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B&Q Wandsworth

25 Garratt Lane, Wandsworth, Greater London, SW18 4AE

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Summary

  • This guide was created in July 2023.
  • There are public transport links within 200m of the venue.
  • The venue does not have its own parking.
  • A designated drop off point is not available.
  • The most accessible entrance is the accessible entrance to the left of the building, off Courthouse Way.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • This entrance has a single door.
  • The door is automatic.
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift.
  • There is not a designated safe place which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
  • Step-free ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
  • Step-free standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • Baby change facilities are not available.

Getting Help and Assistance

  • Click + Collect is available at this store.
  • The following are available to borrow: wheelchairs.
  • The types of trolley available at this store include: wheeled basket.
  • An assistance dog toilet or toileting area is not available at the store.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.

Public Transport

Parking

  • The store has no parking facilities.

Approach (Accessible Entrance)

  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
  • There is a road signpost on the approach to the accessible entrance with a width restriction of 80cm.
  • There is ramped/sloped access on approach.
  • A width of at least 150cm and There is a slope with a slight gradient on approach.

Entrance (Accessible)

  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the building, off Courthouse Way.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a slope with a slight gradient and a width of at least 150cm .
  • The slope does not have handrails.
  • There is a single automatic door which open towards you.
  • The door is activated by a push pad which is not at a suitable height.
  • The width of the opening is 103cm.

Entrance (Main)

  • This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building, off Garrett Lane.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • A colleague is available at this entrance to assist customers.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There are 2 steps at the entrance.
  • The steps are clearly marked with handrails on both sides.
  • There are double automatic doors which are permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 152cm.
  • There are security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.

Shop

  • There is step-free access throughout the shop.
  • The lighting levels in the shop are good.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the shop.
  • All flooring in the shop is smooth and even.
  • The majority of aisle widths are not 150cm+.
  • Access throughout the shop is unobstructed.
  • There is high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in all walkways.
  • There is background noise in the shop.

Planning Area (Design Studio)

  • The planning area is located on the first floor.
  • There is step-free access to the planning area, via lift.
  • The lighting levels in the planning area are good.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest desk is 66cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the highest desk is 96cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
  • The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There are stools and some chairs without armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the planning area.

Counter (Paint Mixing)

  • The counter is located ahead and left from the accessible entrance.
  • The counter is approximately 10m from the accessible entrance.
  • Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the lift.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • The counter is placed in front of a patterned background.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are good.
  • The counter is 83cm high.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

Lift

  • The lift is located to the right of the store and is not clearly visible from the entrance or signed.
  • The lift is approximately 22m from the accessible entrance.
  • The lift is a platform lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
  • The clear door width is 100cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm.
  • There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are low.

Other Floors

  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • Stairs View
    • The stairs are for public use.
    • The stairs are located to the right of the store.
    • The stairs are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
    • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are clearly marked with handrails on both sides.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

Checkouts

  • The checkout area is located ahead and left from the accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the checkout area.
  • The checkout area is clearly signed.
  • The lighting levels at the checkout area are good.
  • The store has: staffed checkouts.
  • Staffed Checkout(s) View
    • The checkout is 106cm high.
    • The checkout for seated users is 85cm high.
    • There is a clear knee recess beneath the staffed checkout for seated users.
    • The Chip & PIN card machines are accessible to a wheelchair user from the staffed checkouts.
    • The checkout does not have a hearing assistance system.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is no accessible toilet in this store.

Standard Toilet

  • There is no standard toilet.

Exit (Accessible)

  • This information is for the exit located to the left of the building.
  • The exit area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this exit.
  • There is a single automatic door which opens away from you.
  • The door is activated by a push pad at a suitable height.
  • The width of the opening is 107cm.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.

Exit (Main)

  • This information is for the exit located at the main entrance.
  • The exit area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this exit that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There are security barriers before the exit.
  • A colleague is available at this exit to assist customers.
  • There is stepped access at this exit.
  • There are 2 steps at the exit.
  • The steps are clearly marked with handrails on both sides.
  • There are double automatic doors which are permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 152cm.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.