The Coal Shop UK

The Coal Shop UK: heating fuel with nationwide delivery

The Coal Shop UK is the online store of J Harrison & Sons (Coal Merchants) Ltd, a family business with over 90 years of experience in the coal industry. The company presents itself as "Approved Coal Merchants" and offers fast delivery both locally and across mainland Great Britain, with a stated timeframe of 3 to 5 days. Customers can calculate the shipping cost by entering their postcode at checkout.

Fuel catalogue

The store organises its offering into several categories: smokeless fuel, kiln-dried hardwood logs, house coal, and complementary products such as firelighters and stove and fireplace fans. Among the smokeless coal brands available are Briteflame, EXCEL, RED, NEWBURN, ANTHRACITE Stovesse, MULTIHEAT, and GLOW. House coal is sold in Trebles format, with availability limited to Wales and Scotland.

Kiln-dried hardwood logs are offered in large sacks, sealed bags, and full crates or up to one tonne. Complementary products include firelighters from the Twizlers and Flame Fast brands, kindling sticks, and net bags of logs, all sold only as an add-on to a main order.

Storage and accessories

The catalogue includes a line of storage solutions: 150, 250, and 500 kg coal bunkers, some with a space-saving design, and several log store models such as the Log & Boot Store, the Gawsworth Log Store, and Premium versions in various sizes.

Referral programme and payment methods

The company runs a referral programme: after placing an online order, the customer receives a code by email that they can share; friends get a 5% discount on orders over £150 and the customer receives a £10 voucher. The store accepts payment via PayPal, including Pay in 3.

History and wholesale activity

Founded in 1932 by Jack Harrison, the company began delivering coal to homes using horse-drawn carts. Over time, Jack's four sons joined and the business expanded. In 1992 it moved its headquarters to the Milton industrial estate, which allowed it to modernise and grow. The company employs around 30 people and, in addition to direct sales, uses technology to supply pre-packaged fuels to retailers and garage forecourts. Its customers include homes, factories, hotels, and farms.

Advice and customer service

The company offers advice on choosing the right fuel for the appliance, as well as information on smoke control area regulations and bulk order discounts. Customer service is available by email or phone.

Location and contact

The Coal Yard, Staffordshire, ST1 6LE, United Kingdom · Phone: 01782 355 175