B&Q services & pricing
B&Q Marketplace runs on Mirakl — so the work you do here transfers to hundreds of other retailer marketplaces. Fixed-scope projects and managed retainers, priced up front.
Seller Application & Onboarding
Through the application, the verification checks and the category review.
- Application prepared & submitted
- Verification documents assembled
- Store settings configured
Starting from
$499
Mirakl Catalogue Build
Offers matched to the existing catalogue, or new products created against the attribute set.
- Three levels to choose from
- Identifier matching where possible
- Category attributes completed
Starting from
$29/ SKU
Minimum order $250 / £200
Product Content
British English copy and the DIY attributes buyers filter on.
- Written in British English
- Full technical attribution
- Guarantee and spec detail
Starting from
$39/ SKU
Minimum order $250 / £200
Shipping Grid Design
Where most DIY sellers quietly lose money — bulky goods priced properly.
- Zone and weight bands modelled
- Two-man delivery costed
- Grid built and loaded
Starting from
$449
Feed & Integration Setup
Connected to Mirakl through your existing system rather than a spreadsheet.
- Mirakl connection configured
- Stock and price sync live
- Order flow tested end-to-end
Starting from
$549
Promotional Calendar
B&Q’s seasonal events, entered on time with the right products.
- Seasonal events planned ahead
- Products selected on margin
- Stock aligned to the campaign
Starting from
$349/ mo
Order Ops & KPI Compliance
Acceptance rate, despatch time and message response — the metrics Mirakl suspends on.
- Orders accepted and despatched to SLA
- Messages answered in window
- KPIs watched weekly
Starting from
$349/ mo
Returns & Reverse Logistics
Including the returns that come back through B&Q’s own stores.
- Returns policy configured
- In-store returns handled
- Prepaid label process set up
Starting from
$299
EU Cross-Border Onboarding
B&Q now takes sellers from several European countries — a route few have used yet.
- Eligibility confirmed first
- UK VAT and compliance handled
- Listings localised for UK buyers
Starting from
$549
Mirakl Network Expansion
The same feed, pointed at other Mirakl-powered retailers.
- Marketplaces shortlisted on fit
- Feed remapped per retailer
- Onboarding managed throughout
Starting from
$449/ marketplace
Full Account Management
Catalogue, content, shipping, promotions and orders, run end-to-end.
- Everything above, managed
- Dedicated account manager
- Monthly strategy call
Starting from
$799/ mo
No long-term contract · Retainers month-to-month · Fixed scope agreed before we start
Sound Familiar?
On B&Q, delivery cost is the business model.
Three things that decide whether a DIY seller makes money here or just makes turnover.
Shipping grids that eat the margin
B&Q has no fulfilment service — you ship everything yourself. Sellers set a flat delivery charge, win orders on heavy or awkward items, and discover the carrier cost was higher than the margin. On bulky DIY goods the grid matters more than the price.
Catalogue rejected on attributes
DIY categories are attribute-heavy — dimensions, materials, coverage, wattage, IP rating, guarantee. Mirakl either matches your offer to an existing product or asks you to create one against a full attribute set, and incomplete records simply do not go live.
KPIs you find out about late
Mirakl measures acceptance rate, despatch time, cancellations and message response, and B&Q acts on them. Sellers usually discover a problem when a warning arrives rather than when the number started slipping.
Inside Full Management
What full account management covers.
Choose the retainer and all of this is handled for you — no hand-offs between freelancers, one team accountable for the account.
Mirakl Catalogue Management
Offers matched and products complete
Attribute Completion
The DIY fields buyers filter on
British English Copywriting
Written for a UK buyer, not translated
Shipping Grid Maintenance
Zones, weights and two-man delivery
Feed & Stock Synchronisation
Price and availability always current
Promotional Calendar
Seasonal events entered on time
Order Acceptance & Despatch
Inside Mirakl’s SLA, every day
Message Response Management
The KPI most sellers fail first
Returns & In-Store Handling
Including returns via B&Q stores
KPI Monitoring & Defence
Watched weekly, not at warning stage
Mirakl Network Expansion
The same feed, more retailers
Reporting & Margin Insight
After delivery cost, not before
How Onboarding Works
You’ll know exactly what happens next.
