About Us

Built on trust

With over 180 years’ trading experience, the Howarth Timber Group has grown to provide not only the widest range of products, but expertise, service, and knowledge you can rely on.

Now the UK’s largest privately‑owned timber company, our origins can be traced back to 1840 when we commenced trading as Hudson & Co. Over the years the Howarth Timber Group has expanded from a one‑man company to an employer of more than 1,000 people specialists who know the industry inside out. We take great pride in our teams of local experts serving our local communities.

37

branches across
the country

600+

dedicated staff focussed
on serving our customers

50k

Serving over 50,000 customers
across our branch network

20m

Offering over 20 million products
across our 8 key categories

we are... whatever your project needs

Timber & Sheet Materials

Garden & Landscaping

Doors, Joinery & Flooring

Building Materials & Drainage

Plasterboard & Insulation

Tools, Fixings & Finishings

Kitchens & Bathrooms

Plumbing & Heating

Why choose Howarth

Whatever your project, we have the products and knowledge to support you. Whether you’re a DIY customer or a national house builder, we will support you every step of the way.

COMPETITIVE PRICING

With our impressive buying power and size, we offer everyday great value and spectacular offers all year round.

CONSISTENT PRICING

You can always rely on us, we make sure that what you’re charged is what we agreed. No more pricing queries, no more hassle!

PRODUCT RANGE & AVAILABILITY

From timber and bricks, to doors, flooring and joinery (and much more!), you’ll always find it at Howarth!

KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF

Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are the beating heart of the business, able to assist and advise at all project stages.

SERVICE

Putting customers first has been what sets us apart from the competition since 1840.

At Howarth, we have a reputation built over time as a trusted supplier of timber and building products. We are always striving to go above and beyond to support our trade and retail customers, whatever the project, whatever the size or complexity.

Nick Howarth
MANAGING DIRECTOR

A family owned business, rooted in great customer service

The supply of quality timber is how we made our name and it still remains at the heart of what we do.

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A walk down memory lane...

1840

Established in 1840, in Leeds under the name Hudson & Co, Howarth Timber has now become a leader in importing timber & timber merchanting.

Our core values

These five simple values form the basis of how we deliver success throughout the company. Every day through our values, we work closer to our mission, which isn’t to be the biggest merchant, but to be the best and most respected in the country!

Want to join the family?

Are you interested in joining us and being part of a forward thinking family business? Have a little look at our latest vacancies.

Current vacancies

We are part of the wider Howarth Timber Group