Popped in for a new key and came out with a load of gardening gear. Really helpful staff, good…read moreselection of stock and compararable prices. Parking is a problem..if you're only on a quick trip, nip into Morrisons round the corner and park there!!

It's an old fashioned shop where you can ask for help and they'll show you exactly what you need…read more They sell paint, tools, garden tools. There's car park just across the road and it means you dont have to go right into town and park to get what you need.

By far the best hardware store in the area. Puts all the chain stores like Homebase and B&Q to…read moreshame with their amazing standard of service. It doesn't matter what sort of DIY your trying to do there is always someone there who has the necessary knowledge to help you. It's only a small store but they make the most of the space and it's packed full of stuff, which although not as cheap as the superstores is worth it for the back up you get. The most handy thing they have is off to the side of the store. If you want wood cut to size they have a wall mounted cutter and will happily cut boards and planks to your exact requirements. I've not been here in some time but they certainly know their stuff and it's worth using them over anyone else in the area.

For a smaller in-town store this compares well with the out of town DIY centres. Good level of…read morestock, and advice is given freely

I've spent many a Saturday afternoon popping down to Grieves when I've been doing a touch of DIY…read morearound the house. It's wonderful to have something like this just around the corner when you need a particular type of screw, tool or appliance to finish a small project. I've bought new light switches, wood stain, Unibond for tiling the bathroom walls and even cleaning products. The gentleman in here is very friendly and knowledgeable so just ask him if you're not sure what you need.

The service in this particular branch is superb. Staff put themselves out to help and nothing is…read moretoo much trouble. Not the same can be said of Worthing branch where there are often more staff than customers and still have a whopping great queue on the till!!! Personally I feel the the shop is better laid out.the lighing is certainly better as is the parking

I have just returned from Wickes in Littlehampton after having reported some faulty roofing bought…read morein the summer. I asked to speak to Stephen Winn, the branch manager and he could not have been kinder or more helpful in sorting out the problem and subsequently putting it right. I came away feeling that there are some decent people left in the world, but moreover this man believed in me and did not question for one moment my integrity. I would highly recommend this store whilst he is manager. Martina White, Ford, West Sussex

There are 2 of these shops pretty much facing each other either side of the street. One sells…read moreeverything garden and DIY related. The other selling a fantastic range of cook and houseware. Both are definately worth a look as they are like little aladdins caves, full of treasures and certain to have what you are looking for! Staff are really knowledgable and are happy to answer any questions you may have or point you in the right direction if you are stuck. Prices are reasonable, no more expensive than anywhere else in the town and generally I've always found there is a really nice atmosphere to both shops.

An excellent traditional ironmongers run very a very helpful chap, an aladins cave of useful items…read morefor the home at garden all at sensible prices

Used to be packed full of stuff for kitchen, garden, BBQ and picnics, seemed a bit bare today…read more Maybe restocking for the autumn, will check back again in a few weeks

There is always something different in Robert Dyas. Whether its something for the kitchen, bedroom…read moreor lounge its worth a look as the prices are so reasonable. I understand they tend to get quite a few ends of line ranges in meaning stock doesn't hang around that long. They also have some great offers on items like lightbulbs so usually worth a quick look.

I stayed away from UD for many years because I assumed that they would be super expensive for…read moreeverything [I think they quoted us for fence panels once and they were priced as if they were made of gold, but it was windy season] but when doing my kitchen renovations they were invaluable - they had things in much smaller quantities than Wickes [you could buy individual washers instead of a pack of five, for example] and the staff were knowledgeable, and friendly. Parking is a let down here, but otherwise it's a nice little shop with a lot going on inside.

This place is really a builders supply centre for the trade but they welcome the general public…read moretoo. They have tools for every occasion and unlike the local DIY shed, they made to last and the staff can explain how to use them. They also have a massive range of quality wood and other products which make them the first stop for me when I'm starting a project. Helpfully, they will deliver to the local area if you can't fit your purchases in your car. Their a bit more expensive than the local DIY shed, but there's a clear reason for this. One word of advice - avoid the 'boy' in favour of being served by the older staff... he takes ages to serve you and doesn't yet always know what he's talking about. Brilliant place in all other respects.

An aladins cave of hardware goods and the staff are always willing to helpread more