Atkinsons

What Atkinsons does

Atkinsons Fencing Ltd is a family-owned Yorkshire-based manufacturer and retailer of timber fencing, garden buildings, and outdoor living products, operating since 1950 from its Castleford headquarters. Its core manufacturing capability centres on pressure-treated timber using the Tanalith E preservative system, producing fence panels, fence posts, garden gates, decking (timber and composite), garden sheds (apex, pent, and pressure-treated in sizes from 5x3 to 24x12), summerhouses, log cabins (from Bertsch, Lugarde, and WoodPro), garden offices, and a broader outdoor living range including pergolas, arbours, pavilions, and Ecoscape outdoor kitchens. Made-to-measure customisation is offered across sheds, fencing, and gates.

The business operates a multi-channel distribution model: an e-commerce website (atkinsonsfencing.co.uk) with postcode-based UK mainland kerbside delivery, three click-and-collect points (Castleford, Leeds Hunslet, South Milford), four Yorkshire showrooms (Castleford HQ/factory outlet, South Milford Outdoor Living with 80+ garden buildings on display, South Leeds, and North Leeds at Leeds Garden Centre), and optional professional fitting services in defined Zone 1 areas. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of manufactured timber products, with ancillary revenue from delivery, fitting, and a 5%-discount membership program; Klarna "Pay in 3" and "Pay in 30 days" instalment options support higher-ticket purchases. Customer segments are split horizontally between residential homeowners (primary) and trade professionals such as landscapers and builders (secondary), and the company holds trade accreditations including SafeMark, CSCS, and CHAS. The registered entity is a UK private limited company (company number 02796322) with no disclosed external investment.

Name

Atkinsons

Legal name

Atkinsons Fencing Ltd

Website

https://atkinsonsfencing.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Atkinsons is a family-owned Yorkshire timber manufacturer established in 1950, producing and retailing pressure-treated fence panels, sheds, garden buildings, decking, and outdoor living structures to residential homeowners and trade professionals via four showrooms and UK-wide e-commerce delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Garden Buildings and Fencing

NAICS

Wood Preservation (321114), Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331), Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing (321912)

SIC

Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Decking, Fencing & Outdoor Lumber Products (IMADADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Decking & Outdoor Structural Materials Retail (Composite, Railings, Posts) (CRAIAEAH), Deck Design & New Deck Construction (HSAIAJAE), Outdoor Railing, Guardrail & Balustrade Installation/Repair (HSAIAJAI)

Keywords

• Timber fencing manufacturing
• Garden buildings supply
• Pressure treated fencing
• Outdoor decking products
• Timber garden structures

Headquarters

HQ city

Castleford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Timber and Fencing Product Sales: Sale of manufactured timber fencing panels, fence posts, gates, decking, sheds, summerhouses, garden buildings, and timber materials. Products are sold as one-time purchases with optional delivery and fitting services.
2. Delivery and Fitting Services: Optional services including kerbside delivery and professional fitting for sheds, fencing, and garden buildings. Delivery charges apply based on location.
3. Membership Program: Loyalty membership program offering 5% discount on products. Members receive reduced pricing on all items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Atkinsons manufactures and supplies timber fencing panels, fence posts, garden gates, decking, sheds, summerhouses, log cabins, and garden buildings. Products include pressure-treated and composite materials, with made-to-measure custom sizing available across most lines. The business operates four Yorkshire showrooms and offers kerbside delivery across UK mainland plus optional professional fitting services.

