Self-build better with MacBlair on your side

Self-builders can rely on MacBlair’s massive stocks, top quality products, competitive pricing, reliable delivery and their “Here to Help” ethos...

MacBlair Builders Merchants is the self-builder’s friend; on hand at every step of the journey to deliver top quality, competitively priced material solutions to make that dream home a reality.

All 17 branches have served the local builder and self-build market for many years and completely understand the needs of the self-builder. Their service offer is organised specifically to meet those demands – massive stocks, top quality products, competitive pricing, reliable delivery and a “Here to Help” ethos underpinned by knowledgeable staff and exceptional customer service.

Ian McClelland, Head of Sales added, “We have further strengthened our sales team with the addition of roofing, brick and civils experts to support our external sales force to offer unrivalled experience in the self-build sector.

“Also, we have invested in newly refurbished stores and now have what we consider to be some of the finest builder’s merchant operations in Northern Ireland. Our seven stunning Watershed Bathroom and Tile showrooms, showcase many of the leading designer brands including Laufen, Duravit and Utopia.”

MacBlair self-build customers are allocated a personal branch representative who is on hand to discuss specification, pricing and supply of materials at each step of the construction process.


Ronan Rocks, Sales Rep MacBlair Cookstown (right) helped client Padraig Kane realise his self-build in Magherafelt with MacBlair’s self-build support services.

Self-builder: Padraig O’Kane
MacBlair Sales Rep: Ronan Rocks, Cookstown branch
Site location: Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt
Property: 1.5 storey / 230m2
Supplied:
• Cement
• Sewer pipe
• Timber for cut roof
• Knauf insulation
• Gyproc plasterboard
• Plaster bond
• Skim
• Doors, skirting and architrave
Client comment: “As I was new to this I relied a lot on Ronan’s expertise and experience to help me through my project. Ronan never failed to understand my needs and was able to offer top class advice from insulation to internal kit out of the house.” – Padraig Kane


Gillian and Gareth Henry self-built their Cookstown home with the help and support of Ronan Rocks, Sales Rep, MacBlair Cookstown

Self builder: Gillian and Gareth Henry
MacBlair Sales Rep: Ronan Rocks, Cookstown branch
Site location: Wellbrook Road, Cookstown
Property: 1.5 storey / 230m2
Supplied:
• Cement
• Sewer pipe
• Timber for cut roof
• Knauf insulation
• Gyproc plasterboard
• Plaster bond
• Skim
Client comment: “Ronan was a fantastic help to us with our self-build from start to finish. His knowledge of materials was first-class. He always advised and guided on what was needed, and made himself available to answer any questions we had. We would definitely recommend anyone starting out on their self-build project to speak to MacBlair.” – Gillian Henry


Barry Kane, Sales Rep for MacBlair Downpatrick (right) organised the supply of all materials from the ground up, for this self-build home that overlooks Ardglass Golf Course, Co Down.

Self builder: Sean Blaney
MacBlair Sales Rep: Barry Kane, Downpatrick branch
Site location: Ardglass – overlooking Ardglass Golf Course
Property: 1.5 storey / 285m2
Supplied:
• SSQ Del Carmen Natural slate x 8,000 on the roof
• K rend TC15 render on outside walls
• Paving flags
• All internal doors, skirting, architrave and door handles
• All underground drainage pipe and fittings
• All insulation and plasterboard
Client comment: “MacBlair provided a first class service during our self-build. Barry helped the build run really smoothly by always being a step ahead. He knew what materials I needed to order before I did, and deliveries were always made on time.” – Sean Blaney