Bradfords Building Supplies opens a new standalone Plumbing & Heating branch in Barnstaple, taking its total dedicated regional P&H sites to five.
South West merchant Bradfords Building Supplies has expanded its regional branch network with the opening of a standalone Plumbing & Heating outlet in Barnstaple. The new site takes the merchant's total number of dedicated plumbing and heating locations across the region to five, forming part of a broader strategy to strengthen its trade coverage throughout Devon, Somerset, and Dorset.
The Barnstaple branch has been designed specifically to cater to specialist installers and general builders needing rapid access to heating components, pipework, sanitaryware, and trade supplies. Bradfords' continued investment in standalone specialist branches signals ongoing competition among regional merchants to secure trade loyalty through tailored inventory and local stock availability.
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For heating engineers, plumbers, and general builders working in North Devon, this expansion increases local trade counter choice alongside national chains like Screwfix and Toolstation. Having a dedicated specialist branch nearby means improved off-the-shelf availability for core plumbing and heating lines, potentially reducing travel time and project downtime. Tradespeople should check if existing Bradfords trade account terms and localized pricing tiers apply automatically at the new Barnstaple counter before placing large product orders.
Reported by Builders Merchants Journal — original article
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