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Express Timber Products

Express Timber Products

Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, PA3 4AL

We also manufacture sash and case window sections. These sections have proven to be very popular in renovation and restoration projects throughout Glasgow, Renfrewshire and Central Scotland. In addition to being a recognised timber merchant we have recently opened a new trade counter where you can purchase our machined timber. A selection of hardwood and softwood internal doors are on display in our showroom complimented with a wide range of ironmongery and accessories to suit. less

Green Building

Green Building

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, HD7 4JW

Green Building Store - and construction division Green Building Company - are wholly owned and run by Environmental Construction Products Ltd, a company which has specialised in sustainable building products since 1995. The company is committed to providing building solutions to help tackle climate change and is at the forefront of introducing Passivhaus products and design into the UK. less

Warwick Reclamation

Warwick Reclamation

Leamington, Warwickshire, West Midlands, CV33 9SA

Welcome to Warwick Reclamation we specialise in reclaimed bricks, reclaimed roof tiles, reclaimed flagstones, reclaimed cobbles, reclaimed flooring, yorkstone paving, period features and fittings for your garden and home. We also offer a brick matching service. Where a quantity of reclaimed bricks is required, our representative can visit your project and offer expert advice. Here are some examples of the stock we carry. less

Southern Roofline Supplies

Southern Roofline Supplies

Basingstoke, Hampshire, South East England, RG24 8NS

All our Fascia, Soffit, Cladding and Trims are available in White, Rosewood, and Mahogany, Light Oak, Black Ash and any other special or unusual colour that you may require. All our Guttering and Accessories come in standard Black, White, Brown & Grey. With a Round, Square, Deep flow or Ogee (Niagara) style. less

Lewis Tyler & Sons

Lewis Tyler & Sons

Hatfield, Hertfordshire, East England, AL9 5PG

Lewis Tyler & Sons (Fencing) Limited is a leading timber merchant and timber supplier. We hold large stocks of timber of all types and manufacture and supply timber and a range of timber products. We are also a leading manufacturer and supplier of fencing. We manufacture and supply a wide range of timber fence panels including our trademarked Tylap™ fence panels. less

Building & Plumbing Supplies

Building & Plumbing Supplies

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, South West England, GL20 8ND

Nothing is too much trouble for them; we've dealt with them for years and hope to do so for many more.' We are an independent builders merchants than can supply all you need to develop your home and garden. Established in 1934, we have been run by the Dibble family for over 50 years taking us from a traditional builders merchants to a one stop shop for developing your home; perfect for trade, DIY-ers and those just finishing that never-ending 'odd job'. less

Creffields (Timber & Boards)

Creffields (Timber & Boards)

Reading, Berkshire, South East England,

Creffields (Timber & Boards) Ltd was formed by Nigel & Simon Creffield in 1992 for the prime purpose of supplying the Exhibition, Conference, Television, Film and Scenery Trades with a wide range of standard and fire retardant sheet materials and softwoods. less

SC & P Jones

SC & P Jones

Wilmslow, Cheshire, North West England, SK9 5JH

The business started out in 1977 as A Jones & Son Supplies with a small trade counter catering for the local plumbers and DIY customers. The name was changed in 1982 to SC&P Jones when the timber yard across the road at 102 Chapel Lane was aquired. This enabled us to sell a much wider range of products. In 2004 the decision was made to move all the plumbing, heating and electrical goods to the timber yard and concentrate on bathrooms at 91 Chapel Lane. less

C & S Builders Merchants

C & S Builders Merchants

Walthamstow, East London, London, E17 5QU

C & S Builders Merchants (Stamford Hill) Ltd is probably East and North London's largest independent timber, building materials and plumbing supplier; a long history of success based on customer satisfaction, reliable delivery service and huge stocks has made us grow from a single branch to a three branch operation including a central distribution depot. A long way since our first store opened in Stamford Hill back in 1986! less

Apex Block Cutters

Apex Block Cutters

Bedford, Bedfordshire, East England, MK41 7PE

Established in 1995 with our head office centrally located in Bedford, we offer a nation-wide brick cutting service via national and independent builders' merchants and brick factors to the entire construction industry from national developers and contractors to small jobbing builders and conservatory companies. Our comprehensive cutting and bonding service will take your project, large or small, from the planning and development stage through to final site delivery. less

Rubberseal

Rubberseal

Mauchline, East Ayrshire, Scotland, KA5 5EU

More and more roofing contractors are turning to Firestone RubberCover as a direct alternative to traditional flat roofing materials. We provide full training and technical back up and can supply all sizes of EPDM systems from the smallest porch to the largest industrial roof. less

Murdock Builders Merchants Duncrue

Murdock Builders Merchants Duncrue

Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT3 9BP

We are an independent family owned Builders Merchant Group and supply both the trade and the general public within the construction sector. With ten branches located between Dublin and the North-West we believe that you will find everything you need for your building project, no matter how big or small. less

J C Dyke Supplies

J C Dyke Supplies

Oswestry, Shropshire, West Midlands, SY10 8NN

J C Dyke Supplies has been in business for over twenty years, supplying building and D.I.Y customers in the English/Welsh border towns, Shropshire and the West Midlands with all their DIY and building requirements. Over the years we have built up a fantastic reputation in both trade and retail communities and our customers rely on us for quality and competitively priced building and DIY products and excellent service. What do we offer? Choose from our extensive range of doors and windows. less

