Jewson Reviews 

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Looking at 70 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers frequently praise the friendly and attentive branch teams who constantly go out of their way to offer expert advice, helpful recommendations, and practical assistance with loading heavy materials. Many consumers also share positive feedback regarding reliable drop-off times and the convenient availability of diverse building products. Some reviewers were not happy with frustrating delivery delays, sudden scheduling cancellations, and a general lack of communication from customer support when issues arose. People also noted occasional problems involving unhelpful employee attitudes, unexpected stock shortages, and difficulties trying to resolve billing complaints.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Needed some building materials rather quick. So went on line and jewson opens at 07:00 am. Arrived at opening time went in and then told we are short of staff and we don’t open till 7:30. Yet a member... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Hiring process is outdated, relies on phone calls and it's basically impossible to get hold of the team (Leighton Buzzard brach at least). I had to call the branch multiple times to confirm my hire, e... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor communication/customer service. Made online order on 11th January for floor sander (Leatherhead, Surrey) to be collected in store on 13th January. At 4.30pm on 12th January received phone call... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Jewson Hereford We have had to keep phoning them to track the order of some concrete posts - paid over £2000 and still we are being told different days for delivery, then it doesn’t arrive with no... See more

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Company details

  1. Building Materials Supplier
  2. Timber merchant
  3. Plant and Machinery Hire

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Official Trustpilot page for Jewson, part of STARK Building Materials UK. With branches from the Scottish Isles to Penzance, you’re never far away from great service, expert advice and the highest quality timber, building materials and services from Jewson. Since opening our first branch in 1836, we’ve expanded to offer a wide range of supplies for all trades including building materials, roofing and landscaping. From the everyday essentials, such as bricks and timber to specialist equipment. You can also find kitchen and bathroom showrooms nationwide, as well as a trusted Tool Hire service. Please note that www.jewson.co.uk is our only official website. Reviews relating to purchases, services and experiences with Jewson should be associated with this business profile.


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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Online. orders and refund.

i ordered an item online to collect at my local store in Ramsgate. initially the payment was not accepted and was asked to try again which I did and payment went through. When I went to collect my item there were two! I explained what happened and requested a refund. After several phone calls and broken promises of a call back and after being passed from pillar to post I was eventually given the Customer Service number who said to contact my bank. I disagreed with this and after further discussion I was told my refund would be sent. I have received my refund today.This process took just over 4 weeks! I will not be using the online service again.

9 April 2024
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Reply from Jewson

Good Morning Terry,
Many thanks for your review, We’re sorry your experience hasn’t ended in the way we would hope. I would like to get one of our management team to look into this further. Please could you get in touch with me on 02476608235 or customer.feedback@jewson.co.uk so that I can arrange this for you as soon as possible.
Thank you again for your feedback
Jewson Customer Care

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Jewson Leicester

Edit - to their credit, Jewson did contact me after I posted on here, and gave me a refund. So amending my review here to reflect that. Thank you, Jewson Leicester.

Drove 160 mile round trip to Leicester to pick up doorframe for customer as size not available at local store. This branch were obviously out of stock too, so rather than saying so just gave me a random size instead. By the time customer tried to install and noticed, 3 days too late to return.

Bunch of dishonest twits. First and last time I use this company.

26 February 2024
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Reply from Jewson

Good Afternoon,
Many thanks for your review, I’m really sorry to hear about your experiences. I would like to get one of our management team to look into this further. Please could you get in touch with me on 02476608235 or customer.feedback@jewson.co.uk so that I can arrange this for you as soon as possible.
Thank you again for your feedback
Jewson Customer Care

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top man Tom

Went to Jewsons to buy a screw driver, screws and WD40. My wife and I were staying in our static caravan in Aberaeron South Wales. I needed to refit a gate going onto our caravan decking area. I had brought the gate with me to Jewsons. I had struggled to remove the metal hinges from the gate. Not only did Mr Tom Mumford, the Manager of Jewsons, sell me the bits and pieces I needed, he removed the old hinges and fitted the new ones. This was over and above any thing I expected. Mr Mumford understood the situation I was in and the difficulties I had encountered removing corroded screws etc. I would like to express my gratitude to Mr Mumford and would certainly recommend Jewsons of Aberaeron to my family, friends and anyone else reading this review. 5 Star Treatment !

John Roberts

26 March 2024
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Reply from Jewson

Good Afternoon Mr Roberts,
Thank you for your positive review about Tom We will pass on your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Many thanks, Jewson Customer Care

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful and friendly

I always find the staff at the York James Street store friendly and very helpful, no matter how big or small the order/query, and just wanted to mention particular thanks to Samuel who today assisted with a slightly awkward order - thank you.

21 March 2024
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Reply from Jewson

Good Afternoon,
Thank you for your positive review. We will pass on your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Jewson Customer Care

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent !!

Excellent Experience !!!

