Business Details
Your Trusted Garden Centre & Builders Merchants in Frodsham
Established in 1890, Robert Gleave & Sons Ltd has evolved from a traditional builders merchants into a multifaceted garden centre and home improvement hub in Frodsham, Cheshire. Our family-run business combines decades of expertise with a commitment to customer service, offering tailored advice alongside a vast product range. We pride ourselves on fostering a community-centric environment, housing independent onsite businesses like our vintage tea room and butty van. Our delivery service operates eight days a week, ensuring accessibility for all customers.With a dedicated team of knowledgeable staff, we prioritise practical solutions and hands-on support to meet both personal and trade needs. Sustainability and local collaboration remain central to our operations, reflected in our refurbished buildings rented to small businesses. As a third-generation enterprise, we maintain the founding philosophy of pairing products with expert guidance, ensuring every customer feels valued and informed.
Services
Garden Centre
Builders Merchants
Timber Yard
Delivery Service
Vintage Tea Room
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined expertise in gardening and construction supplies.
- Our eight-day-a-week delivery service ensures prompt, reliable product access.
- We provide tailored advice to match products with practical customer needs.
- Our site hosts independent local businesses, enhancing community engagement.
- Our knowledgeable team delivers hands-on support for both trade and personal projects.
Services
Garden Centre
Our garden centre offers a diverse selection of plants, outdoor furniture, and landscaping materials. Expert staff provide tailored advice on plant care and garden design. We cater to both casual gardeners and professional landscapers with seasonal promotions and bulk-order options.
Builders Merchants
We supply building materials including bricks, plumbing, and electrical components. Our team assists with project-specific requirements, offering technical guidance. Trade customers benefit from competitive pricing and bulk delivery options across Cheshire.
Delivery Service
Our eight-day-a-week delivery covers large and small orders. Vehicles are equipped to handle heavy materials like timber and aggregates. We prioritise timely dispatch and real-time tracking updates for customer convenience.
Vintage Tea Room
Petals Vintage Tea Room serves homemade cakes and light meals in a nostalgic setting. Open daily alongside garden centre hours, it offers indoor and outdoor seating. The menu features locally sourced ingredients and seasonal specials.
Timber Yard
The timber yard stocks treated and untreated wood for construction and DIY projects. We offer cutting services and advice on wood types for specific uses. Trade customers access volume discounts and dedicated account management.
People
Sal Wilson
Daughter and Employee
Sal Wilson combines family legacy with hands-on management at Robert Gleave & Sons. She balances operational oversight with strategic input, leveraging generational knowledge to maintain customer-focused service standards.
Joe Gleave
Founder
Joe Gleave (Robert Gleave) established the garden centre in 1981, merging it with the existing builders merchants. His vision prioritises expert advice alongside product sales, fostering a community-centric business model.
Questions
What are your opening hours?
We are open Monday to Saturday 08:00–16:00 and Sunday until 16:00.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we provide an eight-day-a-week delivery service for all products.
Are there dining options onsite?
Yes, visit Petals Vintage Tea Room or Route 56 Butty Van during opening hours.
Is parking available?
Free parking, disabled facilities, and baby change areas are onsite.
Do you cater to trade customers?
Yes, we offer trade accounts with competitive pricing and bulk delivery options.
Are dogs allowed onsite?
Yes, we are dog-friendly, with pets welcome in the garden centre.
Reviews (2)
David Jacks
May 28, 2018
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We always go route56 for food but we thought we would try the willow tree cafe for breakfast this morning. it was great. Food was delicious staff were so friendly, definitely recommend.
Heather Kennedy
May 07, 2017
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Customer service is excellent, ordered bark chipping Friday to be delivered today, order was delivered this morning the 2 Young men placed the bags where I needed them. Thank you.
