Tiling in London

“Super impressed. Excellent front of house, food was delicious with some well executed surprises and flourishes, reasonably priced, and a great experience all round. Clearly a real passion for great food and innovation, but in a relaxed setting. Will definitely go again.”

“Big Space, Bold Flavours at Heathcote & Star – Leytonstone Located just off Leytonstone High Road, Heathcote & Star is more than your average local. It’s a multi-purpose pub, kitchen, and event space that blends classic East End charm with a modern, inclusive vibe. The building is vast — high ceilings, vintage tiling, and plenty of natural light — with zones for dining, drinking, gaming, and lounging. The food comes courtesy of Krapow!, a Thai street food kitchen that’s earned a cult following. We tried the chicken wings with tamarind glaze and the pad kra pao — both were fiery, fragrant, and deeply satisfying. Vegan options are solid too, with tofu dishes that pack serious flavour. Drinks-wise, there’s a rotating selection of craft beers, cocktails, and natural wines, plus a few local brews on tap. The bar staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and the prices are fair for the quality and portion size. What makes Heathcote & Star stand out is its community focus: DJ nights, pub quizzes, art markets, and even ping pong tables. It’s dog-friendly, family-friendly, and ideal for everything from solo work sessions to rowdy Friday nights. Final thought: If you’re after a lively, spacious pub with great food, creative energy, and East London soul, Heathcote & Star is a top pick — versatile, vibrant, and full of good vibes.”

“Great Branch at Acton. Nice professional bunch of guys”

“A patient and professional experience over the phone this morning with Darren. We're undergoing a refurb project and had doubts over some roofing issues. Clear explanation of the pro and cons as well remedial work.”

“Have been using them for 20 + years now I think. Always good service and good prices. Much better than rip off Travis Perkins.”

“Very helpful staff who set me an account up whilst I was there. They have a great deal of stock and will happily get something in if needed. Only sell to trade and business and I would highly recommend them.”

“Highest level of service and an expertise in design of my bathrooms and tile . All your heating needs as well.Thank you Mehul”

“From our very first enquiry to the final fitting, our experience with Howdens Lakeside has been outstanding. Lynette, Lou and the whole Lakeside team have been absolutely phenomenal throughout the entire journey. Right from the initial discussions, Lynette and Lou were incredibly attentive, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping us create the perfect kitchen. Their knowledge, patience, and willingness to accommodate every request made the whole process feel smooth and amazing. What truly stood out was how far they went above and beyond, often stepping in to assist with things outside of their remit and always making themselves available to ensure everything stayed on track. Their commitment and care have been truly appreciated. The end result is a beautiful, high-quality kitchen, and we couldn’t be happier. We wholeheartedly recommend Howdens Lakeside for anyone looking for an exceptional kitchen.”

“I had a very smooth and helpful experience last week. John was extremely helpful and sweet, he took his time with guiding me on the best paving material and was very patient with my lack of knowledge! Delivery was also within 24 hours which is super quick. Would highly recommend to anyone!”

“Really pleased with the kitchen we got from Howdens. Very helpful staff and good after sales no quibble on returns. Many thanks”

“Had such a great experience with these guys. In safe hands with them and also they are patient, efficient and had great humour. We are so happy with our kitchen, the quality, the colour. I do not want to refurb a house or refit a kitchen again (!!) but if I did I would go back here 100%”

“I can only comment on the Plumstead branch. It's my nearest and easiest to get to, and they've always had everything, so no need to go to any of the others yet. Extensive stock and friendly helpful staff. Definitely recommend.”

“Adam and Dave at MR Mouldings have been so incredibly helpful in helping us get the perfect finish on our home- the bead style mouldings were exactly what we were looking for and with our tight turn around, the pair helped us in a pinch get exactly what we needed and in time which is unheard of for a custom product. The quality is fantastic and for our future projects I will absolutely use them again.”

