Specialist suppliers to the professional builder, the DIY enthusiast and timber markets
About Our Company
About Us
P.O. Joyce Ltd is a successful family owned and operated business in East Finchley, North London, dedicated to supplying high quality timber to its customers. We have vast experience as timber merchants and have been supplying our products throughout London and its surrounding area since 1863.
History
The founding member of the company, he was born to Thomas and Jane Joyce nee Seeley (who had 9 other children and lived in Whitwell, Norfolk – all christened in Salle) He and his father started as wood letter cutters in business at Stanhope St, London in mid 1830’s. Later Benjamin also started a timber merchants at East Finchley station in the 1860s, with just 2 other employees, they used handcarts to deliver all over the area. He was a religious man, a keen Wesleyan and a regular churchgoer.
Family Tree
Six generations of the Joyce family have been involved in the timber trade. Timber is not just a business to us; it’s a way of life. Since the company’s conception back in 1863, we have kept quality and flexibility as our watchwords. We believe we have the ability to adapt and evolve to changing market conditions and we have a strong belief in quality and customer service.
What We Do
Softwood
We source from all over the globe including, Canada, USA, Russia, Scandinavia and Mainland Europe, in order to provide the widest choice of softwood for your consumption.
Hardwood
We source from all over the globe, but particularly specialise in machining our hardwoods. We stock American White Oak, Utile (West African Mahogany), Siberian Larch, Tulip, American Black Walnut and Meranti.
Decking
The essential choice for modern living, if you are looking for a more versatile and attractive alternative to traditional patio and gardening materials, then decking is the essential choice.
Mouldings
We offer a large selection of mouldings which includes MDF, softwood and hardwood profiles. Mouldings make it possible to add style and character to any home, letting the subtle character of wood enhance any room.
Cladding
We keep a selection of treated/painter and untreated products. Western Red Cedar Shiplap and TGV is also a stock item, which is a highly desirable and low maintenance timber.
Sheet Materials
At P.O. Joyce we source from all corners of the globe to offer a wide range of plywoods, chipboards, hardboards, MDF, insulation and plasterboards.
General Hardware
We stock a comprehensive range of hardware items, which is expanding all the time. Our new hardware shop offers a light, airy and spacious environment that makes it easy to explore and discover our new products.
Softwood
We source from all over the globe including, Canada, USA, Russia, Scandinavia and Mainland Europe, in order to provide the widest choice of softwood for your consumption.
Hardwood
We source from all over the globe, but particularly specialise in machining our hardwoods. We stock American White Oak, Utile (West African Mahogany), Siberian Larch, Tulip, American Black Walnut and Meranti.
Cladding
We keep a selection of treated/painter and untreated products. Western Red Cedar Shiplap and TGV is also a stock item, which is a highly desirable and low maintenance timber.
Sheet Materials
At P.O. Joyce we source from all corners of the globe to offer a wide range of plywoods, chipboards, hardboards, MDF, insulation and plasterboards.
General Hardware
We stock a comprehensive range of hardware items, which is expanding all the time. Our new hardware shop offers a light, airy and spacious environment that makes it easy to explore and discover our new products.
Mouldings
We offer a large selection of mouldings which includes MDF, softwood and hardwood profiles. Mouldings make it possible to add style and character to any home, letting the subtle character of wood enhance any room.
Decking
The essential choice for modern living, if you are looking for a more versatile and attractive alternative to traditional patio and gardening materials, then decking is the essential choice.
I am emailing you all at P O Joyce to compliment you and to say that I would not hesitate to recommend your Company to others. Having used you for over 24 years on a regular basis, no matter the size of our order and often at short notice my company has always received a first class service from you and at competitive prices! It is a pleasure dealing with a professional team.
I have been self employed doing general carpentry work since 1980. I discovered P.O. Joyce in the 1990’s when I started doing work in north London area.
P O Joyce were recommended to me by a staircase manufacturer after receiving poor quality timber from other suppliers. It has been a revelation to buy timber that doesn’t resemble a banana and good quality sheet materials, which have helped my business. My guys no longer complain they can’t use the timber delivered. Their service is great and experience is second to none.
I have been a customer of P O Joyce for many years and the reason I keep coming back is simply this. They sell good timber, they are knowledgeable, reliable and efficient , they are local and above all they give a fantastic service. It is a pleasure to do business with Thomas and his team.
In my 38 years of Carpentry I have always dealt with P.O.Joyce ltd and have found them to be approachable and helpful throughout the process of buying all my timber & boarding requirements. Both office and yard staff are efficient, knowledgeable and it is always a pleasure to visit the yard.
I have used P O Joyce regularly since the 1980s whilst working for BBC TV Special Effects Department and into the 2000s with the Model Unit @ Ealing Studios. I now find myself working in a wood workshop at a major university in London, with Joyce’s as our preferred supplier of timber and board as well as fittings and fasteners. Where material quality, communication, reliability of support and supply are paramount , the company is second to none. I know that if students are referred to the company that the customer support and advice will be there for them with an extra eye for detail. I would highly recommend them for all your wood related needs!
I am emailing you all at P O Joyce to compliment you and to say that I would not hesitate to recommend your Company to others. Having used you for over 24 years on a regular basis, no matter the size of our order and often at short notice my company has always received a first class service from you and at competitive prices! It is a pleasure dealing with a professional team.
We have been using PO Joyce as our timber suppliers for many years now. We find the quality of the timber they supply, including other products on offer, to be of top quality. They are accommodating, helpful and they are always courteous. We look forward to continuing our long standing relationship with them for many more years to come.