LBT Brick & Facades Ltd

What LBT Brick & Facades Ltd does

LBT Brick & Facades Ltd is a UK specialist distributor of facade and building envelope materials, supplying facing bricks, brick slips, cladding systems (terracotta, fibre cement, metal, stone, ceramic, glass, GRC), masonry, blocks, flooring, landscaping products, roofing materials, and balcony systems. Originating as Lancashire Brick & Tile in 1990 and rebranded to its current name in 2019, the company operates from a head office and design centre in Bolton together with a Brick Division depot in Bridgend, providing national UK coverage. Its offering is anchored by a proprietary Brick Finder online tool and a portfolio of value-added services including brick and masonry matching, custom brick cutting, design and specification support, CPD sessions, sample provision, and technical support for architects, contractors, and installers.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of building materials to construction projects, supplemented by fee-based professional services such as brick cutting and design/specification consultation. Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed, with quotes based on quantities, specifications, and delivery requirements. The company is positioned as an independent, unbiased multi-manufacturer agent, notably holding exclusive UK agency rights for the Soladrilho Terracotta cladding range, and represents leading UK and European brands including Hardie, Armourclad, Torstone, Z-Clad, TIER, and Composite Prime.

LBT operates as a subsidiary of Brickability Group Plc (also referred to as BRCK Group Plc), which consolidates the group's bricks and building materials businesses. With 11-50 employees, the company serves named enterprise projects across residential, healthcare, education, hospitality, cultural, and retail sectors. The go-to-market model is enterprise field sales supported by a physical showroom and online self-service tooling, targeting architects, contractors, and installers across the UK.

Name

LBT Brick & Facades Ltd

Legal name

LBT Brick & Facades Ltd

Website

https://lbtfacades.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LBT Brick & Facades is a UK specialist distributor of facade and building envelope materials — including facing bricks, cladding, masonry, roofing, flooring, and landscaping products — serving architects, contractors, and installers across construction projects nationwide. It is a subsidiary of Brickability Group Plc (BRCK Group Plc).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Facade Materials Supply

NAICS

Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers (42332)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAIAEAF

Masonry & Hardscapes Retail (Brick, Block, Pavers, Stone)

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Building Materials & Lumber Retail

SECONDARYCRAIAEAD

Siding & Exterior Cladding Retail (Vinyl, Fiber Cement, Trim)

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Building Materials & Lumber Retail

SECONDARYIMADAAAE

Concrete Pavers, Hardscape & Retaining Wall Systems

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Cement, Concrete & Aggregates

SECONDARYIMADABAA

Clay Bricks (Facing & Common)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Bricks, Blocks & Masonry Products

Keywords

• Facing bricks supply
• Brick cladding systems
• Facade materials distribution
• Masonry materials supply
• Terracotta cladding products

Headquarters

HQ city

Bolton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: Sale of facade materials including facing bricks, brick slip systems, terracotta cladding, natural stone, and cast stone to construction projects.
2. Brick Cutting Services: Custom brick cutting services for specific project requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

LBT Brick & Facades is a UK-based specialist supplier of facade materials, distributing facing bricks, brick slip systems, terracotta cladding, natural stone, cast stone, and related masonry products sourced from leading UK and European manufacturers. The company supplies construction projects nationwide and offers complementary services including brick matching, brick cutting, design and specification support, sample provision, and technical assistance to architects, contractors, and installers.