“Nice place to shop all types buildings material and friendly staff”

“Friendly professional happy caring people who take great pleasure in looking after the dogs and cats and treat everyone of them as individuals. Can't praise them enough. Donny has been staying with them for the last 10 years and he is never unhappy about going in fact some times he is so excited about going we don't even get a goodbye.”

“Very helpful family business, has pretty much everything you would need for most building projects, staff willing to help even when busy. . . Would recommend to anyone, same service in the last 10 visits, over the past 2 years.”

“Danny is designing our kitchen, he works hard, is professional and I love the design. Now waiting to install the kitchen.”

“The food here was just absolutely spectacular with such amazing staff members. Our waiter Francisco was just lovely and offered to put our food in takeaway boxes as the meal was very filling. We also ordered baklava to take away as well. Slightly pricey but worth it for the experience and the service you’re getting.”

“An Exceptional Dining Experience! From the moment we walked into Giftos, we were welcomed with warmth and genuine hospitality. The ambiance was vibrant yet comfortable — perfect for a memorable meal. But what truly elevated the entire experience was our server, Kazi. Kazi went above and beyond to make us feel valued and cared for. His recommendations were spot-on, his timing impeccable, and his friendly professionalism made the evening seamless. Every detail — from the way he presented the dishes to how attentively he checked in — reflected true excellence in service. The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and full of authentic flavors. Pairing such incredible dishes with world-class service made it a night to remember. If you’re looking for a place that combines exceptional cuisine with outstanding hospitality, Giftos is the place to go. And if you’re lucky, you’ll have Kazi as your server — he truly made the experience five stars and beyond.”

“This is a large Wilko over 2 floors with all the usual goods from household to specs and toiletries plus hardware garden pet and food and sweets. The stock range is extensive and prices great. Always good service and the queues are never too long”

“HGV delivery to this site is a bit tight. Drive in, reverse out and tip from one side on the road. Give the company a call beforehand to check ideal time for delivery to avoid local peak traffic for the local primary/nursery school. Be considerate when parking, it's possible to leave enough room for the public to pass. Everyone was very friendly from my phone call through to delivery. Unloaded very quickly with a Reach from a friendly forkie. However, the jewel in the crown was your employee Luke. Absolutely cracking lad who took all the stress out of reversing safety back out onto the main road, keeping an eye on me, the cars and keeping the public safe at the same time whilst being clear with his signals. Top bloke! Appreciate it.”

“Really friendly and helpful staff, they couldn't do enough for us. They helped us source the tiles we wanted and the delivery time was surprisingly fast. Highly recommended.”

“Hi Yvonne. Sorry you had a wasted journey. 1st weekend closed in 48 years isn't too bad though is it? We had closed as the owner got married that weekend and all our customers were emailed . As well as this, there were notices on the main gate and on the counter. Again we can only apologise for your wasted journey but as it was a bank holiday, maybe a phone call first would have helped?”

“As we all know wickes is the part of Travis so you will find more good price on the same stuff you buy from wickes.”

“Super helpful staff .. Ted in the yard is amazingly helpful and skilled on the forks”

“Have to say the best breakfast sandwich I have ever had. No pork”

“Lovely place to grab a tasty bite. Great variety, the food is flavoursome and fresh testing. Love the high protein meals, great when you're training and you're trying to increase your protein. This is my go to place when I'm in the area, staff are wonderfully friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this restaurant..”

“Hi just wanted to say thanks to Zak at the Guildford branch today. We had an issue with a tap purchased via the Farnborough branch in early 2022. A replacement tap under warranty was needed quickly. Zak liaised with the other Howdens branch to ensure this happened. Excellent customer service.”

“When I was sourcing kitchen worktops a neighbour recommended James at Stone Gallery. The shop at Esher has plenty of stock to choose from and James leaves you free to browse but is on hand to answer any questions. The quotation was very competitive and appointments to template and fit the worktop met. The fitters were experienced and hardworking and James ensured I was happy with all aspects before they left. I would definitely use Stone Gallery again.”