Order this now · July 2026

Lead-time & price watch

Know what to order early — before it quietly stalls your client's job. Live London lead times and price moves, from a contractor buying these packages every week. One glance tells you what to release now.

Updated 1 July 2026

This month’s call

Release aluminium glazing and fabricated steel packages the moment structural drawings are signed off — both are running 8–12 weeks and are the most common cause of a stalled site this summer.

Package	Lead time	Trend
Fabricated steelOrder at the end of Stage 4, not on site.	6–8 wks	▲ Rising
Aluminium bi-folds / slidersThe classic programme-killer — release early.	8–12 wks	▲ Rising
Rooflights (Velux/Fakro stock)	1–2 wks	— Stable
Bespoke rooflights / structural glass	10–14 wks	— Stable
Bespoke joinery / kitchensIn-house via Selection.Works — we hold the programme.	8–12 wks	— Stable
Brick (standard London stock)	3–4 wks	▼ Easing
Underfloor heating manifolds	2–3 wks	— Stable

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