MKM Building Supplies Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.5

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Evaluating 104 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers frequently praise the helpful and friendly staff members across branches, noting that local teams consistently go above and beyond to provide excellent guidance, professional advice, and dedicated support. Consumers also highlight the fast and reliable delivery service, frequently mentioning that orders arrive promptly with polite drivers who take great care with the goods. Some reviewers were not happy with occasional delivery delays, poor scheduling communication, and unexpected waiting times. Others mentioned receiving incorrect or damaged products, along with frustrating responses from management when trying to resolve problems.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Lowest online price, including delivery, that I could find in my area. Delivery took 2 weeks which was fine by me. Helpful and friendly driver delivered, all my items were undamaged and good quality.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ed, at the Trafford park site has been absolutely fantastic with his customer service. He followed up with two calls to ensure the tools hired were ok! Genuinely the best customer service you can as... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We recently did a full kitchen refurb, absolutely over the moon. The whole process start to finish was great. Michelle the kitchen designer was friendly yet professional and had some great ideas, our... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Whilst building our home on the Isle of Mull, we used MKM in Oban. They where absolutely fantastic, priced matched when they could, we had no issues either deliveries, which were free, always sup... See more

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  1. Hardware Shop
  2. DIY Store

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MKM is the UK’s proper builder’s merchant. We have branches across England, Scotland & Wales. Founded in 1995, we have branches across the length and breadth of the United Kingdom from Redruth to Elgin, Norwich and Llandudno. Founded in 1995 in Hull, and grown to over 140 branches nationwide. Known for our unique model where branches are part-owned by local directors, we supply building materials, timber, plumbing, heating, kitchens, and bathrooms to trade and DIY customers. We pride ourselves on: Customer Focus: Serving both professional tradespeople and DIYers, offering a "people-first" approach and specialised service. Product Range: Extensive stock includes building materials, landscaping, timber, plumbing, heating, and specialized kitchen/bathroom showrooms. Local Expertise: Each branch is managed by local directors, ensuring expert, tailored advice and strong community relationships. Services: We provide free, in-house 3D design services for kitchens and bathrooms, as well as tool hire. Free local delivery: Order in-branch, online (website or app) or over the phone with free local delivery!


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service and great prices

Amazing service and great prices. Ordered timber for my raised beds, arrived the next day with a super friendly delivery driver. Local delivery was free and they were £30 cheaper than a more local timber yard. Highly recommend them ,shall be using MKM for everything in future! THANK YOU TEAM MKM!

29 April 2026
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Reply from MKM Building Supplies

Hi Simon, thank you for your 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you were pleased with our service, pricing, and the prompt delivery of your timber. It's great to know that our delivery team made a positive impression. We look forward to serving you again for all your future needs at MKM.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had a disappointing experience with…

I had a disappointing experience with MKM’s kitchen design and delivery service at Workington. Two different people poorly managed the design process, which led to miscommunication and errors. The wrong wall cupboard door was delivered twice, which caused significant delays and inconvenience.

There were also discrepancies in the design, resulting in several retrofits and necessary changes. Delivery times were much longer than expected, and the project took 34 days for the joiner to almost complete—yet 5% of the work was left unfinished, which I had to complete myself.

Although MKM does not officially recommend joiners, what concerns me most is that MKM staff were aware that the joiner I used had a mediocre reputation and previous complaints from other customers, but they did not warn me or suggest alternative options. The joiner's workmanship was poor; even basic tasks such as cutting the MDF panel straight were poorly done. I agree that selecting a mediocre joiner is on me, but it was frustrating that you knew the joiner's background and didn't warn me.

Overall, my experience was frustrating and disappointing. I would advise others to be cautious and ensure clear communication and transparency—especially regarding final design before ordering—if considering MKM (Workington) for kitchen projects.

2 February 2026
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Reply from MKM Building Supplies

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I'm sorry to hear about the issues you faced with our kitchen design and delivery service at MKM Workington. I understand the frustration caused by the miscommunication, incorrect deliveries, and the delays you experienced. Additionally, I acknowledge your concern regarding the joiner and our lack of communication about their reputation. We take your feedback seriously and would like to address these issues further. Please feel free to contact us directly so we can work towards a resolution. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

MKM Bury NOT GOOD ENOUGH

MKM Bury. I placed an online order on Sunday 19th. I phoned Tuesday 21st to chase it up. Not in stock, they will have to order it in. Phoned Saturday 25th April, advised that they have forgotten to order it! I asked them to cancel the order and refund me. They advised it takes 3-5 working days to get my refund to me !!! NOT GOOD ENOUGH

25 April 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Asked for a quote for a complete…

Asked for a quote for a complete bathroom refurbishment, a week later still haven't heard from them. Very disappointing.

