You will also be happy to hear that you have actually survived the hardest part of the process: deciding to do it! Here at Gibbs and Dandy we have been helping people like you with their self build projects for many years. This extensive experience has taught us how to ensure that your project runs smoothly and efficiently. We will be pleased to share this knowledge with you, making the construction of your dream home a pleasure.

Builders’ merchants don’t just sell building materials. We will be delighted to meet with you at any time to discuss your needs, offer advice or simply talk you through the next stage of your build. Having worked with so many other self builders in the local area, our staff can suggest reputable local tradesmen who are willing to be employed on your type of project.

Any builder will tell you that good cash flow management is essential. Builders’ merchants are like bankers to the building industry, offering up to 60 days’ credit to trade accounts. This facility is available to self build accounts, with an invoicing system that makes VAT claims easy and monthly statements that give a clear record of all your transactions.

Not all builders’ merchants are the same.

Independent merchants like Gibbs and Dandy are large enough to offer competitive prices but small enough to take your project seriously and to offer you our best attention at all times. Our directors work at the sharp end of the business and are available to you if you have any queries or concerns.

We are also a member of a group of independent builders’ merchants covering most parts of England which offers the following services*:

• Help and advice on finding land
• Free quantity take-off service provided on receipt of full working drawings
• Special events tailored for self build- including club meetings, newsletters, building seminars and much more
• Leading manufacturers trust us to distribute their materials nationwide
• Friendly experienced staff
• Credit accounts tailored for self build
• Specialist product areas-
  Brick libraries, kitchen and bathroom showrooms, drainage, plumbing and heating, windows and doors, roofing, decorating, electrical etc
• Regular visits from trained salespeople
• Free crane offload deliveries from merchants’ branches
• Provision of SAP calculations
• Assistance with VAT claimback
• All this and competitive pricing

For a full list of all participating merchants, visit the Independent Builders’ Merchants website: www.cbagroup.co.uk

* The above services are those typically offered by members. Services offered by your local merchant may vary.