Jewson

What Jewson does

Jewson is one of the UK's largest specialist builders merchants, operating more than 400 branches nationwide from the Scottish Isles to Penzance and trading as a subsidiary of STARK Building Materials UK Limited. Founded in 1836 as a timber merchant and headquartered in Coventry, the company sells an extensive range of building materials (bricks, blocks, aggregate, cement, plasterboard, insulation, flooring, roofing, doors, windows, metalwork), timber products (sawn, carcassing, mouldings, sheet materials), landscaping, kitchens and bathrooms, and electrics and plumbing, plus ancillary services including tool hire (with 4-hour direct-to-site delivery), skip hire, hazardous waste disposal, paint mixing, brick matching, and a Project Estimator that prices jobs from drawings. It also offers free online material calculators for budgeting and an exclusive own-brand, Terralis.

The company serves four primary customer segments: trade professionals (builders, contractors, tradespeople), self-builders, architects and specifiers, and homeowners/DIY customers. Commercial mechanics revolve around three account types — Credit Accounts (up to 60 days interest-free credit for sole traders through PLCs), Cash Accounts (exclusive pricing and free delivery over £150 ex VAT), and Self Build Accounts (up to £20,000 credit) — combined with in-branch expertise, Click & Collect, next-day online delivery across the UK, and an SPS Global-powered e-billing platform. Jewson stocks third-party brands such as VELUX, Isover, Superglass, Timloc, Hepworth (Wavin), and SAM Mouldings, and within the wider STARK group operates alongside sister brands Minster, Frazer, Jewson Partnership Solutions, and George Boyd with shared cross-brand login credentials. Marketing runs through the corporate website, trade publications, social channels (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok), trade events such as the Jewson Trade Cup, and advocacy campaigns including "Let's Get Britain Building" and the Trade Trends Report.

Name

Jewson

Legal name

STARK Building Materials UK Limited

Website

https://jewson.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1836

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Jewson is a UK builders merchants chain operating 400+ branches nationwide, supplying building materials, timber, tools, and specialist services such as tool hire, paint mixing, and project estimation to trade professionals, self-builders, architects, and individual homeowners. Founded in 1836, it trades under STARK Building Materials UK Limited.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Coventry

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: Jewson generates revenue through the sale of building materials including timber, bricks, blocks, cement, insulation, roofing, doors, windows, tools, and fixings. Products are sold through 400+ branches and online with various delivery and collection options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jewson is a UK builders merchant operating 400+ branches nationwide, supplying building materials including bricks, blocks, timber, insulation, roofing, doors, windows, kitchens, bathrooms, landscaping, electricals, and plumbing supplies. The company also offers tool hire, skip hire, hazardous waste disposal, and specialist services such as brick matching, paint mixing, project estimation, and material calculators for trade professionals, self-builders, architects, and homeowners.

