We all look for that good old fashioned service, and these days it is increasingly hard to find, but at D and G Short you can find just that, and in an environment that is definitely 2000’s, no galvanized baths or watering cans hang from the ceiling, no “Open All Hours” look about the place.

Over the last year we have launched ourselves in to the 21st century with a complete refit, Dulux Paints have pride of place with virtually a complete range of ready mixed colours in all finishes, along with Dulux Colour Mixing with over 1224 colours in all finishes - the largest range in the area.

Moving on through the shop we have a wide range of fixings, nuts and bolts, wood screws, you name it we probably have it in stock. Hand and Power Tools are also one of our major area’s of expertise, with a comprehensive range of Dewalt, Draper and all the major manufactures of hand tools including Stanley, Draper, Faithfull, Stabilla and Estwing to name but a few.

Electrical fittings are one of our most popular areas, we stock a vast range of fittings for the tradesman and DIY enthusiast, fittings and cable by MK, BG and over a 100 types of light bulbs.

Plumbing fittings by Yorkshire, Conex , end feed copper fittings, Speed Fit, McAlpine waste and much more are stocked in our plumbing department.In our locksmith area, you’re able to have keys cut to pattern or code and engraving while you wait.

On the service counters our friendly helpful staff are there to help you select varnishes, wood preservatives, fillers, timber and any of our vast stocks of DIY products.