Founded in 1889 by Fredrick Henry Brundle, F.H. Brundle remains family-owned and is currently managed by Fredrick’s great-great-grandson, Michael Brundle. The company is well-known among housebuilders for its extensive range of steel products, including mild steel box sections, steel tubes, universal columns and RSJs. Its offerings also span non-metal products, ensuring it meets diverse construction needs. Quality is paramount, with all steel products manufactured to grades S355, S275, and 500B, ensuring strength and durability. The company’s dedication to quality is further evidenced by their willingness to produce test certificates for specifiers, building trust across its product range.
Diverse Product Range & Unique Differentiators
Serving over 100 industries, F.H. Brundle offers nearly 11,000 products. While traditionally known for metal products, it has expanded into GRP, wood plastic composites (WPC) and toughened glass, enhancing its traditional offerings. The company supplies a wide array of products, from steel welded mesh and stainless steel handrailing to metal flooring and stair treads. Its market includes residential and commercial construction, as well as metal fabricators, who rely on F.H. Brundle for timely and cost-effective material solutions.
The company manufactures its own products as well as acting as a distributor for other manufacturers. Key product brands like Pro-RailingTM and Fortitude® are designed, engineered and distributed by F.H. Brundle. The company also partners with complementary manufacturers, offering an exclusive range that no other UK supplier can match. This extensive range allows F.H. Brundle to offer significant quantity discounts and competitive pricing.
Meeting Housebuilders’ Needs
F.H. Brundle caters to a wide market, from self-builders to large contractors. It offers impeccable service, including free expedited delivery on orders over £150 (excluding VAT) and 98% stock availability, usually fulfilling orders within 48 hours. Regional branches with knowledgeable experts, free CAD and specification tools, and a live configurator enhance the company’s service offerings. Reliability and excellent customer service are why many housebuilders depend on F.H. Brundle for their developments.
The company’s website is continually improved to enhance the customer experience, featuring online tools for specifiers, architects, and estimators to calculate needs and costs including:
Calculators: fhbrundle.co.uk/calculators
Glass Selector: fhbrundle.co.uk/glass-select
Live Configurator: liveconfigurator.co.uk
Addressing Current Challenges
& Future Outlook
F.H. Brundle helps housebuilders navigate the current challenges they face including pricing and compliance. The company ensures its products meet Building
Regulations and provides necessary testing certificates. Competitive pricing and the ability to quote on significant projects helps its customers secure contracts and maintain profitability.
The company focuses on delivering products that meet the demands for style, durability, safety, and sustainability. Its range includes long-lasting fencing and decking products, glass balustrading and structural glass. It also prioritises sustainability, offering recyclable products like aluminium decking and steel ground screws, which provide eco-friendly foundation solutions.
A standout project saw the company supply toughened glass and composite decking for The Hermitage, a luxury home in Nottinghamshire, built to precise specifications. Customer needs are key in shaping the company’s future, with a commitment to maintaining outstanding relationships and delivering exceptional service.
Advice for the Housebuilding Sector
F.H. Brundle advises housebuilders to consider all aspects of a build, including non-structural elements, when seeking regulatory approval. It encourages early consultation to avoid delays and ensure compliance with Building Regulations.
F.H. Brundle’s dedication to its customers is unwavering, viewing them as an extended family and placing them at the centre of its operations, striving to exceed expectations in every project undertaken.
Unrivalled Range
Light Structural Steel for low level construction: Perfect for housebuilders, readily available and on site when you need it.
Balustrades: From frameless glass and stainless steel, to traditional powder-coated steel and aluminium styles – we offer the largest range of domestic balustrade for internal and external use in the UK.
Handrailing: Great for homes where safety and accessibility is paramount – we offer the widest range of handrailing systems.
Toughened Glass: Stocked standard sizes and made-to-order, with one of, if not the shortest lead times in the country. See more at liveconfigurator.co.uk/products/bespoke-glass
Fencing & Gates: From ornate, designer aluminium garden fencing through to popular steel estate and bow-top fencing. Gate kits, pre-made steel gates and made to order pedestrian gates. We don’t just sell the gates, we also stock and supply all of the hardware and automation a customer will need.
Decking: A full range of premium WPC decking solutions, on top of a range of subframe systems including innovative steel ground screws allowing housebuilders to erect decking or other structures on difficult terrain. We also provide two aluminium decking systems which are compliant with EN 13823, EN 13501 and EN ISO 1716 making them ideal for high-rise homes where fire-resistant materials are now mandated.
And so much more: From metal flooring, grating, stair treads, channel support for multi-tenancy and high-rise homes as well as our exclusive distribution of Straightcurve landscaping products.
0808 134 20 86 www.fhbrundle.co.uk