Elsons Tools Reviews 

521
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Review summary

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Looking at 501 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently commend the competitive pricing, often finding the best deals available. They also appreciate the high quality of the products and the exceptional service provided, including good communication and an easy ordering process. Reviewers consistently praise the fast and efficient delivery, with many items arriving next-day and well-packaged. However, some customers also noted issues with delivery, including missed deliveries or problems with courier services regarding timing and failed attempts. A few other people also felt that there were occasional product discrepancies, such as receiving the wrong item, missing components, or products arriving without proper packaging.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Elsons offered the best price with the confidence of collecting in store if wanted. I purchased on a Friday for delivery mid-following week but item arrived next-day, Saturday for no extra cost and at... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and communication. Purchase of new wheeled tool bag. They had stock of all size options when others didn’t. Priced at the genuine price, not inflated as other suppliers were due to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I wanted to purchase a new jigsaw, I have taken a liking to Festool equipment. For various reasons I prefer a cordless machine (pat testing regulations at some sites) So I contacted a supplier lo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing customer service and support, fantastic price and speedy delivery. Will know doubt be using Elsons Tools again. Ordered my package, it came well within the time frame. Unfortunately th... See more

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Company details

  1. #44 of 93 best companies in Hardware Shop
  2. #29 of 96 best companies in Tool shop

Written by the company

We are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable team looking to offer our customers the very best in customer service. We offer great prices and free next day delivery on the majority of our product range. When online ordering, things can, on occasion, not go to plan, we are always on hand to assist and resolve any issues as quickly as possible. We have power tool and building material experts on hand to answer your questions relating to the products we sell.

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We're committed to our customers!
As well as offering great prices, huge stock range and fast delivery, we also pride ourselves on offering our excellent customer service

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4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I've ordered a hop up and received…

I've ordered a hop up and received different model. They've managed prepaid delivery and I've received a refund.

12 May 2026
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Reply from Elsons Tools

Thank you for your review. Sorry to hear that you was unhappy with our service on this occasion. We did contact you directly with an explanation with regards to the item you received.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Low price

Low price, great communication, fast delivery.

19 May 2026
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Reply from Elsons Tools

Thank you for the 5 stars

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service

Item was dispatched quickly. Item well packaged. Would definitely use again

6 May 2026
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Reply from Elsons Tools

Thank you for the excellent review

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Should have been next day delivery but…

Should have been next day delivery but took 3 days which was a pain as the whole reason I ordered through them was for next day delivery. Not technically their fault but not offering any compensation either.

18 May 2026
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Reply from Elsons Tools

Thank you for your review. Sorry to hear that you was unhappy with our service on this occasion and the courier company let us down. We did contact you directly with an explanation regarding the compensation.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I booked next day delivery implicitly…

I booked next day delivery implicitly urgent.
Delivery was signed for only whilst I was at work i couldn't ask for leave in safe place as Elson have blocked option. Noneof this was clear when i ordered.

28 April 2026
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Reply from Elsons Tools

Thank you for your review. Sorry to hear your experience wasn't a positive one, your feedback has been noted

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recommend


Makita cordless spears. Best price on line and delivered the following day. Recommend.

12 May 2026
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Reply from Elsons Tools

Thank you for the wonderful review

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