I ordered some Easy Joint compound from JT Atkinson which was delivered promptly, as requested. I left it a couple of months before starting the project and all was good, until I opened the final tub... See more
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From the moment we entered the yard, we realised that this was an exceptional and well orcistrated operation. Not only was the advice spot on. The goods was put together and delivered within momen... See more
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Went above and beyond to deliver extra product. I didnt order enough sand for a renovation project and was told delivery would take 3 days. A lady from head office went above and beyond to get me the... See more
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JT were brilliant. Always buy my bulk aggregates from them. They are fairly priced and speedy delivery. The drivers are really considerate when dropping off also. Would recommend 👍
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JT Atkinson is a family owned independent Builders' merchant with over 150 years' experience in the supply of building materials. With our head office in Middlesbrough and 37 branches located in Tyne and Wear, Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire and Cumbria, the company is able to supply materials to customers across the North of England. With a comprehensive stock range of traditional building, roofing, timber, plumbing and heating materials, a growing range of sustainable products, local knowledgeable staff and a large fleet of delivery vehicles, JT Atkinson are equipped to provide supply solutions across many product ranges from each outlet. The success of JT Atkinson has always been based on having a wide range of products available from stock and supported by a high level of service from knowledgeable, friendly staff. We are committed to providing outstanding service to our customers, but don't take our word for it - give us a try. From bricks to bathrooms, timber to tiles, we do our utmost to serve the needs of the building and associated trades.
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Orders placed before 2pm will be dispatched on the same day!
Orders placed before 2pm will be dispatched on the same day!
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Thornton House, Cargo Fleet Lane, Middlesbrough, TS3 8DE, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
- 01642 204 414
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Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant
Thank you for this review Rob, it is great to hear that you are happy with the communication that you have received and that your order arrived quickly. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinson and we hope to see you again soon
Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant
Thank you for choosing JT Atkinson and thank you for this review Chris. It is great to hear that our driver from our Whitehaven branch was so pleasant and helpful, we hope to see you again soon
Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant
Thank you for this review Ian. It is great to hear that you are happy with the pricing and delivery of your order. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinson and we hope to see you again soon.
Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant
Thank you for taking the time to write this review Caroline. It is great to hear that your are happy with the availability of products in our Ilkley branch. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinson and we hope to see you again soon
Problem was that I received a call to…
Problem was that I received a call to say when it was going to be delivered but it did not arrive then. I telephoned and was told it had not be scheduled. However it was scheduled for later in the day and then arrived and delivered in correct place without a problem
June 22, 2026
Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant
Thank you Janet for taking the time to write this review. We are sorry to hear that your delivery did not arrive as scheduled and have passed your feedback on to the branch so that they can investigate this further. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinson and we hope to see you again soon
Pleased with my order and will be…
Pleased with my order and will be ordering again soon but please sort out the ‘checking for delivery date / time’.
June 19, 2026
Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant
Thank you Steve for this review. It is great to hear that you are happy with the order you received from out Whitehaven branch. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinson and we hope to see you again soon.
Best price and quick service.
Super easy to navigate the website, best price on the garden tool I actually found online. Once ordered there was plenty of communication and the item arrived quickly and securely.
June 14, 2026
Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased to hear that you found our website easy to navigate and that you were happy with the communication you received from us. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinson and we hope to see you again soon.
Fantastic local Merchant with wonderful…
Fantastic local Merchant with wonderful full staff…👍
June 21, 2026
Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant
Thank you for this review James, it is great to hear that our Aspatria always give such great customer service. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinson and we hope to see you again soon.
Best by far!
Best by far! Called for a quote, spoke to Josh initially really helpful, called to reorder and then spoke to Jamie. Jamie knew I wanted the job done, so did some jiggling about and had same day delivery. Proper yorkshire lads! All staff we have seen and spoke to including the delivery guys are friendly and helpful. They really do go the extra mile.
July 3, 2026
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Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant
Thank you for taking the time to write this review Natasha. It is great to hear about the excellent service you have received from our Skipton branch. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinson and we hope to see you again soon.
Great communications
Great communications, delivered on time, delivery driver very friendly and helpful.
June 18, 2026
Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant
Thank you for your review of our Darlington branch. It is great to hear that you are happy with the level of service that you have received by our driver and that your order was delivered when expected. Your feedback has been passed onto the branch. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinsons and we hope to see you again soon.
a pleasure to deal with
a pleasure to deal with such well trained pleasent hard working staff nothing too much trouble well done JT Atkinson Scarborough
June 18, 2026
Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant
Thank you for your review of our Scarborough branch. It is great to hear that you are happy with the level of helpfulness and service you have been provided in branch and that you have found it to be a pleasure dealing with us. Your feedback has been passed onto the branch. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinsons and we hope to see you again soon.
Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant
Thank you for your review of our Cockermouth branch. It is great to hear that you are happy with the level of service and helpfulness you have received from our driver. Your feedback has been passed onto the branch. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinsons and we hope to see you again soon.
Great service.
Bought 3 full sheets of 18mm plywood, for delivery online. Good communication from the local store and next day delivery by a two man team to an area in the garden chosen by me. Great service.
June 17, 2026
Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant
Thank you for your review of our Kendal branch. It is great to hear that that you are happy with the level of service you have received in branch and that your order was delivered to where you wanted it. Your feedback has been passed onto the branch. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinsons and we hope to see you again soon.
First class service even with a problem…
First class service even with a problem which was rectified without any fuss
June 17, 2026
Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant
Thank you for your review. It is great to hear that you are happy with the level of service that you have received and that your issue was resolved without any issues. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinsons and we hope to see you again soon.
Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant
Thank you for your review of our Baildon branch. It is great to hear that you placed your order late in the day and still received your delivery next day. Your feedback has been passed onto the branch. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinsons and we hope to see you again soon.
Great company to deal with
Great company to deal with. Fast efficient service and communication!
June 12, 2026
Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant
Thank you for your review. It is great to hear that you have received a fast and effective service from us and that you have found us to be a great company to deal with. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinsons and we hope to see you again soon.
After less than a month the bark is…
After less than a month the bark is starting to turn into dust
May 22, 2026
Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant
Thank you for your review of our Hartlepool branch. We are sorry to hear that you are not happy with the quality of the product that you have received. We will contact you offline to investigate this further.
From the moment we entered the yard
From the moment we entered the yard, we realised that this was an exceptional and well orcistrated operation.
Not only was the advice spot on. The goods was put together and delivered within moments and we could carry on with the job.
Absolutely a solid 5 star for all there.
June 16, 2026
Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant
Thank you for your review of our Aspatria branch. It is great to hear that you are happy with the level of helpfulness and service that you have received from the branch and that they were able to provide you with the correct advise to prevent any further delays to your job. Your feedback has been passed onto the branch. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinsons and we hope to see you again soon.
Very quick ...no problems...
June 16, 2026
Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant
Thank you for your review of our Darlington branch. It is great to hear that you received your order quickly and with no problems. Your feedback has been passed onto the branch. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinsons and we hope to see you again soon.
Very pleased with the hop up
Very pleased with the hop up, the process of buying on line was simple and the delivery was very quick with updates all the way through the delivery period.
June 14, 2026
Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant
Thank you for your review. It is great to hear that you have found it simple to place your order online and that your order was delivered quickly. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinsons and we hope to see you again.
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