Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Building Materials Solutions
Established in 1847, Robert Price is a family-run, independent builders' merchant with over 30 branches across South Wales and Herefordshire. Our 175-year heritage reflects a commitment to reliable service, extensive product knowledge, and community-focused operations. We serve diverse customers ranging from local tradesmen to national house builders, offering a comprehensive range of building materials from basic construction supplies to specialist sustainable energy solutions. Our delivery fleet includes vehicles equipped for both large-scale and restricted-access projects, ensuring flexibility for all client needs.Trade account holders benefit from dedicated account management, trade pricing, and online portal access for order tracking and billing. We maintain a strong focus on sustainability through initiatives like our Newport Sustainable Energy Centre, which showcases eco-friendly construction systems. Our kitchen and bathroom showrooms provide tailored design services for both retail and developer clients. With a history of supporting local communities through educational programs and sports sponsorships, we combine traditional values with modern service innovations to meet evolving industry demands.
Services
Building Materials
Timber & Joinery
Garden & Landscaping
Tools & Workwear
Painting & Decorating
Plumbing & Electrical
Doors & Hardware
Roofing & Guttering
Insulation
Kitchens & Bathrooms
Highlights and features
- We have over 175 years of experience in the building materials industry
- Our delivery fleet includes specialist vehicles for restricted access sites
- We offer dedicated trade account services with 30-day credit options
- Our Newport Sustainable Energy Centre showcases eco-friendly construction solutions
- We maintain two specialist kitchen and bathroom showrooms with expert designers
Services
Building Materials Supply
We provide a comprehensive range of building materials including sand, cement, blocks, timber, and fixings. Our inventory covers both standard construction essentials and specialist products for specific projects. With 30+ branches and delivery options, we ensure accessibility to materials required for any scale of building work.
Trade Account Services
We offer cash and credit accounts with benefits including dedicated account management, trade pricing, and online portal access. Account holders receive 30 days of credit balance, purchase history recall, and free local delivery. Our system supports both small tradesmen and large-scale construction projects.
Sustainable Energy Solutions
Our Newport Sustainable Energy Centre showcases eco-friendly construction systems including insulation, renewable energy products, and hybrid heating systems. We demonstrate installation requirements for air source heat pumps, solar PV, and electric vehicle charging points to support modern sustainable building practices.
Kitchen & Bathroom Showrooms
We operate two specialist showrooms in Hereford and Merthyr displaying kitchen and bathroom solutions. Our expert designers provide tailored services for both retail customers and developers, offering site meetings, showroom consultations, and project-specific planning assistance across residential and commercial properties.
Delivery & Collection
We offer flexible delivery options using HIABs, flatbeds, and vans suitable for various project requirements. Our fleet accommodates both large-volume deliveries and restricted-access sites. Customers may alternatively collect materials directly from any of our 30+ branches during standard operating hours.
Questions
What delivery options do you offer?
We operate a fleet including HIABs, flatbeds, and vans for both large loads and restricted access sites across South Wales and Herefordshire.
Do you provide trade account services?
Yes, we offer cash and credit accounts with benefits including dedicated account management, trade pricing, and online portal access for order tracking.
Can I purchase products online?
Our website showcases a selection of products available for online purchase, with full branch stock accessible through quote requests.
What specialist showrooms do you have?
We maintain two kitchen and bathroom showrooms - one in Hereford and another at our Merthyr branch, both offering expert design services.
Do you offer sustainable building solutions?
Our Newport Sustainable Energy Centre demonstrates eco-friendly construction systems including insulation, renewable energy products, and hybrid heating systems.
How can account holders manage their accounts?
Registered users can access our online portal to check balances, view invoices, and manage account details with paperless billing options available.
Reviews (7)
Sharon Wootton
Jun 12, 2021
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Fantastic service, friendly staff and exceptionally helpful. Thanks guys I appreciate your patience and service.
Stephen Franks
Dec 20, 2020
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We have used Robert Price for our renovation and we have to say they are fantastic. Kyle Blake is always so helpful and very professional. Jo and the team are brilliant- thank you.
Becky James
Dec 16, 2020
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Absolutely fantastic customer service, the help and advice on ordering products was great, arranging pickups with the new social distancing rules are spot on and my deliveries were also on time. Outstanding thank you.
Samantha Jones
Aug 02, 2020
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Excellent 1st class service
I used the click and drop method which is just so easy safe and efficient
Jo is so helpful nothing it to much trouble
Will definitely be coming back
I used the click and drop method which is just so easy safe and efficient
Jo is so helpful nothing it to much trouble
Will definitely be coming back
Karl Ackroyd
Oct 15, 2018
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Just popped into this branch and they are very helpful and friendly; always got the materials i need or will have them the next day, great service all round
David Gully
Oct 09, 2018
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Staff very friendly and offer a fantastic service nothing is to much trouble for any of your team and Deliveries always on time. Highly recommended.
Neil Blake
Jul 26, 2018
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Had a good visit to Robert Price today, staff we freindly and more importantly very knowledgeable about their product, great help will most definitely go back and recommend to my friends
