Building materials store in Manchester

“An amazing local shop. You can buy loads of things from here from paint to tools to cake decorating bits and bobs to all gardening things to Christmas decorations to bathroom bits, all sorts of DIY bits, light bulbs and kettles fan heaters and my next purchase a rechargeable hot water bottle. It truly is an amazing shop”

“Excellent service. Very helpful and experienced with most aspects of DIY.Good range of items and always willing to advise on the best way to tackle issues around the house. Would highly recommend.”

“Very quick and good job. Would recommend and also will be using again. Thanks guys keep up the good work”

“I have been a customer of Snape & Sons for many years and their service has always been excellent, and their advice is helpful. I have bought items in store, but recently I bought some items on-line and had them delivered. The whole process was straight forward.The price was competitive and delivery free. Very satisfied.”

“What a great place D&M is, whether you've called in for a couple of things or a lot, the guys in there are really helpful sorting out exactly what you need and offering you their advice. It's been here for years, from when New Mills had a lot of manufacturers, engineering shops and the likes. It's obviously had to adapt to the changing business environment and as done it well. First class.”

“These guys couldn't be more helpful, great range of stock, always willing to give advice, and great prices too!”

“Not my local store but wish it was (I’m from Camden, London). Cole was brilliant assisting me with what I needed, a credit to the company!”

“This company is one of the best, they supply everything you will possibly need and they are very helpful and understanding. the delivery was spot on unloaded everything in a safe manner and covered everything up for me. Mick thank you so much your a legend.”

“This place is extremely helpfull. Reasonable prices and a knowledgable owner.”

“First class service. Andy and Adam extremely helpful. Fencing panels and trellis far superior to any others I have had over many years.”

“I’m thrilled with MA Kitchens's work on supplying and installing two-bedroom wardrobes. From start to finish, their professionalism and attention to detail were outstanding. The design consultation was smooth, with plenty of options that matched our style and budget perfectly. The installation was seamless, with the team working efficiently and leaving everything spotless. The wardrobes look fantastic and are incredibly sturdy. I couldn’t be happier with the quality and service provided by MA Kitchens—highly recommend them for anyone looking for beautifully crafted, custom wardrobes!”

“Found the perfect screw for me for only a few pennies! Super helpful”

“Excellent little place, upstairs is amazing full of recycled crafts, materials, wool you name it you can find it, downstairs new crafts but all very much good price. Its a little gem and glad we found it .”

“Took an older Dyson that stopped working. A& I completed a full service, and repair without hassle. Expected Arkwright to pop out from the back at some point as they have everything you would need for DIY & Gardening also. Great Local Family Business, Highly recommended and lovely to deal with.”

“This store is brilliant. The guys know everything and are friendly and helpful. We've just bought worktops off them and Danny Clarke fitted them to a brilliant standard. Couldn't speak more highly of them.”

“Best price on the market and free local delivery. Bulk bags were delivered less than 24 hours after ordering. Would highly recommend and will use again! Thanks for the great service”

“Very helpful staff. Appreciate the excellent service. Big thank you to Steven for all his help”

“Great service and friendly staff. Highly recommend”

“Great experience, very helpful staff, that went extra mile to help me , definitely gonna be my favourite spot”

“Always very helpful called at another store in glossop to look at washbasin taps the boxes were all strapped up and big security badge on, toolstation let us view the tap and other contents in the box. Highly recommend.”

“If you can't find it here it's probably not made. Great knowledgeable staff with a great vibe as they are so damn funny. Heck of a lot crammed into a small space so be prepared to search for stuff. I forget it's there sometimes and go to the big chains but these local people will have the same type of stuff but likely better quality and cheaper.”

“It's like hardware shops must have been in the 1950's. They sell everything, knowledgeable and helpful staff. It's like stepping back in time (in a good way) to a nicer and better time.”

“The place to go for PROBABLY the best tool selection locally at good prices. Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff and the great thing is you can park outside, no need to get a parking ticket. Long may they reign.”

“Polite service, has most of what you may need, and good recommendations if he doesn’t.”

“Visited April 2025 I needed a uniquely shaped timber for a project I had ongoing at home. They expertly cut the timber to size in minutes. Great service and lovely gentlemen.”

“So glad I found this company. Great prices and superb cutting service (essential for DIY projects). Quick delivery and helpful staff. Highly recommended.”

“Fantastic Service. From a visit to their showroom where a staff member was so very helpful, ordered a specific door online. Communication first rate, advising me it was in stock then delivered today by a very polite and helpful driver. Great to have such service from a local company. 5 stars Guys.”

“Sorted me out great price for my roof. The staff are so helpful and experienced. The materials are excellent quality and well stored.”

“Called for the first time today after a bad experience at screwfix. James and Andy who helped me out are an absolute credit to the company. Back and forth to the stockroom helping me with the correct gate hinge i needed. Nothing was too much effort. Very friendly too!. Great staff & great stock and great that I don’t need to go back to screwfix again!!”