5 May 2023
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Reply from Jewson

Good Afternoon,
Thank you for your positive review. We will pass on your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Jewson Customer Care

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not trust ETM Recycling skips, Bristol.

A skip lorry hired by my roofers, through Jewsons, knocked down my front garden wall last October. It was properly and politely reported to us and to the company by the driver, with photos and our contact details, but no-one then made any contact with me.

I had to search to discover their exact name/address details online (ETM Recycling, Bristol) and phone to demand repairs. It still took some time to connect with the right manager by email but they did NOTHING except delay and prevaricate.

Eventually, I got a local builder to repair the wall and sent them the bill, but they made no effort at all to help, insisted on photographic evidence, and in total it has taken nearly 6 months to complete the repair and get reimbursement.

They paid my builder's invoice eventually today, but have not offered any recompense for all the work and effort I had to put in myself, to clean up the damage after them, and to arrange the repairs myself, nor for the long period of living behind an unsightly collapsed front wall.

I have a long string of email correspondence from Nov 23 to March 24 which demonstrates their attitude throughout.

ETM Recycling, Bristol, deserve NEGATIVE stars- do not use them, even if suggested by Jewsons!

25 October 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hire from hell…

Went to hire a braker gave me the option to collect at local store….then turns out local store don’t do hire (even though it was an option online!?) so I have to just have it delivered instead a pain but no biggy gives me the opportunity to get it delivered tomorrow. Few hours later I am told they ain’t delivering this week (once again why have this week as an option to have delivery ?!). Never will I be going to Jewsons again. Very poor service from start to finish.

11 March 2024
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Reply from Jewson

Good Morning,
Many thanks for your review, I’m really sorry to hear about your experiences with our Tool Hire service. We’re sorry your experience hasn’t ended in the way we would hope. I would like to get one of our management team to look into this further. Please could you get in touch with me on 02476608235 or customer.feedback@jewson.co.uk so that I can arrange this for you as soon as possible.
Thank you again for your feedback
Jewson Customer Care

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rutherglen depot awful customer service

Ordered one box of vinyl flooring online, on Saturday, with only stock available in Rutherglen depot available for collection at 7.45am on the Monday. I got a telephone call on Monday at 3.30 from Rutherglen depot to say sorry there was a glitch in the system and they did not have this in stock. They agreed to refund my card. I then got a text message on Tuesday to say my order was ready for collection from Rutherglen. I called them and they said 9 boxes arrived yesterday but for another customer. They also told me I would have to contact the website myself to request a refund. However the email I received with my order confirmation is a "no reply" address. I will now have to take this up with my credit card company to chase my refund. If I could rate zero I would.

5 March 2024
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Reply from Jewson

Good morning Gillian,

Thank you for your review. We would like to look into this further for you, please could you email the full details, to Customer.feedback@jewson.co.uk.

Thank you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clearway Pest Control Services often…

Clearway Pest Control Services often need quality materials for our pest proofing work and Jewson have got the lot!

9 January 2024
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Reply from Jewson

Good Afternoon,
Thank you for your positive review. We will pass on your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extraordinarily high prices…

Do not go to Jewsons if you do not have an account. Their prices are nearly twice what you would pay elsewhere eg Wickes, Shields in Tavistock etc having just compared my latest purchases.

18 February 2024
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Reply from Jewson

Good Afternoon Roger,
Many thanks for your review, We’re sorry your experience hasn’t ended in the way we would hope. I would like to get one of our management team to look into this further. Please could you get in touch with me on 02476608235 or customer.feedback@jewson.co.uk so that I can arrange this for you as soon as possible.
Thank you again for your feedback
Jewson Customer Care

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jewsons Dartford/Stone Branch

I normally do not do reviews, however this time I'm so impressed, that I really feel obliged and would like to let other people know. For the past year I've been establishing my new business from scratch in Swanscombe. I was building facilities and cafe for my customers from ground up. At the beginning I tried various, well known building materials suppliers and every single one I've approached was an utter let down and disappointment, until I walked in to Jewsons in Dartford. This review is not about the quality of materials or prices, which are good enough for my needs, this is about people who work there. I've never been in Dartford branch before. Warm welcome from the doorway, wealth of knowledge and expert advice and really caring attitude from every single member of the team. They went above and beyond of any of my expectations. I'm no special, they just made me feel like one! Priceless! David, Sue, all lads in the shop and yard - I'm very grateful for your support throughout! Please, keep up the good work and in my next project your branch will be my only point of contact.

1 August 2023
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Reply from Jewson

Good Morning,

Thank you for your positive review. We will pass on your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Ryan

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I closed my account if 40 years last…

I closed my account if 40 years last month. Now I see I was right.
Phoned two local builders merchants for quote on timber.
First one £59
Second £50
JEWSON ABERAERON £159.
ROBBERS
I have seen the Jewson reply.
After my review I complained to Jewson and their reply was.
" That's the price we cannot support you." Guess that means cannot help me.
I have now bought the timber and my opinion is that Jewson are greedy and overpriced beyond reason.

