Service, selection and competitive prices is what you'll find at English's, located right off 29 in Altavista, Virginia. Our knowledgeable staff will gladly assist you with your home projects and construction needs including rental items. From paint to lumber, decking to flooring, from plumbing to windows, cabinets to shingles, you name it, we have it at the right price!

While you're here, be sure to check out our full line of Carhartt clothing along with Carhartt and Ariat boots! You'll be glad you came to English's, The Complete Home Center. We have a wide variety of rental equipment including: Bobcat, concrete mixes, jack hammer, assorted drain snakes, saws and more.

Give us a call at 434-369-4771 to reserve a piece of rental equipment. Change any room in your home with paint! English's offers Valspar, Pratt & Lambert, Cabot and Davis paint! Between these collections, the only trouble you'll have will be narrowing down your color selections! Our landscaping rental equipment includes: seed spreader, auger, wood splitter, pressure washer, tiller, chipper and more.

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Our customers are most important here at English's. We are ready and able to help you find what you're looking for. We believe in customer service and that's our mission. From home improvement, building projects, or novelty items - English's staff is here for you! Come see us today at English's The Complete Home Center.

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John Holthaus

Nov 16, 2021

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Very friendly home town service. Everything you need, nothing you don't.

Wynona Childress

Sep 18, 2021

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I try to shop locally whenever possible. English's had a good selection of what I needed and purchased.

Mark Gottlieb

Aug 24, 2021

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I always enjoy my visits ti English. There's always someone to ask for help and they're pretty friendly about it. I've found their prices, at least for lumber, on par with the giant stores that are a million miles away.

Darel Johnson

Jun 06, 2021

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Fair prices! Excellent service!! There is a woman there, her name is Sydney, she is very nice, professional and very knowledgeable!! Best service in town.

Lily Wilmoth

Apr 20, 2021

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These folks are so helpful and friendly! They will do everything they can do help you on your project. A great local business to support. Prices can be a bit higher than some other places, but it's worth it to not have to drive all the way to Lynchburg.

Aaron Swearingen

Jan 05, 2021

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Can’t walk into English’s without being confronted by an employee asking if you need anything. So refreshing after searching for a Lowe’s employee for hours, to no avail. Support a local business, get some help, and possibly even save money depending on what you get, by going to English’s.

Brad McGuire

Dec 26, 2020

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English is not a big box store but they have every thing I've ever needed. The employees are always happy to take care of you. Great experience every time I've been there. Would definitely recommend them.

William Pierce

Sep 04, 2020

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Don't open till 8:00 am. Most contractors start at 7 or 7:30 am . No Treated 2 x 6 x any length on hand, had to buy 2 x 8 and waste for rip.

Bradley Boswell

Aug 05, 2018

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Lots of home improvement items. Little higher pricing than Lowe's but better than driving all the way to Danville or Lynchburg. Plus shopping local is good.

Finn N.

Jan 28, 2018

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What a great place. If you burn actual cash to heat your house this is the place for you, everything cost way more then it should. Yes the location is convenient but only if you have an emergency or need to buy a single bolt, 2x4, or 1 ounce of paint. Everyone can make it rain so that's not an issue. Buisness hours are are also greatly convenient! Good luck figuring those out because they change when someone needs a late lunch, and if it's the weekend your screwed. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. The drive to Lynchburg is almost always cheaper, faster and yes even more convienant

C. E.

Sep 30, 2017

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I really like this store. It is really clean and neat. The customer service is excellent. They have a wide variety of construction items, such as sinks, ceiling tiles, plumbing items, electrical items, yardwork supplies, tools, knives, and they even carry clothes.

Rick Cobb

Feb 07, 2015

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I just moved to the area and within the last two months I have spent over $1,500 in this store. Today I had to take back a flapper, that I bought there last week, as it was defective. They would not return my money nor give me a store credit because I did not have the receipt. I have taken things back to Lowe's and Home Depot with out a receipt and there are no problems. It was only a $4 item, but you would expect a little more personal attention from a local vendor. Thus, make sure you save your receipts.

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