THE Poole branch of a national builders’ merchant has reopened its doors for the first time in two months.

Selco Builders Warehouse’s Poole operation, based on Fleets Corner Business Park in Waterloo Road, closed due to the coronavirus outbreak in March.

Tradespeople were given the chance to complete online orders for collections and deliveries from the branch a fortnight ago.

It has now been decided to allow customers into the branch for walk-in transactions, with strict social distancing guidelines in operation.

Chief executive Howard Luft said: “The health and safety of our customers and colleagues has been our No 1 priority throughout and we have taken a measured and responsible approach to reopening.

“We have had more than two weeks where customers could either use Click & Collect or Click & Deliver at Poole and now we are in a position to continue offering those services but also open up the branch for customers to browse and pick up their products and materials in person.

“It’s an extremely difficult period for the entire country but we are delighted to start the process of opening the doors to our 68 branches across the UK, while adhering to the government guidelines at all times.”