Homebase UK Blog 2026: DIY, Garden & Home Improvement Deals

Doing up the house or garden this year? Homebase is the UK’s go-to DIY + garden superstore in 2026. 150+ stores + homebase.co.uk for click & collect. From paint, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms to plants, sheds, BBQs and power tools – they stock everything for home projects. Prices beat B&Q on own-brand lines and their “Price Promise” means you won’t overpay. Perfect for weekend DIYers, renters, and landlords.Key Features of Homebase 2026 Full DIY Range: Paint, tools, timber, flooring, tiles, plumbing, electrics. Dulux, Bosch, Ryobi all in stockKitchens & Bathrooms: Budget fitted kitchens from £999 + bathroom suites with free design service Garden Centre: Plants, compost, pots, furniture, BBQs, lawn care. Big spring + summer salesClick & Collect 1 Hour: Order online, pick up in store in 60 mins. Free delivery £50+Homebase Price Promise: Find it cheaper at B&Q/Wickes in 7 days? They’ll refund the difference + 10%TradePro Account: Builders/trades get bulk discounts + trade prices in storeWhy Choose Homebase Over B&Q/Wickes? Better Garden Range: Homebase garden centres are bigger + cheaper than B&Q. Best place for plants + outdoor furnitureOwn Brand Value: “Schreiber” kitchens and “Gainsborough” bathrooms = 20-30% less than branded equivalentsSmaller Stores, Faster Trips: Easier to park + navigate vs huge B&Q warehouses. In + out in 15 minsRegular Clearance: End-of-line tiles, paint, flooring at 50-70% off in “Bargain Corner”0% Finance: Pay for kitchens/bathrooms over 12 months interest-free on orders £500+Conclusion
For 2026, Homebase = best for garden + mid-range DIY projects. If you need 1 sheet of plasterboard, go Screwfix. If you’re doing a full kitchen + landscaping the garden, Homebase wins on price + range. Check their website first for “Special Buys” – those weekly deals sell out fast. And always ask for Price Match at the till.FAQs
Q1. Does Homebase cut wood/timber to size?
Yes. Most stores offer free timber cutting service. Saves you buying/borrowing a saw.Q2. Can I return paint if colour is wrong?
Yes. Unopened paint = 30-day return. Custom mixed “tinted” paint can’t be returned, so test with small sample pot first £4.Q3. Do they install kitchens/bathrooms?
Yes. They use vetted fitters. You get quote in-store + 10-year installation guarantee on kitchens.Q4. Is Homebase cheaper than B&Q?
On own-brand + garden: usually yes. On power tools branded Bosch/DeWalt: prices are same, but Homebase often runs better bundles.Q5. What are Homebase opening hours?
Most stores 8am-8pm Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm Sunday. Check homebase.co.uk/store-finder as hours vary by location.