The 30 Best Productivity tools in Manchester

“Had my hair cut by Jordan today and I couldn't be happier with the result. He really took the time to understand what I wanted, explained his approach along the way, and offered genuinely helpful advice. It felt like more than just a typical barber experience. I’m really pleased with the cut and will definitely be a regular from now on. Highly recommend!”

“Good service as always. Yard crew are helpful and quite knowledgeable. Shop staff are extremely knowledgeable but the computers can be slow. Delivery drivers are brilliant. And quality of timber products is top notch meant to last. One downside is how rough the shared entrance road is.”

“They are extremely friendly and always responsive.”

“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.”

“Great service and value.as for the bloke moaning about a bulb being cheaper elsewhere then do your research and go to the cheaper place in the 1st place. Hmm a.pint in this pub 6quid but next door 2 quid...let.me.think about this one........”

“Amazing nail salon! BIAB is always done to the highest standard. Lily, Jess and the girls are great and have created something really special. A place people can go and relax and have a good chat with others! No other place in Manchester I’d go to get my nails done!”

“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.”

“Friendly staff Been going there for over 20 years.”

“Used CCF Manchester a lot this year, Staff always helpful when calling. Debbie is our main contact and has been great!! Goes above & beyond to get our supplies to site, even on short notice.”

“Whatever your plumbing requirements may be Booles of Stockport is the place to be, from small malleable iron to large malleable iron or copper fittings and including stainless steel. Press fit fittings are also available. Simply the best place to go in the Manchester area. Prices are vary fair and the staff are vary helpful and knowledgeable.”

“I went in today to drop my plane iron off for the in-store sharpening service. Nathaniel offered to call me back once it was done, and give me a demo on how to set the plane up, and use it as well. He went above and beyond with getting the blade flat and sharp, and set it up beautiful, giving me some fantastic advice! It's my Grandad's old plane so I'm absolutely thrilled to have it working, and cannot thank Nathaniel enough. Aside from this, I always get great service and advice, and great products of course - cannot recommend the store and team enough.”

“Great place, good opening times, parking OK, staff are friendly, good prices and quality.”

“Great place for hair and nails! Professional yet friendly service and the ladies are really thorough with their work. 10/10 recommend :)”

“The whole service, from the receptionist to the hair dresser, was amazing. Everyone there is very welcoming. It is pricey, yes, but you cannot compare how much they know about their stuff with any other place. Coming back again, absolutely.”

“All I needed was in stock , the staff were polite & knowledgeble & my goods were delivered next day after a text was sent as they were on thier way.”

“I love a good Everything Shop! Quidds In is an exceptionally good Everything Shop. Their hardware section is particularly impressive. If you can't find something, the staff will know exactly where it is. They are the only place where I could find Killrock cleaning products too!”

“Rushed in late on a Friday for a shower replacement as an Electrician. Suzanne was very patient and helpful with helping me to figure out what I needed. Not the closest hardware store but definitely the best.”

“Brilliant experience: fully fixed an old lock that after 22 years of use had developed a fault. Knowledgeable, skilled and highly personable staff. A really honest place that is genuinely interested in its customers.”

“My local one on Moorside Rd, easy parking, outstanding customer service whether DIY or Trade. Feels you matter to them as an individual. Feels like family and am a regular DIY er. All staff helpful, go the extra mile for you , friendly, professional, knowlegable. Tend to use tgeur eady, efficient Click and Collect- totally user friendy efficient - get text message when order ready to collect. Comorehensive stock but, if not in stock, relisbly get it next day. Special thanks to Alex and Stacey today for great service and kindness abd Virginie on previous visit. Highly recommend the store and pricing is competitive , quakity great as a bonus.”

“Lovely experience shopping today with Kata helping make the best decisions for our autistic son. Very helpful and experienced staff member indeed! Thank you Kata”

“Thank you to the ladies in the knitting yarn department for helping me to choose the Autumn colours required to complete a multi coloured sweater. The recipient was really pleased to receive the gift at Christmas.”

“The best drilling machines and drill bits you can buy, excellent repair service, but expensive. But you get what you have paid for.”

“Made a visit here for the first time. Honestly, what a surprise. Not often these days do I come across such great customer service. Courteous, professional and extremely helpful. Also it was great to be in a store with people with such knowledge. Sadly a rare thing but couldn't recommend the place enough.”

“Ordered a large item in the morning and It was delivered in the afternoon. Fantastic service thank you.”

“Always great , always efficient. Shop around for prices though”

“Been coming here for a couple of years now. My natural nails are a mess and often when I get acrylics they only last about 2 weeks but here they always stay on well. I have gone 5 weeks with them all still on which is unheard of for me. Nice people, always do a great job. Wouldn't go anywhere else for my nails now.”

“Amazing. The staff! Prices! Service is the best I'm telling you. This branch. Is great. My people. Scott and his team inside date shop are too good. Yardmen quaig and his team always help me out. So friendly. So helpful. I feel welcome. I could go to jewson or selco but i am loyal.”

“The guy with neck tattoos was absolutely brilliant and a credit to the company can't wait to come back (knauf delivery)”

“I ordered a windscreen part for my car and it arrived later that day. I went to pick it up and a very kind salesman helped me to put it on. Great service all round. I would certainly use them again.”

“Great bunch of lads, get windows, and doors now at a really good price. They always have stock available. Won't go anywhere else for my PVC! Would recommend to anyone in the trade.”