Toolstation, part of Travis Perkins plc, has partnered with TradeKart to launch a new rapid same-day delivery service.
The service will deliver orders directly to site, with the first phase rolling out in November, granting plumbers, builders, electricians and decorators access to over 10,000 products for delivery in just one hour.
It launches after research by Toolstation found that 28% of tradespeople said that a same-day delivery service would make a positive difference to their business.
The research also found that the average tradesperson in the UK currently loses over three hours a week collecting materials from stores.
The rapid service will initially be available at 44 Toolstation stores across the UK, covering London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh, before being rolled out across Toolstation’s store network.
Customers will simply be able to place their order on the TradeKart app and can then track it from store to door in real time for a £5 delivery fee.
Chris Other, customer director at Toolstation, said: “This rapid delivery service will enable us to go even further to meet the needs of our customers. We know how busy they are and the challenges they face when working on site, and no one wants to down tools and spend time battling traffic to pick up a specific product. Partnering with Tradekart means that we can provide customers with the ultimate convenience that will keep them on the job.”
Alistair McAuley, founder and CEO of TradeKart, said: “We’re thrilled to launch this exciting new partnership with Toolstation which will give tradespeople across the UK access to their extensive range of materials on demand, wherever and whenever they need them. Time is one of our most valuable assets and this service will ensure tradespeople can focus on what they do best, putting this wasted time and money to better use.”
