About

GMD Mowers Tools & Hardware are located in Canvey Island and we are your local garden machinery expert. We stock a wide range of lawnmowers, garden tractors, chainsaws, brush cutters and can give expert advice on the correct machine to meet your needs.

We also provide expert service, repairs and parts for all leading brands of garden machinery.

If you have a garden machinery problem then we can provide a solution.

We are a factory approved sales centre for Mountfield and STIGA and can provide expert sales and service advice.

GMD Mowers Tools & Hardware have been serving customers in the Canvey Island area for several years with competitively priced products and service.

We offer full warranty, service and spares for all the machines we sell.

Service Centre

We offer full repair and spares facilities for all machines that we sell and for most popular garden machinery.

To maintain the performance of your lawnmower or garden machinery, we recommend an annual service. This is also often a requirement for extended warranties. We offer a full-service package that covers much more than a simple spark plug and oil change. GMD Mowers Tools & Hardware will check the engine for correct operation & repair if necessary, flush the fuel system of any contaminated fuel (in petrol mowers). All cables, controls & the drive system are checked & lubricated or changed if required. Blades are sharpened & filters cleaned & replaced.

Repair Services

Ask our expert skilled and trained staff for advice and guidance. All machines are repaired using genuine manufacturers parts.

GMD Mowers Tools & Hardware are authorised service dealers for Mountfield and STIGA meaning we can carry out inspection and repair work under the warranty terms and conditions, submitting the claim on your behalf.

Parts Services

We offer full service and spares facilities for all machines that we sell and for most popular garden machinery.

We sell genuine manufacturer's parts so you can be sure the part you purchase will be the correct one for your mower or garden tool.

New Machinery Sales

New Machinery Sales

GMD Mowers Tools & Hardware are the garden machinery specialists in the Canvey Island area.  Our showroom has some great deals on leading brands of petrol lawnmowers, garden tractors, chainsaws and brush cutters.

Our friendly and experienced team are here to help; we offer demonstrations on most of the machines we sell, we also offer a part exchange service.

We offer a delivery service throughout Canvey Island and the surrounding area.

 

Used Machinery Sales

Used Machinery Sales

GMD Mowers Tools & Hardware have got some great second hand lawnmower and tractor deals.  All of our used lawnmowers, garden tractors, chainsaws and brush cutters are checked over and serviced in our workshops; they will provide many years of service at great prices.

With stock changing daily there are often machines in store that have yet to make it to our website so it is always worth contacting us to enquire.

Parts

Parts Sales

GMD Mowers Tools & Hardware stock a huge range of lawnmower and garden machinery parts for current and many older machines.

We sell parts for all leading lawnmower brands, give us a call or visit our showroom.  Please make sure you have the make and model number of the machine or engine you require parts for.

Our knowledgeable parts staff will be on hand to help with the correct parts identification.

We sell genuine manufacturer’s parts so you can be sure the part you purchase will be the correct one for your mower or garden tool.

Service & Repair

Servicing and Repairs

GMD Mowers Tools & Hardware offer a full service and repair facility for all machines that we sell and for most popular garden machinery.

A properly set up, regularly maintained machine will give you the best results, save you time and energy and will have a longer life.

All servicing is carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s service advice, and all repairs are carried out using genuine manufacturer’s parts.

By adhering to these specific schedules, owners of lawn equipment can rest assured that your warranty rights are maintained.

Contact us for an estimate – please have your make and model number to hand.

Contact us for an estimate - please have your make and model number to hand.

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FAQs

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Does my battery self-charge?

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Contact

We are dedicated to the sale, service and repair of garden machinery mainly in Canvey Island and the surrounding area.

We sell a comprehensive range of high-quality garden machinery suitable for gardens of all sizes, including country estates and to meet the needs of professional contractors.

270-272 High Street
Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 7TB

Opening Hours

Monday - Saturday 6.00am - 5.30pm
Closed Sunday and Bank Holidays

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We are dedicated to the sale, service and repair of garden machinery mainly in Canvey Island and the surrounding area.

We sell a comprehensive range of high-quality garden machinery suitable for gardens of all sizes, including country estates and to meet the needs of professional contractors.

Opening Hours

Monday - Saturday 6.00am - 5.30pm
Closed Sunday and Bank Holidays