I've been known to do a little DIY around my flat. On several occasions love found myself here…read morebuying paint There is limited selection available but here you can have a colour made to order as they mix some paints in store. There are limited places or hardware shops in the area so this is my nearest option if I'm looking to buy brushes or paint.

Is it too much of a ' stating the bloody obvious' thing to say these guys sell paint and stuff??…read more Ehhhhhhhh? I'm trying to think of a way to make this review stand out and say something rather than ' these guys sell paint....and stuff'.....Christ i've said it twice, in the one review...this is not going well. Hmmmmmm, have i ever told you that my step sister used to always want to drink paint when she was younger. She used to say it looked so appetising and i can sort of see why......alas i digress... The best thing about this place is the fact it ain't a miles miles away in a retail park on the outskirts of town and therefore easily accessible to us poor unfortunates who are car free. Add to this attentive service that's not from a entirely dis interested 18 year old chick (B&Q ites) and you have yourself a nice wee local paint shop. I like it, its independent, comprehensive in its stock and knowledgeable to boot....next time i have to paint over stuff i'm coming here...

Little independent businesses such as A S Electrics are the shops in Glasgow that pleasure me to no…read moreend when I visit. Old school long counter and packed to the rafters with everything you need to fix anything. I went for coat hooks only a few days ago to fit to the underside of a bar (isn't it so frustrating when sitting at a bar and there is no where to put your coat except on your lap!?) and I was offered a wealth of coat hooks, some one which looked like they were from another planet! A great little stopping place if your just looking to mend something in your house but they also supply to independent business too; everything from manager sign to ashtrays, washers to door handles, this place has it all.

Very impressed with the service at this shop! I called to ask if they could look at my dyson which…read morehad stopped working and wanted them to estimate a price. The man I spoke to on the phone was lovely and very helpful, he asked what model it was and what the problem was. He then talked me through how to fix it there and then on the phone! Happy days!! I have a fixed dyson that cost me nothing and I will definitely use these guys in the future.

I love this shop, just for the incongruity of a newsagents that also sales hardware. So- pick up a…read morenewspaper and some tools at the same time: this is your place. I was honestly confused the first time I went in: I wanted a can of coke or something, but suddenly remembered that I needed some nails. I wish that there were more shops like this, just so that serendipity could work its magic more often!

I frequent this shop nearly everyday. Always a warm welcome from the owner. He knows practically…read moreeveryone, which is always makes for good banter. Most things I need are here.

Really nice proprietor! Has a variety if handy tools especially if you are moving into university!read more

Do you need something practical for your home? Do you need a filler, dieing for a screw or in need…read moreof a big old hammer??? Well this my filthy minded reader this is the place for all your hardware needs. Nestled on Great Western Road this wee shop is a fantastic emporium of all things handy. Filled to the very brim with all that you would imagine of a place like this and more, i really cant be any more enthusiastic about this place. Having lived in this general area for the last 5 -6 years, this has always been my first stop when i have the "eh....is that broken?" moment. With a remedy for my home ailment usually in stock and a helpfull handy owner always willing to offer help and assistance a the drop of a hardhat (boom, boom!!), the West End Hardware is the finest of place to be....... West End Hardware, it does exactly what it says on the...eh, sign.

Appalling customer service. And the director has on his linked in about being impressed by how you…read moretreat others. Appalling how your company have treated me. Multiple smashed windows on fitting initially, dents on the sill, wrong sill fitted, wrong colour of sill, faded hinges, screeching hinges and scratches/roller marks repeatedly on replacement windows. Endless days off and now still supplying chipped and scratched windows with roller marks. Endless delays and multiple excuses. No compensation for all the time off. Will escalate to trading standards if not resolved this month. Team refusing to escalate to director. I would have thought they wanted to avoid a public internet display of their failing standards when he could easily be tweeted? Bizarre way to run a company. Highly suggest avoiding.

We had composite doors fitted on 21st November 2016 and have had nothing but problems. Three days…read moreafter fitting, both doors had to be readjusted as they were out of alignment and were extremely difficult to lock. One of the doors was cracked and we had to wait for another fitting date. Back door is acceptable but the front is another story. Four months later Camden group (manufacturer) visited for an inspection and confirmed door was indeed badly fitted (door frame bowed, unable to lock without extreme force, door badly marked due to hitting locking mechanisms, waterproof seals ripped). The manufacturer also removed a security lock to allow the door to lock securely! Now, after a flurry of snow we have water ingress around several of the door windows. An absolute disgrace for a door which cost £1350. This is bad enough but their customer service is appalling with complete reluctance to address these issues. Five months since installation and still no resolution so it looks like trading standards and potential court case for us. Avoid at all costs people. #complaint #customerservice #watchdog #roguetraders

