Hand Tools

Find construction and trade hand tools, including shovels, hammers, saws, spanners and measuring tools, for everyday site work. CID Group supplies contractors working across civil engineering, groundworks, utilities and general construction. Browse our ranges below to find the tools you will need for preparing ground, cutting materials, installing fixings and finishing surfaces, alongside equipment for moving materials around site. 

Construction and Trade Hand Tools by Task

Digging and Site Preparation

Find shovels for digging and moving loose materials, and picks and mattocks for breaking up ground during preparation and excavation.

For spreading and levelling materials, browse our rakes and spazzles range. Brooms and brushes help clear loose debris from working areas so that you can prepare surfaces for the next stage of the job.

Striking, Breaking and Levering

Find hammers for driving fixings and striking tasks, with the head type and weight matched to the work. Mallets and mauls provide further options where the striking surface or application calls for a different tool.

The range also includes chisels for cutting and shaping suitable materials, and bars for levering and dismantling work.

Cutting, Gripping and Fixing

Browse saws and knives for cutting tasks, selecting a blade suited to the material. Cutters and pliers cover cutting, gripping and bending applications, depending on the tool.

For tightening and loosening fasteners, browse our spanners, sockets, hex keys and screwdrivers and bits. Match the tool to the fastener’s size and profile, taking account of the space available to work.

Measuring and Setting Out

Use measurement tools, including tape measures and spirit levels, to check dimensions and alignment before cutting, fixing or finishing.

String and chalk line equipment helps establish straight reference lines for setting out and marking work.

Surface Preparation and Finishing

Files and scrapers support shaping, smoothing and removing unwanted material from surfaces. Choose the tool according to the material being worked and the finish required.

For applying and finishing materials such as mortar, plaster and concrete, browse floats and trowels. The appropriate blade shape, size and material will depend on the application and stage of finishing.

Choosing Hand Tools for Site Work

Check the product details against the job before ordering:

  • Material and application: Match cutting blades, striking faces and working edges to the material and intended task.
  • Size and access: assess the blade width, handle length and the space available, particularly for trenching or working around fittings.
  • Weight and handling: Choose a tool that can provide the required force while allowing controlled use.
  • Compatibility: Check fastener sizes, socket drive sizes and replacement blade fittings where relevant.
  • For specialist applications, check the individual product specification against your site’s requirements.

Moving Materials Around Site

Alongside hand tools, CID supplies manual handling equipment and wheelbarrows for moving materials and loads around sites, yards and stores.

Browse wheelbarrows for loose materials, pallet trucks for palletised loads and sack trucks for individual items. Compare load capacity, dimensions and suitability for the ground conditions and access route.

Hand Tools from CID Group

Missing tools can hold up the next stage of a job. CID catalogue and website products are covered by our No Backorder Guarantee and are in stock for same-day or next-day delivery.

Our own delivery fleet supports supplies to active and developing sites, including locations without a conventional postcode using what3words.

Browse the range to order, or contact the CID team for help with product information and delivery arrangements for your site.