Tools and garden supplies from the UK with delivery to Ukraine appeal to tradespeople, gardeners and anyone who does their own home repairs. The British are a nation of DIY lovers: every weekend thousands of people head to the B&Q and Wickes home improvement superstores, while professionals order from Screwfix and Toolstation. The result is a huge choice of hand and power tools, fixings, garden equipment and renovation supplies at competitive prices. Here is what is worth buying in the UK and what to keep in mind.
What is worth buying in the UK
The most popular orders from the UK are cordless tools from Makita, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Bosch and Ryobi, especially "bare tool plus battery" bundles, which cost noticeably less during British sales. Hand tools from Stanley, Bahco, Irwin and Wera are also in demand, as are measuring instruments, bit and drill sets and toolboxes. Woodworkers will find Japanese saws, chisels, planes and workbenches at specialist shops such as Axminster Tools. Gardeners buy pruners, stainless steel spades and rakes, hoses, watering systems and garden decor.
The biggest discounts on tools come on Black Friday, in spring when British shops open the gardening season, and at the end of summer when garden furniture and barbecues go on clearance. Many chains run "buy a tool, get a free battery" offers. Before buying, check which battery platform the tool works with: if you already have batteries from a particular brand, it is cheaper to buy bare tools without a battery.
The best UK shops for tools and garden supplies
Screwfix is the favorite shop of British builders and tradespeople, with thousands of tools and fixings. Toolstation offers a similar range and often competes on price. B&Q is the country's largest chain of DIY superstores: tools, paint, garden and plumbing. Wickes is known for renovation supplies, kitchens and bathrooms. For woodworking and professional machinery, take a look at Axminster Tools, and for garden furniture and decor, try Wayfair and Robert Dyas. For cozy interior items, see the section on homeware from the UK.
Voltage, plugs and batteries
The most important things with power tools are voltage and plugs. British household models run on 230 V, just like in Ukraine, but they have a type G plug, so you will need an adapter or a plug replacement. At the same time, some professional tools are made for 110 V for building sites, and such a model will not work in Ukraine without a transformer, so choose the 230–240 V version carefully. Lithium-ion batteries are subject to special shipping rules, as are petrol tools, fuel, lubricants and spray paints, so be sure to check with Pokupka support what can be shipped before you buy. Seeds and live plants are best not shipped: phytosanitary requirements apply to them.
How to order tools from the UK to Ukraine
Sign up with Pokupka and your UK warehouse address will appear in your personal account. At checkout, choose home delivery rather than in-store collection and enter this address. We will receive the order, check the packaging and ship it to Ukraine, to a Nova Poshta branch or door-to-door. Tools can be heavy, so keep the parcel weight in mind.