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We know many of you have been frustrated by the current UK timber shortage which Laker are still coping well with, however most importers are really struggling, so with a view to explaining what is driving the situation we hope you will find the following informative...

Renovating your home can be a daunting task. You get a ton of ideas from social media or magazines, or you might be loaded with advice from friends and families and it’s all very exciting until it gets real. There are usually so many questions that pop into your mind such as where should we start? Should we have to move...

If the front of your home is looking less than it’s best, then these ideas can help. Adding appeal doesn’t need to break the bank or your back, sometimes simply a new door will add the appeal, other times, it may be creating a fresh look and feel that will do the job. Firstly, consider you budget and secondly, why you want to give your home kerb appeal. Is it for personal reasons, so that you feel a sense of joy every time you come home? Or are you looking to sell your property and you want to make it more attractive for buyers? If you know why you’re doing it, you can fulfil the...

With summer already here it is the ideal time to invest in your garden. Because landscaping a garden will ensure that you have a nice place to soak up all the summer sunshine while enjoying a BBQ and drinks with friends and family. So, irrespective of your garden's present state, it’s a great time to invest in garden landscaping.

There is a drastic shortage in the UK that we’ve been advised will continue well into the summer across a number of materials including paving stones, timber, steel, paints and in particular, on cement, with many Builders Merchants and DIY stores facing...

Renovating a home is never an easy task. It gets even more challenging when you are looking to renovate a house on a budget. But then, your home is your biggest investment and you need to be smart and deliberate when renovating it. The end of any home renovation project would is to improve the livability of the home and to increase the value. However, various important aspects have to be considered when renovating a...

The range of decking available on the market today is varied and honestly, it’s actually all about you and what you want or need from your decking. Even down to how much time and resources you are...

Simply put, procurement refers to the process of acquiring or obtaining anything (service, or commodity). When it comes to procurement in the construction industry, the seemingly simple acquisition process can be quite complex, time-consuming, and costly. Before we begin, let’s briefly discuss why procurement is so important. Why is procurement important in the construction industry? The three most important...

Last week Laker Builder Merchant had the privilege of meeting the lovely Emily, a resident at Field Lane Horley, a local Care Service in the community, situated not far from our Crawley, Gatwick Road depot...

A Builders Merchant sells a full range of Building Supplies to do-it-yourself products, all sold to anyone, from the homeowner, DIY enthusiast or self-builder to trade professionals and developers. You can buy sawn timber, bricks, Landscaping & Fencing, full range of aggregates, decorating materials, plumbing...