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B&Q Yeading

Glencoe Road, Yeading, Hayes, London, UB4 9SN

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Summary

  • This guide was created in July 2023.
  • There are public transport links within 200m of the venue.
  • The venue has its own parking.
  • A designated drop off point is not available.
  • The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • This entrance has double doors.
  • The doors are automatic.
  • There is step-free access throughout the building.
  • 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 Click + Collect point is located on the left after the main entrance, past the checkouts.
  • There is a home delivery service from this store.
  • The following are available to borrow: wheelchairs.
  • The types of trolley available at this store include: standard, standard with baby seat, wheelchair attachable, board carrier (A-frame), flat-bed and 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 its own parking facilities which do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Blue Badge parking is available.
  • Blue Badge parking is clearly marked and signed.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 60m from the main entrance.
  • The car park is free for all users.
  • Clearly marked and signed parent and child parking bays are available.
  • There are no Load and Go parking spaces available.
  • Parking View
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Parking spaces are provided on a first come first serve basis.
  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • There are more than 10 Blue Badge parking bays.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge bays are 230cm x 442cm.
    • There is a hatched zone on both sides and to the rear.
    • The hatched zone is at least 120cm.
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • There is a road to cross with dropped kerbs and tactile paving.
    • Potential obstacles between the Blue Badge parking and the entrance include a marked car park crossing point.

Approach (Main Entrance)

  • The surface of the approach is tarmac and concrete tiles.
  • There are bollards on the approach which have a minimum width of 122cm and are 79cm high.
  • The bollards contrast visually with the paving.
  • There is step-free access on approach.

Entrance (Main)

  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • A colleague is available at this entrance to assist customers.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors which are permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 182cm.
  • There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
  • There are automatic swing gates and security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.

Entrance (TradePoint)

  • This information is for the entrance located to the far right of the store.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • A colleague is available at this entrance to assist customers.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 114cm.
  • 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 flooring has a very shiny finish which may cause glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
  • Access throughout the shop is unobstructed.
  • There is good colour contrast between the shelving and floor throughout the shop.
  • There is background noise in the shop.

Area (Garden Centre)

  • The area is internal and external.
  • This area can be found to the front left of the store.
  • There are no doors at this entrance to access this area from the shop.
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • The lighting levels in this area are good.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
  • There is good colour contrast between the shelving and floor in all areas.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in the area.

Entrance (Garden Centre Inside To Outside)

  • This information is for the entrance located on the right after the inside area of the garden centre.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is 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.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors which are permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 153cm.

Area (Building Yard)

  • The area is internal.
  • This area can be found to the rear of the store.
  • There are double automatic doors which is permanently held open to access this area from the shop.
  • The width of the door opening is 210cm.
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • The lighting levels in this area are good.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
  • There is good colour contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • There is background noise in the area.

Planning Area (Kitchens)

  • The planning area is located to the rear centre of the store.
  • There is step-free access to the planning area.
  • The lighting levels in the planning area are good.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest desk is 76cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the highest desk is 98cm.
  • 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.

Planning Area (Bathrooms)

  • The planning area is located to the centre of the store.
  • There is step-free access to the planning area.
  • The lighting levels in the planning area are good.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest desk is 72cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the highest desk is 88cm.
  • 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 (Collections)

  • The counter is located to the front of the store, to the left of the checkouts.
  • The counter is approximately 43m from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for the counter is visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • The counter has windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are good.
  • The counter is 105cm high.
  • The counter for seated users is 83cm high.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The counter for seated users has a clear knee recess.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

Counter (Tool Hire)

  • The counter is located to the front right of the store, after the main entrance.
  • The counter is approximately 73m from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • The counter is 107cm high.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

Counter (Paint Mixing)

  • The counter is located towards the front middle of the store.
  • The counter is approximately 34m from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are good.
  • The counter is 107cm high.
  • The counter for seated users is 78cm high.
  • There is an assistance button which is 115cm from the floor.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

Counter (Customer Orders And Assistance)

  • The counter is located in the centre of the store.
  • The counter is approximately 52m from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are good.
  • The counter is 108cm high.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is an assistance button which is 115cm from the floor.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

Counter (TradePoint)

  • The counter is located after the TradePoint entrance.
  • The counter is approximately 3m from the TradePoint entrance.
  • The counter is visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are good.
  • The counter is 108cm high.
  • The counter for seated users is 93cm high.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The counter for seated users has insufficient space to write or sign documents.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

Checkouts

  • The checkout area is located to the front centre of the store.
  • 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 and self-service checkouts.
  • Staffed Checkout(s) View
    • The checkout is 102cm high.
    • The Chip & PIN card machines are accessible to a wheelchair user from the staffed checkouts.
    • The checkout does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • Self-Service Checkout(s) View
    • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkouts vary between 65cm and 83cm.
    • The Chip & PIN card machines are not accessible to a wheelchair user from the self-service checkouts.
    • There is a hand-held scanner.
    • Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkouts.

Accessible Toilet

  • There is no accessible toilet in this store.

Standard Toilet

  • There is no standard toilet.

Exit

  • This information is for the exit located straight ahead after the checkouts.
  • The exit area/door is clearly signed.
  • There are security barriers before the exit.
  • A colleague is available at this exit to assist customers.
  • There is step-free access at this exit.
  • There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 173cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The second set of doors is an open exit which are permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 249cm.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.