London Rock

What London Rock does

London Rock Supplies Limited is a UK-based construction aggregates supplier and waste management company established in 1996, operating through two legal entities (London Rock Supplies Limited and London Rock (Southern) Limited). The company runs a vertically integrated operation comprising eight quarries across six counties — Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, and London — supported by five regional offices (Borehamwood HQ, Dartford, Oxford, Peterborough, Nottingham) and a fleet of more than 100 eight-wheel tippers. Its three core service pillars are: primary and recycled aggregate supply (sand, gravel, ballast, crushed concrete, crushed brick, crushed asphalt, gabion stone, manufactured topsoil to BS3882, BS8601 subsoil), muck away services covering hazardous, non-hazardous, and inert waste removal with UKAS-accredited soil testing, and land development services including landscaping, restoration, remediation, plus specialised golf course and inland marina design-and-build projects.

The underlying technology is operational rather than digital: quarrying equipment for primary aggregate extraction, processing equipment for converting construction waste into WRAP-certified recycled aggregates at a stated capacity exceeding 10,000 tonnes per day, and UKAS-accredited laboratory relationships for soil sampling and chemical/physical analysis. Proprietary differentiators cited include the scale of recycled aggregate processing, a specification-based aggregate catalog (Type 1 MOT, 6F1, 6F2, 6F5 and other Highway Works Specification products), and on-site UKAS-accredited testing services. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FORS Silver, Wenta Net Zero Gold status, MPA membership, and dual Environment Agency Waste Carriers Licences (CBDU188525, CBDU81925) plus a hazardous waste licence.

The business model is project- and transaction-based: aggregate orders are priced per tonne with a minimum 18-tonne order quantity and next-day delivery where possible; muck away services are quoted per engagement with full EA consignment note administration; and land development work is contracted on a project basis spanning feasibility studies, planning applications, and construction. Go-to-market is sales-led via phone (0208 168 0128), website contact forms, and email, with the company website and social profiles (LinkedIn, Facebook, X) serving top-of-funnel awareness. Customer segments are horizontal and diversified: construction companies (primary), golf course developers, marina developers, and local authorities / ground work trusts, with named reference projects spanning Leen Valley Golf Club, Radlett Golf Centre, Leicester Race Course, Pillings Lock Marina, and Olympics-related subsoil supply work.

Name

London Rock

Legal name

London Rock Supplies Limited

Website

https://londonrock.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UK-based aggregates supplier and construction waste management company operating eight quarries across six counties since 1996, serving construction firms, developers, and local authorities with primary/recycled aggregates, muck away services, and land development projects including golf courses and marinas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Aggregates & Waste Management

NAICS

Other Crushed and Broken Stone Mining and Quarrying (212319), Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying (2123), Stone Mining and Quarrying (21231)

SIC

Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) (1400)

akta.pro primary industry

Crushed Stone Quarrying & Processing (IMAKAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sand & Gravel Extraction & Processing (IMAKAHAB), Recycled Aggregates & C&D Materials Processing (RCA, RAP, Glass Aggregate) (IMAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Aggregate supply
• Construction waste management
• Muck away services
• Land development
• Quarry operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Borehamwood

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Primary Aggregates Supply: Sale of primary aggregates including sand, gravel, limestone, granite, ballast, and hoggin sourced from company quarries. All materials supplied to Highway Works Specification.
2. Recycled Aggregates Supply: Sale of recycled aggregates including crushed concrete, crushed brick, crushed asphalt, gabion stone, and reclaimed track ballast processed from construction waste.
3. Muck Away Services: Removal and disposal of construction waste including hazardous, non-hazardous, and inert materials. Services include soil testing, site assessment, and waste management strategy development.
4. Land Development Services: Comprehensive land development including landscaping, restoration, remediation, golf course design/construction, and marina development. Services span from feasibility studies through planning applications to full construction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

London Rock is a UK aggregates supplier and construction waste management company. It quarries and supplies primary aggregates (sand, gravel, limestone, granite, ballast, hoggin) and produces recycled aggregates (crushed concrete, crushed brick, crushed asphalt, gabion stone, reclaimed track ballast) meeting WRAP and Highway Works specifications. It also provides licensed hazardous, non-hazardous, and inert muck away services with UKAS-accredited soil testing, and offers land development services including landscaping, restoration, remediation, golf course design/build, and marina construction.

