Purchased a good quality carpet and underlay from the store and had it fitted by a professional…read moreteam of fitters. I id try the larger well known retailer on Colchester Avenue and they were not interested the least bit and did not want to come and measure up. NJB Carpets were the opposite. I had a budget to work from and was surprised to get such a nice carpet for my spend. Will use them again without question. Jason Cardiff

If you need to recarpet, look no further than this superb family run business. There is a huge…read morerange of carpets and other flooring choices and the staff are excellent at matching your needs exactly. The choice inside could be a little overwhelming but with their guidance we were able recarpet our whole house with the minimum of fuss and within our budget. They came to measure up on time and the entire fitting service was fast, reliable and professional. I wouldn't hesitate to use penarth carpets again in the future as the service was just first class and very friendly.Another point to remember if you visit the shop is mind the step! There is a practically invisible slight step into the shop, caught me out a couple of times!

Tile Market, well supplies mainly tiles...no surprise there then. From outside (and also the photo)…read moreyou can pretty much see what they have to offer in one glance. If you are looking for tiles, it's definitely worth a visit as I can't imagine there isn't a colour or design they don't have. The showroom is actually pretty big, it goes back far further than the photo suggests so they really do have a good collection to offer. The staff I spoke to were polite and helpful in suggesting ideas if you haven't already made up your mind. I didn't really find their designs too original, but word on the street is that you can request more personal designs and they will do it for you. I'm guessing that will cost you a small fortune though.

If you want personal service with a no pressure sales team then head to this place. Friendly family…read moreran business with staff who seem to know everything about their trade. I wanted something very special for my bathroom and I must say the end result is stunning. They recommended a tiler that was happy to use the large glass tiles and the result is exactly what I was after. You won't find cheap rubbish tiles here, but even so I got my tiles at a pretty good price and they do have special offers on certain ranges. All in all I thoroughly recommend you visit this shop if you want traditional service from knowledgeable staff.

M and R get my DIY vote. This family-run builders merchant and decorating supplier are well…read morestocked, reasonably priced and open late on a Saturday (most builders merchants close at 12 on a Saturday). I've brought a lintel, some silicone, a lock and lengths of wood from M and R. I've found them chatty and knowledgable. It's very easy to just drive in and load up your van or car, without attempting to find a place to park on the busy and double yellowed Cowbridge road. Two beautiful Alsatians guard the yard after dark and a caravan is tucked in the corner. I'm not sure who lives in it, it may be a fancy kennel for the Alsatians I fancy. M and R is great for both the professional builder and DIY enthusiast alike.

M&R Decorators Supplies is like a builder's arts and crafts store, or like walking into your mate's…read moreunreasonably large garage and digging out the supplies you want to borrow. With brown boxes stacked high, M&R is not your John Lewis of decorators' stores, but the wide selection seems to the main draw here, with massive vats of paint 10-year-old children can pile into, as well as a range of wallpaper, some priced as low as £3.99. They have everything here - Dulux and Johnson and Leyland trade paints, rolls of linoleum flooring, painting supplies, fence coating, poly filler and pretty much anything else you'd need to complete a house project. Early opening hours means you can get started early, but be aware they're closed on Sunday, so you'll have to save your browsing for the weekdays.

If you want a taste of what business in general and timber yard in particular should really be…read morelike,you'll get it at Bendrey. I am in the building trade and use them whenever possible. But I really do go there as much for the ambience and cosy feeling of a family business which supplies just about any timber product you could ever need and always at a very reasonable price. It's easy to get lost among the huge uncut logs and piles and piles of timber which leave you wondering to what use they might be put. The staff are wonderfully cool and very knowlegable and especially helpful. Wel worth a visit- if only to wander around the yard!

recommended by our builder,. we had a lot of fencing and garden work done and these guys were…read morereally good on price, a third cheaper than the builders merchants and the did stores, and much better quality stuff. the opening hours are worth checking , not open sundays

We recently had a gate made from Gates 'n' Railings. We found their prices reasonable and they…read moreprovided an efficient installation service. They provided a high level of customer service. We would highly recommend their services.

After finding several shops that inspired little confidence we looked further afield and found…read moreLee's Carpets. What a good find. A great service ethic, good advice and their own very skilled, polite and friendly fitters along with an excellent range of carpets all make for very happy customers here. We know where to go next time, and we have no hesitation in highly recommending Lee's Carpets. Paul B Bristol

Not to be confused with the megalith of the carpet retail world, Lees Carpets across the pond in…read morethe US, this is Lee's Carpets of Horfield. A family run business with fifty years of experience tucked under their belts they offer a wide range of services to provide you with your ideal carpet. When my sister moved in to a local property she went through these guys and was very impressed with every aspect of the service from measuring to fitting to the price tag. All shapes, sizes and colours on offer - this is certainly a very comprehensive selection of carpets.

I booked a moving out clean. My oven and bathrooms have never looked so good! The team worked so…read morehard and obviously take great pride in their work. It's so nice to find such great service. I would not hestitate to reccommend Book2clean.

We booked our end of tenancy clean with book2clean…read more Book2clean Were professional, flexible, and friendly. They did a fantastic job. The house was completely spotless ,we were so impressed. We highly recommend them!