HSL Chairs - Southend Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

235-237 Eastwood Road, SS6 7LF Southend, GB

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The lady advisor at the Rayleigh branch was very hospitable & personable. My mum was treated wonderfully. Advisor was extremely helpful & polite, we were treated to a cup of tea too. All in all 10 out... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visited the Eastwood showroom this morning . Mum needed a couple of fireside chairs . Nothing was too much bother , Tracey was exceptionally understanding and helped making sure mum chose the right he... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We visited the Southend HSL showroom(which is actually in Rayleigh) and the service we received was absolutely first class. Ann, the assistant who greeted us was friendly helpful and knowledgeable and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The sales person Ann at your Southend (Raleigh) store was excellent! Personable, professional and knowledgeable. We had lots of questions and queries as our needs were fairly specific and Ann answered... See more


Company details

  1. Home Furniture Shop
  2. also in
  3. Disability equipment supplier
  4. Furniture Manufacturer
  5. Mobility equipment supplier

About HSL Chairs - Southend

Written by the company

HSL is an award-winning family furniture business with stores nationwide. We’ve been handcrafting and delivering beautiful furniture to provide true comfort for over 50 years. Making people comfortable is part of our DNA and that is why we do it.


We have spent over half a century making it our mission to understand the different sizes, shapes and needs of our customers. We have learnt how people sit, rest and sleep; how their bodies bend and move; and where and why they ache. We call this knowledge CleverComfort™, and it goes into the design and manufacture of every chair, sofa and bed we make – ensuring that our furniture fits the bodies of our customers perfectly.


Award Winning

HSL has also been recognised by The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for one of our innovative designs, our wooden knuckle. The Queen’s Award for Enterprise is a prestigious award for recognising British businesses and other organisations who excel at promoting opportunity, sustainable development, international trade or innovation.


Made in Yorkshire

Whilst our roots still remain in Yorkshire, we have welcoming showrooms nationwide spanning the entire country and a national network of Home Visit Comfort Specialists performing consultations in our customers’ own homes.


Family Business

As we’ve grown, one thing that has never changed is the passion for comfort and furniture being at the heart of our business. We’re still family-run, we continue to hold traditional values in our hearts, and we have always been dedicated to providing a caring service and excellent value for money for all of our customers.

About HSL Chairs

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Up to 25 Year Guarantee
Over 50 years of craftsmanship and dedication to exceptional customer service have made us who we are today. We still only employ furniture makers with the experience, skill and commitment to manufacturing the highest quality products. That’s why we are confident to cover a large number of our furniture ranges with a 25-year frame guarantee. In addition, all electrically adjustable chairs have a 5 year guarantee covering mechanical fault on the motor and handset.
Queen's Award Winners
HSL has been recognised by The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for one of our recent innovative designs, our wooden knuckle. The Queen’s Award for Enterprise is a prestigious award for recognising British businesses and other organisations who excel at promoting opportunity, sustainable development, international trade or innovation. 

Occupational Therapist Approved

All products are independently tested

As a member of the British Association of Occupational Therapists, Julie Jennings Dip COT HCPC, is highly qualified and greatly respected. Julie is frequently consulted for independent advice by a wide range of clients throughout the UK and Europe. All our chairs, sofas and beds at HSL are approved by Julie Jennings. Thanks to her work, you can relax in comfort knowing that each piece in our range has been thoroughly tested and evaluated by an independent health expert.

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  • 235-237 Eastwood Road, SS6 7LF, Southend, United Kingdom

4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The lady advisor at the Rayleigh branch…

The lady advisor at the Rayleigh branch was very hospitable & personable. My mum was treated wonderfully. Advisor was extremely helpful & polite, we were treated to a cup of tea too. All in all 10 out of 10 to the advisor & for her service. Thank you.

23 September 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff member was very knowledgeable…

The staff member was very knowledgeable about different sizes of chairs and wether I should have one or two motors. She took time to make sure that the chair was the correct size . We were not pressured in any way and could take as long as we liked. Plus we had a lovely cup of tea .

4 September 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceeded customer expectations

Emma was very patient , helpful and exceeded customer expectations .
Although Emma was our main point of contact her manager was just as helpful. No hard sales just helpful advice. Very pleasant ladies.

16 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An enjoyable experience

We visited the showroom two times, a month apart.
The environment was calm and welcoming, leaving us to browse at our leisure without being hassled by staff. When we required assistance the staff were helpful explaining the importance of the chairs supporting the different areas of our bodies. We were offered drinks. We looked at the different fabrics available and were provided with a few samples and a brochure to take home. On our second visit we were welcomed by the same salesperson who had remembered our names from our previous visit which was a surprise to us. We had agreed which chairs we thought would be best for us but not the fabric and spent a long time looking at the different choice of fabrics again. The ordering process was a little slow ensuring the different options making up our choice of chairs was correct. The staff at all times were available and not overbearing. We enjoyed our visits.

