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Hawk Heating Supplies

Hawk Heating Supplies

Wealdstone, North West London, London, HA3 8DQ

When you need high quality heating or plumbing supplies, come to Hawk Heating Supplies Ltd. We've been selling great value products from big names since 2001. All our staff are technically trained and waiting to help you. If you're a building contractor who specialises in bathrooms or kitchens, then our showroom has exactly what you're looking for. From sanitaryware to kitchen fittings, we have it all. We're open 7 days a week, call us today. less

Sip Building Systems

Sip Building Systems

Widnes, Cheshire, North West England, WA8 8RB

SIP Building Systems Ltd is a major supplier of SIP panels and has identified the self build housing market as the largest user of our panels; these are processed and predominantly supplied via SIP fabricators. SIP panels are used from a small extension up to a large executive new build property. less

Poplar Building Supplies

Poplar Building Supplies

Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland, KY6 2SD

Poplar Building & Drainage Supplies Ltd (PBS) is an independent builders merchants selling to the products to the civil engineer, groundworker, general builder and the general public. Based in Glenrothes, Fife, we are strategically positioned to supply all sectors of the building industry. less

Birkenhead Building & Roofing Supplies

Birkenhead Building & Roofing Supplies

Birkenhead, Merseyside, North West England, CH41 9HP

The BBRS Group incorporates Birkenhead Building & Roofing Supplies and Ellesmere Port Timber & Roofing Supplies, the company started life as a small roofing merchants and has grown into a one stop shop builders merchants with an extensive stock range. We have over our two sites dedicated departments for roofing materials, building materials, timber materials and plumbing & heating materials, our motto is "if we can't get it you won't need it". less

Greenford Timber & Builders Merchants

Greenford Timber & Builders Merchants

Shepherds Bush, West London, London, W12 7LJ

Established in 1980 this long standing family business, proving to be reliable, value for money and friendly, has become a key part of the local community. Many people see us as a one stop shop or an alladin's cave. We have even been referred to as a hidden "gem". less

Laydex

Laydex

Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT12 6SQ

Laydex Limited was founded in 1995 and is a wholly owned independent Irish Company servicing the Construction industry in Ireland. Operating from our Warehousing, Sales, Administration and Distribution centre in Belfast we represent some of the world's leading brands of products in construction materials covering Roofing Systems, Commercial Flooring and a wide range of Building Products and Materials. less

Tiptree Building Supplies

Tiptree Building Supplies

Colchester, Essex, East England, CO5 0HQ

A family run business which has been servicing the building industry from its present two 4 acre sites since 1985. Trading for 20 years our aim is to provide flexible friendly service to Trade and D.I.Y. customers. Our modern comprehensive fleet of Heavy Goods vehicles is essential to our effective operation, with vehicles ranging from 7.5 to 22 Tonne and offering crane off load facilities. less

Acton Green

Acton Green

Acton, West London, London, W3 8AT

Purchase your products today and get same day delivery service on our efficient distribution fleet/HGV lorries with crane off loading facilities to cover the heart of London or other parts of home counties. Since our launch in 2008, owned family business of Acton Green Timber have gained a reputation as leading suppliers of timber and building materials requirements, sheets, paints, ironmongery, plumbing, electrical and many more products in West London area. less

Bothwell Building & Timber Supplies

Bothwell Building & Timber Supplies

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Bothwell, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, G71 8BG

We supply all types of building materials from the initial bricks & blocks to the finishing touches. Our knowledgeable staff have years of experience to help and advise you which materials are best suited to your specific job. We provide high quality timber to businesses and individuals across Central Scotland. All of the timber we supply is premium, high quality wood to ensure you get the right products for your job. less

PolySteel UK

PolySteel UK

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, South West England, GL51 7EJ

PolySteel UK Limited was formed in 2005 to manufacture and supply insulating concrete forms (ICF's). Our Head Office is in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, with our manufacturing facilities based in Northampton, England and Livingston, Scotland. We are therefore ideally placed to respond to our customers needs for new residential or commercial building across the UK and beyond. less

Maltings Timber

Maltings Timber

Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, DN1 2TF

Maltings Timber have been supplying a large range of timber products from sustainable sources to trade and retail customers throughout Doncaster & Rotherham. For over 30 years, our highly trained and experienced team have helped to cement our place as leading timber merchants. We have a huge range of timber products and services, encompassing everything our customers need to complete their trade jobs, construction projects, home or garden work. less

Buildland

Buildland

Redditch, Worcestershire, West Midlands, B98 0RE

Buildland Limited recognises that its operations have a direct impact on the natural and human environment. We aim through our Environmental Policy to consider the environmental implications of our activities and to actively seek the co-operation of clients, sub-contractors, suppliers and all our employees in minimising adverse effects. less

A W Champion

A W Champion

Bromley, South East London, London, BR2 9QX

Good quality timber is a joy to work with and creates a better job. In fact, cheap timber is often a false economy, as anyone who has had to deal with excessive knots, warped joists or splitting timber knows. At Champion, we source our own timber, machine it ourselves and sell direct to you. By doing this, we control the quality and continuity of supply and offer the best quality at competitive prices. less

Surface Plus

Surface Plus

Edinburgh, Scotland, Scotland, EH10 4BY

Surface Plus sources, supplies and professionaly installs bespoke timber and stone floors. We also offer a wide range of other natural floor coverings, including concrete, leather, wool and natural fibre floor products and we supply fitted carpets, bespoke rugs and stair runners. We are part of the G4 Design Collective which has the leading interior & design showrooms, all located in the same area of Glasgow, to cater for all your refurbishment requirements. less

Moran & Sons Flooring Contractors

Moran & Sons Flooring Contractors

Bristol, South West England, South West England, BS15 3TG

We have been involved in major projects over many years. Supplying and fitting all types of floor coverings, however our main strength and reputation has always been in the timber flooring business. All of our workforce are directly employed and are CSCS card holders. They are fully trained in all aspects of hardwood flooring, ranging from commercial sports floors of 1200m2 to 10m2 domestic dwellings. 50% of our workforce hold Supervisor Safety Certificates. 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?