UPDATE: Looks like I underestimated how many bags I needed, so of course my second order is in! (I knew I'd be back, but not this soon) haha! ..... I found this company by accident while search... See more
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Truly outstanding company,from start to finish!!! Andy the delivery driver was one of if not the best delivery driver in his industry and did his upmost to deliver a ton of gravel close to my back g... See more
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Cheapest price around for what I wanted, other sellers are charging more than double at £10.00 per bag of stones. Extra bonus buy 4 bags get 1 free plus fast free delivery 2nd time ordering wouldn't... See more
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I have been previous customer so when moved home recently I ordered more of same black ice gravel and started transforming my small back garden.and have just ordered more to finish my project.very goo... See more
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Established in 1987, we are one of the largest independent merchants’. Using a mixed fleet of vehicles from 7.5ton – 26ton, both with and without a mechanical offload facility, choose from a home or site delivery service. A true one stop shop for all your material needs. Suppliers to both landscape, building and the civil engineering industry, our aim is to service customers with leading brands, at a first class service and competitive prices. With satisfied customers all across the country, we are committed to providing a high level of standards to all our customers, an ethos that has been embedded throughout the company. Feel confident in buying from a trusted, dedicated sales team with a wealth of experience and knowledge.
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Forward Builders' Supplies Ltd, CH65 4EQ, Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom
- 01513571035
- hello@forwardbs.co.uk
- www.forwardbs.co.uk
4.9
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141 reviews
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Great price (for compost)
Great price (for compost). Delivery on time & pleasant delivery chap.
17 April 2026
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Fantastic service ,great value and…
Fantastic service ,great value and customer service very helpful
1 April 2026
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Reply from Forward Builders' Supplies Ltd
Hi Joanne,
Thank you for the great review! It’s good to know our customer service team were helpful too. We really appreciate your support ⭐
Always have a positive experience
always have a positive experience with forward builders,every single driver/courier is so helpful putting order in a convenient place,all friendly,delivery is quick,would recommend
19 March 2026
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Reply from Forward Builders' Supplies Ltd
Hi Joan,
Thank you for such a great review! We’re really pleased to hear you always have a positive experience with us. It’s especially good to know our drivers and couriers are consistently helpful, friendly and make deliveries easy for you.
We really appreciate the recommendation and your continued support 😊
Reply from Forward Builders' Supplies Ltd
Hi Debra,
Thank you for the lovely feedback! We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to them. Thanks again for choosing us ⭐
Fantastic service
Found by chance and used them ever since for timber and soil
Great company fantastic service from everyone
Delivery drivers are friendly and very helpful
Fast internet ordering with free delivery and even next day delivery
Highly recommended and will keep using for my projects in my garden .
Thanks keep up the excellent work
23 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Forward Builders' Supplies Ltd
Hi David,
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! It’s great to hear you have continued to use us for your timber and soil. We’re really pleased that the service from the whole team — especially our drivers — has made your garden projects easy.
We really appreciate the recommendation and your continued support. Thanks again, and we’ll keep working hard to deliver the same level of service 😊
Always great service and Ill always go…
Always great service and Ill always go back time and time again
17 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Forward Builders' Supplies Ltd
Hi Adam,
Thanks for the great feedback! We appreciate your continued support and look forward to helping you again next time ⭐
Great Service and Product
Very quick delivery, great company to buy from. Was my first time using them and the price was great plus delivery free. Needed the slate in a bit of a hurry so was sceptical how long delivery would take, my order was at my door only a couple of days later. The delivery driver was lovely, and popped them exactly where I'd asked. Wouldn't hesitate to use this company again
10 March 2026
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Reply from Forward Builders' Supplies Ltd
Hi Natalie,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We’re really glad we could get the slate to you quickly, especially when you needed it at short notice. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to the driver! We really appreciate you choosing us for your first order and look forward to helping you again in the future 😊
Best delivery best prices.
Great delivery as usual would not buy anywhere else.
6 March 2026
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Great service and competitive prices
Very easy ordering process, competitive prices and great end to end service
24 February 2026
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all included free delivery
all included free delivery
friendly driver
23 January 2026
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Will definitely be using forward again…
Will definitely be using forward again , delivery was fast and no trouble ,cheers
22 January 2026
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Reply from Forward Builders' Supplies Ltd
Thanks for the review Jim — we’re glad your delivery arrived quickly, and we really appreciate you choosing us again! 😊
Good price with expected quality
Good price with expected quality. The online ordering process is easy and and the delivery is swift. I will use this company and be happy to recommend to others.
5 December 2025
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Reply from Forward Builders' Supplies Ltd
Thank you for the great review! We're glad the ordering process and delivery were smooth, and we really appreciate the recommendation ⭐
Great service!
I ordered some bark for my garden yesterday and it arrived first thing this morning! Great value and high quality. Also free delivery with a very friendly driver . I will definitely use again!
18 November 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Forward Builders' Supplies Ltd
Thank you so much for your lovely review Tracy! We're really pleased that your bark arrived bright and early. It’s great to hear our driver made the delivery experience even better, and we will be sure to pass on this kind feedback 😊
We really appreciate your support and look forward to helping with your next garden project 🙌
Superb service experience.
Only a small order but the service I received was superb from start to finish. A special mention for the delivery driver who was extremely helpful.
31 October 2025
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Reply from Forward Builders' Supplies Ltd
Thank you Eddie! We're so pleased you had a great experience, and we'll be sure to pass on your kind words to our driver 😊
Exceeded my expectations
Exceeded my expectations
Ordered on a Wednesday delivered early Thursday!
Unbelievable free delivery
Perfect post for my gale damaged side gate support
Great price
What's not to like
23 October 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Forward Builders' Supplies Ltd
Thank you for this 5-star review Mr Long! We're thrilled we could exceed your expectations and get your order out so quickly. This is great to hear, and we really appreciate your kind words 🙌
Ordered some black ice gravel spot on…
Ordered some black ice gravel spot on great service and delivery found that I needed more so ordered same amount yesterday afternoon came lunchtime today brilliant service.
21 October 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Forward Builders' Supplies Ltd
Thanks so much Robert! We're glad you were happy with the Black Ice gravel and that we could get your second order out so quickly 😊
will come again when i need stuff
ordered ton bag of slate from the web page , the whole experience A+++
the driver was exceptional and dropped the exactly where they where needed
20 October 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Forward Builders' Supplies Ltd
Thank you for the feedback Murray! We're so pleased everything went smoothly and that our driver made things easy for you – we are happy to help again anytime 🙌
Great Service Great Product
What service I went through an easy to follow process and given all the relevant information up front. With an hour or so my delivery was outside my door. Amazing.
1 October 2025
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Reply from Forward Builders' Supplies Ltd
Thank you for the 5-star review Robert! We're thrilled to hear everything went so smoothly and quickly 🙌
Great service
Great service, very reasonable pricing, prompt delivery, would recommend.
17 September 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Forward Builders' Supplies Ltd
Thank you for this 5-star feedback Stephen! We're really glad you were happy with the price, delivery, and service – we truly appreciate the recommendation 🙌
Good value and very prompt delivery
Good value and very prompt delivery. Excellent service.
4 September 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Forward Builders' Supplies Ltd
Thank you! We're really pleased you were happy with the value and speedy delivery 😊
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