William Hercock Builders Merchants in Melton Mowbray
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William Hercock Melton Mowbray is one of Leicestershire's largest independent builders merchants, with over 125 years of heritage and 4 acres of stock, supplying trade and DIY customers across Leicestershire and Rutland. We stock building materials, timber, aggregates, landscaping supplies, plumbing supplies, paint, hardware and tools. Services include timber cutting, trade accounts, click & collect and local delivery across Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough, Oakham, Grantham, Stamford and the East Midlands.
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Location
Dalby Road, Melton Mowbray LE13 0BL
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Registered with Companies House
- Registered name
- WILLIAM HERCOCK LIMITED
- Company number
- 05055396
- Incorporated
- February 2004 · 22 years
- Company type
- Private limited company
From the Companies House register, checked 1 Nov 2026.
Trading since 1899
William Hercock's roots go back to 1899, when the business was recorded in a trade directory as a coal merchant and general carter in Leicester. It has traded continuously since, growing into today's builders' merchant supplying Leicestershire and Rutland.
Three depots across Leicestershire and Rutland
Alongside the Melton Mowbray branch, William Hercock operates depots in Leicester and Oakham, giving trade and DIY customers three collection points and covering deliveries as far as Grantham, Stamford and Market Harborough.
From William Hercock company website and William Hercock company website. Checked 30 Sep 2026 by our moderator.


