Daymans DIY Reviews 

196
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Review summary

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Looking at 93 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers appreciate the incredibly fast delivery service, with many household and garden goods arriving on the exact same day they are ordered. People frequently mention that the local staff are exceptionally friendly, polite, and always willing to go out of their way to help customers. Some reviewers were not happy with delivery communications, noting that they could not track their parcels online or receive advance messages before drivers arrived at their homes. Buyers explained that having more precise shipping updates and notifications would make planning around the daily arrival times much easier.

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Delivery service

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Product

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Service

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Order

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Staff

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was my first time using Daymans DIY, and wow what incredible service. Ordered some logs and coal on Saturday morning and it was delivered within a couple of hours!! to say this exceeded my expe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A lovely local shop (the best in Leicester) caters for all your DIY & Gardening needs with a wide range of products at a reasonable price. The staff are friendly, professional and willing to help you,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I needed varnish for a couple of small jobs and going to a big hardware shop and looking round is not an option. How easy is it to look on Daymans website, find what I need, place my order on line and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love this shop. The customer service is old school, just the way it should be. Seriously, support this lovely local retailer as much as possible. Both in person and online services are tip top.... See more

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Company details

  1. Do-it-Yourself Shop
  2. Hardware Store
  3. Lumber Store

Written by the company

Daymans DIY is a family run DIY and hardware store which has been based in the heart of Leicester since 1928. Our business has been handed down through generations of our family. Founded by William Edward Dayman in 1928 on the same road that we are based today. The shop is currently ran by Steve Dayman (3rd generation) & son Adam Dayman (4th generation). Excellent personal customer service is at the heart of our business and we always have the kettle on and a hot cup of tea for anyone who comes to our store. Whether its to have a brew whilst they wait for their order or to have a browse around the shop. Many of our customers have become friends over the years and we know them by name as they know us. Our shop is an Aladdin's cave of DIY and hardware including: Tools, Paint, Electrical, Building Materials, Plumbing, Garden Materials and more. We currently have over 5000 products on our website which is constantly growing. Our website and customer service are managed solely in house to offer the best service possible. We offer a number of bespoke services such as bespoke builds and free timber cutting.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing team

Amazing team! I placed an order for my MDF sheet and requested it to be cut. I received confirmation and updates as it was processed and completed. The service was friendly and excellent, with my planks even being carried to my car. Thank you! I'll definitely return for my next purchase.

February 19, 2025
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Reply from Daymans DIY

So glad you were happy with the service you received and we hope to see you again

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchasing Transaction that actually made me smile :)

Family run, local company, that gives a personal touch.
Extremely friendly and so quick to deliver. Will use them for all of my DIY needs in the future. Forget Amazon and turn to Daymans DIY!

February 13, 2025
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Reply from Daymans DIY

Wow, what a review, Thank you so much we really appreciate it :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

Ordered AM and received goods by lunchtime. Polite driver. What service! Will definitely use again. Thank you!

February 13, 2025
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Reply from Daymans DIY

Thank you so much for your order we really appreciate you taking the time leaving us a review :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have nothing but the highest praise…

I have nothing but the highest praise for this company
This was my first order from this company after checking out numerous diy stores and independent wood stockiest
Dayman diy was by far the cheapest, fast delivery and the wood was cut to our precise measurements first class service first class product, the wall panels are just perfect.

February 12, 2025
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Reply from Daymans DIY

Thank you so much for your kind review. We really appreciate it and would love to see some pictures! Hope to see you again. Thanks

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good website, excellent service

I readily tracked down the items I wanted on the website, although they are hard-to-find in many places, and they arrived promptly after I ordered them.

February 6, 2025
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Reply from Daymans DIY

Thank you very much for your review Tony we are so pleased you were happy with our website and service :)

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent company

My order was dispatched very promptly. I contacted Daymans as there was a problem with the delivery, and they responded immediately. The problem was not Daymans' fault and it was eventually rectified.

January 11, 2025
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Reply from Daymans DIY

Thank you so much for your five star review we really appreciate it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service. Recommended!

Good product (primer paint by 151 Coatings) at a competitive price with reasonable postage. Significant delay at the hands of Royal Mail (which, in fairness, was probably caused by snow) and an emailed enquiry was dealt with swiftly and very helpfully by Adam Dayman (general manager). Full marks for customer service - and it's good to deal with a family company, instead of one of the massive corporates. Would definitely buy from them again 👍

January 6, 2025
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Reply from Daymans DIY

Thank you so much for your review David we really appreciate you taking the time to leave this and hope to help you in the future

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The company was attentive to my needs…

The company was attentive to my needs and the item was dispatched quickly without fuss and extremely well packed. It was a fragile item and treated as such.I definitely will use this company again

January 6, 2025
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Reply from Daymans DIY

Thank you for your review Liz we really appreciate it and hope to supply you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good product

Good product, fair price, great service.

December 18, 2024
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Reply from Daymans DIY

Thank you for your review we really appreciate your support!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience

Very good communication regarding my order. Prompt delivery and very good value, including the cost of delivery. I would definitely buy from Daysman DIY again.

December 18, 2024
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Reply from Daymans DIY

Hi Malcolm thank you for your kind words and we are glad that you will be back again. All the best Daymans DIY

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My enquiry was quickly dealt with and…

My enquiry was quickly dealt with and good advice given so would thoroughly recommend this shop ....many thanks to them .

December 12, 2024
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Reply from Daymans DIY

Thank you so much for leaving us your review Paul we really appreciate it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivery on time.

Delivery on time.
Very pleasant and professional 👌

December 12, 2024
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Reply from Daymans DIY

Thank you very much for supporting our family business we really appreciate it!

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

haven't got my order

haven't got my order

December 10, 2024
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Reply from Daymans DIY

Hi Susan, Thank you for your order and we are sorry you hadn't received your order at the time of leaving your review. I have checked the tracking and it states it was delivered later on the day you left the review. If this isn't the case then please get in touch and we can sort this out for you.
Many thanks
Adam Dayman

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