Product overview

LBT Brick & Facades Ltd is a specialist supplier of quality facade materials operating as part of BRCK Group Plc. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio spanning bricks (Facing Bricks, Exclusive Brick Range, Linear Bricks, Glazed Bricks, Brick Slips, Special Shaped Bricks, Prefabricated Brickwork, Reclaimed Bricks, Engineering Bricks, Stone Bricks, Concrete Bricks, Brick Cladding), blocks (Concrete Blocks, Flint Blocks), cladding systems (Hardie® Panel/Plank, Armourclad Metal/Mesh, Aztec Stone, Torstone Rainscreen/Wall, Z-Clad, TIER® ULTRA, Soladrilho Terracotta, CN Terracotta, Ceramic, Fibre Cement, Glass, GRC, Metal, Stone, Terracotta), masonry (Architectural Masonry, Cast Stone, Glass Reinforced Concrete, Natural Stone, Walling Stone), flooring (Laminate, Vinyl, Engineered Wood), landscaping (Composite Prime Decking, Clay/Concrete/Natural Stone/Porcelain Pavers and Slabs, Concrete Block Pavers, Slate Pavers, Timber Decking), roofing (Clay Tiles, Concrete Tiles, Creasing Tiles, GRP, Slates), and balcony systems (Architectural Facades Skyeline Balcony Range). Services include Brick and Masonry Matching, Brick Cutting, CPDs, Design and Specification, Sample Service, and Technical Support. Since inception as Lancashire Brick & Tile in 1990, the company has evolved to become one of the UK's leading specialists with national coverage and a design centre in Bolton.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Facing Bricks Comprehensive range of facing bricks sourced from leading UK and European manufacturers, all ethically sourced, for use in residential, commercial, educational, healthcare, and cultural construction projects.
• Exclusive Brick Range Premium and exclusive brick products not available through standard distribution channels, offered for distinctive architectural projects.
• Linear Bricks Long-format brick products designed for contemporary architectural facade designs.
• Glazed Bricks Bricks with a durable glazed finish for decorative and functional architectural applications.
• Brick Slips Thin slices of brick used as cladding solutions for walls and facade upgrades, including for hotel and commercial developments.
• Special Shaped Bricks Custom-moulded brick shapes for architectural details, corners, and decorative elements.
• Prefabricated Brickwork Pre-assembled brick panels and components supplied for efficient on-site installation.
• Reclaimed Bricks Salvaged and restored bricks offering authentic character and sustainability for period and contemporary projects.
• Engineering Bricks High-density bricks with high compressive strength for structural and load-bearing applications.
• Concrete Bricks Man-made brick alternatives produced from concrete, offering consistency and durability for construction projects.
• Brick Cladding Cladding systems using brick materials for facade renovation and new construction projects.
• Concrete Blocks Standard and decorative concrete block products for construction and landscaping applications.
• Flint Blocks Blocks featuring flint aggregates for distinctive architectural aesthetics.
• Hardie® Panel Cladding Fiber cement panel cladding from James Hardie, suitable for commercial and residential facades.
• Hardie® Plank Cladding Fiber cement plank cladding from James Hardie for weather-resistant exterior applications.
• Armourclad Metal Cladding Metal cladding systems for industrial and commercial building exteriors.
• Armourclad Mesh Cladding Metal mesh cladding providing decorative screening and facade embellishment.
• Aztec Stone Cladding Stone-effect cladding for architectural facade applications.
• Torstone Rainscreen Cladding Rainscreen cladding system for weatherproof building envelopes.
• Torstone Wall Cladding Solid wall cladding solutions for building exteriors.
• Z-Clad Stone Cladding Stone cladding system designed for contemporary facade installations.
• TIER® ULTRA Range Premium stone cladding range for high-end architectural projects.
• Soladrilho Terracotta Cladding UK agent-supplied terracotta cladding range for traditional and contemporary facades, supplied exclusively in the UK market.
• CN Terracotta Cladding Terracotta-based cladding products for architectural facades.
• Ceramic Cladding Ceramic-based exterior cladding solutions for modern building designs.
• Glass Cladding Glass panel systems for transparent and translucent facade applications.
• GRC Cladding Glass Reinforced Concrete cladding for architectural features and facade panels.
• Laminate Flooring Synthetic laminate flooring products for interior applications.
• Vinyl Flooring Luxury vinyl tile and sheet flooring for residential and commercial interiors.
• Engineered Wood Flooring Multi-layer wood flooring offering authentic timber aesthetics with enhanced stability.
• Composite Prime Decking Composite decking materials combining wood and plastic for outdoor living spaces.
• Clay Pavers Traditional clay paving bricks for driveways, patios, and pathways.
• Concrete Slabs Pre-cast concrete paving slabs for landscaping and outdoor applications.
• Natural Stone Pavers Natural stone paving products for premium landscape installations.
• Natural Stone Slabs Slab-format natural stone for landscaping and exterior use.
• Porcelain Slabs Large-format porcelain tiles for outdoor and indoor landscaping applications.
• Concrete Block Pavers Interlocking concrete paving blocks for driveways and commercial paving.
• Slate Pavers Natural slate paving for distinctive landscape designs.
• Timber Decking Natural wood decking for outdoor areas and gardens.
• Architectural Masonry Pre-cast and cast-in-place masonry elements for contemporary architectural designs.
• Cast Stone Reconstituted stone products simulating natural stone for architectural detailing.
• Glass Reinforced Concrete GFRC products for lightweight architectural concrete features and panels.
• Natural Stone Quarried natural stone from national network for structural and decorative applications.
• Walling Stone Natural and manufactured stone for traditional and modern walling applications.
• Clay Tiles Traditional clay roof tiles for pitched roofing applications.
• Concrete Tiles Concrete roof tiles as cost-effective alternatives to clay for pitched roofing.
• Creasing Tiles Special tiles for roof edge detailing and waterproofing.
• GRP Roofing Glass Reinforced Plastic products for roofing applications including GRP roofing systems.
• Slates Natural and synthetic slate roofing materials.
• Architectural Facades Skyeline Balcony Range Innovative balcony systems designed to address common balcony design challenges in construction projects.
• Brick and Masonry Matching Specialist service to identify and provide reliable brick matching for project requirements, helping customers find the right products for restoration or matching existing structures.
• Brick Cutting Custom brick cutting service for specialized project needs.
• CPDs Continuing Professional Development sessions for industry professionals on building materials and facade solutions.
• Design and Specification Expert design consultation and technical specification support for facade projects, providing unbiased opinions on product selection to architects.
• Sample Service Product sample service allowing clients to evaluate materials before final selection.
• Technical Support Technical guidance and support for product selection and installation across facade projects.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SoladrilhocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLBT Brick & Facades serves as the UK agents for the Soladrilho Terracotta cladding range, representing this manufacturer exclusively in the UK market for terracotta facade products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Jewson: National UK builders' merchant with deep brick, block, and cladding ranges plus design centre showrooms. Comparable to LBT as a multi-channel facade materials supplier targeting contractors, architects, and developers across the UK.
• Eurobrick Systems: UK specialist in brick slip cladding systems and external wall insulation solutions for residential and commercial projects. Comparable to LBT as a specialist brick/cladding supplier focused on facade specification support for architects.
• Travis Perkins: UK's largest builders' merchant group supplying bricks, blocks, cladding and landscaping materials to contractors and developers nationwide. Closest direct comparison as a multi-category facade and hardscape distributor with national branch network serving similar architect/contractor segments.

