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.

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.

Excellent hardware store, very friendly and helpful staff. They have everything you need. Really…read morerecommend this store.

Has literally everything you could ever want, and the proprietor always knows where everything is…read more Fantastic.

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This is a brilliant little Diy shop tucked away in that really weird part of Waterloo they've got…read morepretty much everything you might need for any general purpose DIY and staff are really friendly and helpful I don't think you could want much more from a shop and prices are really reasonable for the area as well.

I was actually looking for a different store and was so happy that this place was on my way! Yes,…read morelike the previous review, it has everything in a tiny space, and since some places are closed, I was thrilled to visit. I saved the tube fare even if prices might be cheaper elsewhere. And people inside were careful to back away from others when we were negotiating aisles.

I have often been here as it's nearby and has most things. However, this also extends to the…read moreservice, which is frequently cheeky and provocative. I recently bought some screws from surly staff slouched over the counter looking visibly resentful of customers' presence, while others sidled in and out whispering conspiratorially. It felt like a comedy sketch. When I challenged the sweeping declaration made by the assistant about a particular product ('they're all like this' he said), he began interrogating me about how long I had lived in the Barbican, before seriously claiming he knew he was right because he had worked at the shop 'since before the Barbican was built' which was clearly impossible. The guy also failed to provide a receipt (ok, my fault for not asking)! If you want to hear unreformed macho bluff and bluster by knowall white vanmen who assume you're an idiot - the kind of encounter sent up so successfully by comedians Harry and Paul in the hifi shop and perhaps inspired by City Hardware - this is your kind of place. On the other hand, if you're polite, or female (or both), and just want friendly intelligent service, then beware. A bit of banter is fine, Paul, but the days of service like this are surely numbered.

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Great little hardware/DIY shop. The sort of place that if you want a screw, bracket or fuse they'll…read morehave it and the staff will probably know what to do with it as well. They are also a timber merchants and do wood cut to order. It's also notable for it's signage: down the side they have a fabulous collection of woodworking: writing and various objects made of wood, and stuck to the side of the building. Sadly a few bits have dropped off, but it's still fun and impressive.

Couldn't recommend this highly enough. After ordering loads of things online and wasting time with…read morenothing working, one trip and chat to the awesome lady behind the counter and I solved a handful of frustrating problems. The rubber toilet seat stoppers to put under my wooden bed legs to stop it sliding over the wood floor was genius - a hack saw for £1.50 for another problem I had wasted already £10 trying to fix. Great advice and range - talk to the staff as they'll have a solution.

I like the good quality brands sold at this place. The website has some really good offers at times…read moretoo. As for service, the older staff seem more friendly and helpful. Was a bit let down by the service of one of the younger lads there. Otherwise it would be five stars.

A Bradbury is everything a local hardware store should be; stuffed with nails, tools and polyfilla,…read morehelpful staff and a resident cat. Purrrrr... I've been here several times for all kinds of help with my little flat, from hanging pictures to sorting out shelves in my bathroom, the A Bradbury fella are always there with the advice and tools that I need. It's not that expensive but it is a small shop so don't expect t find everything you need to build a house here, just the bits to fix it. A Bradbury's has been on Broadway Market for decades and you'll see photos of the store in the 70s hanging up by the till. It's an institution!

Proper old school hardware store. I've lived in the neighbourhood for over 25 years and from the…read moreday I've moved in Bradbury's has had pretty much everything I've needed from light bulbs to screws, fabric dye to humane mouse traps, glue-guns to blackboard paint, hula hoops to Christmas trees. Loads of (crap, trendy) shops have come and gone in the past 10 years but this one does exactly what it says on their banner. You won't be disappointed.

Great people and amazing store that looks like it's out of a Harry Potter movie. Lots of art…read moresupplies

Remarkable place. An artist's idea of heaven. They should bottle the smell as a cologne.read more