“Excellent, sturdy double wheelie bin screen, I bought it from Screwfix. I actually bought this to serve a rather different purpose, to replace my ageing double compost bin! It's ideal for this, rotating to a different side each year, emptying from the front and filling through the top lid. I added two barricade beams at the front to hold the doors shut against the weight of the compost and used fence paint to improve longevity.
Delivery was prompt and the on the day tracking information was excellent. Would have given five stars but for three reasons. Firstly, it wasn't a double unit, it was two singles which stand side by side. Not a serious issue and its possible to screw them together but means a double thickness of wood between them. Secondly, although I knew this would be self assembly, the work involved was far more involved than I expected, none of the holes were pre drilled, these all had to be measured and drilled by the purchaser, including hanging the door hinges and positioning the hinge correctly for the lid, so a greater skill level is required than some might be expecting, and some people may not own the tools. To make matters worse, one of the supplied wooden beams was about an inch too long and it had to be cut to size - causing some confusion, but the fact was confirmed by checking the length of the same piece in the other bin.
As a result, I had to employ a handyman to assemble this at a cost of an extra £70 to be sure a good job was done, as I wanted it to be right. None of these things are made clear on the listing.
So, on the whole excellent, I would buy another as a replacement when this one rots, but let down by a lack of up front imformation on the website and difficult assembly..”
Good afternoon Mrs Harrison, thank you for your detailed review! We're glad to hear that you found the wheelie bin screen sturdy and suitable for your composting needs. Your feedback about it being two single units instead of a double is noted, and we appreciate you sharing your assembly experience. We understand that self-assembly can sometimes be more complicated than expected, and we’re always looking to improve clarity in our product listings. We're sorry for any inconvenience caused by the pre-drilling and beam sizing issues. Your insights are valuable, and we hope to make the experience smoother for our customers in the future. Thank you for considering us for your replacement needs!
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customerservices@shiregb.co.uk
“Bought a wooden greenhouse. Came via a very polite delivery man who was happy to leave it where I asked at back of drive. Greenhouse is very good quality.”
“My grandchildren are delighted with their Pixie House. The pieces were all cut to precise sizes which fit together well. We stood the house on concrete blocks to reduce contact with the wet ground, a personal choice.”
Hi there! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your grandchildren are enjoying their Pixie House! Congratulations you have been selected as Novembers Prize winner! please check your emails so we can get the Prize money sent over to yourself!
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Charlotte @ Shire GB
“Not great build quality - some of the panels are poorly made, with nails missing the batons and some batons not straight. One of the shiplap planks was put in upside down which spolis the appearance.”
Dear Mr Keith Holmes, thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear that you experienced issues with the build quality of your garden building. It’s important to us that our customers receive a high-quality product, and we regret that some panels did not meet our standards. Your feedback on the shiplap plank and the construction imperfections is valuable to us and will be addressed with our team. If there's anything further we can do to assist you, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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customerservices@shiregb.co.uk
“A lovely shed however it would have been much better if the holes had already been made ready to put it together. Also you have to saw the wood for the roof this proved difficult.”
“I do like my log shed the only issue I have is I wish the roof overhang was a bit wider say another 10cm
Maybe could have done with 1 more length of roof timber”
Hi Jack, thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear that the description and information provided did not meet your expectations. We aim to offer clear and comprehensive details about our products, and your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve. If there’s anything specific you'd like addressed or if you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Best regards,
customerservices@shiregb.co.uk
“So happy with our tiki bar. Arrived on time to fit into space before on set of autumn. Started a paint job on it for winter already collecting bottles for spring celebration. Happy customer thanks shire given us something to look forward to.”
