Travis Perkins

Travis Perkins, British building materials distributor

Travis Perkins presents itself as the largest distributor of building materials in the United Kingdom. Its activity is aimed at both industry professionals and individuals who need supplies for construction, renovation and building projects. The company offers the possibility of opening a trade account to access trade prices, as well as delivery tracking and branch collection services.

Construction product catalogue

The catalogue covers a wide range of materials and solutions for different phases of a project. The main categories include:

• Building materials: aggregates, asphalt, pothole repair, bagged aggregates, decorative stones and gravel, rock salt, bricks and blocks, cement, concrete and mortar, plaster and plasterboard, insulation, civils and drainage, steel reinforcement, roofing, lintels, guttering and downpipes, building chemicals and structural metalwork.
• Timber and sheet materials: sawn timber, treated timber, structural timber, boards, flooring, cladding, mouldings, stairs and doors.
• Gardens and landscaping: fencing and trellis, paving and walling, driveways, garden buildings, lawns, planting and growing, fence and patio maintenance, garden furniture, outdoor lighting and water storage.
• Doors, windows and joinery: internal and external doors, fire doors, roof windows, aluminium doors and windows, UPVC windows, frames and ironmongery, garage doors and wardrobes.
• Decorating and interiors: paint, decorating tools, tiling, wallpaper and accessories, flooring, worktops and accessories, and wardrobe doors.
• Plumbing, heating and bathrooms: pipes and fittings, water treatment, plumbing consumables, taps and valves, toilets and basins, showers and accessories, baths, bathroom taps, bathroom furniture and accessories, and solutions for commercial and accessible bathrooms.
• Electrical and lighting: cable and cable management, power management, site electrics, switches and sockets, wiring accessories, outdoor lighting, work lights, site lighting, inspection lamps and torches, electric vehicle charging, light bulbs and tubes, and electrical accessories.
• Fixings and adhesives: screws, adhesives, sealants, nuts, bolts and washers, nails, packers and shims.
• Tools and workwear: power tools, site and construction equipment, hand tools, safety and workwear, ladders, power tool accessories, site lighting, storage and workbenches.

Featured brands and solutions

The site includes a shop by brand section with names such as Zeroflame, Dulux Trade, Armstead Trade, Multipanel, Mira, CT1, SPAX, STANLEY, Makita, DeWalt and Bosch. A range of kitchens from the Benchmarx Kitchens brand is also offered, with worktops and accessories, as well as a equipment hire section.

Services for professionals and individuals

The company facilitates purchasing through different channels: home delivery, branch collection and order tracking. Customers can open an account to obtain trade prices. The website incorporates tools such as shopping list, quotes and branch locator. It also has ideas and advice sections, and deals.

Presence and commercial structure

Travis Perkins operates through a network of branches in the United Kingdom, as indicated by its locator and the mention of branch collection. The company identifies itself as the largest distributor of building materials in the country, a statement that forms part of its own commercial presentation.