Company details for:
Lawsons (Whetstone) Ltd
Tyttenhanger Farm,
Coursers Road,
Colney Heath,
London,
Herts,
AL4 0PG,
United Kingdom
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Products
Fence Panels
Fence Posts
Concrete posts are excellent for prolonged longevity and low-maintenance fencing, but many of our customers prefer timber for a more traditional look and feel as well as cheaper initial costs.
If you choose timber posts, we strongly recommend that the treated timber is not cut or split before embedding it. This is because all our timber posts are treated to increase durability and splitting, it will break the treatment seal and allow water to penetrate the interior wood, meaning that your posts will be more susceptible to rot and decay. If you do need to cut the post, it is best to cut the top and retreat it with preservative.
Gravel Boards
There are two main types of gravel boards which include timber and concrete.
Timber Gravel Boards:
Timber gravel boards are often preferred by people who would like to maintain a traditional look to their fence, especially with decorative fence panels.
Concrete Gravel Boards:
Concrete is an ideal material for gravel boards, since it is strong and does not rot like timber. While it does contrast with closeboard or lap panel fences, you can team concrete gravel boards with concrete fence posts to create a strong, secure, and low maintenance fence for your home or business premises.
Railway Sleepers
Our softwood sleepers are either spruce or pine and our hardwood ones usually oak, so they work perfectly, whether you want to use them in your garden or for an exterior design project.
Decking Supplies & Accessories
Timber decking is durable and easy to install, offering a safe and simple way to cross the boundary between indoor and outdoor space. Our Swedish softwood decking is all treated with preservative to add longevity, and lined with grooves to reduce slipperiness in all weather. To see a wider range of decking options, just come to your local branch or call us to find out what else we can offer and how we can help you transform your garden.
Paving Supplies
Lawsons help to transform thousands of properties in London and the surrounding areas. We work with only the best suppliers to offer our clients a combination of practical strength and aesthetic appeal, whatever the budget. You can find anything from intricate block paving to natural stone patio slabs and complementary walls at Lawsons. If you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for online, just call us at your local branch and find out what else we have in store.
Garden Sheds
If you prefer a weekend project, you can easily install the shed yourself − everything you need is included in the kits. You’ll notice that our sheds have thicker cladding, more study framing, and higher quality fittings so you can rely on your shed for safe storage and a weather-proof work area. Wooden sheds are traditional and versatile, offering a huge number of options to match your garden or your style.
Garden Workshops
If you have any special requirement please do not hesitate to ask as we may be able to alter a standard unit to suit your needs. We feel Lawsons’ Workshops, which include Warwick, Warwick Plus, Kent and Warwick Conversion are among the best on the market, so take time to compare quality when considering cheaper products as our manufacturer uses thicker cladding and framing materials than most.
Bikestore
Timber Carcassing
All of the superior quality stock that we carry is obtained directly from leading European and UK manufacturers, with whom we have long-standing and trusted partnerships. What’s more, all of our timber is sourced from sustainably managed forests. As a result, we are confident that you will be satisfied with your purchase.
Planed All Round Timber
Here at Lawsons we are able to offer a variety of sections as well as different lengths to suit all your needs. Most of our branches offer a cutting service so if you require specific lengths please contact your local Lawsons branch for availability. We are also able to offer timber machined to specific sizes from our mill in Belvedere, so again, please contact us with your requirements and we will be happy to assist.
Sheet Materials
All of our timber products are EUTR compliant and ethically sourced − we only stock the highest possible standard, and pride ourselves on our quality of products, service, and reliability.
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10.5"x6.5" Blue Creasing Tile Pack of 1000
Ashingdon Grey Bricks Pack of 620
Aggregates
If you’re planning a landscaping project, we also stock a variety of Decorative Chippings, which are available to order on our website. If you can’t seem to find what you’re looking for online or you have any questions, our professional staff are always happy to help. Please don’t hesitate to telephone us with your queries. Of course, if you’d prefer to browse our stock in person, we’d love to see you in one of our stores.
