Whether you need tools, paint, cutlery or other homeware essentials, London brims with independent hardware stores. Shopping at local businesses supports the community, and you can find high-quality items without having to visit the usual chains.
New to the area and planning some DIY work? This guide explores the best independent hardware stores in and around the capital to help you stock up on supplies.
1. Chapel Market Building and DIY
Address: Market Building and DIY, 88 Chapel Market, N1 9EX
Nearest tube station: Angel
It may look small from the outside, but Chapel Market Building and DIY has everything you need and more. You can find everything from timber, boxes and plugs to compost, electrical and plumbing. The owner, Tony Gill, has been running this shop for years and is always on hand to give advice.
2. W1 Hardware and DIY
Address: 18 Great Portland St, London W1W 8QP
Nearest tube station: Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road
With over 10,000 products and excellent customer service, W1 Hardware and DIY rightly deserves a mention. This shop stocks cleaning supplies, homeware, power tools and electrical, plumbing and painting products, so you’re sure to find what you’re looking for. It also has an on-site locksmith and offers key-cutting and Dulux colour-mixing services.
3. Fleet Street Hardware
Address: 167 Fleet St, London EC4A 2EA
Nearest tube station: Blackfriars, Chancery Lane
Regularly ranked among London’s best independent hardware stores, Fleet Street Hardware is a haven for DIY enthusiasts. Its wide range of products includes cleaning, electrical, ironmongery, timber and plumbing. The shop also provides property maintenance services, including decorating, carpentry and rewiring. And if you have any furniture you can’t assemble yourself, they can do it for you.
4. Portland Hardware & Handyman
Address: 146 Great Portland St, London W1W 6QB
Nearest tube station: Great Portland Street, Oxford Circus
Next door to Regent’s Park, Portland Hardware & Handyman is the perfect starting point for all your DIY projects. The store’s vast selection of products includes
cleaning, electrical, houseware, ironmongery and painting. You can get in touch for a free quote for their property maintenance services, whether it’s unblocking your drain or installing new shelves.
5. Upper Street Hardware
Address: 204 Upper St, London N1 1RQ
Nearest tube station: Highbury & Islington
On London’s northern outskirts, Upper Street Hardware is one of the capital’s best independent hardware stores. Small and compact, it has everything you need for a successful DIY project. Find a wide range of plumbing, cleaning, electrical and decorating essentials, as well as homeware, garden tools and lighting.
6. Crouch End Hardware
Address: 32 The Broadway, London N8 9SU
Nearest tube station: Crouch Hill, Harringay
A stone’s throw from Kenwood House in Hornsey, Crouch End Hardware is another great spot for DIY lovers and tradespeople. Shop everything from cleaning, electrical, and painting supplies to hand and power tools, timber, and test-and-measure products. The store also offers an on-site key-cutting service.
7. West End Lane Hardware & Handyman Services
Address: 190 W End Ln, London NW6 1SG
Nearest tube station: Finchley Road & Frognal, West Hampstead
This family-run hardware shop in West London sells all kinds of DIY essentials, from plumbing and electrical products to cleaning and painting supplies. Whether you’re updating your garden or giving your living room a fresh lease of life, you’ll find everything you need here.
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