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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

Building Materials Supplier
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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the competitive pricing and excellent value offered on products. Many people highlight the fast and efficient delivery service, often noting that items arrived quickly and as described. The overall service is frequently commended for being prompt and hassle-free, making the purchasing process smooth and enjoyable for consumers. However, some customers also noted occasional issues with delivery, mentioning instances where shipments took longer than expected or faced problems with the delivery carrier. A few people reported issues with orders not arriving as expected or discrepancies in delivery status.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought makita plunge saw 36v it was a good price cheaper than any other place and quick delivery 2days I live glossop Derbyshire quite a distance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Website easy to use and very competitive prices . Only issue is DPL delivery’s suck they always pretend they try to deliver then you end up collecting yourself . When it should be a 1to 2 day delivery... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great price and very fast despatch and delivery. Excellent range and great service, what more do you need. Recommend

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Genuine products / fast delivery/ most important a phone number where you can ask about products.well done lads will be using you from now on

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  1. Building Materials Supplier

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Edinburgh's oldest Architectural Ironmongers with a wide range of products including power tools, hand tools, janatorial and fixings. Brands include Festool, Makita, Dewalt, Bosch, Trend Machinery, Everbuild, Exitex, Zoo, Snickers and Apache Workwear, Spax, Simpson Strongtie, Owlett-Jaton, Timberfix and Assa. We have an in house Lockshop - able to design, cut keys and build cylinders to your specification. Power tool repair service is also available. Open to trade and the public with free parking available on site. Delivering to Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders.

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4.6

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

377 reviews

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Makita batterys and saw

They called me Monday explaining the saw wasn't in stock and it shouldn't have been advertised otherwise,. But quickly sent the refund

March 5, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great price

Great price, and very quick delivery. Packaging was excellent and rainproof had the DPD delivery driver left it in the rain.

March 3, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Website easy and great company

Website easy to use and very competitive prices . Only issue is DPL delivery’s suck they always pretend they try to deliver then you end up collecting yourself . When it should be a 1to 2 day delivery usually ends up being 5 days

January 9, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Makita DHP458Z

Before placing the order they assured me it would be next day delivery still waiting for my order. I rang them up four days later chasing up my order and was told it’s still there and hasn’t been collected by the courier. Not a trusted company full of poor excuses and no apology.

December 4, 2025
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