Kirby & Wells Building and Industrial Supplies

Kirby & Wells, a Spalding supplier of ironmongery and tools

Kirby & Wells Building and Industrial Supplies, trading online as Kawstore, operates from Spalding and presents itself as a one-stop shop for building and industrial requirements, whether for professional or personal use. Its catalogue spans from basic tools to ironmongery and a wide range of related lines in between.

The company states that it holds a large stock range and adds that if an item is not stocked, it will source it. It also offers a click-and-collect option from its Spalding store and invites trade customers to apply for a trade account.

Ironmongery and door, window and cabinet hardware

A dedicated commercial hardware section is aimed at businesses as well as home projects. The ironmongery range covers door furniture, sliding and folding door gear, window furniture, hinges, door control and door and window security. It extends to rope, wire and chain fittings, cabinet furniture, ventilation, door bolts, shelf and handrail brackets, gate catches and latches, wardrobe hanging rail and fittings, curtain poles and fittings, garage door spares, door and window seals, trailer fittings, stable ironmongery, aluminium and plastic extrusions, wheels and castors, post boxes, drawer runners, fire door protection, chain and toilet cubicle fittings.

Hand tools, power tools and storage

The tool range is organised into hand tools, corded and cordless power tools, power tool accessories, toolbags, boxes and organisers, head and hand torches and tool care. Gardening tools are also listed. Storage is presented as a category in its own right, with versatile, durable solutions for power tools, hand tools and hardware, available for home delivery or free collection. The site highlights the Maktrak modular storage system and a Scan respirator range comprising full-face and half-mask respirators and filter cartridges.

Fixings, building supplies and site equipment

Fixings include nails, nuts, bolts and washers, screws, dowels and biscuits, masonry and cavity fixings, chemical anchors, roofing and construction screws, rivets, assorted fixing packs, staples, machine screws, cabinet connectors and fixings, sanitary fixings and packers. Under building supplies the catalogue lists loft hatches, builders metal work, tarpaulins, rubble and sand bags, barrier fence, muck buckets and buckets, access panels and flood defence. Sundries cover floor protection, leak repair, adhesives, cleaners, removers and wipes, lubricants, putties, fillers and cements, sealants, tapes, building additives, surface treatments, expanding foams, abrasives, solder and flux. Kitchen fitter supplies include worktop connector bolts, worktop legs, drilling jigs and plinth feet and adjusters.

Access equipment, workwear and safety

Access equipment covers loft ladders, fibreglass steps, ladders, telescopic ladders and steps, hop ups and platforms, aluminium step ladders, combination ladders, ladder accessories, domestic step ladders and towers. Workwear includes footwear, basewear, belts and braces, gloves, knee pads and hats. Personal protection equipment spans dust masks and respirators, ear protection, eye protection, head protection, fall arrest, first aid kits and cabinets, smoke and fire detection, fire extinguishers and equipment and cigarette bins.

Electrical, household and specialist lines

The electrical section lists 110 volt leads and transformers, 240 volt extension leads, electrical fittings, site and portable lighting, household batteries, cable management, charging and starting, meter cupboard spares, fans and fan heaters, air coolers and light bulbs. Domestic and household lines include pest control, garden, salt, sweeping and mopping and assisted living. There are also clothes lines and rotary airers, bathroom fittings and plumbing items such as collars and clips, drainage, pipe freezing, washer kits, radiator draining and smoke pellets. Signage covers construction, photoluminescent, interior, pipeline identification, first aid, hazard warning, mandatory, road and traffic, no smoking and prohibition, fire safety and safe condition, fire extinguisher, A-boards, cast signs and Taktyle and Braille signs. Paints include aerosol spray paints, wood preservers, paints for walls and ceilings, paints for wood, primers, damp sealers and coatings, line marking, paints for metal, wood finishes and specialist finishes.

Brands and promotions

Shop-by-brand navigation references Makita, Faithfull, Bahco and Toughbuilt, alongside promotional sections such as Clearance Lines, Makita Top Accessories, kaw savers, Faithfull Tool Champions, Bahco Bonanza, Toughbuilt10 and a Get Kitted Out Christmas Promotion described as offering gift ideas. The featured products shown at the time of writing included a Wiha VDE Slimfix 6-in-1 magazine screwdriver, a Stabila 80AS level twin pack, a Dewalt 16-in-1 McLaren multi-tool, a Master Lock key lock box, an Irwin Marples M373 splitproof chisel set, a Bahco 9031 reversible adjustable wrench, Dewalt Stone safety boots, a Stanley folding hand truck with basket, a Hultafors 50 cm toolbag, a Uni-Com rechargeable task light, a Bahco S98 socket and mechanics set, a Bosch Selfcut Speed spade set, a Forgefix multi-purpose screw assortment, a Faithfull ball-ended hex key set and a Keter Ultimate Workbench. The specials list included Worktough safety dealer boots, a Makita 18V coffee machine, a Makita DHR202Z SDS+ rotary hammer drill, a Makita BL1860B 18V 6.0 Ah battery, a SIP Chargestar Smart 18 battery charger, a Makita MakPac connector case, a Toughbuilt rolling tool bag, a Stanley retractable pro knife, a Dewalt DCB182 18V 4.0 Ah battery and Youngman S400 glass fibre platform steps.

Delivery, collection and trade service

The site advertises free next-day delivery on selected products and postcodes, a large stock range with sourcing of items not held, click-and-collect from the Spalding store and the possibility of applying for a trade account. Prices are displayed with the option to show them excluding or including VAT.