I used Kellaway Worcester firstly for some hard to obtain g.q. unusually sized Ibstock apex style…read morecopings at a good price and delivered locally to me free of charge, then again for some close board fencing which was top quality of good sections together with concrete post and gravel boards, and postcrete. All delivered again locally to me free of charge and again at a good price. Good quality goods, good price, good service, communication and delivery. Will be my first 'go to' place as required now.

If ever there was a target audience for Nuts magazine, or a sourcing point for 100% heterosexual…read morefootie-loving boys, it is here. This is where builders, scaffolders, grafters, and other such Levi-wearing roughly shaven brutish men come to buy their building supplies. And so they should, Kellaway are immensely good at what they do. Originally a family run business this independent store now has eight branches across the South West supplying everything you could possibly need from DIY to the more adventurous and indeed professional construction jobs. From putting up shelves in my sister's house to installing a new boiler I have always found both the tools and the information down here. Think B and Q but less gimmicky and more hands-on. Grrr.

This Robert Dyas, located in the Galleries, is where I always end up coming whenever a fuse blows,…read moremy toaster dies or my very last light bulb gives out. It's not what I would call a particularly fun shopping experience, but it does the job and I don't think I've ever come out of this place empty handed. They've got pretty much everything you could wish for in terms of household necessities in this store and the staff are very helpful when it comes to helping you find what you're after. It's not the cheapest of places - if you shop around a bit I'm sure you could find yourself a better bargain for some items at Wilkinsons or Argos, but if you don't fancy spending your entire Saturday morning shopping for a new vegetable steamer/hoover/junior hacksaw, then head to Robert Dyas. You should find everything you're looking for within a matter of minutes.

A great place to find some hard to find cleaning items. They sell some very cheap mops, and also…read moresell alot of kitchen items, such as toasters, kettles and grills. Definitely a good place to shop. Staff are friendly,a nd alwasy pleased to help a confused customer.

First confusion is the sign says Staple Hill Carpets - that's moved up the road. The sheer amount…read moreof stuff that isn't carpet outside the shop should give you a hint that it is no longer stocking carpets. Second confusion, yes they have moved from one side of the road to the complete opposite side! Third confusion - surely they can't stock EVERYthing? Well yes, yes they can. Lightbulb with a vintage fitting in green? No problem sir. Skirting board tacks hand made by virgins in Argentina? Third aisle at the back. One of those squeaky balls my dog lost in the park and now he won't play with anything else? You mean this one? *squeak*

I'm a bit of a novice to say the least when it comes to DIY. Since moving to the area I've used…read moreStaple Hill Stores twice. Although on both occasions I knew I had a DIY problem I needed to fix, I didn't really have a clue what I was going on about and it probably sounded like I was asking for various 'thingies' in broken English. However both times the shopkeepers have been really helpful and pointed be in the right direction straight away, the items purchased were fit for purpose and good value. On the last visit I wasn't to sure which colour thingy to go for and the shopkeeper advised me to take the ones I thought were right and bring them back and exchange for a different colour if need be. Just the sort of friendly service you want from a local hardware store! I'll definitely be returning if I need to purchase any other thingies.

Tile Market, well supplies mainly tiles...no surprise there then. From outside (and also the photo)…read moreyou can pretty much see what they have to offer in one glance. If you are looking for tiles, it's definitely worth a visit as I can't imagine there isn't a colour or design they don't have. The showroom is actually pretty big, it goes back far further than the photo suggests so they really do have a good collection to offer. The staff I spoke to were polite and helpful in suggesting ideas if you haven't already made up your mind. I didn't really find their designs too original, but word on the street is that you can request more personal designs and they will do it for you. I'm guessing that will cost you a small fortune though.

If you want personal service with a no pressure sales team then head to this place. Friendly family…read moreran business with staff who seem to know everything about their trade. I wanted something very special for my bathroom and I must say the end result is stunning. They recommended a tiler that was happy to use the large glass tiles and the result is exactly what I was after. You won't find cheap rubbish tiles here, but even so I got my tiles at a pretty good price and they do have special offers on certain ranges. All in all I thoroughly recommend you visit this shop if you want traditional service from knowledgeable staff.

If you want a taste of what business in general and timber yard in particular should really be…read morelike,you'll get it at Bendrey. I am in the building trade and use them whenever possible. But I really do go there as much for the ambience and cosy feeling of a family business which supplies just about any timber product you could ever need and always at a very reasonable price. It's easy to get lost among the huge uncut logs and piles and piles of timber which leave you wondering to what use they might be put. The staff are wonderfully cool and very knowlegable and especially helpful. Wel worth a visit- if only to wander around the yard!

recommended by our builder,. we had a lot of fencing and garden work done and these guys were…read morereally good on price, a third cheaper than the builders merchants and the did stores, and much better quality stuff. the opening hours are worth checking , not open sundays

Bristol Tools is a no nonsense store specialising in hand tools, but stocking a whole lot more. I…read morebought a spade here for £6.99 the other day, and so can vouch for the affordable prices they charge. But it's the sheer choice of products that impresses you most, many of which possess a latter day charm as well as a price tag to match. I'm sure that if I looked hard enough I'd find gold mining pans and twin handled lumberjack saws! If you can't find it here, then you won't get it anywhere else. Services include key cutting and blade sharpening, although if you bought your tools from here you won't need to use the latter so often. All of them are made using the finest steel and come replete, in most instances, with finely crafted wooden handles; there's no shonky steel and badly matching plastic moulded handles at this store - you'll have to go to Rajani's for those.

Much like the varnish they sell in their shop that does exactly as it says on the tin, if you need…read moreany tool in Bristol - Bristol Tools will have it. Having been on the same corner since 1973 the guys in here are incredibly knowledgeable. Every bit of DIY and every odd job about the house has always led me here. One of the things that really sets this shop out above the rest for me is how it is customer focussed in every sense. Their priority is getting you what you need. If they don't have what you want, for example, they'll call other hardware shops in Bristol before ordering it in. If they do have to order it in, it's always within 24 hours. The guys here are also very proud that they haven't 'sold out' to specialise in power tools. Like many businesses in the area they keep it traditional, local and very hands on.