W Madden Ltd

W Madden Ltd, builders' merchant in Leeds

W Madden Ltd is a builders' merchant based in Leeds (United Kingdom) operating as a "One Stop Builder's Merchant", that is, a comprehensive supplier for construction projects. The company presents itself as a family business founded in the 1940s that, over time, grew from an industrial roofing merchant into a supplier of building, roofing, timber and plumbing materials to both trade customers and DIYers.

The company serves a wide area from its site on Swinnow View in Bramley, and combines in-store collection with a delivery service using its own vehicles designed for transporting materials.

Materials and product ranges

W Madden Ltd's catalogue covers several product families for construction and exterior and interior fitting:

• Building materials: aggregates, blocks, bricks, cements and lintels.
• Water management and drainage: plastic rainwater and drainage products, and channel drainage.
• Building chemicals: building and roofing chemicals.
• Landscaping and garden: artificial grass, bagged garden products, decorative aggregates, paving, sleepers, fencing, gates, fence posts, walling, weed control, garden accessories, ground covers and tarpaulin.
• Timber: brown and green treated timber, planed square edge timber, softwood mouldings, MDF mouldings and boards, MDF window boards, door casings, carcassing timber and timber cladding.
• Sheet materials and boards: sheet materials, slate lath, plaster, plasterboards and accessories.
• Insulation: insulation sheets and rolls.
• Roofing: profile sheeting, roof tiles, Velux roof windows, fascia and soffit boards, roofing felt, lead-free flashings and dry verge.
• Tools and fixings: tools and fixings.

The company also sells composite decking, including Millboard decking, and drainage products. At the time of analysis, the site indicated that top soil was available.

Services and customer care

W Madden Ltd presents itself as a supplier open to both the trade and the general public. Its services include in-store collection, delivery using its own vehicles and the option to supply loads of concrete blocks direct from the manufacturer. The company highlights the attention of an experienced team and a down-to-earth approach, and mentions that it has built a loyal customer base.

Three branches in Leeds

Its activity is spread across three locations within Leeds: Bramley, Horsforth and Pudsey. The Bramley branch is at Swinnow View, Swinnow Lane; the Horsforth branch at Victoria Works, New Road Side; and the Pudsey branch at Kent Road. The company states that its location allows it to serve a wide area.

Opening hours

General opening hours are Monday to Thursday 07:00 to 17:00, Friday 07:00 to 16:00 and Saturday 07:30 to 12:00. The Pudsey branch is closed on Saturdays.

Branches and premises

Bramley branch: Swinnow View, Swinnow Lane, Bramley, Leeds LS13 4TZ

Horsforth branch: Victoria Works, New Road Side, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 4DR

Pudsey branch: Kent Road, Pudsey, Leeds LS28 9LS · Email: sales@wmadden.co.uk · Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 07:00-17:00; Friday: 07:00-16:00; Saturday: closed