6 best construction stores in Moscow

Relatively recently, the Castorama hypermarket chain belonged to a European company, but today it was bought by a Russian organization. There are five large building materials stores of this brand in Moscow, each of which has a large area and a wide range. More than 30 thousand trade names, designed for both the layman and professionals. Buyers in the reviews note a convenient working hours: indeed, stores open their doors at 7 am and close only at 23:00 daily. Castorama has quite affordable prices, there are both very cheap materials and premium products. Almost all hypermarkets are located outside the Moscow Ring Road, but the company allows you to place an order on the website and wait for delivery. The disadvantages include the inability to return materials that were not useful, there is only a standard 14 days for a return. They also often complain about the complete disinterest of the employees of the trading floor.

OBI is the largest network of wholesale and retail trade in building materials. It offers a wide range, which is dominated by solutions for interior decoration and redecoration, as well as decor and home goods. Today there are 8 large OBI hypermarkets in Moscow. As for prices, the store is not the cheapest, but the goods are mostly of high quality with the necessary certificates and accompanying documents. Customers are offered good delivery conditions, an order can be placed on the website or in a mobile application. There is also an extended return period: materials that do not fit or are not useful can be returned within 365 days from the date of purchase, and there are no problems with this. In general, both buyers and professional builders highly appreciated the OBI, it deservedly entered the rating of the best. Complaints are met only on the queue and the lack of staff in the trading floors, not all cash desks work even during the period of high activity of visitors.

Petrovich is one of the most popular hardware stores in Moscow. It is often recommended in specialized forums dedicated to construction and repair. The trading network was founded in 1995, today it is more than 20 shopping centers in Moscow and St. Petersburg. The assortment is very impressive, more than 30 thousand items of commodity items from tools to accessories and decor. Customers appreciated the well-organized process of ordering and delivery of goods, however, sometimes there are problems with the latter. The dates are postponed, but the buyer is not notified in advance. The store pleases with reasonable prices, for regular customers there is a profitable loyalty program. Buyers note the work of consultants: they are very competent in their issues and will always suggest the best solution. "Petrovich" provides an opportunity to return unclaimed building materials, but the process is very long, which causes dissatisfaction with many customers.

Construction store "Interior Design" has been on the market for over 20 years. During this time, he has earned a reputation as a reliable partner and the trust of customers. There is only one retail outlet in Moscow, but it is quite large. About 4000 square meters of space, which hosts an impressive assortment. Particular attention is paid to plumbing, lighting, wallpaper and paintwork materials. The store is not cheap, the cost of goods is slightly higher than that of competitors. But it is worth considering that the presented brands are distinguished by high reliability and quality, which justifies their price. Also, in the reviews, customers note the level of service, in "Interior Design" there are competent sales managers, they willingly advise customers and suggest a more suitable solution. You can also place an order on the website and pick up your purchases by self-delivery or order delivery. Complaints are met on the organization of the return process, there are often difficulties with it.

The Stroitelny Mir store is represented in Moscow by two branches and is popular with residents. There is an extensive assortment, more than 20 thousand trade names. In the building materials store you can find everything you need for repairs: from rough finishing mixes to decor and accessories. All products are certified and have the necessary accompanying documents. Stroitelny Mir also accepts orders via the Internet, which seemed more convenient to many buyers. You can pick up your purchase within three minutes. It operates its own delivery service in Moscow and the Moscow region. The store is not the cheapest, but they regularly hold promotions, for pensioners there is always a 5% discount. Complaints are met only on the quality of service and low interest in the buyers of some employees of the trading floor.

Leroy Merlin is a federal network of construction hypermarkets located not only in Moscow, but also in other large cities of Russia. Today in the capital there are 23 large stores with a huge assortment. As buyers write in reviews, there is everything here, from a screw to complex equipment. At the same time, the store is relatively cheap, prices in Leroy Merlin are low. Any product group is represented by both budget options and more expensive premium solutions. In addition to directly building materials, the company also offers a number of related services: preparation of interior design, kitchen design and much more. Customers also have the option to return an item that has not been used within 100 days of purchase. Leroy Merlin is a hardware store with a worldwide reputation, it deservedly entered the rating of the best in Moscow.