Which DIY stores have reopened? From B&Q to Wickes and Homebase, here are all the details

Today, B&Q announced it was opening all UK stores after previously only reopening 14.

Despite the retailer closing in March due to the coronavirus crisis it is now once again open "to help customers repair and maintain their houses and gardens while staying at home."

On Wednesday, Homebase reopened another 50 stores and has confirmed all remaining stores will be back in business on May 2, 2020.

While Wickes has launched a trial run and opened six stores across the UK with strict social distancing measures in place.

Here's everything you need to know.

B&Q

From today, April 30, 2020, B&Q will reopen across the UK.

Posting on their social media page, B&Q wrote: "All our UK stores are open but with strict social distancing measures in place. Help us make your experience as safe and enjoyable as possible by following these guidelines. Help us to help you - socially distanced shopping at B&Q."

The guidelines include restricting the number of customers in the store at any one time, with under 16s not allowed in store.

Like supermarkets, B&Q will implement a designated queuing area outside with two metre markers.

While perspex screens have been installed at the checkouts.

stores will all be reopened for customers to shop from Saturday, May 2 (PA)

Homebase

Following a successful trial across 20 stores Homebase reopened another 50 on April 29, 2020.

However, its remaining UK stores will all be reopened for customers to shop from Saturday, May 2, 2020.

CEO Damian McGloughlin said: "It has taken a tremendous amount of hard work and commitment from our teams across all parts of the business, to ensure we are ready to safely welcome customers back through our doors. I'm extremely grateful for the dedication shown by every single team member, and to our customers, for the huge support and understanding."

Until then see which stores are currently open by clicking here.

Wickes to reopen small number of stores on a trial basis (Wickes)

Wickes

From today [April 30] Wickes is reopening six of its stores.

These include Pudsey, Cheltenham, Preston, Sevenoaks, Cricklewood and Hailsham.

In addition to the new social distancing measures, these stores will operate shorter opening hours on Monday to Saturday, opening at 7.00am and closing at 6.00pm. Sunday reverts to the trading hours of 10.00am to 4.00pm.