12 February 2024
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Reply from Jewson

Good Afternoon Mr Phillips,
Thank you for you feedback. I believe that you have already been in contact with one of my colleagues, who has given you the best options we can for a non account holder.
Unfortunately on this occasion, we were not able to match or beat the pricing that you have found elsewhere.
Many thanks,
Jewson Customer Care

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Jewson's damage property

Jewson's delivered to a neighbouring property on 10th January. When leaving they damaged our large established hedge. We reported the damage and a MSN visited from the store, confirming that it was caused by Jewson. Despite many attempts at chasing and being fobbed off with an insurance claim number, we've heard nothing. I would avoid deliveries from Jewson where possible, as it seems reading the reviews, we're not the only ones experiencing this problem!

10 January 2024
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Reply from Jewson

Hi Natalie,
My colleague Angie has replied to your email dated the 6th of Feb.

Kind Regards
Customer Care

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Staff OK9

Staff OK. No problem
But I bought a roll of "Hippo" masking tape - the worst masking tape I have ever purchased in my life.
Virtually no glue whatsoever - it could just as well be paper strip.!!
In future I will go to a local merchant for all my stuff, where masking tape (just as an example) is HALF THE PRICE and VASTLY SUPERIOR QUALITY.

5 February 2024
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Reply from Jewson

Good Afternoon John,
Many thanks for your review, I’m really sorry to hear about your experience with your purchase. We’re sorry your experience hasn’t ended in the way we would hope. I would like to get one of our management team to look into this further. Please could you get in touch with me on 02476608235 or customer.feedback@jewson.co.uk so that I can arrange this for you as soon as possible.
Please include your original order number/Consignment number.
Thank you again for your feedback
Jewson Customer Care

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rude, inappropriate staff member

Asked about tool hire and was put through to Dave, who was totally inappropriate with me just because I don’t have a penis (I am a 56 year old hetero female). Have emailed customer service about this and was promised a reply within 48 hours. That was two weeks ago and still no reply. Very unimpressed. And the prices were outrageous. Borrowed the ladders/platforms I needed off neighbours, and was pleased to gift them wine and chocolates as a thank you, rather than bolster Jewson profits

25 January 2024
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Reply from Jewson

Good Afternoon Fiona,
Thank you for your review bringing this to our attention.
I have replied to your most recent email.
Many thanks,
Angie
Jewson Customer Care

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Outrageous prices

I went to my local Jewson’s to get some 47x 125mm treated timber and was charged £4.58 per metre! I complained and was told this was a trade price! I had a roof open so had no choice but to pay this. I have since checked with other builders merchants and Jewson’s are more than double the price. Avoid them at all costs if you need building materials.

27 January 2024
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Reply from Jewson

Good Afternoon Nick,

Thank you for you feedback. This feedback has been noted and we will take this onboard.

Kind Regards
Ry

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Someone who knows what he's talking about

I would like to say a great thanks to Luke at Winchester branch.
Very knowledgeable and understanding of the product that we need and a great help. We will be happy to use Jewsons again. As long as there's people like luke. thanks again luke for your all your help. Darren

11 January 2024
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Reply from Jewson

Good Morning Darren,
Thank you for your positive review about Luke. We will pass on your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Many thanks,
Jewson Customer Care

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Called into St James northampton branch today and was served by Gareth. Very friendly, helpful and a credit to the company.

24 January 2024
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Reply from Jewson

Good Morning Mick,
Many thanks for review. It’s great to hear that Gareth left such a great impression on you. We have shared your kind words with the branch management team. We do hope to see you again in the future and we thank you for your business.
Thanks you again for your feedback
Jewson Customer Care

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company bumped into my car while…

This company bumped into my car while making a delivery, the manager came out to look at my car which he wouldn't have bothered to do unless the driver admitted it, but since he investigated and realised there was no CCTV or proof he decided the company wasn't going to pay for the damage to my car! What an honest company, don't go near them with a bargepole!
Pretended to investigate but I knew they would cover for their driver, what a disgraceful company, don't use them they are the pitts!

10 January 2024
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Reply from Jewson

Good Afternoon Valerie,
Thank you for your review. We would like to look into this further for you, please could you email the full details, including any photographs you have to Customer.feedback@jewson.co.uk.
Thank you
Jewson Customer Care

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jewson Whiteparish Depot

Jewson Whiteparish Depot - very helpful, polite and understanding. Service with a smile.
Doesn't get any better than today's experience. Thank you 😊🙏

5 January 2024
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Reply from Jewson

Hi,
Many thanks for review. It’s great to hear that the branch left such a great impression on you. We do hope to see you again in the future and we thank you for your business.
Thanks you again for your feedback
Jewson Customer Care

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