Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Timber & Builders Merchant in Nuneaton Since 1945
Established in 1945 by Dennis Brockwell, DA Brockwell remains a family-run business committed to delivering quality timber and building materials. Our expertise spans over 150 years, combining traditional values with modern practices to serve both trade and retail customers. Our dedicated team provides expert advice, ensuring clients receive the right products for their specific needs. We operate a state-of-the-art mill for cutting and planing timber, offering same-day service where possible. Deliveries are handled by our own fleet, including specialist vehicles for bulk orders. We pride ourselves on maintaining friendly, efficient service while sourcing sustainable materials from managed forests.Our product range includes timber, fencing, decking, UPVC, and hardware, complemented by comprehensive delivery solutions. As a trusted local merchant, we prioritise customer satisfaction through reliability and transparency. Our heritage and ongoing commitment to excellence position us as a leading independent builders' merchant in the region. We continuously adapt to industry demands while preserving the family values that have defined our business for generations.
Services
Timber Supply
Fencing Materials
Decking Solutions
Building Supplies
UPVC Products
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with heritage dating back to 1945
- Over 150 years combined experience in timber and building supplies
- Dedicated delivery fleet including crane vehicles for bulk orders
- Modern mill for same-day timber cutting and planing
- Sustainable sourcing from managed forests
Services
Timber Supply
We provide a comprehensive timber supply service, offering sawn softwood, planed timber, and sheet materials. Our modern mill enables same-day cutting and planing for custom requirements. Sourced sustainably from managed forests, our timber caters to construction, landscaping, and specialist projects.
Fencing Materials
Our fencing materials include posts, panels, and rails for domestic and commercial applications. We supply treated timber fencing with durability guarantees. Customers can collect from our yard or arrange delivery via our dedicated fleet for bulk orders.
Decking Solutions
We offer pressure-treated decking boards and accessories for residential and commercial installations. Our range includes anti-slip profiles and composite options. Expert advice ensures material selection matches project longevity and aesthetic requirements.
Building Supplies
Our building supplies encompass concrete products, hardware, doors, and UPVC components. We stock essential materials for new builds and renovations. Trade customers benefit from competitive pricing and volume discounts on bulk orders.
Delivery Services
We operate a dedicated delivery fleet including crane vehicles for heavy loads. Deliveries cover local trade and retail customers with flexible scheduling options. Our vehicles accommodate access challenges, from narrow lanes to construction sites.
People
Dennis Brockwell
Founder
Founded the business in 1945 after wartime demolition and reclamation work. Expanded operations through the 1950s-70s, establishing core values that continue to define the company's approach to customer service and sustainability.
Barbara Brockwell
Co-Founder
Supported Dennis Brockwell in expanding the business during its formative decades. Played a pivotal role in establishing relationships with local contractors and developing the company's commitment to quality materials and customer care.
Kaye Brockwell
Director
Continues family leadership alongside Louise Brockwell. Oversees day-to-day operations and maintains the company's focus on innovation while preserving traditional values of customer service and sustainable sourcing practices.
Louise Brockwell
Director
Co-director with Kaye Brockwell, ensuring continuity of family management. Focuses on maintaining operational efficiency and customer satisfaction standards established by previous generations while adapting to modern industry requirements.
Questions
What delivery options are available?
We deliver using our own fleet including crane vehicles. Deliveries operate weekdays to local customers with flexible scheduling for challenging access points.
Can I return unused materials?
Returns require original packaging within 30 days, subject to 20% restocking fee. Special orders and bagged products cannot be returned.
What timber services do you offer?
Our modern mill provides same-day cutting and planing services for custom timber requirements, supporting both trade and retail customers.
Are you a family-owned business?
Yes, we've been family-run since 1945, maintaining traditional values while investing in modern equipment and sustainable sourcing practices.
What building materials do you stock?
We supply timber, fencing, decking, UPVC, hardware, doors, concrete products, and sheet materials from our Nuneaton yard.
