Covers Chichester, Trade Centre Depot

Covers Builders Merchants Chichester has everything you need for a building project. We stock over 30,000 lines of timber and building supplies across our range, catering to casual DIY needs and large-scale trade projects.

Our 175 years as a proudly independent, family-owned business means we have an unrivalled level of expertise and care. You can explore our massive range of materials and tools online and collect them in-store or visit our Chichester branch where our knowledgeable staff can lend a helping hand if needed.

Whatever your project, we’ve got you covered.

 

 

About the Covers Chichester, Trade Centre Depot

Chichester is home to the Covers headquarters, a 12-acre site with key departments like our timber mill, hardwood store, and vehicle workshop. As well as our Trade Centre, we also have a Chichester, Home Ideas depot with kitchen and bathroom showrooms, flooring product displays, and an eco-centre for specialist sustainability and energy efficiency advice.

The Chichester, Trade Centre in Quarry Lane is our largest and longest-running timber and building supplies depot. Opening in 1963, we have been proudly serving West Sussex with a massive range of tools, materials, and equipment for every kind of building project ever since.

As with all of our depots across the south of England, our builders merchants in Chichester is staffed by local experts who can advise on our full range of products and services.

Depot Manager: Martyn Beck

Working for Covers is very different to working for a national merchant. With it being an independent family business, you feel much more appreciated, valued and in touch with the owners.

Building Supplies in Our Chichester Depot

Timber & Panel Products

Covers is the top timber merchant in Chichester. Our Quarry Lane site is home to our Timber Mill, where we machine and treat our own timber products from sawn carcassing to decking. Whether you need supplies for a small DIY project or have bespoke trade requests, we’ll be able to get you what you need.

We are committed to sustainability, always stocking FSC® certified TT-COC-001937 and PEFC™ certified BMT-PEFC-0086 products.

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Building Materials

For building supplies in Chichester, our Tade Centre is incredibly well-stocked with high-quality tools, equipment and materials. Internal or external, small or large, we’re sure to have what you need. We also have a fantastic doors and windows showroom for design inspiration. 

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Landscaping & Gardening Materials

You’ll find a massive variety of landscaping materials at Covers Chichester, with a landscaping showroom that displays the impressive scope of our products. Transform any outside area with our comprehensive collection of outdoor supplies, including loose aggregates.

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Stock & Delivery Information

Across our 16 depots, we stock over 30,000 lines in total. This means if there’s ever a material or tool you need that’s out of stock in Chichester, we can source it from our other depots and deliver to you. 

Our convenient click & collect service means you can browse our products online and then order and pick up in-store in 7 working days. Or, get delivery direct-to-site.

Why Choose Covers for Builders Materials in Chichester?

• Family Independent

We are proud to have remained an independent, family-owned business for 175 years. This sets us apart from national firms, bringing our passion and personal care to the fore in everything we do. 

• Customer-Focused

This also filters through to a high level of customer care. Our loyal customers make us who we are, and we are uniquely dedicated to serving their needs to the best of our ability.

• Expertise

175 years in the trade also makes us the building industry experts. Our staff are knowledgeable, experienced, and ready to give specialist advice in multiple areas. We are also a proud Merchant Member of the BMF.

• Sustainability

Minimising our impact on the environment is something we take very seriously. Our Chichester centres are at the heart of this. We responsibly source materials and continually evaluate site efficiency and delivery management here and across all of our depots