A small neighbourhood hardware shop that is a bit of an Aladdin's cave…read more Things hanging from the ceiling, shelves floor to ceiling, knobs, handles, screws, buckets, exotic powders etc. While the stuff they have on offer is limited, they can't be expected to carry everything so don't be surprised if you can't find exactly what you are looking for, but they can point you in the direction of what you need. There is a lot here, but I did feel like I was being talked down to a bit, probably because I didn't look like or sound like I knew exactly what I wanted, maybe the guy was having a bit of a bad day, dunno, but didn't make me want to hang around. I'll definitely come back for small quick fix jobs though, is very conveniently located and they have a shed load of stuff.

Went in here when i was painting my flat. Great old fashioned service. Nice old guys gave me great…read morecustomer service. Great for a girl like me who has no idea about painting. (or anything like that!)

David from Temple Fortune Branch went above and beyond. Very helpful , friendly and full of useful…read moreadvice. extremely satisfied customer.

Great paint and decorator shop. Maybe a bit pricey bit I don't mind going as very nice service and…read moreis more independant than the b&q down the road.

We moved to the area over a year ago and bought a flat that needed a bit of work. We are not…read morebuilders but painting and other cosmetic changes we could handle. The great thing was having this Homebase about a mile from home. Its a fairly big version and has plenty of parking. Inside there are all the relevant sections for us, paint, wood, tools, nails, etc. The garden section is also very extensive and we have spent some time there in the Spring picking out bits and pieces. My only criticism would be the check-out, it has to be the slowest around. I also had to wait ages for someone to help mix some paint even though there were only a handful of customers in the place. However it is convenient and the prices are good.

I accidentally left some of my shopping on the counter- the till assistant chased me half way down…read morethe road to give it to me! So kind and friendly. Great service!

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.

prices are OK but you will probably get better on the net and large chains if you search hence 4…read morestars. has a very good selection and has the stock so no waiting for delivery etc. very courteous and helpful to all levels of expertise would recommend to a friend.

I went in here looking for glasses. For a present, they make good presents I think because they…read morealways seem to break so even if a person is fully stocked up at the moment, you know that your gift will come in useful sooner or later. And because your gift will also inevitably break at some point you can reuse the idea next year. This is a kitchen ware store mostly. They sell all sort of gadgets as well as the basics, salt and pepper shakers and cutlery. They also sell some gardening stuff and general homeware. I suppose it's like a more up market Homebase without all the hassle.

I would love to support local shops but I always find the staff here rude. I dare not ask a…read morequestion or inconvenience them by wanting to make a purchase. I was hopeful the recent takeover would result in a more positive experience but the staff remained and no customer service training appears to have been undertaken. It is also quite expensive for some products. It's a shame because they now have a very nice range and the layout is much improved.

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.

Homebase in Loudwater is easy to get to with plenty of free parking. It is a nice store with lots…read moreof homewares as well as the usual DIY tools etc. It also has a garden section with a pretty good choice. There is an especially good choice of bathrooms and accessories. The staff seem friendly enough and the odd occasion I've needed help they've been pretty good. Homebase has the added advantage of having a loyalty scheme which I don't think the other main players do. I think Homebase does tend to be slightly more expensive than other DIY stores but they also seem to have better offers so it balances out.

I really like this store, it is bright, clean and airy. It has a good selection of items covering…read moremost things needed in the home and garden. The aisle are wide and you can browse at your leisure. They often have excellent promotions on, where you can pick up a bargain. There is also ample free parking.