Frank Key Reviews 

746
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more

To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more

Review summary

Created with AI, based on recent reviews

Considering 97 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the knowledgeable staff for being extremely helpful, patient, and supportive when guiding purchases and explaining different options for various home projects. Consumers also highlight the exceptional delivery service, noting that professional drivers go above and beyond to position heavy materials safely and precisely where needed on site. However, some people mentioned experiencing frustrating delivery delays and unexpected scheduling issues that seriously disrupted their daily project plans. Others noted occasional order inaccuracies, such as receiving incorrect items or missing parts when purchasing products online. These minor setbacks caused temporary inconveniences for a small group of customers.

What people talk about most

Staff

Users describe positive interactions with staff, often praising the helpful and professional nature of the... See more

Delivery service

Consumers find delivery_service to be positive, highlighting prompt arrivals on requested dates and very... See more

Service

Clients share positive opinions on service, highlighting brilliant experiences from start to finish and... See more

Product

Customers report widespread satisfaction and strong appreciation for the product quality. Reviewers... See more

Order

Customers consistently note positive experiences with order processes, highlighting how easy it is to order... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic help from Steve at Frank Key Kitchens, Daybrook Arnold We can’t praise Steve enough for the brilliant support he gave us when planning our new kitchen. He really took the time to explain th... See more

Company replied

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant company to deal with, used their Somercotes branch a few times lately for bags of 10mm chippings. Price is good, and the delivery drivers are always friendly and nothing is too challengi... See more

Company replied

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the minute we walked into the kitchen showroom at Frank Keys, Daybrook, Nottingham, we knew we had made the right choice. We were dealt with professionally and not pressurised at all. Our kitchen... See more

Company replied

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service from Stephen. We wanted to add a 2m x 900mm breakfast bar to a 12 year old kitchen and Stephen was able to match the base units and worktop exactly, to allow the whole lot to loo... See more

Company replied


Company details

  1. #73 of 112 best companies in Building Materials Supplier
  2. #4 of 11 best companies in Building equipment hire service
  3. #62 of 93 best companies in Hardware Shop
  4. #7 of 14 best companies in Plant and Machinery Hire

Written by the company

Frank Key builders merchants offer a wide range of building supplies throughout the UK to the Trade & DIY enthusiast. You can find the building materials you need online, available for collection or delivery. See our low prices! If you need the right equipment hire online from our wide range of plant & tool hire.


Contact info

4.6

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

746 reviews

5-star
4-star
3-star
2-star
1-star

Asks customers to review

This company invites their customers to review, whether positive or negative

Replied to 85% of negative reviews

Typically replies within 1 week

How this company uses Trustpilot

See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.

4.6

All reviews

(746)

94 reviews in the last 12 months

Write a review
Companies on Trustpilot aren't allowed to offer incentives or pay to hide reviews. Reviews are the opinions of individual users and not of Trustpilot. Read more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I'm Happy

Goods delivered two days earlier than expected which was good as I was able to start the job early. However the insulation material that I had ordered was wet which did mess things up slightly. 1 star deducted for that!

28 November 2024
Frank Key logo

Reply from Frank Key

Apologies for the issue with the insulation. Thank you for your order and we do hope you will try us again in the future.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good experience

Only giving it 4/5 as I had some difficulties with the website ... but other than that everything was great.

30 November 2024
Frank Key logo

Reply from Frank Key

👍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivery promise achieved.

The website promised same day delivery, if I ordered within the next 30 minutes......2 hours later, the delivery was on my drive!

26 November 2024
Frank Key logo

Reply from Frank Key

Glad we could accommodate and thanks for the order.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Excellent customer service. I needed to change the collection time I was able to speak to someone who was very helpful.

31 October 2024
Frank Key logo

Reply from Frank Key

We'll always help where we can. Glad things ran smoothly and hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with the service you…

Very happy with the service you provided. Lois was very helpful and sorted out my query .
I would definitely recommend Frank Key .
Rashnita.

13 November 2024
Unprompted review
Frank Key logo

Reply from Frank Key

Thank you for your feedback, I'll be sure to let the guys know that their help was appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order

Easy to order , timber is great quality, delivery drivers very helpful , highly recommended

28 October 2024
Frank Key logo

Reply from Frank Key

👍

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Failed skip delivery

Ordered a skip for delivery 2 weeks ago for some work I had scheduled this weekend, payment taken etc.

Chased 4x over the phone on the day of delivery and was constantly told the skip is coming only for nothing to arrive, branches now closed so can't speak to anyone.

I have workmen due to start tomorrow.

