Creating a Mediterranean garden on a budget can be an exciting and fulfilling project, bringing a touch of the Mediterranean to your own backyard. With careful planning and creative ideas, you can transform your outdoor space into a Mediterranean oasis without breaking the bank. We can help you introduce the charm and warmth of the Med...
When it comes to enhancing the beauty of outdoor spaces, paving plays a crucial role. Two popular options that have gained significant attention in recent years are natural stone paving and porcelain paving. Whilst both can offer...
Laker Builders Merchant has launched a new indoor showroom for porcelain and natural stone paving at its Crawley branch, now the largest dedicated indoor paving showroom at a builders merchant within a 20-mile radius. Laker chose to feature Pavestone due to the quality of the product, the huge range...
With spring upon us landscaping and garden projects are on everyone’s mind. So, what can you expect your customers to be asking for this year? Sustainability, the environment, functionality, and nature are at the forefront of trends...
At Laker Builders Merchant we know putting up a fencing & Gates is not always so easy. If you’re erecting up your fence for the first time, we have made sure to provide our customers with a technical fencing overview, to ensure you may become adversed 'with the lingo' before purchasing. If you’ve decided to begin a fencing project then read our handy guide here...
Beat the rush, if you have fencing in need of repair - don’t wait for the weather to change and your panels to be blown over and C-19 manufacturing shortages is not the primary reason. Unfortunately, there is one almighty UK Timber shortage coming, meaning if you wait until the winter sets in you will definitely be disappointed, as the coming timber shortage anticipated will be unprecedented. Our Canadian friends have acquired several of the largest exporters of timber in Scandinavia and are diverting the UK’s supply to Canada, creating a 40-50% hole in the timber supply chain. So, Laker Builders Merchant are strongly advising our customers to act now to...
If the front of your home is looking less than it’s best, then these ideas can help. Adding appeal doesn’t need to break the bank or your back, sometimes simply a new door will add the appeal, other times, it may be creating a fresh look and feel that will do the job. Firstly, consider you budget and secondly, why you want to give your home kerb appeal. Is it for personal reasons, so that you feel a sense of joy every time you come home? Or are you looking to sell your property and you want to make it more attractive for buyers? If you know why you’re doing it, you can fulfil the...
With summer already here it is the ideal time to invest in your garden. Because landscaping a garden will ensure that you have a nice place to soak up all the summer sunshine while enjoying a BBQ and drinks with friends and family. So, irrespective of your garden's present state, it’s a great time to invest in garden landscaping.
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