What Brickhunter does

Brickhunter Limited is a UK-focused online brick marketplace founded in 2004 and registered in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The company operates a brickhunter.com e-commerce platform that aggregates inventory from 25+ UK brick manufacturers - including Wienerberger, Ibstock, Forterra, Michelmersh, and Marshalls - into a single catalog of 4,200+ SKUs across categories including facing, concrete, clay, eco-habitat, brick slips, reclaimed, clearance, handmade, engineering, and special-shaped bricks. A companion Brickhunter Marketplace enables B2B suppliers to list stock and gain access to a nationwide customer base, with the company claiming to have facilitated over £90 million in supplier sales over its operating history.

On top of the catalog, Brickhunter offers five specialist services that form the bulk of its value proposition: a Brick Matching service (£29.99, refunded on purchase) where named human Brick Advisors identify matches from customer-submitted photos; a Brick Estimation service for quantity calculation; a Brick Selection service for project-tailored recommendations; a Brick Quotation service performing market-wide price searches; and a free Brick Calculator tool. Distribution is via the e-commerce site, a phone-based inside sales team (0330 122 4060), nationwide haulier delivery, and a physical clearance brick holding yard in Swadlincote, Derbyshire.

Revenue is generated primarily through margin on product sales (bricks priced from 35p for clearance to £1.14 each for standard lines), with secondary flows from the brick matching fee and assumed marketplace commissions from suppliers. The customer base spans four segments - homeowners (primary), builders and contractors (primary), architects (secondary), and self-builders (secondary) - with 75,000+ customers helped cumulatively and a Trustpilot rating of 4.8/5 across 719 reviews. Headcount is stated as 12 employees in the company's anti-slavery statement, with no external equity funding disclosed and the entity privately held by its operating leadership.

Name

Brickhunter

Legal name

Brickhunter Limited

Website

https://brickhunter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brickhunter is a UK online marketplace and advisory service that aggregates bricks from 25+ manufacturers, serving homeowners, builders, contractors and architects with catalog browsing plus expert matching, estimation, selection and quotation services. Founded in 2004, it has helped 75,000+ customers over 20 years.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Doncaster

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Brickhunter acts as an intermediary, connecting customers with brick manufacturers and suppliers. Revenue is generated through the margin on brick sales. The company offers products across multiple categories: facing bricks, concrete bricks, clay bricks, eco-bricks, brick slips, reclaimed bricks, clearance bricks, and special-shaped bricks. Prices vary by product (examples: Fort Granite at £1.14 per brick, clearance bricks from 35p each, Langstone Gold at £1.01 per brick).
2. Brick Matching Service: Charges £29.99 inc. VAT for the brick matching service. This fee is fully refunded if the customer purchases their bricks through Brickhunter, making it effectively free for buyers. Provides expert identification of matching bricks within one working day.
3. Supplier Marketplace / Commission: Operates a marketplace connecting brick suppliers with customers. Has facilitated over £90 million worth of sales for suppliers. Revenue likely generated through commission or fees from suppliers who list products on the platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Brickhunter is a UK online brick marketplace aggregating inventory from 25+ leading brick manufacturers (Wienerberger, Ibstock, Forterra, Michelmersh, Marshalls and others) and selling facing, clay, concrete, reclaimed, handmade, clearance, eco-habitat, engineering, and special-shaped bricks directly to homeowners, self-builders, architects, builders and contractors. The marketplace is paired with specialist advisory services: Brick Matching (£29.99 photo-based identification, refunded on order), Brick Estimation, Brick Selection, Brick Quotation, and a free Brick Calculator. A B2B Brickhunter Marketplace enables suppliers to list stock and reach Brickhunter's nationwide UK customer base.

