I received this email today from my local timber merchants, who I have had very good service from by the way.
I appreciate their transparency, thoughtfulness for their customers and and not compounding price increases through their own pricing structures:
Main Branch: Leyton Branch: 583-585 High Road • Leyton • London • E10 6PY
397 Romford Road • Forest Gate • London • E7 8AB
Phone: 020 8534 6318 | Fax: 020 8519 3230 Phone: 020 8539 6491 | Fax: 020 8539 6547
Email:
sales@tchamberstimber.co.uk www.tchamberstimber.co.ukCompany Reg. No 1716372 | VAT Reg. No. 248 8958 92
Dear Customer,
As I am sure you are already aware, timber and building material has recently suffered dramatic shortages and price increases that are unprecedented, of which many other factors have contributed to a perfect storm.
We write this letter to ensure you that we are stock holding huge amounts of material, which in turn will help reduce the negative impact these conditions can create. This will enable us to keep ahead of the curve to which many suppliers falter.
I would also like to inform you that your costings are derived from our strict price structure, which is a direct result from manufacturers/ importers price increases. We do not apply any premium for the supply/demand factor.
We are currently forecasting the next 3rd quarter and have information that the severe conditions will not ease just yet and supply issues and increases are continuing throughout the coming months.
I appreciate this situation will strongly effect your upcoming projects, so please forward these points with your clients to pre-empt the price increases and completion delays where possible.
We would like to thank you for your continued support and understanding.
Yours faithfully,
Tony Chambers
Director
T.Chambers & Son Ltd