What Monolith Brick & Stone Ltd. does

Monolith Brick & Stone Ltd. is a privately held UK construction-products manufacturer headquartered in Bodelwyddan, North Wales, trading under the BrickPlus brand. Founded in 2009 and operating with approximately 10 employees, the company designs, manufactures, and sells panelised brick slip cladding systems for the UK and international construction markets. Its core technology is a pre-populated castellated panel — BrickPlus: Pro — comprising twelve brick slips integrated into an A1 non-combustible mesh backing, alongside an insulated variant, BrickPlus: Eco, with 40mm panel thickness. Both systems advertise installation speeds up to twelve times faster than traditional brickwork, are tested to A1 non-combustible standards by Exova Warrington Fire, and hold BBA Agrément and BDA certifications for multiple substrate configurations.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time product sales of panel systems and individual brick slips, complemented by a bespoke brick-matching service, free installation training for BrickPlus: Pro purchasers, and a packaging recycling service. Distribution runs through three parallel motions: an e-commerce shop for small-quantity consumer and trade orders with a £3.00-per-slip unit price and free delivery at 500+ slips; direct enterprise engagement through architects, specifiers, and developers for bespoke and large-volume projects (with a 1M² minimum for stock products); and channel partnerships with firms such as Architectural Facades (brickability.co.uk) for major commercial schemes. Customer bases include main contractors (Willmott Dixon), eco-home developers (Project Etopia, Four Twelve Homes), student accommodation providers (Derbyshire Student Residences), and independent self-builders, alongside individual consumers purchasing through the online shop.

Monolith holds registered UK trademarks for both Monolith and BrickPlus, is verified as carbon neutral with a Certificate of Carbon Offset issued 26 July 2023, and operates as a zero-landfill manufacturer. There are no disclosed funding rounds, parent companies, or institutional investors; ownership is described in available commentary as founder or family-controlled.

Name

Monolith Brick & Stone Ltd.

Legal name

Monolith Brick & Stone Ltd.

Website

https://brickplus.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Monolith Brick & Stone Ltd. (BrickPlus) is a privately held North Wales manufacturer of A1-rated panelised brick slip cladding systems, selling to UK architects, contractors, developers, and self-builders through direct enterprise sales, e-commerce, and channel partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials - Brick Cladding Systems

NAICS

Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (32739)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Masonry Veneer Units (Thin Brick, Stone Veneer) (IMADABAI)

Keywords

• Brick slip cladding
• Precast brick panels
• Modern methods construction
• Non-combustible cladding
• Carbon neutral masonry

Headquarters

HQ city

Bodelwyddan

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. BrickPlus Panel Sales: Sale of BrickPlus: Pro and BrickPlus: Eco panelised brick slip cladding systems. Panels sold in standard configurations (12 slips per panel) with bespoke matching available. Revenue generated from product sales for construction projects.
2. Individual Brick Slip Sales: Direct sales of individual brick slips through e-commerce shop. Products include Roman bricks in various finishes (Black, Red, Natural, White). Minimum order quantities apply (100 slips per product).
3. Bespoke Brick Matching: Custom brick matching service to replicate any existing brick finish, including discontinued products. Lead times and minimum order quantities apply for bespoke projects.
4. Environmental Recycling Service: 100% recycling service for BrickPlus:Pro packaging materials (EPS and branded Monolith wrapping). Reduces on-site disposal costs for customers.
5. Installation Training: Free installation training provided to clients purchasing BrickPlus Pro product, eliminating need for third-party approved installers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Monolith Brick & Stone Ltd. manufactures and sells brick slip cladding systems under the BrickPlus brand, including the BrickPlus: Pro panelised non-combustible system and the BrickPlus: Eco insulated brick cladding system. The company also offers individual brick slips via an e-commerce shop for small-scale consumer projects, a bespoke brick matching service to replicate discontinued or custom finishes, and free installation training for BrickPlus Pro purchasers. All products are hand-manufactured without kilns, achieving carbon neutral status and application across substrates including timber frame, steel frame, ICF, SIPS, EWI, and masonry.

