Cromwell Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Considering 1,744 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the remarkably fast shipping service and exceptionally reasonable prices offered on a wide variety of hard-to-find products. Consumers note that the online ordering platform is extremely simple to navigate, and their purchases consistently arrive promptly and in secure packaging. However, some customers also noted occasionally experiencing unexpected delivery delays, missing components within their packages, or frustrating service problems involving external couriers. A few people mentioned that parcels were sometimes left completely unattended in vulnerable areas or that stock availability information online was occasionally inaccurate.

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Delivery service

Consumers find delivery service to be marked by widespread satisfaction, frequently highlighting... See more

Product

People report positive experiences with product, highlighting great quality, fair pricing, and exact... See more

Order

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Service

Customers had positive experiences with service, frequently praising the very fast delivery and great range... See more

Price

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience - order placed on a Thursday afternoon & arrived the next day. Very happy with purchase, I'd been looking for a 18" floor fan (out of stock everywhere or doubled in price) but Cromw... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Needed x2 floor fans 18” asap before the onset of last heat wave 🥵 couldn’t source a decent fan for love nor money But found Cromwell online & Floor fans in stock and completed Next day Free deliver... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rapid processing and quick delivery of requested items - next day for each order; items - jerry cans - look sturdy and well-designed, I hope appropriate for purpose (storing water in case of water... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were very disappointed to have to wait a month for the fan, the website having indicated the item was in stock and would be delivered in a few days. Company kept us informed though and fan duly arr... See more


Company details

  1. #45 of 52 best companies in Safety and work wear
  2. #4 of 4 best companies in Abrasives supplier
  3. #3 of 4 best companies in Drilling equipment supplier
  4. #9 of 9 best companies in Janitorial equipment supplier
  5. #4 of 5 best companies in Tool & Die Shop

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Cromwell has grown from humble beginnings over 50 years ago to become a trusted source of MRO supplies and industrial products. With a network of branches and offices in the UK and across the globe, we help keep the vital cogs of industry turning. Supporting those who make and manufacture the world around us. Going above and beyond to keep operations running and people safe. We do this by not only providing easy access to an extensive range of great value, high-quality products, but also through exceptional customer service and a wealth of technical expertise to help you get the job done. We’re famous for power tools, hand tools, cutting tools and abrasives, plus PPE. A leading supplier of inventory management systems and corporate workwear. Since becoming part of the W.W. Grainger, Inc. family in 2015, were stronger than ever. Always ready to serve. Always committed to supporting our customers as they rise to new challenges – today, tomorrow and beyond.

We keep industry working

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Keeping operations running and people safe
Cromwell has been established for over 50 years and is a supplier of maintenance, repair, and operations products, offering an unrivalled choice to all industries, professions and trades.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, have what I want at a excellent price, very fast delivery, a great company and would buy from again, I would recommend to anyone.

17 August 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good & Bad

The good part was the help I had from Claire with the delivery of my order. The courier sent the parts back instead of trying to deliver to my house again. The dies were finally successfully delivered.

There is however a quality problem. I used the M2 die on Saturday to thread a piece of 2mm diameter silver steel. After completing a 12mm length of thread part of the die cracked.

I held the rod in the chuck of my lathe, the die in a precision holder in the tail stock, and used Rocol cutting compound. The die was turned by hand. I have cut many threads in this manner before without breaking one die.

I purchased a high speed steel die on purpose so that it would last. This shouldn’t happen to a quality product so I believe it must have been manufactured incorrectly. I would therefore like either a replacement M2 die or a refund for it.

Once again your help would be greatly appreciated.

17 August 2026
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Reply from Cromwell

Mr Moth,

Thank you for taking the time to speak with me just now. I'm pleased to hear that you were happy with the service and the resolution we were able to provide.

I'd also like to apologise for the issues you experienced with both the delivery and the faulty M2 die. We understand how frustrating it was to have to chase for an update after reporting the fault, and we're sorry that our communication did not meet the standard you expected.

Thank you for bringing the matter to our attention and for giving us the opportunity to put things right. I'm glad we were able to reach a satisfactory resolution and process the refund for you.

