We’re Using What3Words for Deliveries

What is What3Words & How Can It Save You Time?

We know how precious time is – in business, in life and when project managing a landscaping masterpiece! Chasing time-sensitive deliveries or navigating lost drivers to your location is an unnecessary stress. Not to mention a waste of everyone’s time! 

That’s why, at George Davies, our drivers use what3words. This allows us to confirm precisely where orders need to be delivered to help our customers. It also means our deliveries are guaranteed to meet your chosen time slot, and you can go about your day knowing your order will arrive safe, sound and exactly where you need it to be.  

What is What3Words?

What3words uses software and satellites to identify specific locations all over the globe! The app divides the world into 3m x 3m squares, with each square being given a unique 3-word combination. So, rather than a longwinded address, your delivery address can be shortened to three simple words, such as deliver.turf.here., and our drivers know exactly where to go!

Believe it or not, what3words has been around for years! While others have relied on maps, satnavs and local knowledge, this gem of an app has been helping us pinpoint precise delivery locations.

The Benefits of Using What3Words for Landscaping Supplies

Whether you’re working in a secluded village, large estates or construction sites, we know the challenges our customers face when trying to organise deliveries of materials. By switching to what3words, we offer additional benefits to our customers, including:

Orders delivered exactly where you need them

For many landscapers, side-of-road deliveries can result in more hassle and time moving supplies from one location to another. Using what3words, we can drop your order in the best spot for you. Even if that’s in the middle of a field! Our Manitou forklifts can deliver orders to some of the tightest and most obscure destinations.

Ideal for rural settings

Farms, new-build sites and concealed entrances make it tricky to pinpoint locations. Often, satnavs don’t pick up new postcodes, or maps don’t show access to secluded destinations. What3words enables us to find you easily and make sure your order is delivered on time to your preferred location.

Reduce delays or missed deliveries

You no longer have to endure missed calls from drivers struggling to find where you are. With what3words, our drivers know precisely where you want your delivery left. Giving you one less problem to manage.

Deliveries without you being there

We understand how busy everyone gets, and you can’t always wait around for a delivery. No worries! Rest assured, our drivers will neatly deliver your order to your what3words location. So you can keep your attention and focus where it’s needed most.

Time and money savings

What3words is a free app! So, there’s no additional cost in providing us with a specific address. This means no time wasted on following up on deliveries or re-booking them because the driver couldn’t find you – potentially delaying your project and costing more money for a new delivery.

Improved project management

Landscaping projects involve many moving parts – predominately, several suppliers delivering core materials at different times and locations. At George Davies, not only do we offer a range of landscaping materials that can be ordered and delivered either at once or in line with your project timeline. But with what3words, you can trust that your order will be delivered when and where you need it.

Reduced stress

Ultimately, by knowing your order of landscaping materials will be delivered on time, in great condition, and right where you need it to be, stress levels will be lowered! You will feel more confident with your project management, helping keep everything on track and within budget.

Better customer service

At George Davies, we constantly look at ways to improve our services and how we can make things easier for our customers. We already guarantee a two-hour delivery slot, but by incorporating what3words, we can also guarantee delivery at a convenient location for you.

What We Need from You

There are only a few steps required by you to optimise what3words – which you can then use for additional deliveries, too:

1. Download the what3words app or visit the what3words website. 
2. Put your delivery location into the search bar. 
3. Zoom in to find your exact location. 
4. Tap the square and select the three-word combination. 
5. Provide us with the what3words address (the 3 words) when placing your order. 
6. We’ll take care of the rest! 

Speak to the Team

You can pass us your what3word location during the order process or after. Simply pop us an email or give us a call to let us know. If you have any questions about what3words, our delivery service or our turf and stone product ranges, then get in touch with our friendly customer service team.  

Are you a landscaper? Be sure to check out our George Davies Trade Account, where you can get a first look at any offers and make the most of additional benefits.