. It rotted out under a year and looked like globs of metal cottage cheese. A mess. . Not only was Nichols only $250 but the work was damn beautiful. Hard spots with lots of angles and tight space. The shop owner Kenny, did clean strong work. The day I went to get estimate he was building a giant custom tool rack for a truck. Looked awesome.

A top notch shop. Needed the frame of my car welded for it to pass inspection. Took it down, he…read morelooked at it and we made an appt. Day of he was done earlier than he anticipated AND the cost was less than the estimate. Very fair but even the estimate was fair. I'd use the shop again if I ever had a need. Only thing was he suggested not dropping the car off the night before so I had to work my schedule around a morning drop off.

They are experts in metal fabricating and have a great reputation around the Pittsburgh area. Full…read moredisclosure I work for them and with them.

I highly recommend Truman-Woodings for any repair or installation you need! Our old, "cheap"…read morerailings were rusted and broken and although it was a relatively small job, both Jeff and Evan were extremely professional and very particular about the quality of their work and attention to detail. They gave us an accurate estimate and scheduled our job within a week. The railings are now beautiful and STURDY and we are so happy with their work.

I needed an outside railing that curved with the walkway (about 11 feet long) and Truman-Woodings…read morewas great to work with in every way--I could always communicate easily with Jeff and he was also responsive to my specific ideas for design. I liked the railing so much that I called him back to install another railing to match the first one! I DON'T KNOW WHY IT SAYS CALIFORNIA---THIS IS IN PITTSBURGH, PA!!!!!

Absolutely amazing experience from beginning to end. Craig and Andy were such wonderful teachers…read more This class really showed how much fun forging metal can be. I learned more about anvils than I would have ever dreamed. I also learned more about railroad spikes and Craig's medical history than I could have ever dreamed. It was easy, it was entertaining, it was a blast. I would recommend this to anyone wanting a family outing or a date night or even just acquiring a new hobby. The bottle opener class was a home run. Remember, whatever you do... DONT DROP ANYTHING ON CRAIG's TOES!!!

Super fun experience, perfect for a date-night. Craig the instructor is very funny and…read moreunderstanding. I made a bottle-opener out of a railroad spike and I learned about 19th century child labor laws. 5/5 would blacksmith here again.