As the weather gets colder and jobs start to slow down, it makes sense to get ahead of your material buying. November and December are the last chance to secure stock before the January price rise hits. Shopping early protects your margins, keeps projects moving and avoids paying more once the new year increases land.
Why prices jump in January
Manufacturers reset material costs at the start of the year. Seasonality, import charges, transport costs and energy rates all influence the new pricing. These increases filter through the supply chain and hit merchants and customers at the same time.
What materials are likely to rise first
• Timber and sheet materials
• Cement, post mix and aggregates
• Plasterboard and insulation
• Screws, fixings and metal hardware
• Landscaping materials including decking components
These categories historically move fastest because demand spikes again in spring and suppliers secure stock early.
How to save before prices change
Check what you will need . Look at jobs scheduled for January to March and work out the materials you can buy early.
Bulk buy repeat items. Screws, adhesives, silicones, cement, ballast and gravel are easy wins.
Lock in decking or fencing materials for upcoming installs. These categories can increase four to six percent after the reset.
Order awkward or long lead items now. Composite Decking, Weatherboarding and insulation sheets can jump without warning.
Ask us for pallet rates. Full pallet pricing almost always beats buying week by week.
Stock planning for contractors
Create a small buffer of essentials. Nothing excessive. Enough to prevent buying at the new higher rates for the first couple of months. If you are a sole trader, even a few bags of cement, fixings and a stack of treated timber sizes will make a difference.
Why early ordering matters this year
Import costs have been unstable and energy pricing is still volatile. That usually means sharper adjustments in January. The more you can move into December, the more you protect your profit.
How Canvey Supply helps
We can reserve materials, price up full project lists and quote bulk orders so you know exactly what you will save before the increase lands. If you let us Quote your up and coming jobs we can identify items most at risk of rising and suggest alternatives where it makes sense.
Before You Go
If you want to beat the price hike, act now. Use our online quote system to lock in pricing quickly and avoid January rates. If you have a full project coming up, let us quote the entire materials list and our dedicated team will manage your project materials from start to finish so you get the right products, on time and at the best price.
call us today or drop into the store. Our team can price up what you need on the spot and help you secure everything before the January increase.