Build Supplies

Build Supplies

Padstow, Cornwall, South West England, TR9 6DG

Established in 2005 we are a family run independent building and timber merchant offering a personal and flexible service to a range of customers from property developers and builders, to self-build, Diy and landscapers throughout Cornwall. Based at our 3 acre site in Mid Cornwall, we are ideally located for both collections and deliveries to all areas of the county. As an independent merchant you are assured genuine customer care, attention and a user friendly service. less

Hertfordshire Timber Supplies

Hertfordshire Timber Supplies

Letchworth, Hertfordshire, East England, SG6 1HB

We are a well established company providing a fast friendly service on a large range of Timber products for both trade and DIY enthusiasts. We can provide supplies for Decking, Fencing, Flooring and a number of other services. We can provide sawn timber, prepared timber, mouldings and made-to-measure doors and windows often with next day delivery. We have a large amount of stock provided by our sister company Southill Sawmill. less

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If you are planning some sort of a property improvement or building project, you will soon or late be in need of a building materials company, a reliable building materials company to supply you with all materials and products needed. However, how to make sure you are working with a really reliable building materials company and what is the best way to get the lowest prices and highest quality of building materials? Today we will explore this topic by giving you a few simple yet effective tips on finding the right building materials company and how to buy at a building materials company.

How to Approach a Building Materials Company?

A DIY building project or renovation of the home in line? Well, you will end up at the building materials company, that’s for sure. Even if you are working with a team of builders, it will most probably be your job to go to the building materials company and supply the project with all materials needed. However, purchasing building materials is simply not an easy job, especially if you don’t have any previous experience. You may feel overwhelmed by all the jargon, wondering where to find the best deals, what brand to choose, where to find the right building materials company, etc. This is when a reliable and knowledgeable building materials company will be your helping hand. But before even consider a building materials company to work with, first you have to think of yourself as a true builder, even if you are simply a DIY-er or working with a professional building and home improvement team. Having the confidence and knowledge of a builder yourself is a great way to get some amazing discounts and offers at the building material company. Here are some helpful tips to help you make sure you are getting the most of all the best offers available and help you understand the best ways to shop at the building material company’s effectively and without wasting precious time.

At the Building Material Company’s: Calculate Beforehand

First things first, every self-respecting builder will visit the building materials company once they know for sure the quantities and estimated cost of all materials needed. Therefore, before you visit the building materials company, make sure you have calculated everything and then go to the store/showroom with a bit more confidence. Still, if you feel like you don’t have the knowledge and experience to make the list of materials and all the calculations yourself, an experienced and reliable building materials company should be able to help you. Discuss this with your building materials company and ask them if you can deposit the building plans with them and if the building materials company will be able to quantify and calculate all materials for you. However, you should be aware that the building materials company who does all the calculations for you will probably expect to also receive all of the orders and supply all of the products. Therefore, make sure you are working with a building materials company you like and trust, because you will most probably continue working with the same building materials company for a long time.

Know the Right Building Materials Company to Target

In order to find the best building materials company, you should start by researching them. Not like an FBI investigation, of course, but you can start checking out about local building materials companies and where you can find them. A good way to find the right building materials company is also by getting some referrals and recommendations. Have a person you know, a friend or a relative had recently worked with a building materials company and is left with good impressions? Maybe someone can recommend a building materials company in your area or share more about a bad experience you can avoid. Also, you can check out for online reviews and opinions shared by people with experience working with a building materials company in your area. However, be aware that there might be some biased and not objective reviews shared online, even some sponsored by building materials company themselves.

Be Aware What a Building Materials Company Sells

Being aware of what different building materials companies sale is a very good way to save yourself some time, energy, and money. Take your time and do the research, so you are not wasting time visiting the wrong building materials company who will not be able to provide you with the materials and brands you need. By being aware of what type of materials and brands each building materials company sales you will know exactly where to go when you need to purchase something and save time.

Check for Availability at the Building Materials Company

There is nothing worse to plan your time and project without discussing it with the building materials company. What if you expect that some materials will be available at the building materials company's store and it turns out that they are not? You will need so much additional time to place an order and wait for the delivery. In some cases, availability may be permanently canceled too. Also, keep in mind that materials such as brick, block, or tiles are most likely going to be sent directly by the manufacturer and the building materials company will only act as a distributor or middleman.

Do You Order All from One Building Materials Company?

Most likely not, despite the fact that a building materials company may expect you to do so, especially if they do all the calculations for materials for you and provide you with a quotation. However, this does not mean that you are forced to order all materials you need from one building materials company. At the end of the day, you should not be pressured to place all orders with one particular building materials company and the one who is able to offer you the best and lowest quote for an order will be the one who wins this round. Depending on your negotiation skills, this is a good opportunity for you to get a reduction from the price of materials and products. Take your time and get as many quotations from building materials companies as you can, then follow up with some negotiation and you will be able to get some really good deals and discounts.

How to approach a building materials company?
At the building material company’s: calculate beforehand
Know the right building materials company to target
Be aware what a building materials company sells
Check for availability at the building materials company
Do you order all from one building materials company?