Wickes

Big store, great value.

I should make it very clear at the beginning of this review: I was brought up a B&Q baby, so have no inbred fondness for Wickes, although I can see its merit as a handy place to pick up things for your DIY needs.
This store is quite large and is another one of those places where everything is high and towering over you. Perhaps I have short-​lady complex, but I don’t like feeling dwarfed during a retail experience. For this reason, I would only ever use this store to run in and out of very quickly once I’d found what I got.
The staff here are quite knowledgeable about their products, but other than that do not seem to have very many people skills. They do not naturally see the signs of struggling customer until you approach them with a hammer in each hand, a confused expression and tears in your eyes.
But they do have an excellent range of tools and fittings and wood and all that jazz. Redeemably functional.

Wickes sell a host of building materials as well as tools & paints, the staff on hand are very knowledgable & ready to provide assistance. Good prices & good value products, also selling a range of ceramics such as bathroom/​kitchen/​floor tiles.

great offers, everyday prices, loads choice. Staff really helpfull, customer service excellent, fast checkout, plenty of stock available10/​10