Lawsons Group has completed the purchase of an additional freehold site adjacent to its existing builders’ merchant branch in Salfords, Surrey.
The property was acquired from Administrators Moore Kingston Smith, acting on behalf of Mitchells Holding Limited (In Administration) following their appointment on 11 August 2025.
Established in 1921, Lawsons lays claim to being the largest independent supplier of timber, building materials and fencing in London and the South East. Having expanded its footprint and product range over the years, the business now operates thirty‑five branches under seven brands, employing more than 700 people.
The acquisition of the Salfords site, its third property purchase in the last nine months “exemplifies the Group’s continuing growth strategy and further strengthens the Group’s presence in the South East.”
Chris Harrison, Group Finance Director, commented: “Lawsons has been part of the Salfords community since 2006 and securing this additional site is an important milestone for us. It reflects our long‑standing commitment to both our colleagues and to the customers – the developers, contractors and home improvers – that we’re proud to support across South and East Surrey.
“Lawsons has made this investment from a position of real financial strength. Whilst the past year has been challenging for many in our industry, the dedication of our people and the solidity of the Lawsons Group balance sheet have enabled us to deliver revenue growth, maintain profitability and improve our net cash by £9.5m.
“At Lawsons, we always invest for the long term and that is demonstrated again here with confidence in the Salfords community that we are proud to serve.”
Chris continued: “Over twenty years, our Salfords branch has grown into a major materials hub for the region and plays a vital role in supporting our wider network across Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex. This expansion allows us to build upon that success.
“This additional space will help us broaden our offer, improve the experience for our existing customers and to welcome new ones who need a merchant with genuine scale, delivered with the professional but personal service you expect from a family‑run business. My thanks to Howes Percival LLP, Watling Real Estate and Brian Baker at Moore Kingston Smith who supported Lawsons with completing this transaction.”
