The Iran War, the Strait of Hormuz lockdown
and the effect on building materials supply.
Ongoing global and geopolitical pressures continue to affect the construction supply chain inevitably leading to rising costs and some challenges with product availability across the industry.
At the bottom of this blog we have posted 18 notifications received this week alone of supplier price increases and a further 13 notification of immediate surcharges being applied to our cost prices. These are only a cross section of the increases as more are being advised every day.
We know how important it is for you to get the right materials, exactly when you need them and at a fair price. As proud Partners of NBG – the National Buying Group, we’re part of a collective of independent builders’ merchants working together to secure stronger purchasing power, reliable supply routes and competitive pricing. This partnership will help us reduce the impact of market volatility and keep any necessary price increases as low as possible for our customers.
Whilst we must pass on the product increases imposed by suppliers we have no plans at present to charge any extra for the surcharges and will be challenging each and every one.
Price increases for our supply will begin to be applied from Monday 30th March and if in doubt please speak to our sales Staff who will be able to update you on current pricing.
Thank you for your continued support. We’re with you every step of the way and committed to helping you get the job done.
Product price increases
Geberit fittings 11%
Swish PVC fascias 4.35%
Stressline lintels 6.85%
Knauf Loftroll Insulation 6.2%
C16 timber £8m3 to £10m3
Redwood & machined whitewood 3%
Roof battens 3%
Mannok PIR 15% and this is now officially on allocation
Celotex PIR 15%
IKO PIR 15%
Sika building admixtures 5%
Mannok roof tiles 10%
Sheet materials 7% to 10%
Klober roofing accessories 2.75%
Lovies block & precast approx. 5%
Brett Martin Drainage 5%
Heidelberg bagged products up to 10%
Thermalite blocks 1.65%
Harlequin Oil Tanks 10%
Roof membranes up to 10.5%
Fuel surcharges from suppliers
EBP £10 / pallet
Egger 3%
Sika building admixtures 2%
SR Timber roof batten 8.5%
RAK Ceramics 10%
Ideal Bathrooms 10%
Wonderbuilds £6 - £21
RH & AJ Bateman £0.38/lt
Longcliffe Quarries 9.1%
Welton Aggregates various
Holcim UK 5.35%
IKO roof membranes £10
IKO PIR £10