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.

Located in the heart of Lightwater village. This is a diy/general store…read moreThere aren't many diy shops close to the Lightwater area and this shop does have quite a range of diy items. Building, plumbing, carpentry and electrical items are all stocked Screws and bolts etc can be purchased singularly as opposed to by the pack, which you will not find in any other diy shop or builders merchants. It also caters for animal food, but this does come at a slightly higher price, but this is compensated by a friendly, knowledgeable service. Free off road parking to the front of the store

They remind me of a diy shop of years gone by, Marley. Never really put themselves out, the pay…read moremust be chronic, because it matches the service. Don't be surprised if they go bust one day, but being American they will just withdraw from the UK like most American company's do.

Not a particularly large diy/builders Wickes store. Houses most of the things you would expect to…read morefind in this type of shop. Kitchen section, conservatories, painting and decorating, plumbing, building materials, as well as doors and flooring. Items found in well-signed sections. Good deals on bulk buying of certain products. Quite a few young members of staff who I have to say are not very knowledgable about the products(perhaps its just their age)

An excellent place packed with bits and bobs for work around the home and garden. This is a gem of…read morea shop and one that I hope will thrive for many years to come. They have a paint mixing station which saves a trip to one of the DIY superstores and they always offer good advice

Best hardware store in town, knocks the socks off Dyas. The staff are full of great advice offered…read morein a non-condescending tone. This store typifies why independents are great and need our patronage.

Absolutely fantastic local shop selling high end items at reasonable prices. somewhat of a local…read morefamous shop iconic for the bins and mops/brushes placed outside of the shop. Often places such as robert dyas dont have some things which can usually be found here. Tools/plumbing equipment etc its all here. The stafff are helpful and can generally assist you with anything that you cant find or worry if it will work for the job you had in mind. Some items a little on the pricey side as I guess they cant get the discounts huge retail chains can get, but its family run, local and friendly. Worth paying a bit more for in my opinion.

Unrivalled in its catergory as an everything shop. Its like the hardware store in the two Ronnie's…read more"fork andle" sketch, I reckon its the only place in the world where you could probably get a sky hook or a pot of tartan paint. Fantastic!!, go and buy some jubilee clips and lock nuts now.

This is the original "can do" shop. It is like the tardis the amount of stuff these guys have is…read moreamazing. I have yet to go in there and not walk out with what I was after. From fork handles to four candles they will have it. I dare you to try. All your hardware needs in one place. More fun than B&Q and with a smile a brown dust coat and a paper bag.

The kind experienced salespeople repaired the handles and lid of a couple of saucepans I've had and…read moretreasured for decades. This meant taking 2 pieces home and working on them before bringing them back to the shop, mended. This is going beyond expectations, done with a smile and little to no reward for them. I have also found many odd items there that aren't available in supermarkets and other hardware stores. Highly recommended.