Starel Stones Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Evaluating 314 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the helpful and knowledgeable staff for providing exceptional assistance and guidance during showroom visits and product selections. Consumers also love the stunning selection of high-quality marble products, noting that items consistently arrive well-packaged and match expectations. However, some customers also noted frustrating issues with delivery delays and extremely poor communication after completing their payments. A few reviewers experienced difficulties reaching support teams or obtaining timely order confirmations and shipping updates. Additionally, minor problems regarding missing or incorrect items were occasionally mentioned by people.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely marble tiles for our bathroom floor. Excellent Customer service in store and online. Alex was really helpful in arranging replacement tiles when one got damaged and we didn’t have a good match... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience, I ordered various samples which arrived well packaged, I also note that in some cases where the samples i ordered were not available i was provided with suitable alternatives. The cu... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Starel is the UK’s finest retailer of marble tiles (amongst other things) I have been using them since the company began and they are the real deal and very competitive pricing. Julia has been superb... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I Visited Fareham showroom for samples, and was assisted by a lovely young lady who was very helpful (did not get her name) stunning range of tiles. we opted for the Arebescato viola for our downstai... See more

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  1. #19 of 22 best companies in Natural Stone Supplier

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Starel Stones is a family run business specialized in manufacturing first-quality natural stone, marble mosaics, tiles and basins. With a large UK stock and factory located in the Mediterranean, we offer a wide range of natural stone colours and mosaic patterns. With high tech factory machinery, we are able to offer custom production of any size mosaics and tiles.


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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Steve did an excellent job for our delivery!

Steve did an excellent delivery job of our tiles. He was friendly and professional, and tried his best to zig zag through the driveway to get to the house. Highly appreciated! He left the item as close to the house as he could, which is very helpful. Excellent!

17 April 2026
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Reply from Starel Stones

Hello,
Thank you for your feedback.
We’re glad to hear Steve provided an excellent and professional delivery service and managed to get the tiles as close to your house as possible.
Kind regards,
Starel Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stea e

Great job ……

16 April 2026
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Reply from Starel Stones

Hello Adrian,

Thank you for your 5-star review.

Kind regards,
Starel Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After several sample orders which all...

After several sample orders which all came very quickly we placed an order with Starel and the pencil trims we got were perfect! They look great in our bathroom. Also, when needing to amend our order, Starel were extremely helpful in getting this sorted. Would recommend!

14 April 2026
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Reply from Starel Stones

Hello Daniel,

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review.

We are happy to hear our products look great in your bathroom and to know our team could help smoothly with your order amendment.

We truly appreciate your recommendation.

Kind regards,

Starel Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AWFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE

AWFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE
Shocking lack of communication from Patrycja. Took ages to reply to a request for estimate, claimed to have sent a quote “slab proposal” (whatever that is - makes no sense in English!) which she didn’t, when pushed she said I “may” need one slab with no reference to the detailed designer drawings I had sent her and she didn’t even bother to attach an actual price as asked.

They only supply but don’t fabricate or fit - when pushed, Patrycja sent 3 names of people they work with but no contact details, obviously expecting me to do her work for her by trying to google them.

I cannot believe how awful and contemptuous this customer service is. I hate to criticise small businesses as I own one but this company doesn’t deserve to survive given the disrespect they show to potential customers. I cannot imagine how they might treat me if I bought from them and had a problem - given the other comments on here, it looks like they’re either a SCAM company or don’t process refunds which is illegal. Shame.

I note starel has posted a response which doesn’t address any of the issues raised.

The timing of the response was objectively long, it didn’t “feel” that way.

I sent detailed finalised technical drawings with measurements that every other company I approached managed to use to provide quotes and estimate of quantities. If starel cannot or will not use this information to give an estimate - not final price which I didn’t ask for - then that’s a huge flaw of their business model. To be told I “may need one slab” with no effort to give me a cost of how much one slab would be is shockingly unprofessional. Plus Pactrycja didn’t even provide a “slab proposal” even after saying they did!

Finally, Starel’s defensiveness sadly confirms my first impressions. No apologies for the awful service or the waste of my time. Hardly a constructive way of dealing with the issue. No thank you.

14 April 2026
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Reply from Starel Stones

Hello,
Thank you for your feedback.

We’d like to clarify a few points to ensure there is no misunderstanding regarding our process.

We aim to respond to all quote requests within 48 working hours. However, we receive a very high volume of enquiries daily, and each request is carefully reviewed by our team. This can sometimes affect response times, particularly where additional technical review is required. We’re sorry if this timing felt longer in your case.

Regarding the “slab proposal,” this is an initial assessment based on the information supplied at the time of enquiry. It is not intended to be a final, fully itemised quotation unless all project details, measurements, and technical requirements have been confirmed. In many cases, further clarification is needed before a definitive quotation can be issued.

Please note that while fabrication can be offered in some cases depending on project scope, we also supply stone on a supply-only basis where installation and templating are not within our service offering. In these situations, we are able to suggest independent local fabricators where appropriate. The recommendations provided are based on previous successful supply experiences with these contractors and are offered purely as guidance. Ultimately, the choice of fabricator is entirely at the client’s discretion, and we are not responsible for the services, pricing, or outcomes of third-party contractors.

We welcome all feedback and are always happy to address concerns through clear and constructive communication.

Kind regards
Starel Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Impossible to get in touch with anyone…

Impossible to get in touch with anyone there. We tried to contact them many times before placing an order and it wasn’t possible to reach anyone. I’m now trying to arrange a refund for some items and again impossible to contact anyone. I have filled out an online form, emailed and completed a survey in an attempt to speak to them. Terrible customer service!

1 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Steve was great

Steve was great, thanks

8 April 2026
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Reply from Starel Stones

Hello Irina,

Thank you for your 5 star review.

