Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted March 17, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2021 From two suppliers today, I've learned that shortages of materials are likely because of unprecedented demand. Same happened last year. Anyone thinking of doing stuff, especially in the garden- do it soon. From fertiliser to compost to fencing (wood) all showing signs of supply not keeping up. Bonkers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted March 17, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2021 Certain plumbing/heating materials are already in massive constraint. Things like radiators are seeing price increases of 50%+ The bathroom suppliers are way behind too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimron Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Timber has been hit and miss since last summer, I was reserving structural stuff 4-6 weeks in advance that was still on the ship. One of the problems is where wood is made in Brazil and the Philippines. Not sure about Canada and Norwegian spruce. Plaster powders was good one last year but now its plasterboard but not as bad. Spanish roof slates have dried up since Brexit too. Never know what is going to be next.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiwhite Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 We had the tiles shortage last year but seem to be running fine this year, after bizarrely changing our tile supplier to a Northern Irish one in Toome, and seeing no price increase either. Long may it continue. Last year's tiles from our normal place were being rushed out too quickly and hadn't baked properly, hence meaning they were very brittle when laid causing a lot of breakage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2980 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 I sincerely hope not. I'm in the process of buying a house that needs a full refurb 😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Cheers TMGJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolton_blondie Posted March 17, 2021 Members Share Posted March 17, 2021 23 minutes ago, Spider said: Certain plumbing/heating materials are already in massive constraint. Things like radiators are seeing price increases of 50%+ The bathroom suppliers are way behind too Oh don't say that I'm having all my heating and electrics replaced soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted March 17, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, dave2980 said: I sincerely hope not. I'm in the process of buying a house that needs a full refurb 😭 Add 20% onto whatever your budget is/was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted March 17, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 minute ago, bolton_blondie said: Oh don't say that I'm having all my heating and electrics replaced soon Speak to uncle spider first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolton_blondie Posted March 17, 2021 Members Share Posted March 17, 2021 Just now, Spider said: Speak to uncle spider first I'm not calling you Uncle I've told you before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted March 17, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2021 Just now, bolton_blondie said: I'm not calling you Uncle I've told you before. For the kind of discount I can offer, you’ll call me daddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolton_blondie Posted March 17, 2021 Members Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Spider said: For the kind of discount I can offer, you’ll call me daddy What we talking? 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Fence panels was rare as rocking horse shit last year noticed a big jump in price this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted March 17, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 minute ago, bolton_blondie said: What we talking? 🤔 Depends what your plumbing requirements are. <background jazz music begins> I can promise to surprise you with my pipe work though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted March 17, 2021 Author Site Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2021 29 minutes ago, Spider said: Certain plumbing/heating materials are already in massive constraint. Things like radiators are seeing price increases of 50%+ The bathroom suppliers are way behind too A lot of manufacturing products are still being affected by covid. When I enquired about an electric van last year, I was basically told to forget it- huge waiting list from effects of pandemic. As brexit issues are resolved, hopefully some things will improve, but the EU needs to get its bloody vaccination system in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolton_blondie Posted March 17, 2021 Members Share Posted March 17, 2021 Just now, Spider said: Depends what your plumbing requirements are. <background jazz music begins> I can promise to surprise you with my pipe work though I've got a 1970s back boiler that needs ripping out and all radiators replacing with a boiler putting in. Electrics all need replacing as they are a death trap Whole house needs plastering and decorating too. Fucking joys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2980 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, Spider said: Add 20% onto whatever your budget is/was I'm not sure I can afford that kind of overspend, well not unless I don't bother buying any furniture, fixtures or fittings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted March 17, 2021 Author Site Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, radcliffewhite1 said: Fence panels was rare as rocking horse shit last year noticed a big jump in price this time Just picked up some trellis from Cocklestorm earlier, good weight/quality and reasonable price. Fence panels I got for my mum a few weeks back from conquest were definitely more expensive than they were not so long ago. China is swallowing a lot of wood up which buggers things up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted March 17, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 minute ago, bolton_blondie said: I've got a 1970s back boiler that needs ripping out and all radiators replacing with a boiler putting in. Electrics all need replacing as they are a death trap Whole house needs plastering and decorating too. Fucking joys. Let me know if you need pointing in the direction of a decent installer. I can certainly help with boiler/rads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted March 17, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: China is swallowing a lot of wood up which buggers things up. This China, HBAHT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted March 17, 2021 Members Share Posted March 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, Spider said: Depends what your plumbing requirements are. <background jazz music begins> I can promise to surprise you with my pipe work though Your pipe is copper right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted March 17, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2021 Just now, Rudy said: Your pipe is copper right? Available in 35mm diameter too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted March 17, 2021 Author Site Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, Spider said: This China, HBAHT? Haha. Very small sadly, but full of tricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolton_blondie Posted March 17, 2021 Members Share Posted March 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, Spider said: Let me know if you need pointing in the direction of a decent installer. I can certainly help with boiler/rads Thanks I've got my godfather doing it 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolton_blondie Posted March 17, 2021 Members Share Posted March 17, 2021 Just need a painter and decorator. Plasterer is sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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