The 30 Best Building materials store in Manchester

“I spent ages in a large diy chain looking for hardware for a simple shelving unit. Could I find anything? No. Went into the store with the shelf and bracket and within 2 mins I had the necessary materials (exact amount rather 100 pack) at a fraction of the cost of what I would have paid at the big chain. It will always be my first port of call now. Thanks.”

“Usually, order what I need on the app, then receive a confirmation of the order by text. When items ready to collect another text will be received saying items ready for collection with your order number. The app is excellent for browsing for items and prices are very competitive. The service provided by the staff is excellent.”

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

“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.”

“John, Carol and Matthew will help you with any ironmongery, fixing, tool (power or otherwise), adhesive, abrasive and if they don't have it in their vast stock, they'll get it for you next day and at trade prices.”

“Great family run business, always happy to help. Loads of stuff in stock, satellite branch in sale so you don't have to go to Trafford park all the time. Will deliver. Good place to deal with”

“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.”

“Great help today, had a wierd situation with connecting a hose and power washer. Worker looked at photos and was able to find a solution. He spent time considering solution and listened to us patiently. Cheers”

“It’s the real deal with the lovely staff They can’t do enough for you”

“I purchased a Boxford AUD lathe earlier this year. It proved to be in first class condition and i am delighted with its performance. When I visited Ostia tools to view this lathe there was a Harrison 600 milling machine sat on a pallet nearby, naturally this caught my attention... and like a kid in a sweetshop I ended up buying that too. (Whether this is a recognised 'Ostia tools' sales ploy I have no idea, but it worked and I am extremely happy with my purchases). Aftersales support is spot on and I will certainly buy my future machines from this company.”

“Taken a wacker plate and stone cutter to the company over the last month. Repaired, serviced and working perfectly. Charged a fair price for the work and were very pleasant to work with. Great communication and honesty. Will not be taking my tools anywhere else and would recommend them without hesitation.”

“Really helpful & friendly staff. Good prices. Took the time to explain about using the right batteries in fire alarm rather than sell me a new one and saved me money.”

“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!”

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

“Lovely staff, very helpful and were able to help me fix my crutches. Thank you”

“Very quick and efficient. Friendly too.”

“We were having a kitchen / dining room knock through but had not decided who to buy the kitchen from. We had looked around all the normal high street suppliers to get some ideas but were disappointed with the quality. Stephen was recommended to us by our builder, who had completed a few jobs with him recently. We initially booked Stephen for a free design, not really expecting too much, but when we met Stephen, he was professional, knowledgeable and did not try to sell us anything. Within a few days, he had sent us a no obligation video, which showed a 3D kitchen design with a full cost breakdown. We were so impressed that we met him again and he brought samples; the quality far exceeds anything you will find on the high street and the price was reasonable too. We now have the most amazing solid wood kitchen, with quartz worktops, fitted quickly and efficiently with full communication throughout the whole process. Absolutely brilliant service, I cannot recommend this Company enough.”

“Sian has helped us to design our kitchen. Will look great once fitted. Sian was very patient with us when we changed things”

“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 .”

“We have just bought some kitchen doors and worktops, it was great to mix and match the colours of the doors and worktops, it made it so much easier to choose them, and also at a great price, and thanks to Johnny he couldn't do enough to help us sort it all out, would definitely buy from there again”

“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.”

“I have been coming here for years now. Always very helpful. Very reasonable prices. Happy to be shopping locally for better quality and better prices than going to the big retailers.”

“The guys here was absolutely brilliant with me and my partner they helped me out when we couldn’t afford the bill for the fence we’re currently building. The bill came up to a lot more then expected. They Made my day with their customer service. Thanks so much”

“Good expert service, usually no problems with stock items & they will sort it for you if its not on the shelf”

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

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

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

“Great little local shop. Always friendly staff. I love that you can can refill your household stuff and also recycle your soda steam canisters!”

“Amazingly well stocked shop with great prices and friendly, knowledgable service. A real local asset. Key cutting service is also much more competitive than big chains operating locally.”

“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.”