Screws & Nails delivered to Dartford

What screws and nails can we deliver to Dartford?

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

Sizing your order

Fixing 15 sheets of plasterboard at about 35 screws a sheet uses 525 drywall screws, or 1 box of 1,000.

How delivery works in Dartford

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

• In summer Dartford gets around 16h 38m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.

Getting the right screws and nails

Structural fixings

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

Length

A rule of thumb is a fixing at least two and a half times the thickness of the piece you are fixing.

Your questions answered

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

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.

Can I use ordinary screws with treated timber?

Outdoors, use galvanised, coated or stainless fixings to avoid corrosion.

Do you deliver screws and nails to trades and homeowners in Dartford?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

How long should a screw be?

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