Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Building Supplies Partner in Springfield
Since 1946, Potomac Steel has been a trusted provider of commercial and industrial building materials. Under new management since 2015, we maintain a legacy of quality while modernizing our inventory and services. Our licensed and insured team specializes in precision-cut steel, aluminum, heavy hardware, and industrial supplies, serving clients across the DMV region. With multilingual expertise and decades of combined experience, we prioritize customer satisfaction through accurate tolerances, fast delivery, and same-day pickup options. Our commitment to innovation ensures we source hard-to-find items while maintaining no minimum order requirements. Our state-of-the-art cutting equipment guarantees precise dimensions for all metal products, from rods and tubes to sheets and plates.We invest in secure packaging processes to ensure materials arrive undamaged, backed by UPS insurance coverage. Our Springfield, Virginia location provides convenient access within 50 miles of the DC area, with warehouse processing completed within three business days. We maintain transparent pricing structures based on item size and weight, supported by multiple payment options including major credit cards and U.S. checks. Our customer-centric approach combines technical expertise with personalized service to meet both standard and specialized construction needs.
Services
Steel Products
Aluminum Materials
Stainless Steel
Industrial Hardware
Metal Cutting
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- We offer cut-to-size metal with guaranteed tolerances (+/- 0.0625)
- Our team provides same-day pickup and fast local delivery
- We source non-stock and hard-to-find industrial items
- No minimum order size requirements for customer flexibility
- We maintain UPS-insured shipping with damage replacement policy
Services
Steel Products
We provide precision-cut steel materials for manufacturing and construction applications. Our inventory includes rods, bars, tubes, and structural products cut to exact specifications using Bob saws with guaranteed tolerances. Steel is available in various grades for fabrication, repair, and industrial projects.
Aluminum Materials
Our aluminum products combine strength with corrosion resistance for commercial applications. We stock and source aluminum sheets, plates, and structural components cut to precise dimensions using advanced cutting equipment. Typical tolerances maintain +/- 0.063 accuracy for reliable fabrication.
Stainless Steel
We supply stainless steel materials engineered for high-strength and corrosion-resistant applications. Our inventory includes cut-to-size options for industrial environments requiring durability. Materials are processed with digital precision to maintain dimensional accuracy within tight tolerances.
Metal Cutting
Our cutting services utilize Bob saws for rods, bars, and tubes with guaranteed tolerances of +/- 0.0625. Sheet and plate materials are processed on a 10-foot Pearson machine with digital back-gauge technology achieving +/- 0.063 precision for stainless steel up to 1/4 inch thickness.
Industrial Hardware
We maintain comprehensive stock of industrial hardware while offering sourcing capabilities for specialized components. Our inventory supports commercial projects requiring standard fasteners and custom hardware solutions without minimum order requirements.
Questions
What shipping options are available?
We offer standard ground shipping via FedEx, UPS, USPS, and freight delivery. Local orders within 50 miles of Springfield VA typically deliver in 2-5 days.
Do you provide cut-to-size materials?
Yes, we cut steel, aluminum, and stainless steel to your specifications using precision equipment with guaranteed tolerances.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, PayPal, and U.S. checks or money orders made payable to Potomac Steel Inc.
Can I return purchased items?
In-store returns are accepted within 30 days with a 15% restocking fee, except for custom orders which cannot be returned.
Do you source hard-to-find items?
Yes, we specialize in locating non-stock and specialty industrial materials without minimum order requirements.
What are your business hours?
Our Springfield location is open Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. We offer same-day pickup during operating hours.
Reviews (6)
Shane Brown
Jul 08, 2021
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Terrible service and unhelpful staff. Called to ask about a few pieces, was told I would have to drive 30 minutes to come look at their supply. When I got there, they told me I had 5 minutes to look. When I found a piece, they wouldn't cut it because it was too close to closing time. Such a colossal waste of time.
Coskun Unal
Feb 11, 2021
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Unlike Leon Lopez review posted 2 weeks ago, my experience today was quite fruitful. Despite a high density repair/renovation effort inside the shop, Steel Staff was friendly and diligent. I will be back again.
James Dylan
Apr 06, 2020
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This place is great. Prime example of treat people as you want to be treated. I go in here time to time for any of my steel or aluminum needs! I was even more ecstatic when I notice the company offers quality cutting blades of diffrent sizes. Kindness and Respect my fellow reviewer. I've met most of their employees as well and can say they where all helpful and accurate in the information that was provided. Plus 100 bucks for 4x8 ft sheet metel is good in NVA.hot rolled too. I'm definitely going back and I'd recommend you go here for metel needs before H.D.
S. Young
Oct 31, 2019
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I really wanted to buy local but looking online they some great prices on flat bars. I called Potomac Steel and they worked with me and met the other company's price and cut to order. Great product, service and much appreciated.
Dung Le
Jun 27, 2018
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I bought some washers here the first time in Potomac Steel in Springfield, VA. I do not see any sign or note for no return, no exchange in the store. When I come back to return the item I don't use, the head cashier told me that the store's policy is no return, no exchange and some small words in the receipt has that policy. I never know in the US has the big store with the policy like that. I request the store has a big sign or note for customer before make decision to buy the items. not a little words in the receipt.
Kasandra Palacios
Nov 22, 2017
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All the bad reviews are definitely from other steel competition companies. Potomac Steel would not have lasted over 50yrs with poor customer service! They have everything you need and more. New ownership has definitely also helped so much! They have employees from everywhere that can satisfy your every need! Always willing to help. Thanks to Kasandra for helping me out on my orders! Will always buy from Potomac Steel! Thank you for you business.
