I'm pricing up some materials for an extension and Wickes always seem to come out cheaper for facing bricks and blocks.
Fer example, Wickes aerated blocks are 100 for £95 yet from other building suppliers they come in at around £114. Are Wickes blocks branded (thermalite, Celcon etc?)? Even on Ebay, where I would expect them to be cheaper, brand new they come in more expensive.
The same for facing bricks, around 63p each (if bought by the pallet) at Wickes yet £1 each from other suppliers...huge difference.
Is there any difference in quality between Wickes products and other suppliers or do the other suppliers normally offer discounts to know builders?
Many Thanks
James
Fer example, Wickes aerated blocks are 100 for £95 yet from other building suppliers they come in at around £114. Are Wickes blocks branded (thermalite, Celcon etc?)? Even on Ebay, where I would expect them to be cheaper, brand new they come in more expensive.
The same for facing bricks, around 63p each (if bought by the pallet) at Wickes yet £1 each from other suppliers...huge difference.
Is there any difference in quality between Wickes products and other suppliers or do the other suppliers normally offer discounts to know builders?
Many Thanks
James