Product overview

Atkinsons is a family-owned Yorkshire manufacturer with over 70 years of heritage, specializing in premium fencing and garden buildings. The core product portfolio centers on fence panels (wood, composite, decorative styles), fence posts (timber, concrete, steel), garden gates, and timber decking. The garden buildings division encompasses sheds (apex, pent, pressure-treated in sizes from 5x3 to 24x12), summerhouses, log cabins (Bertsch, Lugarde, WoodPro brands), garden studios/offices/gyms, and outdoor living structures (pergolas, arbours, pavilions, garden bars). Supporting product lines include treated timber, composite cladding/products, trellis, gravel boards, and comprehensive accessories (roofing shingles, EPDM, felt, timber treatments from Teknos/Osmo/Barrettine). The company operates 4 Yorkshire showrooms and provides professional fitting services. It's a traditional e-commerce retail operation without API or AI capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fence Panels Wide range of timber fencing panels including wood, composite, rough sawn, decorative, contemporary, deluxe, closeboard, picket, lattice, slatted, pressure treated, hit and miss, lap, tongue and groove, vertical, horizontal, KDM Euro, and DuraPost options in various heights from 2ft to 6ft.
• Fence Posts Comprehensive selection of fence posts in multiple materials including wooden, rough sawn, deluxe planed, composite, oak, concrete, and DuraPost steel, available in sizes from 5ft to 12ft.
• Garden Gates Garden gates including wooden garden gates, side gates, driveway gates, estate gates, and composite garden gates with various fixing and post options.
• Decking Outdoor decking solutions available in wooden, composite, and plastic (PVC) materials, including decking joists, kits, accessories, and handrails/spindles.
• Garden Sheds Extensive range of timber garden sheds in various sizes (5x3 to 24x12) and styles including apex, pent, pressure treated, potting, and workshop options, featuring tongue and groove construction with solid timber floors and roofs.
• Timber Garden Buildings Premium garden buildings including summer houses, corner summerhouses, garden studios, garden offices, garden gyms, garden storage, bike sheds, playhouses, log stores, and bin stores.
• Log Cabins Log cabins from branded suppliers including Bertsch, Lugarde, and WoodPro, plus kids cabins, available with various accessories.
• Trellis Garden trellis panels in various styles including arched, fence top, planter, wooden, diamond, decorative, wall, contemporary, rose, fan shaped, square, ivy, and lattice, available in sizes from 1ft to 6ft.
• Timber Supplies General timber supplies including various sizes, treated timber (sawn and smooth planed), C24 graded joists, timber boarding, exterior cladding (EcoScape, Forma Panel), oak beams, framework, and garden sleepers.
• Composite Products Composite materials including cladding, cladding accessories, fence posts, and bin stores for low-maintenance outdoor solutions.
• Outdoor Living Garden living products including garden bars, pergolas, arbours, garden arches, bench arbours, greenhouses, timber planters, raised beds, slidehouses, swings and slides, pavilions, Ecoscape outdoor kitchens, and garden furniture.
• Membership Program Loyalty membership program offering 5% discount on purchases.
• Fitting Service Professional residential and commercial fitting services for fencing, decking, and garden buildings, with Zone 1 shed fitting from £50-£200 depending on product size.
• Delivery Service Delivery service covering UK mainland with kerbside delivery, with collection available from showrooms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70+ years in business
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SafeMarkminorOthersAccreditation badge displayed on website footer indicating compliance with safety standards for product quality and manufacturing processes.
• CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)minorOthersAccreditation badge displayed on website footer. CSCS is a certification scheme for construction workers ensuring they have the necessary training and qualifications for safe construction practices.
• CHAS (Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme)minorOthersAccreditation badge displayed on website footer. CHAS is a health and safety accreditation scheme for contractors demonstrating compliance with health and safety standards.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Shire Garden Buildings: UK manufacturer of timber garden sheds, summerhouses, and log cabins; directly comparable manufacturing-led model and product set to Atkinsons' shed and summerhouse range.
• Forest Garden: UK manufacturer of timber garden buildings, sheds, and fencing with a national retail footprint; directly comparable product mix and target customer to Atkinsons' sheds and garden buildings range.
• Mercia Garden Products: UK manufacturer of timber sheds, summerhouses, log cabins, and playhouses serving national retailers; very similar product portfolio and customer base to Atkinsons' garden buildings line.
• Rowlinson Garden Products: UK-based manufacturer and distributor of garden buildings, fencing, decking, and outdoor structures; overlaps Atkinsons across timber sheds, log cabins, and garden structures sold through retail and trade channels.
• Waltons: Long-established UK retailer and manufacturer of sheds, summerhouses, log cabins, and playhouses; competes in the same residential outdoor buildings market with both DTC and third-party retail distribution.
• Jacksons Fencing: UK premium timber fencing manufacturer with pressure treatment and a 25-year guarantee; competes head-to-head with Atkinsons on fence panels, posts, and gates across the same residential and trade segments.
• Grange Fencing: UK supplier of timber fence panels, posts, decking, and garden structures; comparable to Atkinsons on fence panels, posts, and trellis sold into both retail and trade channels.
• Birchwood Trading (Birkdale): UK trade supplier of fencing, decking, and landscaping products; comparable to Atkinsons' trade professional segment and overlapping on fence panels, posts, and decking boards.

Broad incumbents

• Wickes: UK national DIY and trade retailer selling fences, sheds, decking, and garden buildings; competes with Atkinsons on product and price but operates at national scale with kitchen-and-bathroom as core categories.
• Travis Perkins: Largest UK merchant of building materials and timber products with national branches; competes with Atkinsons across fence panels, timber, decking, and garden buildings but as part of a much broader trade and DIY portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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