22 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really professional people.

Really kind, patient and knowledgeable staff. No rush no pushy sales tactics, Emma made us feel nothing was too much trouble and we got the right chais for our individual needs.

14 August 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Customer services was good explained…

Customer services was good explained everything that we needed to know about the bed we enquired about, let examine the bed by letting us try it out to see if is was what was needed for our needs, we were happy with HSL service the assessment was excellent

8 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

We visited the Southend HSL showroom(which is actually in Rayleigh) and the service we received was absolutely first class. Ann, the assistant who greeted us was friendly helpful and knowledgeable and had seemingly endless patience while we tried different chairs before finding the right ones for us.Well done HSL.

19 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic …

Visited the Eastwood showroom this morning . Mum needed a couple of fireside chairs . Nothing was too much bother , Tracey was exceptionally understanding and helped making sure mum chose the right height/size chair . We were even offered coffee and biscuits. A lovely experience all round . Thankyou Tracey .

11 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jasmine was so helpful

The assistant Jasmine, was very friendly, informative and knowledgeable. We felt not at all rushed. She discussed all the various options according to my mum's needs and let her try everything Mum wanted to look at. Very, very happy with the service and the price. Would highly recommend!

1 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Disappointed with delivery service

Sales experienced was excellent. The range available, quality, choices for finish are all great and the riser/ recliner chair was even delivered earlier than the 12 weeks originally advised. But the shine really comes off at delivery when the owner has to put it together and set up. My elderly mother in law luckily had a maintenance man at her care home that could help her. For the price and experience, I really would have expected this finishing touch to be part of the service.

8 June 2026
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Reply from HSL Chairs - Southend

Good morning Ms Warren

Thank you for your feedback. While I'm pleased to hear you were happy with the sales experience and product quality, I'm very sorry to learn about the delivery and set-up experience, this is not in line with HSL's expectations.
Thank you for providing your details. I have all the information I need to contact you directly and gather further feedback regarding your experience.
Kind Regards
Lauren Elliott
Customer Care Manager
lauren.elliott@hslchairs.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The sales person Ann at your Southend…

The sales person Ann at your Southend (Raleigh) store was excellent! Personable, professional and knowledgeable. We had lots of questions and queries as our needs were fairly specific and Ann answered them all with patience and a smile. The whole experience was very pleasant and Tracey’s coffee and tea was spot on thank you very much.

21 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My wife and I visited the shop in…rayleigh Essex

My wife and I visited the shop in Rayleigh Essex and was shown around by Jasmine .She was very caring and professional took time to listen to our needs and gave us time to try different chairs. At no time did she pressure us for a sale. We ended buying two chairs which she believed suited our needs on which we both agreed.

19 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service at Southend

Took my elderly indecisive parents to the Southend store to look at a couple of chairs and thanks to the fantastic advice and patience of Jasmine (working on her own) who took time and answered all their questions and concerns, they now have 2 chairs that will make their lives so much better. Thanks Jasmine and DSL

19 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience, Appointment at Rayleigh Store

I had an appt at the Rayleigh store and was greated with smiles from two lovely ladies and immediately offered a drink. I sat down in a comfy chair and we all had a chat about my budget and physical issues as well as general chat. Ann helped me chosing my chairs, she knew dependant on cost I wanted to replace at least one of my tired DFS chairs, two if budget allowed. We spent alot of time moving from chair to chair, she expressed concern one wasn’t supporting my neck correctly, I knew another didn’t have the right back support. We tried one motor, two motor, and 4 motors, but I decided I probably wanted manual. The moment I sat in the Ripley Grande chair, we both knew that was the one with manual recliner (tested on the sofa). Ann knew I currently had leather but I liked the display fabric, we looked at others in same B price range, but I decided on that one. The price enabled me to buy 2 chairs so I could swap them every few months as I live alone. I decided to get the protection covers for one and care package for both (no pressure to buy either). I was in the store over 2 hours, it was a lovely experience, more like a social coffee morning where I happen to buy chairs! No hard sell, no push towards more expensive options, I felt relaxed, in control, and valued as a customer. I am still 4-6 weeks until delivery, so can’t comment on that yet, but so far very happy. Highly recommended!

18 June 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Product knowledge and empathy style……

We first visited the showroom ( Rayleigh ) and were
Impressed by the Sales Lady ( Tracey ) because she
appreciated the Mobility issues we have to achieve .
So much so that , after looking elsewhere , we had no
reluctance in returning to the showroom to discuss
with Tracey . Which convinced us to place a order for
the product we needed ( A 3 Motor adjustable Chair ).

19 June 2026

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