Which DIY stores do home delivery? B&Q, Homebase, Screwfix and Wickes online options
HOUSEHOLDS up and down the country are turning to DIY as they battle boredom during the coronavirus lockdown.
So with people looking for things to do around the house, which hardware stores are still doing home delivery?
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Which DIY stores do home delivery?
Work in your home that has been put off for months or maybe even years, can finally get the attention it needs.
Most of our go-to hardware stores have an online delivery option to some capacity - albeit at a reduced service, for its customers.
Here's our round-up:
Screwfix
Screwfix are still operating a home delivery service for customers.
The service may be delayed and the range of goods will be limited during lockdown.
To keep customers updated on the status of their deliveries, Screwfix said: "Please ensure we have your mobile number in your account when placing an order so you can be updated by SMS."
There will also be a click and collect option available, but only for essential goods - but they are not open for normal shopping.
Wickes
Home delivery and Click and Collect are still available up and down the country.
There will be limited availability on some items and Wickes have asked customers to be patient.
Following the likes of B&Q and Homebase, Wickes also reopened six of its stores on April 30.
These are in: Pudsey, Cheltenham, Preston, Sevenoaks, Cricklewood, Hailsham.
They will operate from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sundays with social distancing measures in place.
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B&Q
B&Q closed all of its stores on March 26, only offering a home delivery service as well as click and collect.
But in April, it begun to reopen shops to the public, with 288 stores now available to browse - but in the majority the click and collect service has stopped.
Homebase
The Homebase website is open for home deliveries but their Reserve and Collect has been suspended.
They are working on a counter service system, where you make a note of the product number from online, and take it to the store.
Homebase has also reopened all 164 of its stores.
Halfords
Halfords will be continue providing deliveries and do so for free on orders over £25.
And while their stores are no longer open for browsing, they will provide a “Drive in, fit and repair” service for essential motoring and cycling services and a “Drive in pick or collect" point for products.
Click and Collect is also still in operation.
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