15 April 2026
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Reply from MKM Building Supplies

Hi Ian, thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear that you haven't received the quote for your bathroom refurbishment yet. We understand how important timely communication is and will look into this matter to ensure it is resolved. Please feel free to contact us directly through your local branch website so we can assist you further. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future at MKM.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Consistently High Standards of Service.

I have been dealing with the Southport branch, which is only a couple of miles away from where I live, for a few years now. They are usually cheaper than the competition and normally deliver the next working day, free of charge, regardless of the value of the order. The quality of the products is excellent. I have an account and usually order on-line. First thing the next morning, I invariably receive a phone call from Paul, to arrange delivery, usually within 24 hours. If you pushed me for a negative, it would be the slightly limited range of products and the opening hours; I am sometimes frustrated at having to resort to paying "over the odds" at B&Q or Wickes.

18 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Newark branch Kitchen Designer Charlotte

What a fabulous experience meeting Charlotte, who was extremely helpful, friendly and very knowledgeable about the Symphony kitchen range. Even though we were only enquiring about purchasing a couple of cupboards nothing was too much trouble, we received a quote within the hour and would like to thank Charlotte for her super customer service and the time she spent with us.

15 April 2026
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Reply from MKM Building Supplies

Hello there, thank you for your 5-star review! We're pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with our team and services here at MKM Building Supplies Newark. If there's anything else we can help you with, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Large shards of glass in the topsoil!

I gave this company the chance to fix an issue with glass in the topsoil they delivered, making it clear it’s being used in a garden with my toddler and dog.
They collected the bags, said they’d found more glass, and said they would deliver topsoil from a new supplier. The delivery wasn’t communicated properly, and when it did arrive, it was the same contaminated soil with more shards of glass.
A full refund was issued but we’re now having to go through the soil in our garden by hand and are still finding large pieces of glass. This is completely unacceptable.

15 April 2026
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Reply from MKM Building Supplies

Hi Nicole, thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear about the issues you've experienced with the topsoil delivery. We understand the seriousness of this matter and would like to address it further. Please contact us directly so we can work towards a resolution. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future at MKM Building Supplies. Please find your branch contact details on our website.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have used Mkm Llandudno junction…

I have used Mkm Llandudno junction without question for 19 years and never questioned an 2 way respect for and from the business. However not respecting a customers name and failure to do a refund which was 100% due. The senior management who were in the ‘loop’ shirked to contact me to put things right or to explain the happenings. A complete system failure.
There are 2 results here, treat Mkm with the respect they deserve and don’t expect a refund when due.
I had to seek help from my bank to temporarily retrieve my monies not from Mkm Llandudno junction

27 March 2026
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Reply from MKM Building Supplies

Hello Danny, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. I'm sorry to hear about your recent experience with MKM Llandudno Junction. We value your long-standing relationship with us and are committed to addressing these concerns. Please feel free to reach out directly so we can work towards a resolution. You can contact us via mobile or through our email, both on our website.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waited in all day for the delivery and…

Waited in all day for the delivery and when it got to 4.30 called them asking where my delivery was only to be told that they had a problem with one of their lorries,yet never bothered calling me to tell me this even when they ask for your phone number when ordering,really disappointed with the customer service,they apologised but that doesn’t really make a difference when you’ve wasted a whole day waiting in for them.

13 April 2026
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Reply from MKM Building Supplies

Hello Susan, thank you for sharing your experience with us. I’m sorry to hear about the inconvenience you faced with the delivery and the lack of communication regarding the delay. Please can you let us know which branch you experienced this with, you can email us on - hello@mkmbs.co.uk

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous service

The service provided by the team was brilliant (with a special shout out to Tracy the Driver), I ordered two bulk bags of gravel and cannot find fault. Thank you again xx

4 April 2026
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Reply from MKM Building Supplies

Hello Kristina, thank you for your 5-star review! We're pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with MKM Building Supplies. If there's anything else we can help you with, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Staff at MKM

