Below are the most frequently asked questions about Houthandel Jan Sok in Meppel. Cannot find your question? Call +31 522 851 551 or email info@houthandeljansok.nl.
Ordering & delivery
Do you deliver throughout the Netherlands?
Yes. We deliver throughout the Netherlands and, by agreement, in Belgium and Germany. Smaller consignments are sent as parcels; larger orders by our own truck. See transport & delivery.
What are the delivery charges?
Netherlands: parcel post € 12.50 incl. VAT or truck € 125 incl. VAT. Free delivery from € 2,500 (Wadden Islands excluded). Belgium: € 175 incl. VAT. Germany: € 2 per km from Meppel.
Can I collect from Meppel?
Yes. Address: Celsius 10, 7942 DB Meppel. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat 09:00-15:00.
Products & advice
Which timber species do you sell?
Our range includes Douglas fir, hardwood (okan, azobé, cumaru), pressure-treated pine, decking, fencing timber, bank revetment/Prolock and sheet material. Browse the shop.
What is Prolock?
Prolock Sigma is a plastic sheet-piling and bank-revetment system with a long service life. We keep a large stock in Meppel. Read the Prolock guide.
Can you cut timber to size?
Yes. We cut boards, beams and posts to size. For larger batches or projects, request a quote.
Business customers
Do you offer B2B terms?
Yes. Contractors, landscapers and other business customers can apply for a business account for volume discounts and project deliveries.
Contact
How quickly do you respond to a quote request?
Usually within 1–2 working days. You can also book an appointment with Rita, Jarald or Brian.
What should I expect from timber quality (knots, movement)?
Timber is a natural product. Knots, colour and slight dimensional variation are normal. See timber quality expectations. Cut-to-size is non-returnable — returns.
How do I estimate materials myself?
Start at calculation tips. Complex? Quote or configurator.