Who We Are

Our business was started by Uncle Joe in 1912. With his trusty coal horse he began to give great service at competitive prices, something that we have carried on to this day. A family business ever since, it has passed down from father to son and nowadays is no different. Dennis passed the business to Adrian who continues to strive for customer satisfaction with every bag delivered.

Staying true to form, another Wainwright has now joined the ranks. When you call the office to place an order you will speak to Stephanie, Dennis’s youngest daughter, who can give you trusted, impartial advice on the kind of fuels best suited to your needs and price range.

A little story

In 1914 when war broke out Joe didn’t have to go to war as coal merchant was a reserved occupation meaning they were exempt from being called up. Joe went to all of his customers and told them that he was going to enlist and asked them to wait for him. He went and fought in the trenches of France for 4 long years. He was lucky enough to return in 1918 where he returned to his round and his customers, who all came back to him as promised.

After the war Joe bought another coal horse called Jim. Jim was an American horse with US stamped on his hooves.

He had been on the frontline and had an old war wound that never healed on his forelock. People would come out of their houses to see the war hero horse.

Dennis remembers fondly “We had a couple of horses in my lifetime, Jim, Billy and Big Andy. Big Andy was retired in 1950 to a farm in Ford Hayes Lane but my dad, Freddy, and I would go and visit him some Sundays to take him an apple and see how the old lad was doing”

Why Choose Us?

Well Established

A Century Of Experience

Hassle-free Delivery

Family Run Business

What Our Customers Say

     Excellent  
     Based on 17 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Oliver Parker 
 2023-08-21
 
 
  Very good service pleasure to do business with
  
 
       
   Mark Peers 
 2023-04-30
 
 
  The guys at wainwrights are always very helpful .. i have been going there for all most 20 years now
  
 
       
   Justin Grainger 
 2023-02-09
 
 
  Very helpful nice bloke, coal burns hot, hot, hot!!
  
 
       
   Paul Harvey 
 2023-01-31
 
 
  A big thank you to Steph, Adrian and the team at Wainwrights coal merchants for your friendly professional service.
My latest coal delivery is the best burning, heat giving, clean coal that I’ve ever had.
Wainwrights never let you down and always go that extra mile to get the right coal that suites your circumstances.
If collecting yourself or receiving a delivery, you can be sure of a friendly and courteous service from Adrian or his team.
  
 
       
   margaret cox 
 2022-12-28
 
 
  Very good service and a good price
  
 
       
   Tina Whalley 
 2022-12-26
 
 
  
  
 
       
   Jordan Booth 
 2022-12-16
 
 
  
  
 
       
   Simon Philip 
 2022-02-04
 
 
  Just been and collected 4 x 25kg bags of smokeless fuel , we were served by a lovely lady called Steph , very helpful and very knowledgeable,  thanks for the fire lighters , Simon & Steph  .
  
 
       
   Aggie Mcgovern 
 2022-01-15
 
 
  
  
 
       
   Denise Whittaker 
 2022-01-08
 
 
  Fantastic service.Coal excellent quality.

FAQ's

Where are you located?

Grassy Lane Farm Rownall Rd
Wetley Rocks
Stoke-on-Trent
ST9 0BP

Do you deliver?

Yes, we deliver all over Staffordshire, Staffordshire moorlands and Cheshire, please call the office for more details. We don’t charge anything for delivery however minimum order quantity may apply.

Payment Options

Cash, cheque, secure payments over the phone and contactless payments.

Drivers do not have the facility to take card payments upon delivery, however call the office and speak to Steph and make a payment, we also except payment via BACS please call the office for the details.