Jewson

Jewson, building materials distributor in the United Kingdom

Jewson is a chain of building materials merchants operating in the United Kingdom. Its catalogue covers a wide range of products for construction, renovation and building projects, and its commercial network exceeds 400 branches in the country, according to the company's own information. The company that operates the brand is STARK Building Materials UK Limited, with registered office at Merchant House, Binley Business Park, Harry Weston Road, Coventry, CV3 2TT.

Materials and products available

The offering is organised into several product families. In the building materials section are bricks and blocks, aggregates, gravel and cement, plasterboard and plastering materials, insulation, flooring, roofing and timber. Timber includes boards, structural timber, battens, mouldings, cladding and derived boards such as chipboard, OSB, MDF and plywood.

The catalogue also includes doors and joinery, with internal and external doors in various materials, windows, roof windows and skylights, as well as ironmongery, frames and stairs. In tools and fixings are listed hand tools, power tools, accessories, fixings, sealants and adhesives, building chemicals and safety equipment and workwear.

Other sections cover painting and decorating, electrical and plumbing materials, heating, ventilation and renewable energy, as well as gardening and outdoors: paving, fencing, grass, planting, decking and garden structures. The company also sells kitchens and bathrooms, with its own showrooms, worktops, appliances, bathroom furniture, sanitaryware and shower trays.

Tool and machinery hire

Jewson offers a tool and machinery hire service for construction sites. Available equipment includes concrete cutting and drilling tools, cement mixers, compactors, lifting and access equipment, platforms, ladders, earthmoving machinery, demolition equipment, power tools, plumbing equipment, gardening machinery, cleaning equipment and generators, among others.

Services for professionals and individuals

The company has a project estimator and material calculators to calculate quantities needed for bricklaying, tiling or insulation work, with the aim of reducing waste and costs. It also offers technical advice and content on construction methods and choosing tools.

For purchases, Jewson offers in-store collection at more than 400 branches and home delivery. The company states that it offers accounts for both professionals and individuals, with online order and invoice management, and an e-billing service.

Commercial presence and coverage

Jewson's network extends across the United Kingdom with more than 400 points of sale, according to data published by the company. The company presents itself as the country's leading chain of building materials merchants, a claim that corresponds to its own description and not to an independent assessment.

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Location and contact

Merchant House, Binley Business Park, Harry Weston Road, Coventry, CV3 2TT