Product overview

London Rock operates as a construction aggregates and land development company established in 1996, offering three interconnected service pillars: the supply of primary and recycled aggregates, hazardous and non-hazardous muck away services, and comprehensive land development including remediation and restoration. The product portfolio includes Primary Aggregates (sand, gravel, ballast, granite, limestone, hoggin) and Recycled Aggregates (crushed concrete, crushed brick, crushed asphalt, gabion stone, reclaimed track ballast) supplied through eight UK quarries, complemented by Landscaping Soils (BS3882 manufactured topsoil, BS8601 subsoil, as-dug topsoil). Muck Away Services cover hazardous, non-hazardous, and inert waste removal with UKAS-accredited soil testing. Land Development Services include Landscaping Services, Land Restoration, and Land Remediation, supported by specialized Golf Course Design and Build and Inland Marina Design and Build project capabilities. The company holds ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications and maintains Environment Agency waste carrier licensing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Aggregates Primary aggregates sourced from company quarries including sand, gravel, ballast, crushed rock, granite, hoggin, and limestone, supplied to Highway Works Specification for construction and infrastructure projects.
• Recycled Aggregates Cost-effective recycled aggregates processed from construction waste to WRAP standards, including crushed concrete, crushed brick, crushed asphalt, gabion stone, and reclaimed track ballast.
• Landscaping Soils Manufactured and as-dug topsoils and composts including BS3882 certified manufactured topsoil, BS8601 subsoil, and locally sourced as-dug topsoil for landscaping and turfing use.
• Hazardous Muck Away Licensed removal and disposal of hazardous construction waste including asbestos, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals, with full Environment Agency consignment note preparation and administration.
• Non Hazardous Muck Away Management of non-hazardous waste identification, disposal planning, and transportation using over 100 eight-wheel tippers with comprehensive onsite management for construction sites.
• Inert Muck Away Cart and tip of inert waste for major construction and landscaping projects, adhering to strict disposal legislation.
• Soil Testing UKAS accredited on-site sampling and testing for physical and chemical properties using accredited laboratories, with full environmental investigation reports and next-day sampling service.
• Landscaping Services Full design and build landscaping service including site assessment, planning applications, planting schemes, seeding, hydroseeding, and inert soils utilization for land improvement.
• Land Restoration Land restoration services including drainage, access reinstatement, import or manufacture of soils and subsoils, and ongoing maintenance for private enterprise and local authorities.
• Land Remediation Specialist decontamination services using biological and aeration technology to reduce contaminated waste, offering on-site or off-site remediation to avoid landfill.
• Golf Course Design and Build Comprehensive golf course development from feasibility studies and course design through planning applications to full construction including drainage, irrigation, and landscaping.
• Inland Marina Design and Build Complete marina construction services from technical feasibility studies and planning consultations through to clearance and construction of the completed project.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deliveries completed within 24 hours of order confirmation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NaturaliaminorOthers · 1 February 2020Joint sponsorship with Naturalia for Project Second Step in Cabo Verde, providing a mini bus for the village of Bofareira. Lee Jackson from London Rock Kent office officially handed over the vehicle alongside Naturalia's representative.
• Onze Estrelas Clube De Bofareira (Eleven Stars Club)minorOthers · 1 November 2019Local partner in Bofareira village, Cabo Verde for Project Second Step initiative. Started in 2017 to secure transport for villagers, students, and unemployed youth.
• WentacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon Rock works alongside Wenta on their Net Zero Gold programme as part of their commitment to sustainability and target of reaching Net Zero by 2050. This partnership supports immediate climate action to reduce environmental impact.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hanson UK (Heidelberg Materials): UK arm of Heidelberg Materials producing aggregates, asphalt, cement, and concrete. Overlaps with London Rock on primary aggregates and recycled materials but spans the full construction materials value chain at much greater scale.
• Aggregate Industries (Holcim): UK subsidiary of Holcim supplying aggregates, asphalt, concrete, and cement nationwide. Directly comparable on primary and recycled aggregates but operates as part of a global building materials group with much larger reserves and capital base.
• Veolia UK: UK arm of global waste and resource management group providing hazardous and non-hazardous waste services alongside aggregate recovery. Competes with London Rock's muck away and recycled aggregates offering as part of a much broader environmental services portfolio.
• Tarmac (CRH plc): One of the UK's largest aggregates, asphalt, cement, and concrete suppliers, part of CRH plc. Operates a national quarry network and competes with London Rock for major construction and infrastructure contracts, but at vastly greater scale and product breadth.
• Biffa plc: UK-listed waste management company with significant construction waste, recycling, and aggregate recovery operations. Overlaps with London Rock's licensed waste carrier activities and recycled aggregates production but at national scale and across multiple waste streams.

Direct peers

• Breedon Group: UK-listed aggregates, asphalt, and concrete producer operating quarries and plants across Great Britain and Ireland. Directly comparable in product mix (crushed rock, sand and gravel) and end markets, but significantly larger and vertically integrated into downstream materials.
• Grundon: UK family-owned waste management and aggregates business operating quarries, recycling facilities, and skip hire. Closely comparable on the integration of licensed waste handling with primary and recycled aggregate production, particularly in southern England.
• MJ Church: South West England-based civil engineering, earthworks, and waste management contractor with in-house aggregate supply and recycling. Comparable in integrating aggregates, muck away, and site services, though with regional rather than South East focus.
• Day Group: Independent UK supplier of aggregates, recycled aggregates, and haulage services with a network of sites serving the South East. Highly comparable business model and customer base to London Rock, including direct competition for regional construction supply contracts.

Regional players

• FCC Environment UK: UK waste management and recycling business active in construction and demolition waste processing. Comparable in operating licensed recycling and aggregate recovery sites, though with stronger Northern England presence rather than London Rock's South East focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/london-rock-supplies

Compliance10 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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