Founded in 1894, Bowens is a fourth-generation family-owned business, renowned for supplying an extensive variety of quality timber and building products. Our experience and comprehensive online services ensure that you have access to our products easily and efficiently.
Understanding your specific needs, Bowens ensures that quality building materials are always within reach. We deliver timber and hardware supplies to all of Victoria, including regional cities and towns such as Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong.
Whether you are a builder or a tradesperson, Bowens provides a wide range of services, onsite experience and in-depth knowledge to help you get keep your jobsite moving.
To further support you through every stage of the building process, we offer a wide range of services that can be ordered over the phone or online, such as Bowens Hire, pre-coated timber, special buy-ins, and our Bowens Benefits and Trade Accounts.
We deliver timber and building supplies to all regional and remote areas including, but not limited to, Bendigo, Ballarat, Daylesford, Macedon, Creswick, Woodend, Gisborne, Kyneton, Castlemaine, Geelong, Anglesea, Lorne, Colac, Warrnambool, Grampians, Ararat, Wonthaggi, Inverloch, Leongatha, Trafalgar, Gippsland, Moe, Traralgon, Sale, Maffra, Yarram, Warrandyte, Hurstbridge, Arthurs Creek, Kalkallo, Broadford, Whittlesea, Wallan, Doreen, Kilmore, Camperdown, Swan Hill, Rochester, Echuca, Cobram, Wangaratta, Benalla, Beechworth, Healesville, Yarra Glen and Alexandra.
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Timber and building supply deliveries to Bendigo usually occur once a fortnight, depending on demand. Unfortunately, we do not provide a scheduled delivery date/ time, but instead we will accept your order online or over the phone and contact you immediately to discuss our next delivery run to your location. Find your closest store here.
Deliveries of timber and building supplies to Ballarat typically take place every two weeks, yet the frequency is determined by demand. While we cannot guarantee a specific delivery date or time, we will accept your order online or via phone and promptly get in touch to arrange the next available delivery to your area. You can locate your nearest store here.
You can order your building materials online, adding the delivery location and address to the order. Alternatively, call your closest Bowens store and place an order over the phone with our skilled and experienced team members.
We bundle deliveries to your location together to give you the lowest delivery cost. However, if you have a large order, we can certainly work with you to meet your requirements. Please contact us. Smaller orders are best placed online so we can bundle them together with the next delivery to your region
Deliveries are carried out either by Ute, Truck or Crane. The delivery type depends on the weight and quantity of goods ordered, however crane trucks can be requested for hard-to-access sites as well as heavy loads.
We also deliver via parcel to all areas of Australia including regional and remote areas. Please use the online checkout or the delivery estimator to confirm availability and pricing. Parcels deliveries are available for items that weigh less than 22.5kgs and under 105 cms in length.
When you have purchased your building materials online, you will receive a transit confirmation via SMS. You will receive text alerts to your phone when your driver is on its way.
Once on the move, you can monitor the delivery in real time and receive proof of delivery via a text message when the delivery has been made. This proof will include a list of your completed order and photos at the point of the delivery.
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Did you know when you choose Bowens for your building supplies, you can also get the benefit of our Bowens Benefits program? All you need is an email address. Sign up online and receive 5% discount across 50,000 products, invitations to exclusive trade events, and first-hand information on promotions and giveaways.
Don’t forget, once you sign up for an account, you have 24/7 access to your account information and discounts, and a simple ‘one click’ to balances, invoices, statement and quotes. Plus, all your transaction history, online or in-store, is available for you to view, download and print at any time, from anywhere.
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If you are a builder, you may be interested in a Bowens Trade Account. You’ll receive all the perks of our Bowens Benefit accounts, however you’ll be eligible for 30-day interest-free credit and negotiable commercial pricing. You will also have your very own Account Manager who will be your point of contact for all your queries and questions.
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Bowens isn’t just about product delivery; we’re here to support you through every stage of your building project. We offer customer support from our account managers and knowledgeable staff over the phone. Our team of experts is ready to offer advice and share in-depth knowledge to help make the building process easier for you.
Bowens online provides you with a hub of information and services that will help you keep your jobsite moving and your clients happy. For more information about how our online services can benefit you, visit our Online Account Help page.
Our range of building products include everything from structural timber and essential hardware to specialised building materials and recycled timber products. Bowens provides the highest quality timber and building products including flooring, cladding, recycled timbers, doors, door hardware, interior linings, architraves, skirting, mouldings and acoustics as well as a wide range of new and innovative building products exclusive to the market.
Browse our full range of products, to get your timber and building materials delivered to your front door.
Looking for a customer order or a special buy-in? Call your closest Bowens store or fill out our Special Buy-In Enquiry Form. We strive to make your next new build, renovation, extension or commercial project as hassle-free as possible.
Our speciality products include but are not limited to:
For all your timber and building supply needs in regional Victoria, Bowens is here. Find out why Victorian Builders are choosing Bowens as their timber and building supplier and order you timber and hardware supplies with us today.
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