We've always been a family business, small & friendly, with our customers best interests at heart.
The Clarke family have long lived in West Oxfordshire. In 1824 Thomas Clarke became an apprentice tinman in Burford.
Thomas’s son, John, started a Builders Merchants in Witney, followed by his son Harry, during World War II the yard was used as an army depot.
Harry’s son, Cyril, revived the business after the war - today the managing directors are Cyril’s sons, John and Graeme Clarke, John started working for his father in January 1954 and Graeme in December 1959. Today, some forty percent of the workforce are members of the family...
"...We're proud of our heritage that's reflected in the quality of the timber we sell. We personally select each product range from all our suppliers - many of whom we've worked with for decades, ..."
We're an established family business with a wealth of experience. Our steady growth reflects our reputation for a quality service and competitive prices. If you're an existing customer - thank you! If you’re not, why not try us we’re sure you'll be pleasantly surprised !