Wickes Reviews

Name: Wickes
Address: Wickes Building Supplies, Rhosilli Road, Northampton
Rating: 1.50

1.5 Rating 1,712 Reviews

11 %

of reviewers recommend Wickes

About Wickes:

Wickes continues to be one of the major brands in the DIY and Home Improvement sector. We have a range of over 10,000 products (98% own brand), and are able to offer our customers everyday low prices by sourcing the best quality products at the lowest possible cost. Most of our products are available for next-day delivery, including big & bulky stuff. At Wickes you can discover a whole host of inspirational ideas for your Home and Garden, with some of our key products being doors, flooring, tiles, kitchens and gardens. Launched in 2006, the Wickes transactional website features product details covering the complete Wickes range. Our website is constantly being enhanced to help improve customer satisfaction, so why not be a part of that journey by helping customers find us.

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0330 123 4123

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enquiries@wickes.co.uk

Location:

Wickes Building Supplies, Rhosilli Road
Northampton
NN4 7JE

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Wickes 1 star review on 10th January 2025

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“Is this really going to make a difference? Will anyone from Wickes take notice?!! Planning my kitchen was good and I like the units I have bought. But the fitting of the kitchen was extremely poor. I used the fitters as supplied by Wickes. They were always very rushed, did things not on the plan and with no consultation to me first. I was overcharged by £700 for services not agreed to. Shoddy workmanship -- cupboards misaligned; cupboard handles fitted vertically not horizontally; split, old, perished gas hose fitted to new cooker (are these fitters really Gas Safety registered?!) but I was accused of supplying this hose!!!! Laminate floor fitted, but incorrect door threshold bar fitted which has now damaged the flooring; join in the Alusplash which shouldn't be there but has sharp edge which I have badly cut my finger on. Sub-contracted fitters not regularly supervised so no-one inspects their work. I made a complaint, but only Customer Services dealt with it. The Regional Installations Manager remained "incognito" to me. I asked that the fitters were supervised and the serious problem of the leaking gas hose was investigated. I have had no communication yet, and this was in August 2021.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Appalling experience. Ordered and paid for a new bathroom at the beginning of July. Work started on 11 October when we were told that the toilet would be delivered on 16 October. It never arrived. Every week they gave us a new date. On 17 November they finally said they couldn’t get the toilet and we chose an alternative. Chased today (29 November) to find they’ve not even ordered the new toilet. We have been without a shower a sink and the toilet for 7 weeks. We have an unstable temporary toilet and the prospect of several more weeks/months of waiting for this to be sorted. I regret ever using this company and will never use them again. Sheffield branch for anyone looking at these revies”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Ordered a kitchen with a quartz worktop. To get the cabinets delivered was a nightmare. Couldn’t use their own installers because of a 3 month delay and have had problems getting someone to come out and measure for a template for the worktop. Cannot reach the complaints and customer service depts on the phone (always busy). The after care service once they have secured the sale is appalling. Would never use them again.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Bought a kitchen from the Stirling branch to be fair most of the stuff delivered was correct . Wee used our own fitter a family friend . One door was damaged one was wrong size and a panel is missing . After countless phone calls I finally went into the Stirling branch and spoke to a Manager he took all the details an called me twice the next day (last Friday) to say all was sorted and to expect a delivery as of yet nothing . Called again this morning and promised a call back but none as end of play today will see if anything transpires tomorrow (Friday26th November )”

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Posted 3 years ago

“My wife had a call from a 'kitchen specialist' re an appt so we can choose a new kitchen, the advisor from a local North East store was obnoxious, rude, and very disinterested in what we are looking for, asked why would he spend 4 hours in our house??? Disgraceful, it's a shame, we have money to spend but Wickes won't be getting our business now, very poor..”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Wickes has made my year a nightmare with my new kitchen. Three months ago my so-called installer (he was a second rate handyman at best) said he didn’t have time to finish my installation and had to go to another job. He said he’d be back in ‘three or four weeks’, leaving me with a half-completed kitchen. He dragged my old appliances down to the end of my street and dumped them on the pavement (so much for eco-friendly trash removal), he left my fridge cabinet propped up on a screwdriver, no lighting, no tiles, damaged skirting boards, damaged window frames, missing cabinets, doors and baseboards. It took two months for me to get to customer services and still they have not given me any indication how long it will be before they get it finished. Absolutely the most horrible experience I have ever had and I have made it my quest to warn as many people as possible about the abominable service they offer. Six week's later: Update. The CEO's customer service team took over my case and I now have a designated contractor who will finish my kitchen. No work has started yet but we have a tentative date for next weekend (as long as there's no rain in the forecast!) The electrical work and tiling will follow later. Will I get my kitchen finished by Christmas? Watch this space. Well, I did get my kitchen finished this week. It took six months. My kitchen is 5 x 3. And after all the hell we have been through, today I was offered my 'compensation'. A refund on my £420 out-of-pocket expenses, £15 per week for my twenty-week delay = £300, and a refund of £130 on some lights I changed. Basically, they gave me £300 on a £15,000 kitchen and put me through the most miserable experience of my life with any company. They couldn't even attempt to 'make it right'. Not even the CEO was prepared to do that. Shame on Wickes. Ding, next gullible customer!”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Had a lovely bathroom fitted in June, which was done brilliantly but now the pump won’t turn off. We have emailed, phoned and also contacted online customer services and had no one contact us. It seems that once they have your money they aren’t interested in problems that happen after installation even although it is only 5 months since installation. I’m hoping if Wickes read this they may even get in touch.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Promised delivery, never arrived. No tracking information. Delivered late and as I wasn't in they left the item. No refund has I didn't refuse at the door, how could I if I wasnt in! Wouldn't collect therefore no refund. Very poor service!”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Still waiting on bathroom parts 7 months after I ordered them. Was told my bathroom would be down with 2 months. Only went with Wickes as I wanted not to have to project manage, but with installers who quit and don't tell anyone, designers who don't email back, it's been one disaster after another. They pushed back my installation further as the bath had to be specially made (as if they didn't have enough warning) and it still wasn't delivered. Found out this morning another item was missing and they just hadn't thought to tell us, I guess that'll just push it back further. We're still waiting on compensation, but I doubt they can compensate for all their mistakes. Save your money and go elsewhere.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Does not even deserve one star ! I ordered 2 basic items from Wickes, to be delivered. The delivery company did not inform me of when the items were to be delivered, I was on the phone when they came, they took the items away and claimed to have delivered them. After half a day of trying, I finally managed to contact Wickes who refused to provide a refund. Subsequently they agreed to cancel the order and provide a refund. The delivery arrived again the following day without notice ! I therefore sent it away, explaining I had cancelled it with Wickes. I e mailed Wickes again to explain what had happened, Three days later I received an e mail from Wickes saying they were 'awaiting a response' and could not progress the matter. Every time they agree something with me, they do the opposite, have wasted hours and hours of my time, left me without the goods and refuse to return my money.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Unlike most of the reviews here, mine is not based on the service of staff but on the quality and value of their products. I purchased two 1000 wall units from the flat pack range. We moved into our house last year and although the kitchen is functional, we will be changing it. There were no wall units fitted so we wanted to add some as a temporary solution pending a complete refit. The quality of these not inexpensive units falls far short of expectations. In short, the carcasses edges do not align properly and when assembling and do not hold their form after fitting. They are not strong enough to hold their shape and sag in the middle once the shelves are loaded. (No. Not overloaded) I would not consider purchasing from Wickes when it comes time to refit the kitchen.”

