Not only is the stock limited and overpriced, the staff here amuse themselves at being asked if the…read moresell nuts and a two and a half inch screw. Childish and I did not even get what I went in there for.

If you like soul less hardware stores like B&Q, you go there. If you would prefer a friendly,…read morehelpful service go to Howard Bros. They can't stock everything but do have a myriad of products. I have used this store for 95% of the items I needed to refurbish my house. They have provided recommended plumbers and plasterers, all of whom have been first rate. On one occasion, the owner even gave me a lift home with my shelves. Now that's service! I just wanted to add that, in my view, we and our council reps need to create laws/rules to ensure that a resonable % of shops are independents (i.e. interesting - remember interesting venues? I do). Do we want just StarBucks and Costa Coffee shops? - No (unless you are a drone). SB and CC are probably good businesses in their own right but we just want (nay, need) variety. End of sermon.

Just wanted to give a shout-out to the staff at this store. While vacationing in London my…read morehusband's walker had broken. These great folks fixed it for him at no charge. That is 5 stars in my mind. Thank you very much.

I stopped by to pick up a simple screwdriver one day (and was surprised by the price, a bit…read moreexpensive for a stubby flathead) only to realize upon getting home that it wasn't what I needed for the project I was working on. I stopped by to make the return and was told I couldn't do so until noon when the supervisor arrived because it was a credit card transaction and he had to approve it. Inconvenient, but I said I would stop by on my way home then to try again. When I arrived the cashier looked at me and said he just left so again I couldn't make the return. I told him that it was ridiculous that I had to keep coming back and he proceeded to tell me it was my fault because I had come just before closing time and also that I should have paid in cash and this wouldn't be an issue. He was incredibly rude!! Since when is it the customer's fault that you can't provide appropriate services within your operating hours?! And I can pay however I want, that's why you have a debit terminal! AWFUL!

Medium sized general DIY and hardware shop that sells a wide range of paint, tools, and hardware. A…read moreuseful local resource. It is somewhat let down by the staff who discourtesy speak to each other in the middle of serving customers and who do not speak English well enough to understand complex enquiries without a deal of effort.

Very pleasant and helpful. Reasonable prices. Endless selection. They had all the things I was…read morelooking for

Very rude people in this shop. Loads of stuff in the shop with narrow shelves. Inconsistent pricesread more

Needed a spool of wire and wasn't even sure of the gauge I needed…read more Also needed a store to be open before I went into work. They opened at 7. Perfect. Called ahead to check if they sold to normal people or if you had to be trade only but anyone can come in. Vaguely described what I needed for my project over the phone with someone and he went and checked, found what he thought I could use and then gave me the correct vocabulary to describe it again when I went in. HELPFUL! They have taken over a few different shops on the road but when I went into one and asked for wire the man led me to the right section/department. Once inside I described what I needed and he gave me a few different options and let me test the wire's flexibility before I purchased. It was as cheap as I was finding it at other places and exactly what I needed. Very happy experience here. Thumbs up.

Trivia first: when Julia Roberts opens the blue door in THAT FILM, you can see Nu-Line in the…read morebackground :-) Glad to see this row of shops is still here, while most spaces have changed hands several times since. Well, I suppose this is an indispensible source for every developer. I'm glad they are here, though, as there's hardly anything they don't stock, they offer sound advice, and the prices are OK.

Oh dear! I think I need to review my review!…read more Today I went back to Leyland SDM to pick up various bits and bobs we needed to fit our new kitchen. The shop IS really well stocked, but for some reason, the staff were terrible today. They were rude, uninterested and one of them suggested the wrong thing for me twice(!) I am so glad I called my other half to check!! As I was paying, I realised they had undercharged me by quite a lot (they wanted £11 instead of £35) I told the man at the till that I think he undercharged me, as I didn't want him to get in trouble. I wish I didn't bother!!* At first he was really touchy and rude about it (!) he then he said he'd give me a £15 discount for being honest (yay!) this turned out to be a 15% off discount, that he didn't manage to work properly...so he only reduced my bill by 81p. Ah well. *If that happens again, I'll keep quiet and be dishonest... as long as my tendency to blush doesn't give me away!!

Two minutes walk from Camden tube station, this hardware store is an absolute treasure trove of all…read morethe things you could possibly need for any home DIY. They stock everything including nails, nuts, screws and plates of every size, twine, cord, rope and wire, paints, varnishes, glues and grout, brushes, dowel, hardboard, literally e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g. They also have a paint mixing service and downstairs they also stock bathroom and plumbing accessories, shower heads and radiators. Its really fun to wonder round and look at all the bits and bobs that people need at home. They have buckets or baskets to collect what you need as you tour the shop floor, and if you don't really know what you need, the guys that run the place are friendly and approachable, so even though they look like big men - don't be scared, they really are nice and helpful.

Having raided my Mum's charity pile, I found some lovely wooden tea light holders which could do…read morewith a new lease of life. So off I popped down to this DIY store. I have been here once before to pick up some very reasonably priced flower pots and compost. I had a list of three different colour paints, masking tape, craft brushes and sandpaper. Alike all DIY shops, this one was just as overwhelming, however, a member of staff was conveniently located in the front of the store. All you have to say is "sandpaper, please" and they will take you to the exact location. I listed all of my items one by one and was directed to them within seconds. There are many types of items to choose from, different brands and different budgets, to suit everyone. Located at the back of the store were a few shelves containing paint pots, but not the sample pots I required. I asked the kind gentleman whether they did any other paint, and to my surprise they had their very own mixing machine! I chose from hundreds of colours and they were able to whip the paint up in a jiffy. On the final pot of paint the machine decided to pack up! The staff were so friendly and kept apologising while they fixed the machine. I didn't mind waiting the extra ten minutes as they were very chatty - and I learnt how to purge a mixing machine! The three pots of 250ml paint came to just over £10 which is quite reasonable in my opinion. 6 craft brushes, 3 sheets of different roughness sandpapers, a roll of masking tape and 3 pots of 250ml paint equated to just over £16! I prefer to support local and independent businesses rather than going to the bigger 'super stores' and this store have done themselves proud. I received excellent service and at a great price. I'd definitely recommend this DIY shop to anybody! This e-mail is intended for the addressee only. If you have received it in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from your computer. Please be aware that information in this email may be confidential, legally privileged and/or copyright protected.

Bit shocked by the previous review as I have found these guys to be very informative and helpful…read morewhen asked about anything. The have a good stock of a wide range of products for such a small store and have generally been able to point me in the direction of what I wanted when I wanted it. In terms of product quality, you get what you pay for, especially with DIY products - I have learned that lesson many times in the past, so the blame can't really lie with the vendor, more with the manufacturer and brand. Anyway, this place is quite expensive, but being in the centre of London what can you expect? Is a decent go-to place for urgent materials, but if you can get yourself to a bigger store to get your stuff, do so.

I bought my silver tea spoons with the long handles at Bargain Buys for 99p each…read more This shop is cruddy in that old hardware shop sort of way. I found the staff to be rather helpful. This is an odds and ends shop. You find appliances in old looking boxes, tools and cups and teaspoons. To give you the full perspective, let's just say that the tea spoons were stuck in cardboard display and placed in a paper bag when I left. You get the idea. Endearing in a grimmy way.

Julian is a wonderful old school knowledgable shopkeeper offering great prices and excellent…read moreservice.The high street would not be the same without him. He cuts keys and can advise you on just about anything.I love his store . Ok its unusual but who cares- you will save money here and you wont find better service and personality- it just doesn't exist anymore . The shop is a one of a kind and i hate BB Q and Robert dyas so they dont get my buissness.