Cements
Shop our cement range below to find the perfect cement for your building project.
PIR Insulation
Floor Insulation
Tiling, Adhesives & Grout
We also specialise in a range of silicone sealants, which are great for external and internal use. With a variety of colours available, our sealants are suitable for sealing materials such glass, ceramic and anodised aluminium. Browse our range of tiling, adhesives and grouts below.
Decorating Paints
Velux Roof Windows
Internal Doors
Lawsons is one of the largest builders merchants in the South East, with branches across London, Essex, Sussex, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Berkshire, and Bedfordshire. We pride ourselves on offering all the building supplies you need in a single place, so you don’t need to call round different business for numerous quotes. Our size means we have huge purchase power, offering you excellent savings on a range of building materials and products.
Tools
Site Supplies
About us
Founded in 1921, the Lawsons Group has grown to become the largest independent merchant of Timber, Building Materials, and Fencing in London and the South East. Spanning from Lincolnshire to the South Coast, the group encompasses 17 Lawsons branches, 13 AVS Fencing & Landscaping Supplies branches, The Landscape Centre, as well as Oxford Fencing Supplies, Basingstoke Building Supplies, and Witham Timber.
We take pride in being a professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and friendly independent supplier offering comprehensive timber, building, and fencing solutions across London and the South East.
Our Products Include:
Fencing Supplies
At Lawsons, we carry an extensive selection of top-tier fencing supplies, including fence panels, posts, gravel boards, closeboard fencing, accessories, and more. As a leading timber and builders' merchant in London and the South East, our substantial inventory allows us to offer timber fencing in larger quantities than smaller suppliers, ensuring you have access to a wide range of fencing and timber products to suit your needs.
Landscaping Supplies
Lawsons offers a diverse array of landscaping products to assist in designing your desired outdoor environment, whether it's a vegetable garden, entertainment area, or a well-maintained lawn with added planters for visual variety. Our selection features essential and highly adaptable items such as railway sleepers, decking, natural stone and concrete paving, decorative chippings, topsoil, and landscape fabric. Explore our extensive range online through categorised browsing or visit your nearest branch to view products firsthand before making a purchase.
Garden Buildings
As a leading timber and builders’ merchant in the South East, Lawsons excels in providing attractive and resilient garden buildings. Partnering with a UK-based manufacturer, we offer a variety of high-quality sheds, workshops, log cabins, kennels, summer houses, and children’s playhouses. Designed for durability and aesthetic appeal, our garden buildings blend seamlessly into any outdoor space. After selecting your desired building, you have the option to assemble it yourself or enlist our skilled installers to assemble it at your home for you.
Timber, Mouldings & Sheet Materials
Lawsons is among the largest timber merchants in the South East, with branches conveniently located across London, Essex, Sussex, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Berkshire, and Bedfordshire. Renowned for our comprehensive expertise and competitive pricing, we are a preferred choice for both trade professionals and retail customers throughout the region. Each of our branches maintains extensive stocks of popular and essential materials such as structural timber, plywood, MDF, chipboard, OSB, and hardboard. You can easily visit your local store to pick up what you need, or opt for quick online or phone orders with prompt delivery services available. For urgent needs, contacting us early may allow us to arrange next-day delivery directly to your site.
Building, Roofing & Drainage Materials
Lawsons stands as a major builders merchant in the South East, with branches spanning London, Essex, Sussex, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Berkshire, and Bedfordshire. We provide a comprehensive selection of building materials essential for both tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts alike. Whether you require decorating supplies and ironmongery for a quick room update or cement, aggregates, bricks, and roofing supplies for a complete house construction project, we have everything you need under one roof. Our commitment lies in offering a one-stop shop for all building supplies, eliminating the need to contact multiple businesses for various quotes.
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Lawsons operates multiple branches across London and the South East. Locate your nearest Lawsons branch using our Branch Finder tool, or for any inquiries, reach out to our Online Team at 01727 226 666 for round-the-clock support.