Covers Timber & Builders Merchants

Covers Timber & Builders Merchants: timber and building materials in the South of England

Covers Timber & Builders Merchants is a family-owned company dedicated to supplying timber and building materials. According to its own presentation, it has been supplying a wide range of customers for over 180 years and has fifteen branches spread across the South of England. Its catalogue contains over 25,000 product lines.

Activities and in-house capabilities

The company imports timber directly from the source and has timber mills equipped with fast and flexible woodworking machinery to produce quality joinery and mouldings. It also offers stress grading, house lot packages and preservative treatments on request.

Product range

The website organises its catalogue by departments and featured categories. The main sections include roofing and decking, sawn timber, sleepers, fencing and insulation. It also includes specific sections for kitchens and bathrooms, special offers and product brochures. The shop features brands such as Velux, Millboard, Sadolin and DeWalt, and sells items such as roof windows, decking, tools and structural hardware.

Services for trade and retail customers

Covers serves both the construction sector and the general public. For trade customers it offers trade benefits and business accounts. For all customers it provides free click & collect from the local branch, free standard UK delivery and free delivery over £350. It also offers tool hire and the option to request a quote.

Structure and management team

The company is led by a board of directors chaired by Rupert Green. Henry Green is Managing Director; Steve Weston, Group Trading Director; Sean Clarke and Chris Trickett, Regional Directors, the latter also as Executive Director of Wingham Timber; Roger Lewis, Operations Director; Neil Woods, Timber Director; Phil Walford, Commercial Director; James Bowry, Finance Director; and Patrick Green serves as Non-Executive Director.

Operational and contact information

The company maintains a customer service phone line and a contact form on its website. The site reports that the Lewes branch remained closed for collections on Friday 21st August while its team supported Network Rail following a railway accident, with reopening planned for Monday 24th August; telephone orders remained available during that closure. The company also publishes information on delivery, click & collect, returns, FAQs, opening hours, news, sustainability and corporate policies.