20 September 2024
Unprompted review
Frank Key logo

Reply from Frank Key

Good Evening, Thank you for contacting us. I am struggling to find an order of a skip for delivery today. Would you be able to provide any more information such as order number so I can investigate and look to resolves this asap for you.

Thank you

Thank you for reaching out, and I apologise for the inconvenience you've experienced.

I’ve had a look into this, and after investigating, we found that the skip was attempted to be delivered on Friday after 5:00 pm. However, our driver noted that there was already a skip on site, and we were informed at that time that you no longer required the skip as you had decided to go elsewhere.

From our records, the order was placed on Friday, the 13th, around 12:00 pm, with a request for delivery on Friday, the 20th, which is when the attempted delivery took place. I completely understand that the communication could have been clearer, particularly regarding the possibility of deliveries taking place after our usual opening times.

Please rest assured that we have canceled the failed delivery charge, and the refund has been processed this morning. I sincerely apologies for the confusion and any disruption this may have caused to your schedule.

Thank you for your patience, and I hope this resolves the matter for you. Should you have any further concerns, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve used Frank Key (Bulwell

I’ve used Frank Key (Bulwell, Nottingham) a couple of times now, supplies for a garden project.

From ordering on the website, checking in at my allocated slot through to the team loading everything into my car it’s been a great experience.

Great value on pricing and we are very happy with the products.

5 September 2024
Frank Key logo

Reply from Frank Key

Thanks so much for your repeat business. We look forward to your next order 😉

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Overall great experience.

Been to frank key before and always had a good experience. Delivered in AM on date requested. Delivery driver placed type 1 where I asked. Would be good to get a phone call or text to inform you a rough time for delivery or that your drop is next. Only just about caught driver last time as I was leaving for school run.

5 September 2024
Frank Key logo

Reply from Frank Key

Thank you for your order and for your feedback. We are always looking for ways to improve our service and this will be discussed internally. Thanks again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceeded expectations

4 years after having a new bathroom from Frank Key (with excellent service and price), we have just had minor problems with taps. I hoped to be able to
buy spare parts or even complete new taps.......
However Melanie at Nottingham Frank Key was a star. She immediately took on the problem and negotiated the parts for our now obsolete taps to be provided free under warranty. They say quality is exceeding customer expectations. Frank Key is definitely quality!

3 August 2024
Unprompted review
Frank Key logo

Reply from Frank Key

Thank you for your feedback which we will pass on to Mel. Hope it's not another 4 years before we see you again! Thank you for your custom and thanks again for the fantastic feedback.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

How to upset your neighbours

This outfit tried to deliver building supplies to my neighbour at 07:10 in the morning on a large vehicle in a cul de sac.

The driver wasn't aware of the law regarding times of building work allowed but moved his vehicle (no doubt disturbing the other neighbours again)
When ringing the Frank Key office I was told that deliveries were allowed at that time as the driver could leave the yard at 06:45.
If you want to upset your neighbours they are the ideal company to use but if you care about where you live don't even consider them
I am discussed this with Frank Key who has advised me that it was the builders that requested the first delivery.
This does not excuse the time but is an explanation but any reputable builders should be aware of the relevant buildings regulations

9 August 2024
Unprompted review
Frank Key logo

Reply from Frank Key

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We sincerely apologies for the inconvenience caused by the early morning delivery to your neighbour. We understand that this situation disturbed you, and we deeply regret any disruption this caused to you and your neighbours.
At Frank Key, we strive to provide the best service possible while adhering to all local regulations and respecting our customers and their communities. Our delivery schedules are designed to ensure timely delivery of materials to support our customers' projects. However, we acknowledge that at times these hours are early and request our drivers keep the noise down as much as possible during these times.
We have taken immediate steps to address this issue, including:
1. Driver Training: We have communicated to all our drivers the importance to keep the volume down when delivering in the early hours (where possible).
2. Customer Communication: We will improve our communication with customers regarding delivery times to ensure they align with both their preferences.
We genuinely appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve our services and better serve our community. If there are any further concerns or suggestions you would like to share, please do not hesitate to contact us directly on 0115 9 208 208

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Refreshing change.

What a refreshing change these days, a company that does what it says it's going to. I've recently purchased a bathroom through the Arnold showroom and am thoroughly delighted with the price, quality, delivery and service I've received throughout the process.
The staff were really friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I can't rate this place high enough. If you're looking for a new kitchen or bathroom I wouldn't hesitate to try these guys out.

29 July 2024
Unprompted review
Frank Key logo

Reply from Frank Key

Thank you for the wonderful review. Our team in the showroom work ever so hard on customer service and they will be delighted to read this.
Thanks again.

The Trustpilot Experience

Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.

We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.

Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.

Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.

Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.

Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.

Take a closer look