Garden Buildings Direct Reviews 

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Looking at 960 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Customers frequently complained about extremely poor product quality, noting badly warped wood, incorrect measurements, and missing components that made assembly difficult. People also experienced frustrating delivery delays, with orders arriving weeks late or damaged during transit. Furthermore, consumers found customer service completely unhelpful and unresponsive when attempting to resolve ongoing problems. However, some customers also noted that the online ordering process was straightforward and prices were very competitive. Consumers additionally mentioned that delivery drivers were polite and helpful when products eventually arrived at their homes. Some reviewers were genuinely pleased with the final structures once everything was successfully built.

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Quality

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Not 9 ft long as advertised as pieces are shorter than needed to be that long. Works out at around 8ft 6inch so base had to be remade also 1 pack of the glazing was smashed on delivery due to poor pac... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The instructions are very vague. Doors and windows very basic looks like they are thrown together. The door frame is not square.The window space measures 58cm top and bottom and 57cm in the middle due... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

You promised me my shed in 4 to 6 weeks from the order date in late April. A succession of positive updates from you gave me confidence that this date would be met, which was important to me because o... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Was kept updated on progress which was good. Unfortunately delivery date was not advised. Luckily I was just leaving as the delivery driver arrived. Driver was lovely, took shed round the back... See more

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  1. #187 of 188 best companies in Garden centre

About Garden Buildings Direct

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Garden Buildings Direct are a highly established manufacturer and online retailer trading for over 20 years. We manufacture and sell a superb selection of garden buildings including wooden sheds, metal sheds, plastic sheds, log cabins, summerhouses, childrens playhouses, garden storage and greenhouses. We aim to provide a huge choice of garden buildings at low prices. Delivery is FREE to the majority of mainland UK.
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

On there website says next day garden shed delivery…

On there website says next day delivery put in postcode said no next day please call.After calling she said 5/6 weeks delivery as I was going on holiday was happy with that and paid,three days later get a email saying 7/8 weeks phoned and complained she checked calling was definitely 5/6 salesperson said l.No offer of cancellation told me I can return it when it's delivered at my own cost.Unhappy but had no choice but to wait 8 weeks later still says its getting built when I phone again demanding a refund attitude after 8 weeks was fine we will refund you in 12 working days so in total waiting 3 months for nothing now have to wait on money back to purchase elsewhere.Worst company I've ever felt with never again if I could give a negative star rating would

28 May 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

We're sorry to hear your experience was so frustrating from start to finish and that the delivery timescales weren't managed as they should have been. We'd like to ensure your refund is being processed correctly — please log in to your account and contact our customer services team directly so we can check on this and get it resolved for you as quickly as possible. We hope to hear from you soon.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I’m a business owner specialising in…

I’m a business owner specialising in hard landscaping I’ve just spoken to Lou in customer services to try and get some more information and instructions on a £8000 building one of my clients ordered, they out right refused any assistance or information, we normally use Dunster house who are much much more helpful we spend over £100k plus on these building a year, we tried this company, terrible start, go elsewhere.

23 July 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

Please accept our apologies that your first contact with us didn't go as smoothly as it should have.

We'd very much like to look into what happened and get things moving for you and your client. If you could email us with the order details, we'll pick this up straight away and make sure you get the information and support you need.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't waste your money or time! It's a scam.

I've spent over £4,5k with this company and i'm so upset to still not have a finished log cabin.
Missing parts, poor-quality parts, damaged parts, loads of unnecessary extras, terrible instructions and a joke of a support team.
I have been waiting for 10 days for a reply to my complaint. Whenever I call the support team either don't answer or do then hang up.

23 July 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

We're really sorry to hear your complaint has gone unanswered for so long — that's not the level of service we want for any of our customers. Please log in to your account and contact our customer services team directly referencing your complaint so we can ensure this is escalated and dealt with as a priority. We hope to hear from you very soon.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Mediocre

The instructions are very vague. Doors and windows very basic looks like they are thrown together. The door frame is not square.The window space measures 58cm top and bottom and 57cm in the middle due to it being nailed there is no way to alter it. Small boards for front between window and door are different widths causing us to make a piece to fit in the gap. The wood was very warped and brittle. Not very Happy.

18 July 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

We're sorry to hear you've had so many issues with the build. