JT Atkinson Builders Merchant Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Looking at 1,024 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the extremely helpful staff and the remarkably efficient delivery service that consistently arrives on time and places heavy items exactly where requested. Consumers also appreciate the very competitive prices and reliable, high-quality products available through the wonderfully smooth and easy-to-use online platform. However, some reviewers were not happy with occasional product defects, mentioning specific instances of items arriving damaged upon opening or containing unexpected hard materials. A few other people also felt that unexpected delivery delays or missing components caused noticeable inconveniences during their projects.

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Delivery service

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Product

Clients share positive opinions on product quality, frequently praising fast delivery, strong materials, and... See more

Service

Consumers find service to be positive, highlighting first-class assistance, competitive prices, and friendly... See more

Staff

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Price

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The delivery guy was excellent. Due to parking issues on the day he couldn't park outside the house to unload. However, he got as close as he could unloaded and then helped drag the bags to our drive... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I called into the Otley branch yesterday to order some acoustic panels and some other bits. The panels were very competitively priced and they’re of a very good standard. I have just had everything de... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good website, easy to order, very quick delivery. Driver was very helpful and delivered a large bag of gravel exactly where I needed it. Very competitive price. Overall very good experience highly re... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time I have ever ordered anything from Atkinson builders merchant . Very pleased with the free and speed of delivery. They also had the best pricing and product arrived in good packaging. Have u... See more

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Company details

  1. Tool shop
  2. also in
  3. Door shop
  4. Heating service
  5. Plumber
  6. Safety and work wear

Written by the company

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.

JT Atkinson & Sons Builders Merchant

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Fast & Reliable Shipping & Service

Orders placed before 2pm will be dispatched on the same day!

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant

Thank you for taking the time to write this review David. It is great to hear that you found it easy to order from us and that it arrived promptly. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinson and we hope to see you again soon

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The communication was excellent

The communication was excellent, good price and the delivery driver made the whole experience easy...

14 October 2026
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Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant

Thank you for taking the time to write this review Christopher. It is great to hear that you received excellent communication from our Skipton branch and that our driver made the delivery experience so easy. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinson and we hope to see you again soon

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant Service from the Bishop…

Brilliant Service from the Bishop Auckland Branch

14 October 2026
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Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased to hear that you received such great service from our Bishop Auckland branch. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinson and we hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service.

Great service.

13 October 2026
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Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant

Thank you Carrie for this review. It is great to hear that you are happy with the service you received from our Grange branch. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinson and we hope to see you again soon

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast effective delivery

Fast effective delivery. Good price. Great staff.

20 October 2026
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Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant

Thank you for taking the time to write this review David. We are pleased to hear that you are happy with the pricing and delivery of your order and that you received such great service from our colleagues in our Cockermouth branch. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinson and we hope to see you again soon

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Online order with delivery

Ordering was easy on line and the delivery was made the same day.
The lad who delivered was excellent arrived in time and even helped me stack the materials in my garage.
Can't ask for more than that.

19 October 2026
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Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant

Thank you Paul for taking the time to write this review. It is great to hear how helpful our driver from our Pickering branch was. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinson and we hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All round good service

Delivered same day of ordering.

Lad delivering the materials very nice and friendly, took an interest in my project. Helped carry the materials.

Very professional and great example/ambassador for the company.

19 October 2026
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Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant

Thank you for taking the time to write this review Jacob. It is great to hear about the amazing service you have received from our Scarborough branch. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinson and we hope to see you again soon

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Order placed online for delivery from…

Order placed online for delivery from local branch.
It's well known that the JT Atkinson website isn't terribly accurate when it comes to product availability, but we did manage to order what we needed and as always delivery was excellent.

12 October 2026
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Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant

Thank you for taking the time to write this review Richard. It is great to hear that our Kirkby Stephen branch delivered in good time. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinson and we hope to see you again soon

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic comms throughout the delivery…

Fantastic comms throughout the delivery process and great product.

19 October 2026
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Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant

Thank you for taking the time to write this review Kim. It is great to hear that you are happy with the communication you received. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinson and we hope to see you again soon

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Very quick delivery. Easy to use website. Very friendly and very helpful delivery driver who went above and beyond to help.

11 October 2026
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Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant

Thank you for taking the time to write this review Martin. It is great to hear that you found it easy to use our website and that our driver from our Whitehaven branch was friendly and helpful. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinson and we hope to see you again soon.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Well Packaged

Well Packaged, Delivered Promptly With Care & Left Exactly Where Instructed.

17 October 2026
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Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. It is great to hear that your order was well packaged and delivered with care by the courier. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinson and we hope to see you again soon

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order

Easy to order, fast delivery, good product at a ecent price.

17 October 2026
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Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant

Thank you for your review. It is great to hear that you found it easy to please your order with us. We are also pleased to hear that you are also happy with the fast delivery you received as well as the price you were quoted. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinsons and we hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant

Thank you for your review. It is great to hear that you are happy with the product that you have received and that this was delivered quickly for you. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinsons and we hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We found what we wanted on your…

We found what we wanted on your website. And it was a better price than others.it was in stock so got delivered within two days. Fantastic service.

14 October 2026
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Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant

Thank you for your review. It is great to hear that you were able to find the item you were looking for and that it was available and delivered quickly to you. We are also happy to hear that you found our pricing to be better. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinsons and we hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order and prompt delivery,thank…

Easy to order and prompt delivery,thank you.

12 October 2026
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Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant

Thank you for your review of our Middlesbrough Branch. It is great to hear that you found it easy to place your order and that it was delivered quickly. Your feedback has been passed onto the branch. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinsons and we hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Speedy and easy

5 October 2026
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Reply from JT Atkinson Builders Merchant

Thank you for your review. It is great to hear that you have found us to be speedy and easy to use. Thank you for choosing JT Atkinsons and we hope to see you again soon.

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