Hi, I'm buying my granite, limestone and marble from Egypt, anyone else done this?

[Beroboyz]

Hi, anyone else imported anything for your new build?

[Temp]

It turned out the stone flooring we liked had to be imported from somewhere like Greece as it was out of stock in the UK. UK vendor gave us predicted dates but warned shipments frequently got delayed 4-6 weeks while waiting for space on a ship. They were right.

 

We also imported some light fittings from Belgium and had a failed attempt to import a glass door. Seller returned our deposit after failing to deliver.

 

You can certainly reclaim VAT paid in the EU at the moment but after Brexit the VAT situation on imports makes it complicated. 

Edited June 20, 2020 by Temp

[Temp]

If you are importing direct from Egypt (outside the EU) you need to check if there are any tarriffs or duty to be paid in addition to UK VAT. Typically imports will be held at customs or a clearing agent/forwarder until you have been contacted and paid up. There will also be a handling fee for the agent.

 

[Gone West]

We imported our Genvex Combi 185LS direct from Denmark when we were in the EU. It was a lot cheaper than buying from the UK dealer. The disadvantage is of course that if anything goes wrong it's much more difficult to sort out. I would have bought it from the UK dealer if it had been only a little more expensive, but over £3000 was too much to lose.

[ToughButterCup]

2 hours ago, Beroboyz said:

Hi, anyone else imported anything for your new build?

• ICF blocks,  based on woodcrete created in Belgium
• Toilets , Germany and Switzerland  
• Stainless steel screws, Germany
• Wiska junction boxes, Germany 
• Windows and doors, Austria 
• Wood to metal screws, Germany 
• Shower equipment,  Germany
• Tiles, Spain 

[Mr Punter]

With heavy stone materials it is often handling, cutting, finishing, packing, storage and delivery that make up the bulk of the cost. How are they being shipped?

[HerbJ]

Directly imported

• Design, manufacture and installation of Timberframe, including insulation for passive foundation, Ireland
• Bathroom sanitary fittings, shower bases, shower and taps fittings, bathroom furniture,accessories, Germany
• Kitchen and utility basins and taps, Germany
• Various electrical  fittings and KNX fittings and cables, Germany
• Staircase design and manufacture, including glass supply, Ireland
• fakro rooflight, Poland
• Furniture, Germany
• Kitchen Extract fan, Italy

Indirectly via UK Agents and suppliers  ( tried very hard to import direct but most manufacturers have agreements with UK Agents. and sometimes it's actually easier and the same price to use UK Agents/Importers..)

• External windows and doors, Austria
• Internal Doors, Spain
• Kitchen cabinets, Germany
• Pantry furniture, France
• Kitchen Appliances, Germany
• Garage Doors, Germany
• Slate roof tiles, Canada
• Porcelain Floor tiles, Italy
• Bathroom Wall and floor tiles, Spain
• MVHR Unit, Germany
• Paving, India

Edited June 20, 2020 by HerbJ

[Beroboyz]

Hi , they are being shipped, cut and polished in wooden crates, padded out and put in a container from Alexandria to Immingham where they are collected after VAT paid and delivered to my door with forklift.

[Tennentslager]

What are you buying ?

whats it for and have you enough for breakages 

[Beroboyz]

Hi  Tennant'slarger,

 

Limestone for ground floor and patio, honed and tumbled. Granite pavers for driveway. Granite kitchen counter tops and white marble tiles for bathrooms.

 

 

[Tennentslager]

Well good luck 

I’m sure it will be stunning?

hope you inspect it and have bought at least 10% more then you need?

then you can stick odd bits up for sale for a tenner