Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Building Supplies in Lochgelly
Cartmore Building Supplies was established in Lochgelly in 1986 and has grown into Fife's largest independent builders merchant. We operate from two depots in East Scotland, supplying a comprehensive range of building materials to trade and public customers. Our trade partnerships include national housebuilders like Barratt and Stewart Milne, alongside regional developers and local tradesmen. We offer unique in-house processing facilities for decorative aggregates and roughcast chips, complemented by market-leading products from brands such as Tobermore and Hanson.Our delivery fleet includes five specialized HGV crane vehicles, supported by access to nationwide haulage through the Purvis Group. We maintain membership in the Builders Merchant Federation and co-founded the National Buying Group to secure competitive pricing for customers. Our staff have accumulated over 28,800 years of combined experience in the construction sector, ensuring expert support for every project.
Services
Building Materials
Landscaping Supplies
Delivery Services
Decorative Aggregates
Drainage Solutions
Timber Products
Plasterboard Supplies
Concrete Blocks
Facing Bricks
Tool Hire
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- Established in 1986 with 38 years of local market expertise
- Operate our own bagging, blending and washing facilities
- Maintain partnerships with leading manufacturers like Tobermore and Hanson
- Offer dedicated delivery fleet with specialized HGV crane vehicles
- Recognized by industry peers through Builders Merchant Federation membership
Associations and certifications
- Builders Merchant Federation
- National Buying Group
What people say
Top class service
Reliable and responsible supplier
Quick and efficient deliveries
Excellent working relationship
Happy to work with
Services
Building Materials
We supply comprehensive building materials including concrete blocks, facing bricks, reconstituted stone, and wall ties. Our product range extends to sands, aggregates, plasterboard, and building chemicals. Professional contractors benefit from our extensive stockholding and expert technical support.
Landscaping Supplies
Our specialist landscaping centre features decorative paving, garden chips, and drainage solutions. Customers access products like porcelain paving, block paving, and artificial grass. The Polmont facility showcases full-scale landscaping displays for customer inspiration.
Delivery Services
Five specialized HGV crane vehicles ensure efficient material delivery. We coordinate with the Purvis Group for nationwide distribution including palletized goods and bulk tipper deliveries. Our central Scotland location supports flexible delivery scheduling across Scotland.
Decorative Aggregates
Unique in-house processing facilities create decorative aggregates in various colors and sizes. Products include Cavelston Arctic White Marble and Steel blends available in 25kg bags or 800kg bulk bags. Custom blending capabilities meet specific project requirements.
Drainage Solutions
Comprehensive drainage systems include Marley plastic pipes, Naylor ducting, and Clarkdrain channels. We stock geotextiles, manhole components, and surface water drainage systems. Technical expertise ensures appropriate product selection for residential and commercial projects.
People
Gordon Banks
Director
With decades of construction industry experience, Gordon oversees strategic operations at Cartmore, leveraging extensive sector knowledge to maintain our market-leading position in building supplies.
John Wardrope
Director
John directs procurement operations, maintaining key supplier relationships with manufacturers like Hanson and Tobermore to ensure competitive pricing and product availability.
Alan Bremner
Sales Office Manager
Alan manages customer accounts with 20+ years' experience, ensuring tailored support for trade clients including national housebuilders and local contractors.
Mark Boulton
Transport Manager
Mark coordinates our five-vehicle HGV fleet and external haulage partnerships, optimizing delivery efficiency across Scotland's challenging terrain.
Shaun Walker
Sales Office
Based at Polmont, Shaun provides technical expertise on landscaping products, assisting customers with material selection and project planning.
Questions
What building materials do you stock?
We supply concrete blocks, facing bricks, reconstituted stone, decorative aggregates, drainage systems, timber products, and plasterboard. Our range includes brands like Tobermore and Hanson.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we operate five specialized HGV crane vehicles and coordinate nationwide deliveries through the Purvis Group, covering Scotland and Northern England.
Can I collect materials myself?
Our Lochgelly and Denny branches offer trade counter collections during operating hours, with assistance loading materials onto customer vehicles.
What landscaping products are available?
Our Polmont centre showcases decorative paving, garden chips, and drainage solutions, including porcelain paving, artificial grass, and block paving systems.
Are trade accounts available?
Yes, we offer credit accounts for trade customers with tailored payment terms. Contact our sales team for application details.
How do you ensure product quality?
We maintain partnerships with leading manufacturers and operate in-house quality control processes for blended products like decorative aggregates.
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Reviews (3)
Jane Friel
Nov 08, 2021
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A great display of products, also very helpful and knowalagble staff with in-depth knowledge of their products.
R. Smith
Jan 28, 2019
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Excellent service and reasonable pricing. Delivery was perfect and very helpful. Certainly would use again
Mike Larkin
Dec 23, 2018
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Great service provided. Staff always eager to help, Alan always goes the extra mile to provide a high level of customer service. A credit to the company.