No vague discovery phase. Here is the first month on B&Q, step by step.
Scope & Access
We look at your margins after delivery before anything is listed.
- —Range and category fit reviewed
- —Seller portal access granted by you
- —Delivery costs modelled per product
- —Account manager introduced
Build & Launch
Catalogue, content and the shipping grid, in that order.
- —Offers matched and products created
- —Attributes and British English copy completed
- —Shipping grid built and loaded
- —Feed connected and order flow tested
Manage & Grow
Steady operation, with KPIs watched rather than discovered.
- —Orders accepted and despatched to SLA
- —Seasonal promotions entered on time
- —Mirakl KPIs monitored weekly
- —Monthly margin reporting
Why Vision Executors
Compare your options.
Most brands weigh up three routes before choosing. Here's the honest comparison.
| Vision Executors | In-house hire | Freelancer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | From $299 | $3,500+ salary & overheads | $300–$1,500, variable |
| Time to start | Within days | 4–10 weeks to hire | Days, if available |
| Skills covered | Listings, PPC, ops, compliance, support | Usually one specialism | Usually one specialism |
| Cover when away | Full team continuity | Account pauses | Account pauses |
| Multi-marketplace | 15+ channels in-house | Rarely | Rarely |
| Commitment | Month-to-month | Employment contract | Project by project |
Proof
Results from real accounts.
Replace this section with one genuine client story — the single most persuasive block on the page.
Suggested shape: the client's category and starting position, the two or three things you changed, and the measurable outcome over a stated period — plus a quote from the client and their permission to publish.
Fit
Is this right for you?
We'd rather tell you now than three months in.
A good fit if…
- ✓You sell home improvement, garden, tools, lighting or similar DIY goods
- ✓You can ship reliably in the UK, including larger items where relevant
- ✓Your margins can carry the delivery cost of the products you list
- ✓You can supply complete technical attributes for your range
- ✓You would like a route into other Mirakl marketplaces afterwards
Probably not if…
- ✕Your products sit outside B&Q’s categories
- ✕You cannot fulfil UK orders yourself or through a UK 3PL
- ✕Your bulky items cannot absorb two-man delivery costs
- ✕You are unwilling to offer the returns window B&Q customers expect
- ✕You need a one-hour consultation rather than ongoing management
B&Q FAQ
Common questions
Do you need access to my B&Q seller account?
Yes. B&Q runs on Mirakl, so you invite us as a user in the seller portal and assign the permissions you want us to have. Access can be limited to catalogue and orders without touching finance settings, and you can remove it at any time.
What does B&Q charge?
A monthly seller subscription plus commission that varies by category. B&Q does not publish a public rate card, so the honest answer is that your rate is confirmed during onboarding — we will not quote you a percentage from a blog post. We model your margin after commission and delivery cost before you list anything.
Does B&Q fulfil orders for me?
No. There is no fulfilment service — every order ships from you or your 3PL, on carriers you arrange and pay for. That is exactly why the shipping grid is a service in its own right rather than a setup step.
Can I sell on B&Q from outside the UK?
Increasingly, yes. B&Q opened the marketplace to sellers in several European countries, which is a route very few have taken up so far. There are UK VAT, product-marking and compliance obligations that come with it, and those are the part we handle.
What is TradePoint — can I sell there too?
TradePoint is B&Q’s trade brand for professional customers, not a separate marketplace you can join. The seller channel is B&Q Marketplace on diy.com, and that is what these services cover.
Why does Mirakl matter?
Because B&Q is one of hundreds of retailer marketplaces running on the same platform. Once your catalogue, feed and processes work here, pointing them at another Mirakl retailer is a fraction of the work. It makes B&Q a sensible first step rather than a one-off.
How long does approval take?
Usually a few weeks, including verification checks on the company and its directors. Having the documents ready before you apply is most of what determines whether it is two weeks or six.
Am I tied into a contract?
No. Retainers run month-to-month and can be cancelled with 30 days notice.
Tell us what you need.
Send us your catalogue and what you're trying to fix. We'll come back with a clear scope and a fixed price — no drawn-out sales process.
Other channels
Selling somewhere else too?
The same team manages every major marketplace, storefront and B2B channel.