Kind regards,
Starel Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing product with astonishing customer service

I spent days searching for the perfect marble skirtings for my bathroom, and when I finally discovered Starel, it felt like such a relief. Their online selection amazed me — so many beautiful options that I instantly knew I was in the right place. I placed my order straight away, but because our builders were still on site, we desperately needed the delivery sooner than expected.

Even though I had chosen standard delivery, I called the office hoping for help, and that’s when I spoke with Julia. She was incredibly kind, patient, and genuinely willing to understand my situation. She connected me with the manager, and together they arranged for my order to arrive the very next day. I can’t express how grateful I was — it truly saved us.

They also took the time to advise me on the right products to protect the marble, which made me feel even more supported. It’s rare these days to find a company where real people listen, care, and go the extra mile for their customers. Starel made me feel valued, not just like another order number.

Thank you for your exceptional service. I will absolutely return for future projects, and I’ll be recommending you to everyone I know.

8 April 2026
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Reply from Starel Stones

Hello Ekaterine,

Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback.

We’re really pleased to hear you found the right marble skirtings for your bathroom and that our team were able to support you throughout the process. It’s great to know our team were helpful, and that the product advice gave you extra confidence with your choices.
We truly appreciate your kind words about the service and support, and your recommendation means a lot to us.

Kind regards,

Starel Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAM Company

I tried, as a Interior Designer, to order some free Samples for a Hotel we are currently designing. Starel Stones ask for shipment fees, which is definitely not a problem and then... 2 months later... nothing happened. They never delivered the samples nor answer to my 3 previous emails. I do think it is a scam. They just answer today because I was complaining on Instagram to refund me. Not to provide the samples as ordered and requested BUT to refund me. Is there any stone here?

18 January 2026
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Reply from Starel Stones

Hello,

We apologise for the delay and any inconvenience caused.

We were unable to allocate the payment due to missing reference details, which is why the samples were not dispatched.

A member of our team has already spoken with you and a refund has been arranged. The refund is currently being processed by our team and will be completed as soon as possible.

We ask that all communication remains respectful so we can resolve matters efficiently and professionally.

Kind regards,
Starel Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The marble tiles are so beautiful and…

The marble tiles are so beautiful and so are the arasbecatto pencil trims. Great value and highly recommend.

8 April 2026
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Reply from Starel Stones

Hello William,

Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you love our products that you found them great value. We really appreciate the recommendation!

Kind regards,

Starel Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Order unfulfilled

Ordered (92069) and paid for samples, only some arrived. I emailed on Feb 26 to complain and received a response offering a refund or alternative samples.

I confirmed I wanted a refund and have sent 3 emails chasing this up. Every email is ignored. I've emailed to ask if the inbox is still operating, as I'm not clear if they have closed down due to the lack of response.

We were getting samples to floor our entire home renovation, but at this stage I could not trust them to supply a high price order based on their entire lack of communication.

26 February 2026
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Reply from Starel Stones

Hello Tracey,
Thank you for your feedback.

Regarding order 92069, one of the samples selected was out of stock at the time. We understand you preferred a refund, and this was processed accordingly.

There was a delay in completing some refunds during a period where we were updating our internal systems, which has now been resolved. We are sorry the sample delivery refund took longer than expected to be processed.

We can confirm our inbox is fully operational.

Kind regards,
Starel Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible experience

Terrible experience. 1, refund hasn’t been processed for one month. Still no sign after the whole month. 2, multiple products names don’t go with the pictures of the product. You might have ordered something you think but it might not be the case. Very misleading.
Please refund my £5000

31 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great selection of slabs to chose from!

Great selection of slabs to chose from!
Very informative and helpful staff….well worth a trip to the slab showroom in Southampton !

27 March 2026
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Reply from Starel Stones

Hello Jean,
Thank you so much for your kind words!

We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed the range of slabs and found our team helpful and informative. It means a lot to us that you’d recommend a visit to our Southampton showroom.

Kind regards,
Starel Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such an amazing team

Such an amazing team. From initial contact with Julia over email to arrange for me to personally come down and select my tiles. Then on arrival, I was running late and the team waited for me. I was met by Sophie and she was so accommodating. She stood with me while I selected the tiles at 5.00pm on Friday. Thank you so so much Julia and Sophie. Very kind team.

27 March 2026
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Reply from Starel Stones

Hello Manpreet,

Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re really pleased to hear you had such a positive experience with Julia and Sophie and that everything went smoothly on the day. We appreciate you taking the time to share this.

Kind regards,
Starel Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

he was great and loads of help

he was great and loads of help, Steve is the best driver we have had :)

27 March 2026
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Reply from Starel Stones

Hello Urszula,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear Steve provided great service.

Kind regards,
Starel Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service by Sophie and Alex

Great service by Sophie and Alex. Beautiful marble products.

27 March 2026
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Reply from Starel Stones

Hello Charlotta,

Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re glad you’re happy with the marble products and service.

Kind regards,
Starel Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from Steve

Excellent service from Steve

26 March 2026
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Reply from Starel Stones

Hello,

Thank you for your kind review and for your continued support. We look forward to serving you again soon.

Kind regards,
Starel Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

GREAT SERVICE

Julia at Starel Stones was fantastic, great communication from start to finish and all products arrived safety!

Would recommend!

25 March 2026
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Reply from Starel Stones

Hello James,

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted everything arrived safely and that you had a great experience with Julia's service.

Kind regards,
Starel Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly Driver very helpful

Very friendly Driver very helpful, we do recommend him 100%

25 March 2026
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Reply from Starel Stones

Hello,

Thank you for your kind review and for your continued support. We look forward to serving you again soon.

Kind regards,
Starel Team

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