Wickes 2 star review on 21st November 2021

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Posted 3 years ago

“Purchased a kitchen 2005 with a 10 year guarantee (what a joke), during Lockdown I noticed a defect on the fridge door, on closer inspection there were a few doors like it. I waited to contact the store when Lockdown was lifted, the Store and Head Office was contacted only to be told the Atlanta White Range they no longer sell or make, and the guarantee on the doors is only 5 years. I have been passed around, So basically they do not want to know, had I know this I would have contacted Wickes straight away and that would have been 4 years. No one has been to inspect they have said i have used products on them and not wiped it off. I know I have not because with gloss you have to buff it straight away or it looks a mess. The guarantees are a waste of time. It is not my problem that products are not available, they should not commit to guarantees if items can become obsolete/no longer available. Do not trust Wickes.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“We had to move out of our house because the toilet never arrived after many calls to the office. Also still not had the refund. Toilet was ordered 10 weeks before”

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Posted 3 years ago

“The most awful experience trying to get an office design. Raised concerns with Customer services who didn't want to know. As the first interaction and a potentially new customer I am shocked. Avoid!”

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Posted 3 years ago

“I couldn't believe how Rubbish Wickes has become. I only had a small order two plaster boards some adhesive, a oval clothes rail and two clips. The delivery van arrives with the clothes rail and clips missing. The driver said the abort the delivery and get hold of customer support an hour later I thought it was sorted. A day before the re-delivery I get a phone call from the Wickes store saying the adhesive is out of stock, hmm it was in the van a day before okay no worries I can manage without it. The re-delivery came but we're now missing the two clips that hold the clothes rail to the wall. This time I spoke directly to the store. The chap was quite helpful and he said his manager would drop them off.. Surprise nothing turned up, looks like I'll be ringing them in the morning the hear more stories. I doubt I'll be buying online from Wickes after this performance.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“book a kitchen designer visit to home which the designer didn't turn up. when I phoned him he said he didn't mean to come. it was misunderstanding I thought he would visit on the date and time I have confirmation email from wicks. he called me back and said he can design without seeing our kitchen and asked me which product I want. so I said I wouldn't know which Wicks products suits my kitchen without his advice and then he started shouting at me blaming why I chose Wicks anyway. so I hunted up his call. totally waste of my time.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“A big shout out to Jim from Carlisle store. Fantastic customer service from him today.We wanted to purchase 24 large plaster boards.He helped my husband load them all.onto a trolley in 2 loads and onto out trailer.Well done to this young man an asset to the store.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Avoid if possible - at least do not buy online! After more than a month after the order and after three online complaints and calls, I was informed that the item I bought is out-of-stock. Therefore, my order was cancelled but I did not receive my money back!!! They did not return the delivery charge that i paid!!!”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Avoid,had a shower,sink and toilet installed.The workmanship by the fitter was shoddy.Plastering was sub_standard ect.No mortar was replaced around the outside pipe work.The driveway was left stained and marked from plaster and debris,once your money has been taken Wickes are not bothered about the poor standard of workmanship”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Bought 2 Keter ‘Store it out Max’s’ costing around £300. One was fine the other the hinges were faulty on the lid. Went back to Wickes who told me that I had to contact Keter direct myself. I have written 3 emails to Keter over a period of a month asking for replacement hinges, but I have not even had the courtesy of an acknowledgement, let alone a response. Hopeless Customer Service from both Wickes and Keter.”

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Posted 3 years ago

Wickes is rated 1.5 based on 1,712 reviews