Levels & Accessories

About Levels & Accessories

Accurate levelling is fundamental to professional workmanship across construction, installation, and DIY projects. Whether hanging cabinets, laying foundations, installing tiling, or setting out building sites, the right levelling equipment ensures precision and quality results. MyToolShed.co.uk offers a comprehensive range of levels and accessories, from traditional spirit levels and optical surveying equipment to advanced laser levelling systems with all the supporting tripods, poles, and mounting accessories required for professional accuracy.

This category encompasses specialist tools for every application and budget. Laser levels provide rapid measurements over long distances, ideal for interior fit-outs and site levelling. Optical levels remain essential for surveying and civil engineering projects, whilst spirit levels deliver dependable accuracy for everyday tasks in lengths from compact torpedo models to extended box sections. Water levels offer simple, effective height matching over obstacles, and quality mounting accessories ensure stable, repeatable measurements across all applications.

Applications

Levelling equipment is essential across numerous trades and applications:

• Bricklayers and Blocklayers – maintaining level courses and checking plumb on walls
• Carpenters and Joiners – installing doors, windows, staircases, decking, and framework
• Electricians and Plumbers – aligning fixtures, fittings, and ensuring correct falls on drainage
• Tilers and Bathroom Fitters – setting out tiles and installing sanitaryware
• Plasterers and Dry Liners – screeding floors and installing suspended ceilings
• Groundworkers and Civil Engineers – site levelling, drainage gradients, and foundation work
• Shopfitters – fitting commercial displays and interior fixtures
• Landscape Gardeners – laying patios and establishing drainage falls
• Surveyors – establishing site datums and transferring levels
• DIY Enthusiasts – home improvements, shelving, and garden structures

Choosing The Right Levels & Accessories

Type of Work: Basic DIY suits quality spirit levels, whilst tradespeople benefit from cross-line lasers for interior work. Rotary laser systems cover large areas and groundwork, whilst optical levels deliver precision for surveying applications.

Accuracy Requirements: Fine carpentry demands ±0.5mm/m or better, whilst general construction tolerates slightly less. Check laser level accuracy ratings match your typical working distances.

Working Range: Compact torpedo levels suit confined spaces, 1200mm models handle standard runs, whilst laser levels range from 10-15 metres for basic models to 50+ metres for rotary systems. Professional models with receivers work over several hundred metres.

Indoor vs Outdoor: Red beam lasers work well indoors but struggle outdoors. Consider green beam lasers or receiver-compatible systems for site work. IP65 ratings provide essential dust and water protection for outdoor applications.

Mounting and Stability: Invest in proper tripods or elevating poles for accurate laser levelling work. Look for quick-release systems and stable platforms with adjustable height options.

Safety Information

Never look directly into laser beams or point lasers at people, vehicles, or aircraft. Class 2 lasers are generally safe due to blink reflex, but follow manufacturer guidance carefully. Wear hi-visibility clothing when using optical levels near roadways, and ensure tripods are positioned securely on stable ground away from edges. Check IP ratings match environmental conditions, and store precision instruments properly to maintain calibration accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between laser and spirit levels?

Spirit levels use liquid-filled vials with air bubbles to indicate level, requiring direct surface contact. Laser levels project visible reference lines across distances, allowing hands-free operation and simultaneous levelling of multiple points. MyToolShed.co.uk stocks both types – lasers excel at large areas and setting out, whilst spirit levels are perfect for checking individual surfaces without batteries.

Can I use a laser level outdoors?

Yes, but red beam lasers struggle in bright sunlight. Green beam lasers offer better outdoor visibility, though laser receivers (detectors) provide the best solution by electronically detecting the beam with audible signals. Ensure your laser has minimum IP54 rating, preferably IP65, for outdoor moisture and dust protection.

What length spirit level do I need?

Most tradespeople benefit from multiple lengths. A 600mm level handles general tasks and fits toolbags, 1200mm suits door frames and worktops, whilst short torpedo levels (200-300mm) work in tight spaces. Plasterers often prefer 1800-2400mm for screeding, whilst carpenters favour 1200mm as their primary tool.