B&Q LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
00973387
Registered Address
B & Q House Chestnut Avenue, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 3LE
Status
Active
Employee Count
23,177
Turnover
£3,709,500,000
EBITDA
£125,000,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
26 February 1970
Nature of Business
47190 - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores
47599 - Retail of furniture, lighting, and similar (not musical instruments or scores) in specialised store
47789 - Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians)
47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
Industries
Property,Infrastructure And Construction
Region
South East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
56 days
Shortest Period:21 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
19%
31-60 Days
38%
After 60 Days
43%
Not Paid Within Terms1%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-08-27
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 202527 Aug 20255619%38%43%1%
01 Aug 2024 - 31 Jan 202525 Feb 20255821%33%46%1%
01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jan 202426 Feb 20246216%33%51%2%
01 Feb 2023 - 31 Jul 202325 Aug 20236018%36%46%3%
01 Aug 2022 - 31 Jan 202322 Feb 20236316%33%51%3%
01 Feb 2022 - 31 Jul 202230 Aug 20226216%34%50%3%
01 Aug 2021 - 31 Jan 202201 Mar 20226812%31%57%2%
01 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 202125 Aug 20216215%33%52%2%
01 Aug 2020 - 31 Jan 202124 Feb 20216910%27%63%3%
01 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 202026 Aug 2020807%15%78%4%
01 Aug 2019 - 31 Jan 202026 Feb 2020817%13%80%1%
01 Aug 2018 - 31 Jan 201926 Feb 20198112%6%82%3%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Goods not for Resale (GNFR) contracts = 60 Days Goods for Resale (GFR) contracts = 90 Days CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) contracts = 30 Days Small Businesses = 30 Days Intercompany Payments = 21 Days after the period end

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

90

Dispute Resolution Process

The first point of contact should be with the Accounts Payable Team. Email: AccountsPayableHelpdesk@kingfisher.com (GNFR Invoices) / GFR_APHelpdesk@Kingfisher.com (GFR Invoices). The Accounts Payable team will escalate to the Operational Finance Manager if there are any disputes they are unable to resolve.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

B&Q LIMITED is a leading home improvement retailer in the UK, offering a wide range of products and services to help customers create their dream home

The company is committed to sustainability and has various initiatives in place to reduce their environmental impact.\n\nTheir sustainability program includes initiatives such as reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency in stores and offices, and promoting sustainable sourcing of products

B&Q also offers a recycling scheme for customers to dispose of old products and packaging responsibly.\n\nB&Q's products and services include a wide range of DIY and home improvement products such as gardening equipment, building materials, furniture, and home decor

They also offer installation services for kitchens, bathrooms, and flooring.\n\nSome key people in B&Q LIMITED include CEO Christian Mazauric and Chief Financial Officer John Smith

The company's registered office address is at B&Q House, Chestnut Avenue, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 3LE

Their website address is www.diy.com.\n\nOverall, B&Q LIMITED is a well-established and reputable company in the home improvement industry, with a strong commitment to sustainability and providing quality products and services to their customers

Financial Metrics

Cash
£9,000,000
Net Worth
£2,464,500,000
Total Current Assets
£1,356,300,000
Total Current Liabilities
£737,900,000

Company Location