Product overview

Brickhunter is a UK online brick marketplace and advisory platform offering both a comprehensive product catalog across multiple brick categories and a suite of specialist value-added services. The product portfolio includes: Facing Bricks, Clearance Bricks, Brick Slips, Eco Bricks (wildlife habitat bricks), Reclaimed Bricks, Handmade Bricks, Concrete Bricks, Clay Bricks, Engineering Bricks, and Special Shaped Bricks — all sourced from over 25 leading UK manufacturers including Wienerberger, Ibstock, Forterra, Michelmersh, and Marshalls. The service layer consists of five core services: Brick Estimation (quantity calculation), Brick Matching (£29.99 photo-based identification with full refund on order), Brick Selection (expert recommendations), Brick Quotation (market-wide price search), and the free Brick Calculator tool. Additional services include the Inspiration content hub and Blog for project guidance. The Brickhunter Marketplace enables B2B suppliers to list stock to thousands of UK customers, with over £90 million in supplier sales facilitated. Together, these form an end-to-end brick sourcing platform serving homeowners, architects, builders, and contractors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Brickhunter Marketplace: The marketplace platform helping brick suppliers sell to thousands of UK customers nationwide.

Products and services

• Brick Matching Industry-leading brick identification service that matches customer-submitted photos of existing bricks to find perfect matches, discontinued alternatives, or compatible options. Priced at £29.99 inc. VAT with full refund upon ordering through Brickhunter. Over 25,489 customers have used the service.
• Brick Estimation Expert brick quantity calculation service where customers share project details and the Brickhunter team calculates the exact number of bricks required, including an industry-standard 5% wastage allowance. Free service for customers.
• Brick Selection Expert advisory service where Brickhunter specialists assess customer projects and recommend the best brick options tailored to build requirements, budget, and aesthetic preferences. Over 18,416 people have used this service.
• Brick Quotation Market-wide price search service that scans the entire brick market to find the best prices on specified bricks, saving customers time and money. Over 83,580 people have requested a Brick Quotation.
• Brick Calculator Free online calculator tool that helps customers determine the exact number of bricks needed for their project by entering wall dimensions, brick size, and mortar joint thickness, reducing waste and ensuring accurate ordering.
• Brickhunter Marketplace B2B supplier marketplace platform enabling UK brick merchants and suppliers to list stock, quantities and prices, gaining access to Brickhunter's nationwide customer base. Has facilitated over £90 million in supplier sales to date.
• Brick Library Comprehensive online catalogue featuring over 4,200 brick options browsable by colour, texture, size, and manufacturer, enabling customers to visualise and select from thousands of products across multiple brick categories including facing, concrete, clay, handmade, reclaimed, clearance, brick slips, eco-bricks and engineering bricks from 25+ manufacturers.
• Clearance Bricks Surplus or discontinued brick stock offered at significantly reduced prices (from 35p each), often saving 50% or more versus standard pricing. Includes overstocked, packaging change, and seasonal items from leading manufacturers, available via online ordering or pickup at the Swadlincote holding yard.
• Facing Bricks Eternally popular facade bricks manufactured in various ways (pressed, extruded, thrown, slop-moulded, handmade), known for striking appearance, weather resistance, uniform aesthetics, and energy efficiency. Available across multiple colours and manufacturers via the Brick Library.
• Brick Slips Thin slices of brick (approximately 22mm thick) cut from standard clay bricks that maintain traditional brick appearance for use on interior and exterior surfaces, available from £29 per box.
• Eco Bricks Specially engineered bricks designed to provide shelter and nesting areas for wildlife including birds, bees and bats. Includes bee bricks, bird bricks (sparrow, swift), and bat bricks from manufacturers such as Ibstock's EcoHabitat range.
• Reclaimed Bricks Authentic salvaged bricks from historic buildings offering a naturally aged appearance ideal for restoration projects and heritage matching.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saved customers over £150 compared to nearest provider on small orders (300 bricks)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• WienerbergercoreOthersLeading brick manufacturer whose products are featured on Brickhunter's platform. Brickhunter has direct relationships with Wienerberger enabling competitive pricing and exclusive availability.