Product overview

Jewson is a UK building materials merchant offering a comprehensive portfolio of building supplies through 400+ branches nationwide and online. The core offering spans building materials (bricks, blocks, aggregate, plasterboard, insulation, metalwork, flooring, roofing, timber), doors & joinery, tools & fixings, painting & decorating, electrics & plumbing, landscaping, and kitchens & bathrooms. The company operates as a unified platform with physical branches, online ordering, and value-added services including tool hire, Project Estimator, material calculators, brick matching, paint mixing, and loft conversion services. Key product brands include VELUX (roof windows), Isover and Superglass (insulation), and exclusive brand Terralis. Account options include Credit, Cash, and Self Build accounts with features like interest-free credit, free delivery thresholds, and e-billing. The company also provides e-billing powered by SPS Global for online document management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building Materials Core product category encompassing bricks, blocks, aggregate, cement, plasterboard, insulation, flooring, roofing, timber, sheet materials, doors, windows, and metalwork for construction projects.
• Tool Hire Comprehensive tool hire service offering equipment for concrete/cutting, access/lifting, plant hire, breaking/demolition, power tools, plumbing, landscaping, decorating, cleaning, electrical/heating, and site equipment, with 4-hour direct-to-site delivery for in-stock items.
• Timber Products Full range of timber including sawn, carcassing, CLS studwork, fencing, mouldings, cladding, sheet materials (chipboard, MDF, plywood), and FSC-certified treated timber.
• Roofing Supplies Roofing supplies including flat roofing, pitched roofing, roof sheets, fascias, soffits, guttering, roofing ventilation, sedum/green roofs, and roofing timber.
• Doors & Joinery Internal and external doors, windows (triple glazed, uPVC, roof windows), door frames, ironmongery, and stairs for residential and commercial projects.
• Landscaping Products Outdoor products including driveways, paving, fencing, decking, artificial grass, garden buildings, sheds, greenhouses, and landscaping materials.
• Kitchens & Bathrooms Kitchen and bathroom products including tiles, worktops, appliances, sanitaryware, baths, showers, vanity units, and showroom services.
• Electrics & Plumbing Electrical supplies, plumbing materials, drainage, heating systems, ventilation, and renewable energy solutions including solar thermal and air source heat.
• Terralis Exclusive Brand Exclusive brand available only at Jewson, featured in the roofing section with Terralis advertising in the main navigation, offering premium building materials and solutions.
• Project Estimator Professional estimating service that prices up work based on drawings and specifications, providing comprehensive reports for builders, architects, and self-builders.
• Material Calculators Free online calculators for budgeting and planning construction projects, covering bricks, tiles, insulation and other building materials.
• Brick Matching Service Expert brick matching service where customers provide samples and Jewson finds perfect matches or advises on appropriate bricks for specific locations.
• Paint Mixing Service Custom paint mixing with colour matching from swatches using state-of-the-art technology and high-quality paints at specialist branches.
• Loft Conversion Services Specialist loft conversion product range including timber, sheet materials, and VELUX roof windows.
• Credit Account Trade credit account with up to 60 days interest-free credit, available for use in-branch and online with easy e-billing and personalised discounts.
• Cash Account Popular account for trade customers, self-builders, and individuals with exclusive pricing from day one and free delivery on orders over £150 ex VAT.
• Self Build Account Account designed for self-build projects with up to £20,000 credit and exclusive prices.
• Sedum/Green Roof Systems Living green roof supplies including sedum GrufeTile kits, wildflower kits, Scottish pebbles, and GrufeGuard edge restraints for eco-friendly roofing solutions.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VELUXcoreTechnology or IntegrationJewson stocks VELUX roof windows as part of its roofing and loft conversion product range, offering customers access to branded roof window products for loft conversion and renovation projects.
• TimloccoreTechnology or IntegrationJewson stocks a comprehensive range of Timloc building products including airbricks, ventilation, dry verge systems, and cavity wall products. Timloc is a trusted brand name in roofing ventilation and building envelope solutions.
• Hepworth (Wavin)coreTechnology or IntegrationJewson offers Hepworth terracotta ventilation products including airbricks and flue vents, manufactured by Wavin Ltd, providing traditional and reliable building ventilation solutions.
• IsovercoreTechnology or IntegrationJewson stocks Isover insulation products including Space Saver Rolls, providing customers with high-quality thermal insulation solutions for construction projects.
• SuperglasscoreTechnology or IntegrationJewson stocks Superglass multi-roll insulation products, offering customers glass mineral wool insulation solutions for loft and roof applications.
• SAM MouldingscoreTechnology or IntegrationJewson offers SAM Mouldings brand products, providing customers with quality timber mouldings and architectural details.
• TerraliscoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive brand to Jewson, Terralis offers premium building materials and solutions available only through Jewson branches.
• STARK Building Materials GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewson is part of STARK Building Materials UK Limited, operating alongside sister brands Minster, Frazer, Jewson Partnership Solutions, and George Boyd. The group enables shared login credentials across STARK websites for customer convenience.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Travis Perkins: Travis Perkins is the UK's largest builders merchant and Jewson's closest direct competitor, offering a comparable product range (timber, bricks, insulation, tools) through a national branch network with trade account services. Operates sister brands Toolstation and Wickes, making it a direct comparison on scale, model, and customer base.
• Howarth Timber: Howarth Timber is a UK timber and building materials merchant with 75+ branches, specialising in timber, sheet materials, doors, and joinery. Directly comparable to Jewson's timber heritage and core building materials offering.
• Buildbase: Buildbase is a UK builders merchant operating a national branch network supplying building materials and timber to trade customers. Part of the Grafton Group, it directly competes with Jewson in product range, customer base, and trade credit offerings.
• Huws Gray: Huws Gray is one of the UK's largest independent builders merchants with 150+ branches across Wales, England, and the Midlands. Comparable product range (building materials, timber, kitchens, bathrooms) and trade-focused go-to-market model.
• Selco Builders Warehouse: Selco is a UK trade-only builders merchant with 70+ branches offering building materials, timber, and tools to trade professionals. Directly comparable on target customer (trade-only), product mix, and branch-based distribution model.
• Wickes: Wickes is a UK home improvement retailer serving both trade and DIY customers with kitchens, bathrooms, timber, and building materials via 200+ branches. Comparable product overlap and customer base, though with stronger DIY orientation than Jewson's trade focus.

Regional players

• Topps Tiles: Topps Tiles is the UK's largest tile specialist retailer with 300+ stores, overlapping with Jewson's tile product category and serving similar trade and DIY customers. Comparable as a UK specialty building products retailer, though narrower in product scope.

Broad incumbents

• B&Q: B&Q is the UK's largest home improvement retailer (Kingfisher Group) with 300+ stores serving DIY consumers and some trade customers. Larger-scale incumbent operating in adjacent retail category with overlapping product range but different customer emphasis (DIY-led vs Jewson's trade-led).
• Screwfix: Screwfix (Kingfisher Group) is the UK's largest trade supplier of hardware, tools, and accessories with 800+ branches. Overlaps with Jewson's tool/hardware offerings and trade customer base but specialises in smaller-format trade retail rather than full building materials supply.

Others

• Saint-Gobain Distribution (UK): Saint-Gobain historically owned Jewson before selling its UK distribution business to STARK Group in 2023. Remains a major upstream supplier and competitor in adjacent distribution categories (including Jewson Partnership Solutions), making it a relevant supply-chain and competitive reference.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jewsonuk
• Instagraminstagram.com/jewsonuk
• TikToktiktok.com/@jewsonuk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jewson

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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