Buying from local steel stockists is a great way to save money, time and energy, giving you the materials you need with less carbon footprint.
When ordering steel for delivery over long distances, you may be subject to a minimum order size, forcing you to add to your purchase just so that you can qualify for delivery.
Local steel suppliers are better placed to cater for orders big and small alike, with the option of delivery or collection, and in many cases may be able to supply your steel immediately.
With recent spikes in fuel prices, transport costs are an increasingly significant factor in the price of many construction materials, and the further you are from the supplier, the more you’re likely to fall subject to a price premium for transportation.
By buying from a local steel supplier, you reduce the number of miles the steel needs to cover to reach you, which in turn means you can expect to pay less for delivery.
Fewer miles covered means less carbon too, which is why when you buy steel from local steel stockists, you play your part in a more sustainable, eco-friendly structure for the steel industry as a whole.
Locally sourced steel does more to help
The benefits of locally sourced steel are not just financial. Recycled steel can cut around three quarters of the energy from the steelmaking process, while directly reusing steel saves 100% of the production energy cost.
Local steel stockists are more likely to have a variety of reusable second-hand steel leftover from previous orders, so if you’re looking for a relatively small steel section, head to your nearest steelyard to see what’s in stock.
At James Dunkerley Steels we offer trade and counter sales including our ‘off the shelf’ service, which allows you to purchase in-stock steel sections immediately, with immediate collection.
Finally, when you buy from a local business, you keep the money in your local economy. Over time, this raises the affluence of your area – which is good news for everybody who lives there.
To find out what’s in stock at James Dunkerley Steels or to place a larger order for future collection or delivery, contact us today.
