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Norman Piette
  • Bulwer Avenue
    St Sampsons
    GY2 4LF
Norman Piette’s history dates back to 1739, making it one of the oldest builders’ and timber merchants in the British Isles. Records exist which show that English oak was sawn in Guernsey and supplied to the Admiralty for the building of Lord Nelson’s flagship, HMS Victory.

Building Materials

Norman Piette offers a comprehensive range of building materials to meet the needs of projects of any size. We collaborate closely with trusted suppliers to ensure our stock comprises only approved, high-quality products at competitive prices.

Our experienced team is on hand to provide expert advice and recommend the best products to suit your requirements.

  • Materials for every stage of construction, from below ground to the roof
  • Expert team available to assist with product selection
  • Free delivery on most items
  • Your one-stop shop for all building materials and more
  • Premium quality products – because you deserve to build with the best

Doors, Windows & Joinery

Our Joinery Department is managed by a highly experienced and knowledgeable team, ready to assist with any queries or questions you may have.

We take pride in showcasing one of the largest door displays on the Island, collaborating with trusted suppliers to offer products that cater to diverse tastes while maintaining exceptional quality standards.

Our extensive range includes stair parts, decorative mouldings, windows, door furniture and much more.


Roofing & Ventilation

We are continuously working to improve our roofing offering and now stock slates, felt, ridge tiles, flat roofing products and more…

Whether you are constructing a new roof or maintaining or repairing an existing roof we have all the products you will need from leading suppliers including ICOPAL and Redland.

Our range also includes guttering, ventilation, roof windows and more. Plus our staff are fully trained to help understand your needs and advise the best solution for your project.


Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Bedrooms

Our showroom features over 30 impressive displays of premium kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms, highlighting exceptional craftsmanship and design. Explore the latest trends and innovations from renowned brands such as Symphony, Merlyn, Roca, and Vado. Each display is designed to inspire and guide your home renovation projects.


Flooring, Tiles & Wall Panels

Explore the ever-evolving flooring & tiles section of our Showroom, where you'll find a wide selection of products, from engineered oak to luxury vinyl tiles, available in an array of stunning colours. With some of the most competitive prices on the Island and an expanded range due to high demand, there's something to suit every taste and budget.

Our experienced team is on hand to help you choose the perfect flooring for your needs. We also stock a variety of essentials, including cleaning products, accessories, underlay, adhesives, and more, to complete your project effortlessly.


Plumbing & Heating

Our Plumbing and Heating Department, complete with a warehouse, opened in 2016, enhancing our ability to serve customers in several key ways:

  • Expanded product ranges
  • Six dedicated display areas
  • High stock levels
  • Competitive pricing
  • Complimentary services

We pride ourselves on delivering a friendly and reliable service to the plumbing trade, complemented by expert advice when you need it. Our carefully chosen suppliers are renowned for their quality, reliability, and certified products. With an ever-growing product range, we are committed to meeting your plumbing and heating needs.


Decorating & Cleaning

The Decorating Centre, located within the Bulwer Avenue Building Centre, offers everything you need to achieve your perfect finish. Tester pots are available and can be tinted in a wide range of colours to help you find your ideal shade. Our state-of-the-art spectrophotometer, known as the ‘magic colour eye’, makes matching elusive colours effortless—simply bring a sample, and we’ll take care of the rest!

We also stock a comprehensive selection of wood finishes from trusted brands like Sadolin, Cuprinol, Sikkens, and Ronseal, along with all the tools, fillers, sealants, and varnishes required for your project.

The Decorating Centre provides:

  • Expert product advice
  • Precise colour matching
  • Professional colour tinting services
  • Friendly, knowledgeable staff ready to assist

Timber & Boards

Norman Piette is the largest timber merchant in Guernsey with a dedicated timber mill and manufacturing plant on site, able to offer a range of products from bespoke mouldings to timber frame buildings.

With up to 400m³ of carcassing in stock we offer a wide range of preservative, treated and untreated structural timbers and our services include resawing, crosscutting to specification, regularising and planing.

Selected by experienced staff, all of our hardwood is straightened, cut and then planed to required sizes. This is ideal for flooring, skirting, architraves and more.

Our softwood is sourced from top UK manufacturers and comes in set sizes. We stock only the best quality Grades 1-4 of joinery timber.

All timber and boards are from sustainable and well managed forests and are kept covered to ensure quality.

  • Top quality products
  • Experienced staff
  • Best selection and stock levels on Island
  • Bespoke services
  • Saw and planer blade sharpening available

If there is any product not within our current selection, this may be able to be sourced. Please contact our Mill Manager at mattm@norman-piette.com for further information.


Tools, Safety & Workwear

In the Norman Piette Building Centre you’ll find a large range of hand and power tools all from top quality suppliers. We’ve worked hard to make sure we offer our customers the best tools at competitive prices.

So whether it’s a screwdriver or nail gun you’re after, we’ve got the products to help you get the job done.

Brands stocked include Makita, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Stanley, Irwin, and more…

Safety equipment is a priority on any building site so we stock a large range of PPE and access equipment from leading suppliers, products include steps, work platforms and more.


Sustainable Products

Sustainable products are in demand now more than ever as people look to become more eco-friendly whilst still maintaining product efficiency.

Norman Piette has focussed on building up this product range over the last 5 years to something we are proud of. Working alongside various suppliers the products we offer are advanced and of the highest quality. Design is a large part of many of these systems and something we can help with, so speak to our knowledgeable team in the first instance.


For more information about our services and products, call us on +44 (0) 1481 245801 or email us at sales@norman-piette.com. 


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