TOOLSTATION LAUNCHES SERIES OF ‘ASK THE EXPERT’ EVENTS ACROSS U

-Includes product giveaways, offers and competition-

Toolstation, Britain’s fastest growing supplier of tools, accessories and building supplies, is hosting a series of supplier days across the UK this summer. It means that customers and tradespeople can attend and learn more about the latest products, ask questions and learn all important skills.

The supplier days will be held at 52 stores across the country, from June until September. The stores have partnered with a number of DIY and smart home technology brands including the likes of DEWALT, Google, Einhall, Milwaukee and Tado. The participating brands will be dispensing advice, giving away free products, offering goodie bags and running competitions.

All customers need to do is head to their nearest store and visit the participating supplier stands or ask colleagues at Toolstation’s counter.

The initiative has been put in place as research shows that many households have found it difficult to carry out many DIY tasks.

Toolstation’s research has shown that 44% of tradespeople have been called in to carry out repairs to faulty work in the last 12 months. 41% of tradespeople have been called out to fix repairs to leaks, 35% have been asked to carry out repairs to doors, 33% have carried out repairs to a botched smart technology installation, while 27% have tried to fix a faulty painting and decorating job.

Some of those polled have admitted to carrying out more dangerous and complex work too. 52% have tried to install sockets or switches – while attempting electrical improvements yourself might seem a great way to save money, building requirements require that notifiable work is carried should only be completed by professionals and fully qualified electricians. 34% have tried to plumb in a bathroom – while many skilled DIYers can carry out wet plumbing, electric and mixer shower fitting brings in extra complexity and should be left to a professional to link with central heating . 8% have attempted to fit a new kitchen including a gas oven – fitting a gas hob or oven and central heating should always be carried out by a Gas-Safe registered engineer.

Jon Dunning , Head of Trade Sales at Toolstation said: “The support of our suppliers to put on these events will be a fantastic opportunity for both our colleagues and local customers to learn more about product ranges, learn more about how to do jobs and learn important skills.

“We can’t wait to welcome the local community to visit our stores and experience expert advice for themselves.”

Participating stores include:

22/06/23 Dunstable

26/06/23 Newton Abbot

27/06/23 Bedford

28/06/23 Middleton

29/06/23 Carlisle

03/07/23 Orpington

04/07/23 Bolton Howard Street

05/07/23 Torquay

06/07/23 Glasgow Parkhead

13/07/23 Bicester

18/07/23 Norwich Heigham

20/07/23 Cardiff Sloper Road

25/07/23 Southampton Millbrook

28/07/23 Walthamstow

02/08/23 Fareham

07/08/23 Liskheard

08/08/23 Woodford Green

10/08/23 Wythenshaw

11/08/23 Exmouth

15/08/23 Swansea Enterprise Park

16/08/23 Chesterfield

17/08/23 Rugeley

18/08/23 Sittingbourne

22/08/23 Bellshill

23/08/23 Poole

24/08/23 Yeovil

29/08/23 Hastings

04/09/23 Market Harborough

05/09/23 Doncaster

06/09/23 Stoke on Trent

07/09/23 Gloucester Woodrow Way

11/09/23 Leicester Ravensbridge

12/09/23 Aldridge

13/09/23 Croydon Broad Green

14/09/23 Staines

18/09/23 Tamworth

20/09/23 Southend

20/09/23 Edge Lane

26/09/23 Chelmsford

27/09/23 Leeds Roundhay Road

28/09/23 Colindale