Broad incumbents

• Ibstock Brick: Leading UK clay brick manufacturer with extensive facing brick, brick slip and special shaped brick ranges distributed nationally. Comparable to LBT as a brick supplier to UK construction, though competing from a manufacturing rather than distribution position.
• Wienerberger UK: One of the UK's largest clay brick manufacturers, supplying facing bricks and paving products through merchant and direct channels. Comparable as a major brick supplier to the same UK construction projects that LBT supplies, though operating from the manufacturing side of the value chain.
• James Hardie UK: Global fibre cement cladding manufacturer (Hardie® Panel, Hardie® Plank) distributed in the UK including through LBT. Comparable as a major cladding brand competing for the same facade specification decisions, though selling upstream of LBT.
• Michelmersh Brick Holdings: UK-listed brick manufacturer group (Michelmersh, Charnwood, Carlton) producing premium and facing bricks. Comparable as a brick supplier operating in the same UK facade specification market, though from manufacturing.

Emerging players

• Keymer (Wienerberger handmade): UK handmade and premium facing brick manufacturer supplying restoration and high-end residential projects. Comparable as a niche brick supplier targeting premium architectural specifications where LBT also competes.

Others

• Soladrilho: Portuguese terracotta cladding manufacturer for whom LBT acts as exclusive UK agent. Comparable as a key supply partner for facade materials reaching the UK market via LBT's distribution channel.
• Brickability Group Plc (BRCK Group): Parent company of LBT Brick & Facades, consolidating bricks and building materials distribution businesses. Listed on AIM, providing financial scale, procurement leverage, and shared digital infrastructure that LBT operates within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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