Order screws and nails for delivery in Colchester

What screws and nails can we deliver to Colchester?

• Round wire and galvanised nailsFor framing, carcassing and external work.
• Clout and lost-head nailsFor felt, boards and finishing.
• Decking and exterior screwsCoated or stainless for outdoor timber.
• Multi-purpose wood screwsGeneral fixing in timber and sheet materials.
• Collated screws and nailsFor autofeed screwdrivers and nail guns.

How delivery works in Colchester

Boxed fixings travel with the rest of your order. Colchester is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.

Choosing screws and nails

Inside or outside?

Use galvanised, coated or stainless fixings outdoors and with treated timber, so they do not corrode.

Structural fixings

Joist hangers, straps and structural connections need the fixings the connector maker specifies.

Sizing your order

Fixing 25 sheets of plasterboard at about 35 screws a sheet uses 875 drywall screws, or 1 box of 1,000.

Screws & Nails in Colchester: questions

How long should a screw be?

As a rough guide, at least two and a half times the thickness of the material being fixed.

Can you deliver screws and nails to a site with restricted access in Colchester?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.

How soon can screws and nails be delivered in Colchester?

We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.

What screws for decking?

Coated or stainless decking screws designed for treated timber outdoors.