Drill Drivers

Learn more about drill drivers

Drill drivers are high-speed rotary tools specialised for smooth hole drilling in non-masonry materials and precise fastener driving. Unlike hammer-action combi drills, dedicated drill drivers omit the axial impact mechanism, making them noticeably lighter, more compact, and exceptionally balanced for continuous overhead work. Adjustable clutch collars provide multi-stage torque settings to prevent over-tightening screws or stripping threads in delicate substrates.

Travis Perkins is one of the UK's leading builders' merchants, with hundreds of branches nationwide, dedicated trade accounts, Click & Collect services, tool hire and specialist product expertise. That means you can check stock, compare product specifications and choose the right drill driver with support from a branch team that knows trade kit and construction materials. Create an account, pick up your order when you need it and crack on with the job.

Typical uses

• Drilling pilot and clearance holes in timber, sheet materials and thin metal.

• Driving fixings for stud work, first and second fix and flat pack assembly.

• Repetitive screw driving where control matters.

• Working in tighter spaces or overhead, where a compact cordless drill driver is easier to handle.

How to choose the right drill driver

• Start with the task, then match the tool to it.

• A cordless drill driver is the general purpose option for drilling and screw driving. It suits tradespeople who want one tool for mixed fixing work and a straightforward setup on site.

• Choose a hammer drill driver when masonry is part of the job. A standard drill driver is for rotary drilling and screw driving in timber, metal and plastics, so it is not the right pick for brick or concrete on its own.

• Use an impact driver when repeated driving of long or large screws matters more than drilling. If you need both drilling and controlled screw driving, keep a drill driver in the kit as well.

Before you order

• Confirm whether the tool is sold as a bare unit or as a drill driver kit with battery and charger.

• Check the battery platform and make sure it matches the rest of your kit.

• Review the stated voltage, torque and chuck size.

• Check for stock availability and Click & Collect or delivery options.

• Make sure you have the right drill bits and driver bits for the materials you are working with.

• Keep eye protection and any other required site safety kit ready for the job.

Explore our range of drill drivers

Shop drill drivers by the way you work. If you want a general purpose option, look at cordless drill drivers. If you need a tool for masonry as well, go for a hammer drill driver. 

Order online, by phone with your local branch or via the TP App for quick delivery or free Click & Collect.a