Forget B&Q, Ali's DIY shop is amazing and should be your first point of call for getting nails,…read morelightbulbs, a hammer, or whatever random piece of DIY equipment that you actually need. This place is packed to rafters with stock, and it's all reasonably priced. The customer service is great. I'm not sure if the guy serving was actually the famous Ali, but I hope he was because he was mega friendly, smiley and chatty. I love a good bot of pleasant customer service for a change. Keep things local. Next time you think about driving to B&Q, just go to Ali's instead. He'll sort you out and he'll do it with a smile on his face too.

Ali's Diy is your one stop shop for everything to do with diy, before you go to BnQ I recommend you…read morego here, the rates are very reasonable and he is very friendly. Trust me when I say I think that this shop was the reason they created the phrase 'don't judge a book by it's cover'. It is packed with everything you could ever want.

Do you need a shed? A Chair? A lamp? Wilkinsons is like some kind of dream for any blokes that like…read moreDIY and home improvements, but don't like breaking the bank. Like a cross between B&Q and a pound shop, Wilkinsons is just packed with useful stuff that can sort that broken door handle or kit to clean your car with. We all know what Wilkinsons is like. A shop this handy will always be around in the UK. Though we all thought Woolworths was like that, didn't we?

Of all the high street stores around today, I must say that Wilkinson or 'Wilkos' as it is called…read moreup here in the hills, is the best for bargain shopping. There is only one thing you need to know when it comes to a store like this. You have to know what you want; be it shampoo or a deck chair. You do not really want to be walking around here without thinking that everything is a bargain so you end up spending a fortune! Seriously though I do not know anyone who dislikes this store when you can buy 12 cans of cat food for like 3 quid!! In Tesco you pay like £8.00. ROBBERS. So start opening your eyes to the fact that you don't need to spend a ridiculous amount of money. FIND THE STORES THAT WANT TO HELP YOU IN THIS RECESSION!

great service from Shofiq what a great guy This is going…read moreto be my regular place. I suggest you give them a try

This place is an Alladin's cave for all DIY'ers. Not saying I'm much of a DIY'er myself, but I do…read morelike buying my own materials and getting someone else to do the work.. And that requires looking for bargain stores such as this. The range of products on offer is quite generous both in quantity and economically. You've probably driven past this on Stockport road and dismissed it for its underwhelming front of house Aesthetic. (The big shop sign currently reads Ever..) But don't be fooled by appearances this place is misleadingly HUGE once you're inside. They sell everything from timber for your gardening needs to cheap bathroom units incase your bathtub collapses for whatever adventurous reason (using it as a stepping stool while tiling?) The service is what I come here for though. And I'm not talking about cheesy smiles and being asked about your health every two seconds. (Yes, for the umpteenth time, I'm ok really!!)It's very direct and to the point! So just tell them EXACTLY what you're dilemma is and they'll help you find the most innovative and cheapest way to solve your problem! The staff are DIY'ers which explains it all. This review is bring written on the go on my mobile so apologies for the lack of substantial body of text. So just take it from me and have a cheeky window shop if you're renovating in the near future! It's not that big a climb!

Great Aladdin's cave of a hardware store. Every time I've been in I've found very helpful &…read moreappropriate advice whether it be for screws for floorboards, fuse wire for an ancient fuse, or just a plank of wood. Handy & great service. Really good to have such a good store on my doorstep.

Absolute gem of a DIY shop in Withington. I say that because I'm constantly amazed at the seemingly…read moreold fashioned type of customer service so evident here. I've been given items half price because they hadn't stocked products with my intended budget (in the case of a garden spade). If you just want a tiny pack of screws then you'll have their attention as though you were spending hundreds in there. The outside of the shop clearly gives away the type of wares they deal in here, but once inside you in those special tardis like places, chock full to the brim with thousands of products. If you're tacking a bit of DIY yourself (and some of the more trickier tasks) then they''ll unreservedly provide you with advice on what to buy and indeed how best to get on with it. Try that in the large DIY out of town sheds and if you: a) find an assistant b) find someone who knows what they're talking about and can be bothered to give advice then count yourself lucky. I rarely go the latter places any more Walsh's pretty much stocks everything from electrical tools to ladders and sandpaper to work wear. The website is very extensive also. Next time, if you live in the area and are off to B & Q, try here first. If they don't stock certain items they they're are other similar businesses in the area that do (builders merchants as an example).

Berwick Electricals is different to most small hardware shops in that it's actually clean and tidy…read more You know when you walk into some and there are literally random little bags of nails, lightbulbs and hammers all over the place with seemingly no order whatsoever? Well, it's not like that here. In fact, all the products are behind the counter, so it's more the kind of hardware store where you go in knowing exactly what you need. As you'll have to speak to the guy behind the counter to see any of their stock at all.

A great electrical/lighting/ small independant shop on Tib Street, I've always found the guy inside…read morevery helpful- In my endless quest for light bulbs, 40p for a 40w bulb- bargain! I really belive that we need more shops like this as more people start to live in the city centre, It reminds me a bit of Mr. Benn because the guy magically appears at the hatch!

My mum ordered a fireplace from Housing Units in November, and it quickly became clear that it was…read morefaulty. When she contacted Housing Units, they refused to take responsibility and told her she had to deal with the manufacturer herself - completely unacceptable since she purchased a fireplace from Housing Units and was paying them for a service. An online engineer for Evonics, gave her the ridiculous instruction of switching the rocker switch on and off 15 times, we thought he was joking. Obviously this didn't work so she had to wait some more. After two months of waiting, an engineer finally came out, only to confirm what we already know, the fireplace was faulty. She was instructed to go and start to order a replacement, which she did, only to be told it would take 6 to 8 weeks for delivery. However, I have speaking housing units today, she discovered that the replacement hadn't even been ordered! Now, she's been told it will take another five weeks, meaning she won't receive a fireplace until May - six months after purchasing it! They have told her she needs to dismantle the fireplace herself. To make matters worse, She does not have central heating, so housing units have left a pensioner without heating throughout the entire winter. My mum has been a loyal customer, and this treatment is disgraceful. I am absolutely shocked at the lack of care and responsibility shown by housing Units. The customer service team have not shown any care or understanding. Having to wait 6 months for a very expensive fireplace to be replaced is shocking. It so sad because she is such a loyal customer. From previous experience IKEA provide a much better service and do not expect their loyal customers to do their work for them.

Today I got scammed £750 from a company that I thought was trustworthy and reliable…read more 12 weeks ago I ordered the dining table pictured. I thought it was a steal of a deal because it was half price at £750 and it was using real oak. After 3 months of patiently waiting for my dining table, they delivered my package in one huge box, they never told me it was going to come in two boxes, this was never communicated by email and the delivery driver didn't say anything either. The delivery driver said to sign a form to confirm delivery and left in a hurry. They never explained that there were meant to be in two boxes. I thought it was going to be in one. Later that evening I opened the box and discovered the legs were missing, I thought "not to worry, I'm sure if I email them they'll send me my dining table legs ASAP". To my surprise and utter dismay, the customer service team emailed me back (picture of the email attached) saying because I signed the form, they cannot send me over the legs or give me a refund. I rang them after pleading to send the legs or provide a refund and they refused. I had two witnesses with me that can state only one box was delivered and not two. Also Housing units can't even send me pictures of proof saying that the two boxes were delivered. They're simply taking the word of mouth over the driver's over mine and refuse to send me my legs or give me a refund. I am completely and utterly heartbroken that I've lost £750, all I have is a plank of wood to show for it. I can say hand on heart this is the most despicable company that I've ever come across. I would say avoid at all costs unless you want to get scammed like I have.