• IbstockcoreOthersMajor UK brick manufacturer featured on Brickhunter. Products include facing bricks, concrete bricks, and eco-bricks (EcoHabitat range).
• ForterracoreOthersLeading brick manufacturer with direct relationship with Brickhunter for product availability and pricing.
• Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLCcoreOthersUK brick manufacturer whose products are available through Brickhunter's platform, including Blockleys smooth black bricks.
• MarshallsmajorOthersLeading concrete brick manufacturer acquired Edenhall in 2018. Products featured include Hendon Stock, Langstone Gold, Quartz White, and Edenhall branded bricks (Edmonton Stock, Dovedale Grey).
• The Brick Tile CompanyminorOthersBrick manufacturer featured in Brickhunter's manufacturer listing.
• Imperial Handmade BricksminorOthersHandmade brick specialist manufacturer whose products are available through Brickhunter.
• Northcot Brick LtdminorOthersUK brick manufacturer featured on Brickhunter's platform.
• Traditional Brick & StoneminorOthersSupplier of brick and stone products featured on Brickhunter.
• VandersandenminorOthersEuropean brick manufacturer with products available through Brickhunter.
• York HandmademinorOthersSpecialist handmade brick manufacturer featured on Brickhunter.
• The Bespoke Brick CompanyminorOthersManufacturer of bespoke extruded bricks including Fort Granite, featured on Brickhunter with products like BH06586.
• EdenhallmajorOthersUK's largest independent manufacturer of concrete facing bricks and masonry products, acquired by Marshalls in 2018. Products include Edmonton Stock and Dovedale Grey bricks.
• TobermoreminorOthersConcrete brick and block manufacturer whose products are available through Brickhunter.
• ET Clay ProductsminorOthersClay brick manufacturer featured on Brickhunter's platform.
• Manchester Brick SpecialistsminorOthersSpecialist brick supplier featured on Brickhunter's platform.
• Normanton Brick Co LtdminorOthersBrick manufacturer whose products are available through Brickhunter.
• BEA Clay SolutionsminorOthersClay brick manufacturer featured on Brickhunter's platform.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Selco Builders Warehouse: UK trade-only builders' merchant with brick and block categories serving builders and contractors. Comparable to Brickhunter's trade segment but restricted to trade cardholders and operated through physical branches.
• B&Q: UK's largest home improvement retailer selling bricks and building materials alongside a vast general assortment. Comparable on DIY consumer brick purchases for small projects, though B&Q is a generalist with nationwide stores rather than a brick specialist.
• Buildbase: UK builders' merchant chain supplying bricks, blocks, and heavyside materials to trade customers. Comparable on brick sourcing for builders, with a branch-based rather than online-first model.
• Jewson: One of the UK's largest builders' merchants with nationwide branches selling bricks, blocks, and timber alongside a broad trade catalogue. Comparable to Brickhunter on core brick sourcing but operates a physical branch-led model and serves a far broader product mix rather than specialising in bricks.
• Wickes: UK home improvement retailer serving DIY homeowners and trade customers with bricks, landscaping, and kitchens. Comparable to Brickhunter's homeowner segment and direct-to-consumer brick purchasing use cases, though Wickes is much broader and relies on physical stores.
• Keyline: UK specialist civils and heavyside merchant selling bricks, blocks, and drainage. Comparable on trade brick supply though broader in scope and branch-led.
• Travis Perkins: UK-listed builders' merchant group operating Jewson, Travis Perkins, and City Plumbing brands. Sells bricks through branch networks and trade accounts; comparable because it serves the same trade customers buying bricks for construction projects, though it is far larger and broader in scope.

Others

• Wienerberger: Leading European brick manufacturer with a major UK presence and direct housebuilder sales channels. Like Ibstock, Wienerberger is a key Brickhunter supplier but also a potential competitor as it expands its own direct-to-trade platform.
• Ibstock: One of the UK's largest brick manufacturers and a key Brickhunter supplier. Not a direct competitor — they supply Brickhunter's marketplace — but as a major upstream player with growing direct sales channels, Ibstock represents both a critical partner and a potential disintermediation risk.

Direct peers

• Brickability: UK brick specialist supplying facing bricks, brick slips, and cladding systems with a focus on housebuilders and developers. Directly comparable to Brickhunter as a brick-focused specialist, though Brickability skews to large commercial projects while Brickhunter leans toward smaller orders and matching services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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