wont be using Screwfix again

[T & H Plumbing]

Well thats a lesson learned for future never to use screwfix again

as most know im new and had no tools or van blah blah blah, i had some luck yesterday and a family member happily handed over 2k to my business (loan) well off i went on my quest to purchase a full set of tools for my job, went to B&Q and they had very little to choose from, went to Wicks and i quickly ran out screaming so i had to turn to Screwfix as i had to start tomorrow (friday)

Im happy with the tools and gear i purchased and i thought i was happy on price until, i took the missus to the boozer for a pub meal, only thing i couldnt get from Screwfix was my beloved Bacho water pump pliers so i thought id source some on the net while waiting for my grub, this is when alarm bells started to ring i was seeing stuff i purchased from screwfix half as cheap on other sites, ill give an example unleaded solder in screwfix £25, an unnamed supplier it cost £11, i quickly realised i could have saved a ton of money if i could have waited for the delivery but coz this customer needs me to start in the morning i had to do it 🙁 i feel butt raped

anyone else suffered my fate?

 

[Destroyer2813]

Solder is expensive as its fernox branded solder

 

[IDCHAPPY]

It's all swings and roundabouts mate, you'll always get stuff cheaper online as they dont have the overheads to take into account of being a huge company.
I've found Screwfix to be a bit cheaper than most of the other big merchants (apart from the wonderful :yesnod:
Williams & Co | Trade Only Plumbing & Heating Supplies :yesnod🙂
They will more than likely take broken stuff back where as buy online and you may as well walk about with it hanging out your bum if it goes kaput(usually).

 

[lame plumber]

all the Ps comes to mind

 

[Best]

They have just opened a few stores over here & although I quite like them, I wouldn't think on buying everything there. Frankly they are too expensive for most stuff, or certainly not cheap.
They do have a good variation of things, to be fair & very fast on deliveries.
I think they are linked with B&Q - so what can we expect? def not as good as most trade prices!

 

[davidsr2]

I think you will find that you will use Screwfix again, they open late they're open weekends and from my experience if you have a problem with any purchases they refund or replace no messing. You will always find a cheaper price on the web for most things they stock however sometimes you just can't afford to wait on 3 days delivery. oh and sometimes you just need to have a feel or look at the thing you are purchasing just to make sure its right.

 

[Resolute]

If you sign up to plumfix then you'll get a slightly better rate. You'll find that most merchants are expensive until you start placing regular orders and sort out some discounts.

 

[T & H Plumbing]

i was desperate for my stuff today and screwfix was the only place i could get my stuff unless i drove 80 miles to a B&Q size of america 🙂

 

[Destroyer2813]

Surely there must be a merchants closer than a 80 mile b&q

 

[Resolute]

Think you need to do a search of local plumbers merchants. You'll find other places such as PTS hidden on industrial areas and see if there's a Williams near by - if not they do delivery and have excellent service!

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Well thats a lesson learned for future never to use screwfix again

as most know im new and had no tools or van blah blah blah, i had some luck yesterday and a family member happily handed over 2k to my business (loan) well off i went on my quest to purchase a full set of tools for my job, went to B&Q and they had very little to choose from, went to Wicks and i quickly ran out screaming so i had to turn to Screwfix as i had to start tomorrow (friday)

Im happy with the tools and gear i purchased and i thought i was happy on price until, i took the missus to the boozer for a pub meal, only thing i couldnt get from Screwfix was my beloved Bacho water pump pliers so i thought id source some on the net while waiting for my grub, this is when alarm bells started to ring i was seeing stuff i purchased from screwfix half as cheap on other sites, ill give an example unleaded solder in screwfix £25, an unnamed supplier it cost £11, i quickly realised i could have saved a ton of money if i could have waited for the delivery but coz this customer needs me to start in the morning i had to do it 🙁 i feel butt raped

anyone else suffered my fate?

learn your lesson deal with Williams problem solved

 

[Killy Bing]

For tools

www.its.co.uk
or better
www.ffx.co.uk

post up a thread asking before you buy power tools ect.

can point ya in the right direction.

as for bahco water pumps, you want knipex !!!

 

[brum]

learn your lesson deal with Williams problem solved

Yes I do know where you coming from
look at this 2no 4"branches £54.04 1 no 4" single socket coupler £18.39
These are from my local supplier just got invoice through today .
That's 2 no branches and 1 no coupler at £72.43 plus vat=£86.92
I bet this makes you feel better .

 

[T & H Plumbing]

i know what you guys are saying baout going and research other options but i need them tools for tomorrow in the future ill be using others and ive spoke to Ray he will be gettin my business in the future 🙂

 

[P J F PLUMBING]

learn your lesson deal with Williams problem solved

I stopped using any other merchants all my stuff comes from Williams !! The best you can get

 

[BN9Pete]

Screwfix/Plumbfix recently opened a branch in the small town where I live, I'm very impressed with them, very handy for things the local merchants have run out of or don't stock.

i have used Screwfix in the past in other towns and ordered online, last year I was working in the outskirts of Brighton and I needed an unslotted basin clicker waste, I tried 5 different plumbing merchants on the same industrial estate in East Brighton, not 1 stocked this type of waste but Screwfix had them in stock.

Maybe you won't buy tools from Screwfix again but I bet you will use them for something in the near future.

 

[Simon F]

if you need it on the day, there is no choice.
i use screwfix/plumbfix, toolstation is useful.
if you are in no rush then ebay can be a good money saver... :deal:...Amazon is useful.

Williams is a top site. Williams & Co | Trade Only Plumbing & Heating Supplies

BES has a massive range. Plumbing Supplies | BES Gas & Plumbing Fittings

elite. Radiators, Boilers and Plumbing Supplies - EliteFix

 

[brum]

on this island most stuff internet ordered fell on bes by mistake aint they good never had any probs a brummie in Scotland ordering from a brummie sending gear up to Scotland to keep a brummie happy brill

 

[Ermintrude]

For tools

www.its.co.uk
or better
www.ffx.co.uk

post up a thread asking before you buy power tools ect.

can point ya in the right direction.

as for bahco water pumps, you want knipex !!!

Ooooh billy you missed toolmonkey

 

[SimonG]

Received my Williams order at lunchtime today, pipe, fittings and unvented cylinder. Asprays and Williams is a great combination. I was in the middle of nowhere but they still found me, prob cos they recognised the van 🙂

Still struggling to understand how a merchants at the other end of the country can provide a better service than the two less than a mile away.