Daymans DIY

Daymans DIY, a family-run hardware store in Leicester since 1928

Daymans DIY is a family-run hardware store that presents itself as the longest-established business of its kind in Leicester. The company traces its origins to 1928 and states that it has maintained the same standard of customer service ever since. Its range combines tools, paint and decorating, household and security, tiling and flooring, lighting and electrical, building materials, heating and plumbing, and garden and outdoor items.

Stock for building work, workshop and home

The shop organises its offering into major product areas. In tools it distinguishes between hand and power tools: screwdrivers, saws, spanners, sockets and wrenches, hammers, knives and blades, woodworking tools, files, measuring tools, pliers and cutters, building and plastering tools, electrical and plumbing tools, staple guns and specialist tools. The power tool range includes saws and accessories, power drills and screwdrivers, sanders, outdoor tools, angle grinders, drill bits, screwdriver bits, and batteries and chargers.

The paint section covers interior paint (primer and undercoat, spray paints, radiator paint, emulsion, gloss, interior woodcare and furniture paint) and exterior paint (masonry paint, exterior woodcare, shed and fence paint, garden furniture paint and treatment, decking stains and oils, and metal paints). It is completed with decorating tools and supplies: paint remover and stripper, paint brushes and rollers, sealants and adhesives, sanding and abrasives, protective clothing and sheets, fillers, putty and caulk, tapes, and wallpapering tools and accessories.

Materials, electrical and plumbing

In building and carpentry the company sells planed and rough sawn timber, beading and mouldings, cladding, decking and sheds, MDF wall panelling, balsa wood, sheet materials, guttering and drainage, fencing materials, aggregates, building and plastering materials, roofing materials and doors. The electrical section brings together trunking, cables, electrical tools and supplies, light switches and sockets, timers and controls, doorbells, extractor fans and ventilation, lighting, adaptors, fans and heaters, torches, alarms and sensors, and a wide variety of light bulbs, including LED, traditional, tubes, refrigerator and oven bulbs, and Christmas lights.

Plumbing includes copper pipes and brass fittings, waste pipes and fittings, plumbing tools and Speedfit fittings. In kitchen and bathroom there are kitchen taps, white good accessories and sink accessories, toilet spares, bathroom taps, shower accessories, bathroom plugs and accessories, and toilets and sinks.

Garden, pets and seasonal items

The garden area covers bird and pet care, bird tables and feeders, wild bird food and pet food, animal toys and accessories, and bird and wildlife boxes. It also offers pruning tools, ground preparation and planting tools, outdoor brushes and brooms, power garden tools, axes, levers and log splitters, buckets and sacks, wheelbarrows and carts, work boots and gloves, and chainsaw accessories and spare parts. There are also vegetable garden items, garden accessories, compost and soil improvers, pots and planters, lawn and plant care, hoses and accessories, water butts and watering cans, trellis and screens, weed and pest control, plants, seeds and bulbs, aggregates, bicycle accessories, outdoor lighting, barbecues and gas, and outdoor furniture.

The shop also keeps a seasonal products section, with winter items, fuels, gifts, Christmas lights, eco-friendly alternatives and bulk buy bundles.

Services and purchase conditions

Daymans DIY delivers nationwide and offers free local delivery on orders over £35. The website invites customers to subscribe to receive 10% off their first online order and to access offers and news. The catalogue includes permanent clearance, special offers and bundles sections, as well as a line of products made by the company itself.

Location and contact

Phone: 0116 262 4970 · Email: enquiries.daymansdiy@hotmail.com