Picture this: you’re building a shelf. It’s wobbling. You’re sweating. You rush to Covers for advice. The staff will calmly say, “You need a spirit level.” They’re not judging; they’re saving your shelf. True story: a guy once tried to use a banana as a level. He’s now a regular customer.
Speaking of disasters, the store sells huge bags of cement. They look like alien eggs. But mix them with water, and you’re suddenly a concrete sculptor. Want a gnome? Go for it. A dragon? Why not? Burgess Hill needs more dragons.
Burgess Hill builders merchant celebrates 175 years with special visit
The Quirky Little Things
You can buy a single hinge for a cupboard door that’s been annoying you for years. Or a giant tube of sealant that smells like a science experiment. The best part? They sell chalk line reels. You snap a string, and BAM—a straight line appears. It’s like magic, but with dust.
Fun fact: the builders’ merchant is older than some of the houses it supplies. It’s been in Burgess Hill for decades. Locals still tell stories about buying their first piece of plywood there. That plywood is now a kid’s skate ramp. True legacy.