We truly appreciate your patience and your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

Kind regards,
Donna,
Customer Resolution Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were very disappointed to have to…

We were very disappointed to have to wait a month for the fan, the website having indicated the item was in stock and would be delivered in a few days. Company kept us informed though and fan duly arrived. Worth waiting for as it is an excellent product, very efficient and very quiet for a big fan…have only needed to use it on lowest setting so far. Delighted! Thank you.

25 June 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Double charged with no response to resolve

While delivery was quick and I was happy with the products, you double charged me and then did not respond to my email asking for it to be resolved. I've opened a dispute with PayPal.

12 August 2026
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Reply from Cromwell

Cari G,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. While we're pleased to hear that you were happy with the products and that your order arrived quickly, we are genuinely sorry for the frustration and inconvenience caused by the duplicate charge and the difficulty you experienced in getting the issue resolved.

We completely understand how concerning it must have been to discover that you had been charged twice and then not receive a timely response to your email. That is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we appreciate how disappointing this experience was, particularly when you had to take the additional step of raising a dispute through PayPal.

Following our investigation, we identified that an internal payment processing error resulted in a duplicate payment being taken. We can confirm that the duplicate payment has now been fully refunded, and confirmation of the refund has been provided.

Please accept our sincere apologies for both the payment error and the delay in resolving it. We value your feedback and are reviewing this case internally to help prevent similar situations from happening in the future.

Kind regards,
Donna
Customer Resolution Team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered in mid August.

Ordered in mid August.
Called 10 days later to be informed my order is likely to be mid October.
Was however offered a refund.

15 August 2026
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Reply from Cromwell

andy stephen,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review.

We are sorry that the delivery timeframe for your order did not meet your expectations. We understand how disappointing it is to place an order in mid-August and then discover that the supplier's latest availability date meant delivery was not expected until October.

When you contacted us for an update on your order, we obtained the latest information from the supplier and advised you of the revised delivery date. We appreciate that this lead time was not suitable for your requirements and understand your decision to source the item elsewhere.

Following your request, your order was cancelled and a full refund has now been processed.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank you for your feedback.

Kind regards,

Donna
Customer Resolution Team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Promise a lot - don't deliver

Accepted an order for a product that was not in stock promising speedy delivery. Turns out they would not be able to send the item until 2027. They expressed regrets but not apology. Avoid - they are full of promises that they do not deliver

14 August 2026
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Reply from Cromwell

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your experience.

We understand how frustrating it is to place an order expecting a quick delivery, only to be advised afterwards that the item was unavailable from our supplier and subject to a much longer lead time than originally anticipated. Unfortunately, the updated supplier information was only received after your order had been placed.

We appreciate that this situation fell short of your expectations and sincerely regret the inconvenience and disappointment caused. Customer feedback is important to us, and we are continually working with our suppliers to improve the accuracy of stock availability information shown at the time of ordering.

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.

Kind regards,
Donna

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

order item and kept getting delays so…

order item and kept getting delays so went on live chat to cancel order and no help at all and there wasn't any easy way to cancel order so emailed returns and again no response

14 August 2026
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Reply from Cromwell

Alistair Macmillan,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review and taking the time to speak with me earlier.
We are sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating it must have been to receive multiple delivery delay notifications after placing your order.

After reviewing your order, we found that the item's availability changed following placement, resulting in revised delivery dates being issued. We appreciate that this was disappointing, particularly as the item appeared available when you placed the order.

We are also sorry that your attempts to cancel the order did not meet your expectations. A return request was raised; however, we acknowledge that communication regarding the return process and updates was not as clear or timely as it should have been. This understandably added to your frustration when trying to resolve the matter.

We value your feedback as it highlights areas where we need to improve both our communication and customer service processes. Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,
Donna
Customer Resolution Team.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Delivery not complete

The delivery was not complete and when I emailed I was told the balance would be here the following day and it wasn't.

12 August 2026
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Reply from Cromwell

Ms. Sharon Smith,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are very sorry for the frustration caused by your order experience.

Having reviewed your order, the quantity was supplied in two deliveries due to stock being held across different locations. Whilst the first shipment was despatched as planned, we are sorry you were advised the remaining balance would arrive the following day and this did not happen. We understand how disappointing and frustrating that must have been.

Please accept our sincere apologies for the confusion and inconvenience. Your feedback has been shared internally to help improve the accuracy of the delivery information we provide to customers.

Kind regards,
Donna
Customer Resolution Team.

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