Established over 55 years ago in 1970 by our 'Uncle Ray', Ray Grahams started as a small, family
owned outlet on the Donghadee road
selling paint, timber and hardware to the local Newtownards community.
Fast forward to 2025, and we’re proud to still be an independent, family-owned business and now
standing as one of the largest in the UK and Ireland. Our growth has never come at the expense of
our values; it’s allowed us to keep delivering the same high level of customer service and expert
advice that we've always been known for.
Our team is here to help with confidence, whether
it’s
product knowledge or problem-solving. At the heart of it all, we still pride ourselves on offering
genuine personal service.
Throughout our journey, we've stayed
true to
our roots, relocating several times to larger premises on the Donaghadee road with each move a
testament to
our continuous growth.
1970 - 1998
1998 - 2006
Expert knowledge with Personal Service
As a large builder’s merchant and a DIY enthusiast’s dream 'Megastore', we supply
building materials to both trade professionals and the general public across Ards, North Down, and
Belfast that can be delivered by our very own fleet of lorries.
Our massive on-site yard is packed with everything you need for projects big or small, including
building
supplies, landscape supplies,
guttering and timber.
Plus, with our handy workshop right on site, we offer a
timber cutting service so you can get your wood cut to the exact size you need.
On our shop floor you’ll find the majority of our 30,000+ products, neatly displayed and ready to
browse such as hand tools, fire parts, workwear, electrical and plumbing fittings, decorating
supplies, barbeque's and so
much more.
When we first opened our doors, we stocked
fewer
than a hundred products, now we offer thousands across hundreds of categories!
We do our best to stock everything our customers might need, but if there’s ever something we don’t
have, just let us know and we’ll always do our best to source it for you!
Launching raygrahams.com back in 2000 opened the door for us to bring
our huge range of products and top-notch customer service to people not just locally, but all across the
UK and Ireland. Since then, we've been through plenty of website upgrades, and we're proud that our
online presence continues to grow every single
day.
In 2024, we completely transformed our first floor with the goal of creating
the ultimate power tool superstore and this is exactly what we achieved. Now home to
one
of
the biggest power tool selections
across Ireland and the UK, it's stocked with top brands such as DeWalt,
Milwaukee, Makita, and
Trend. It’s a toy shop for
adults, with every power tool you could imagine on display and
ready for you to get your hands-on.
Bathrooms at Ray Grahams
We’re more than just your average builders merchants. Also upstairs, you’ll find our recently
renovated
bathroom
showroom, designed to inspire. Explore our stunning range of bathroom suites and chat with our
friendly, knowledgeable team.
We’re here to help you create your dream bathroom, from the
very first
design idea all the way through to delivery and installation. Plus, we stock a wide selection of
bathroom accessories and fittings to add those perfect finishing touches.
At Ray Grahams, providing expert knowledge with a personal service has always been
at the heart of
what we do
and it always will be. We work hard to keep a wide range of stock on hand so we can meet your needs,
no matter the project.
Our customers are the reason we’re here, and we’re always happy to help. Whether you need advice,
recommendations, or just a bit of guidance, don’t hesitate to get in touch.