The Staff at MKM it has to be said, know what Customer Service is, finding what I wanted was made so much easier, by the friendly and helpful Staff at the Huntingdon Road Branch, in fact, the Staff at all three Dumfries Branches are a credit to MKM

7 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can not fault this company one but

Can not fault this company one bit, I ordered in the morning and by the afternoon I had delivery, Jason called me to let me know when the delivery would be and he was very polite, I would definitely order from this company again should I need to .. thanks guys :)

2 April 2026
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Reply from MKM Building Supplies

Hello Yan, thank you for your wonderful review! We're pleased to hear that Jason provided you with excellent service and that your delivery was prompt. We look forward to serving you again in the future!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

MKM Woodbourn Rd Sheffield

MKM Woodbourn Rd Sheffield
Ordered grey slate on the Monday for delivery Thursday. We rang them Wednesday for delivery slot, was told pm.
Waited and waited, rang them at 3.45, said they'd had trouble with their deliveries...so wouldn't get it.
I wonder at what point they would have informed us they weren't delivering??
Requested a refund which we did receive
Time off work for this delivery 😡😡
Poor service

2 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Ordered a large bag of sand from the Bangor branch. It wasn't expensive and the office were quick to inform me of a delivery date, which was only a couple of days later. It arrived promptly. Driver was friendly anf helpful and dropped the bag right where we needed it.
Excellent service!

27 March 2026
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Reply from MKM Building Supplies

Hello Robert, thank you for your 5 star review! We're pleased to hear that you had an excellent experience with our Bangor branch, from the quick delivery to the friendly service of our driver. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you again in the future!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor customer service

I had a very poor experience in Chichester branch. I ordered some oak sleepers in September 2025 which were never delivered even though they had been paid for. They said they had problems with their suppliers but their website said they were still available. The price of the sleepers also increased. Originally said they would honour the lower price but, they then changed their mind. I challenged this and they said their director would phone me but I was never phoned back. I had to do all the chasing. After many phone calls, and no call back ever received from them, they decided they would honour the original price after all and that they were working on it and I would be contacted shortly. Of course, they didn’t get back to me and after another phone call, they then said they still had issues with their suppliers. Six months had passed since the original order, and they couldn’t be bothered to update me. They just weren’t interested. They were not true to their word and I finally lost all trust in them and got a refund, whilst for six months my money could well have been earning them interest their the MKM bank account throughout.

8 September 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service and Delivered Earlier Than Promised

Ordered a shower screen after sending an email enquiry and received a response almost immediately with a delivered price. They weren’t the cheapest option, but they were certainly competitive. Although the shower screen wasn’t in stock with the manufacturer at the time, they advised they could source one by a specific date.

Communication throughout was excellent. Payment was straightforward, and they kept me updated on progress. Then, two weeks before the expected date, I received a call to say the screen was actually available and could be delivered earlier than planned - a really nice surprise.

It’s great service like that which you don’t always see these days. I can’t recommend them highly enough - especially Simon, who handled everything from start to finish. A real credit to the team. Well done.

4 March 2026
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Reply from MKM Building Supplies

Hello Tanzeela, thank you for your 5-star review! We're pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with MKM Building Supplies. If there's anything else we can help you with, please don't hesitate to reach out. We hope to see you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hub of the home

We recently did a full kitchen refurb, absolutely over the moon. The whole process start to finish was great. Michelle the kitchen designer was friendly yet professional and had some great ideas, our space wasn’t the easiest to work with taking into account what I wanted to fit in and my expectations. I think it’s safe to say, she did it! Can’t thank her enough. The quality of the kitchen was even better than I expected, even the kitchen fitter was impressed. Love love love it!

26 November 2025
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Reply from MKM Building Supplies

Hello Tanja, thank you for your 5-star review! We're pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with MKM Building Supplies. If there's anything else we can help you with, please don't hesitate to reach out. We hope to see you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used MKM Chelmsford since the day they…

Used MKM Chelmsford since the day they opened. Over all I’ve had a great relationship with them over the years. But what stands out is being able to message Bear after hours to sort something out. And it is never a problem. Service above and beyond.

11 February 2026
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Reply from MKM Building Supplies

Hello Mark, thank you for your kind words and for being such a loyal customer since the beginning! We're glad to hear that you've had a great relationship with us and that Bear has been able to provide exceptional service. We look forward to continuing to support you with all your building needs.

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