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Compare & buy building materials.
How does BuildBuddy work?
Browse materials
Find the core building material products you use every day. We list everything from aggregates & cement, to insulation, plasterboard and paint.
Build a basket
Add items and build your order list. Create as many different baskets as you need, which can be useful if you’re creating one basket per project or building site.
Compare & buy
Let BuildBuddy’s data engine calculate the optimal buying combinations for you. Perhaps you’ll select a single merchant or use SplitSave to see greater savings.
Some of the local builders merchants and national retailers we scan
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Start your building materials search
Popular products
Your next project needs a buddy…
Quickly scan, easily save
Make sense of a crowded market and see all of your buying options in one place.
We scan products and prices across suppliers so you don’t have to. We include local builders merchants like Selco, Builder Depot and MPMoran, national suppliers such as Travis Perkins and Jewson, and online retailers including buildingmaterials.co.uk and Materials Market. You’ll see your buying options and price comparisons straight away, all on one place.
Work the way you want to
BuildBuddy works with your current day-to-day routine.
Whether you want to order online for delivery, arrange a click & collect or drop by your local merchant, we know every project need is different. We aim to show all the retailer options available - so you can keep using the merchants you know and rely on, whilst getting introduced to potential new suppliers too. Plus, we’re adding new retailers all the time!
Empowering you
Make purchase decisions that are right for you.
Use BuildBuddy to build a materials list per project, track prices and view past price fluctuations. When you’re ready to buy, the BuildBuddy engine helps you make informed material buying decisions. Whether you decide to purchase everything through a single provider or use the SplitSave function to split an order across merchants, the choice is truly yours.
Let us do the heavy lifting
BuildBuddy is like your own mini procurement team…
…except this one is always with you, works 24/7 and is completely free! Plus, our technology uses millions of datapoints and checks near-infinite buying combinations to get you the best deals. Count on BuildBuddy to manage and track the materials for your next project, and calculate your best buying options when you need them.
Finally… Materials Made Easy!
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Don’t just take our word for it
Here’s what builders and construction professionals have recently had to say about BuildBuddy
Frequently Asked Questions
What does BuildBuddy do?
BuildBuddy is a technology platform that helps builders and construction professionals to plan and buy building materials. We scan the market across building material providers and put all of the product and price information in one place, along with checkout calculations and buying options.
What products does BuildBuddy display?
BuildBuddy displays the core first-fix materials that make up most of the materials that builders buy and use all the time. You’ll find everything from bricks & blocks and lintels, to plasterboard and paint. You can find our range of materials here.
Which building materials suppliers does BuildBuddy list?
BuildBuddy lists a range of local builders merchants, national providers, online players and specialist suppliers. You’ll find the likes of Travis Perkins and Wickes, and Builder Depot.
Is BuildBuddy really free to use?
Yes, BuildBuddy is free to access and use. We don't charge any mark-ups, so the price you see is the price you pay.
How does BuildBuddy make money?
We charge some of the suppliers on our platform a very small transaction fee based on the business we send them. It’s similar to what would be paid for regular marketing costs.
How does BuildBuddy help building material retailers?
We expand the number of potential customers that can be reached and we make the ordering process efficient and seamless. There’s no need to write bespoke quotes that are often not converted, spend hours taking orders on the phone or swallow up budget on less effective marketing spend.
How do I find out more about BuildBuddy?
You can learn more about BuildBuddy and our team by visiting our About Us page.
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