Bradfords expands its North Devon presence with a new dedicated Plumbing & Heating branch in Barnstaple.
South West merchant Bradfords has officially expanded its network by opening a new dedicated Plumbing & Heating branch in Barnstaple. This addition marks the merchant's fifth specialist trade counter focused exclusively on heating and plumbing supplies, further cementing its presence across North Devon.
The move reflects ongoing investment by regional independent merchants to capture trade business by offering deep, specialized stock ranges alongside their general building material offerings. The Barnstaple site aims to serve local plumbing contractors, heating engineers, and installers with dedicated counter service and trade deliveries.
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For plumbers and heating installers working in the Barnstaple area, an extra dedicated trade counter introduces greater local competition against national outlets like Toolstation, Screwfix, and Travis Perkins. Tradespeople gain immediate local access to specialized boiler parts, pipework, valves, and sanitaryware without having to wait for extended delivery lead times. Local contractors should compare trade account terms and off-the-shelf stock availability at the new branch to leverage competitive pricing on core installation materials.
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