Look, Brighton has its charms: the pier, the pebbles, the seagulls that steal your chips. But when you need actual materials that don't crumble, Covers is where the locals go. They’ve been around since 1899—yes, that’s Victorian times—so they’ve seen a few fence panels come and go. And let’s be honest, that kind of experience counts when your project is already testing your patience.
The timber selection alone is enough to make a carpenter weep with joy. We’re talking pressure-treated posts, planed-all-round (PAR) boards, and even sustainable timber for the eco-conscious among us. Yes, you can save the planet and fix your fence at the same time. Feeling overwhelmed? They’ll cut it to size for you, so you don’t have to guess. (Side note: I once tried cutting a 4x4 with a hand saw—never again. Let the pros handle it.)
Builders merchants? More like a treasure hunt for adults
Forget what you think you know about builders’ merchants being dusty, unwelcoming caves. Covers in Brighton is actually a well-lit, organised wonderland for anyone with a half-baked idea. Need screws? They have bins of them, sorted by size—like a candy store for fixings. Bag of cement? Grab one without decoding some cryptic pricing sheet. It’s almost suspiciously easy.
And the staff? I’ll be blunt: they don’t roll their eyes when you ask a “stupid” question. When I asked if I could use exterior-grade plywood for a plant pot (spoiler: you can), the guy just nodded and pointed me to the right aisle. No judgement. That’s rare in Brighton, where everyone’s an expert at something, but nobody admits when they don’t know.
Covers Timber & Builders Merchants Donates £15,000