Product overview

Monolith Brick & Stone Ltd. operates under the BrickPlus brand, offering innovative brick slip cladding systems for the UK construction industry. The portfolio consists of two main systems: BrickPlus: Pro (a non-combustible panelised brick slip system with A1 fire rating, twelve times faster than traditional brickwork) and BrickPlus: Eco (the original insulated brick cladding system with 40mm panel thickness). These are complemented by standard brick finishes in various colors and textures, and Roman/Long format brickslips in extended dimensions. All products are hand-manufactured, 100% carbon neutral, and suitable for application on various substrates including timber frame, steel frame, ICF, EPS insulation, and render boards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BrickPlus: Pro: Non-combustible panelised brick slip system with A1 fire rating, lightweight pre-populated with twelve brick slips on mesh. No height restrictions, suitable for various substrates including timber frame, steel frame, ICF, EPS insulation, and render carrier boards.
• BrickPlus: Eco
• Roman / Long Format Brickslips

Products and services

• BrickPlus: Pro A lightweight pre-populated castellated panel of twelve high-quality brick slips integrated into an A1 non-combustible mesh, designed for application twelve times faster than traditional brickwork. Panels measure 440mm height x 553mm width with either 13mm or 19mm thickness. No cavity requirements, can be directly applied to insulation, external leaves, and render boards. Suitable for any height without mechanical fix.
• BrickPlus: Eco The original insulated brick cladding system that replaces traditional 'block & brick' construction. Features 40mm panel thickness with panels that lock together like jigsaw pieces, enabling rapid installation. Protected by a high-performance weather seal. Suitable for use with ICF, timber frame, steel frame, or solid wall construction.
• Standard Brick Finishes Various standard brick finishes including Engineered Black, Engineered Blue, Engineered Red, Red Dragwire, Grey Wolf, Sunset Orange, Monaco Buff, Burnt Coals, Cheshire Multi, Crushed Ice, and New London Stock. Can recreate bricks no longer in production and finishes beyond traditional availability.
• Roman / Long Format Brickslips Long format brick slips available in Roman (490x40x15mm) and Long format (440x65x13mm) dimensions. Offers a luxurious look and feel for external and internal applications, providing designers with different brick dimensions beyond standard 215x65mm. A1 fire rated and manufactured sustainably without kilns.
• Shop - Overstock Products Overstock items from previous projects sold at reduced rates through the e-commerce shop. Includes various Roman brick slips such as Black Roman Smooth, Black Rustic Roman, Natural Roman, Natural Smooth Roman, Red Roman, Red Pointed Roman, Red Rustic Roman Herringbone, Red Smooth Roman, and White Smooth Roman.
• Bespoke Brick Matching Service Custom brick matching service to replicate any existing brick finish, including discontinued products. Lead times and minimum order quantities apply for bespoke projects. Accessed via contact form or email ([email protected]) with 1M² minimum for stock products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12 times faster installation compared to traditional brickwork
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Architectural Facades (brickability.co.uk)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProject delivery partner for major construction developments. Delivered BrickPlus Pro for Glass Works Manchester and Imperial Central Slough projects.
• Project Etopia UK LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco-friendly developer pioneering offsite construction. Monolith supplies BrickPlus Pro and Eco products for multiple Etopia developments including Corby (47 eco-homes) and Winchester (9 homes).
• Building Research Establishment (BRE)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRE Innovation Park displays Project Etopia showcase home with BrickPlus Eco panels. World-leading demonstration network for sustainable building technologies.
• Greenleaf Projects (UK) LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialist contractor creating high-quality sustainable homes. Willow Vale Shepherd's Bush project used BrickPlus and StonePlus products. Ongoing partnership on key properties.
• Willmott DixoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain contractor partner for Curzon B Birmingham student accommodation. Monolith, ALD Group and Willmott Dixon continue to work in partnership on other key projects.
• Derbyshire Student Residences Limited (DRSL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient for Cathedral Court Derby student accommodation - 350-bed student accommodation completed in under 18 months.
• Fusion Building SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationPre-insulated light gauge steel systems. Combined with BrickPlus Eco for Cathedral Court Derby project. Fusion system saved approximately 16 weeks construction time.
• SFS (Steel Frame System)coreTechnology or IntegrationSteel frame substrate used for Glass Works Manchester commercial development.
• Node Living / 56Three ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient and architect for Loughborough Court Brixton rooftop extensions project.
• Four Twelve HomescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerForward-thinking developer for Winchester eco-homes development. Nine properties completed with BrickPlus Pro in late 2021.
• ALD GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Monolith and Willmott Dixon on Curzon B Birmingham project.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/monolithbuild

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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