Triassic Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 I’m after six pallets of plaster board, none in the local BMs and CCF is shut! Any suggestions where to try next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassanclan Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Wickes? B&q? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Are you sure We had a delivery of nine packs of plasterboard and insulation from CCF last Wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Travis Perkins? Otherwise maybe just a case of waiting a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassanclan Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Buildbase is reopening in stages over the next week for click and collect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrerahill Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 38 minutes ago, Triassic said: I’m after six pallets of plaster board, none in the local BMs and CCF is shut! Any suggestions where to try next? If all your BM's are shut then maybe only B&Q bulk service? Do you or anyone you know have a trade card? If you need 9 pallets you may also find that you could get one of the manufacturers to sell you some on a house account pro-forma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triassic Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 10 minutes ago, nod said: Are you sure We had a delivery of nine packs of plasterboard and insulation from CCF last Wednesday My nearest depot is Carlisle and according to the manager they are shut. I’ll try a different branch as I’ve agreed a great price . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triassic Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 Just got this email from CCF. “Unfortunately we are struggling to supply this order as it stands as we have reduced stock level and we have to prioritise essential works due to Covid 19. Sorry we can't help at the moment. We will get in touch if any additional stock becomes available.” The local B&Q don't have the stock or a delivery driver! The BM gets his stock from CCF! We don’t have a Wicks and TP are closed, mind you aid never use the as they are rubbish on price! Bugger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, Triassic said: [...] Bugger! You, me and quite a few. Mind you, we Northerners should all go round to the site where Gary's working, break in, load up and strain the suspension on our clapped out vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Oom Looking after there customers I did see a TP wagon onThe road this morning We have been getting smaller deliveries fro Dewsons throughout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, AnonymousBosch said: You, me and quite a few. Mind you, we Northerners should all go round to the site where Gary's working, break in, load up and strain the suspension on our clapped out vehicles. Ha ha we have only one pack of PB left out of the nine Delivery booked for Monday am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 I was speaking to one of the Gypsum reps He was telling me there running out of places to put the stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triassic Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 36 minutes ago, nod said: I was speaking to one of the Gypsum reps He was telling me there running out of places to put the stuff Clearly someone is telling porkies. ”We will try our best to help everybody out but we can only sell as much stock as we can buy.“ so the manufacturer has too much stock and the distributor too little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Cut price insulation sent me an e mail saying they are working and have pallets of the stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, Triassic said: Clearly someone is telling porkies. ”We will try our best to help everybody out but we can only sell as much stock as we can buy.“ so the manufacturer has too much stock and the distributor too little. Very true with most things at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triassic Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 11 minutes ago, Russell griffiths said: Cut price insulation sent me an e mail saying they are working and have pallets of the stuff. Only got insulated plasterboard! i need good old plain plasterboard! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triassic Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 The cheapest I can find on line is 67p per sheet more than I’ve been quoted! I need 400 sheets, that adds up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFDIY Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. I have a feeling everyone will be short of stuff soon and you might be waiting then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Maybe just get a couple of packs to keep you going. I think more places will open in the next few weeks. Might be worth a call and haggle? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassanclan Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 TP are open for delivery to account customers only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 1 minute ago, bassanclan said: TP are open for delivery to account customers only Not here they are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassanclan Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 47 minutes ago, ProDave said: Not here they are not. Online only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 8 hours ago, Triassic said: I’m after six pallets of plaster board, none in the local BMs and CCF is shut! Any suggestions where to try next? It may be worth looking locally to the independents Quite a few family BM are advertising The national company’s are gearing up for next week when all the big company’s are back The independence will be glad of your custom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triassic Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 Ive had 4 pallets of plasterboard so far and I’m after another pallet. Having managed to get 2 pallet loads from CCF, I rang them to place an order. They tell me that due to Covid they no longer deliver to residential addresses! I pointed out they’d delivered here before, but it makes no difference. So if you want stuff from CCF don’t forget to add “Unit 1” to your self build address, that way you might just get a delivery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triassic Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 Local builders merchant is charging 26p per sheet more than before COVID-19. I asked why? He said prices are rising across a wide range of building materials, “some at an alarming rate!” Is words, not mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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