When I walked in (woman over 50) there were three men inside the desk who completely ignored me. I…read moreasked about laminated worktops and the boy threw his thumb over his shoulder and said 'they are over there'. That was it. No one came to help me in the five minutes or so I stood looking trying to work out what was what in terms of makes and pricing. During this time a man came into the shop, clearly a friend of one of the men inside the counter. They started speaking in very animated voices, swearing and chatting in a manner I did not think was very good for other customers. When I asked for help, one of the men came over and seemed very bored by my queries. When he said that he couldn't get a certain worktop for two weeks I said I would need it sooner and he looked at me like I was completely daft. He did not offer further help or make any suggestions. It would appear that Rearo do not read their reviews as the user in 2010 was treated in the same way. B & Q are really much nicer, more respectful to their customers and although a big store I am definitely choosing it in the future. I would also say to women that PLEASE do not use this store. Two men came in in the time I was there and were helped straight away.

I walked in an had to ask someone for help they have no time for customers only phone orders an…read morecomputor work not pleasent staff , when I asked if there was another place near buy with a better selection one female said they dont like giving that information out thats bad for for her trade beleive me with attatude like that its a wonder its still open.

The best hardware shop ever!…read more Every time I've been in there I've come out with exactly what I wanted, from plate hooks, to a saw, to a mop, to a bath plug, to navy Dylon. Everything is pretty jumbled (which I like, for a rummage) but if you're needing any help then the service is spot on - so far the wonderful woman has known exactly where every item I've asked for is. The best bit about the shop though is the good natter that you always get. I love it! Every neighbourhood should have a shop like this and every neighbour should shop at a shop like this.

Terrible store for key cutting. I recommend to go to "West End Hardware" on great western road…read moretowards the botanic gardens. Store is only around a 5 min walk from here. At West End Hardware keys were cut much more quickly and were cheaper than GLR.

As paint shops go, this is a great paint shop. If you're looking for fancy pants paint (or probably…read moreany sort of paint really), it is worth going in here before you go to any of the big DIY stores. It mostly seems set up for trade, but obviously general punters can go in too. The day we were there, as we were leaving, the chap had just pulled down the shutters and was standing outside in the street when a girl came running up, and looked devastated that he was closing. He asked her what she was looking for, and when she answered 'white emulsion' the guy said OK, give me a minute, and went back inside to get some for her. How nice is that! We went in to look for Farrow & Ball testers (I know, proper fancy pants paint!) and had a good chat with the man about paint quality and colours and such. But what pleases me most about this place and the guy who runs it, is that the shop used to be located on Old Dumbarton Road, in a unit that has now been converted into a residential flat, and is the flat that I actually live in! So we had a very interesting chat about how our flat used to look - the counter was in the living room where our couch is, the paint samples were were the telly is, and the mixing area was where the kitchen now is. I realise that this means absolutely hee-haw to anyone other than me, and is therefore completely useless information to put in a review, but I guess my point is that South West Paints is a proper local shop with a long history in the area, and I think it's worth supporting that sort of business.

Such a great shop. The owner obviously knows his stuff and is happy to advise. No fuss - just…read moretells you what you need and how you could do the job; but doesn't mind if you choose something different. Excellent stock and everything you need in terms of equipment too. And 30 minute free parking outside - rarity. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

One of the larger B&Q stores, this one has an upstairs mezzanine area where they sell more white…read moregoods and home furnishing stuff. However they didn't have the two little wall bracket fixings that I was particularly after on this occasion. Nil Points.

We're in the middle of some heavy duty renovations (all ceilings and some walls are currently being…read moretorn down) and so we headed here to pick out some new paint to give to the builders. I've always loved walking around DIY home stores and this one gives me no less joy! When you walk in, now that it's close to summer time, they have all their out door furniture and grills on display. This sends my mind in to over drive dreaming of all the outdoor BBQ's my guy and I will have this summer once we buy a new BBQ. We have spent many moments in the light bulb isle which is right next to the summer display as there are so many different types of bulbs out there now days. Our most recent trip, we were looking for paint colours to give to the builders who have been occupying and will be occupying our living spaces for another week or so. What fun picking out paints is. So many to choose from and so many different price ranges, there really is an option for even the most budget savvy. I could spend hours in this shop, but this recent trip we were in and out with our choices of colours and I think we were quite happy about it. The staff here are super friendly and there's always someone around the corner waiting to help. I love this store.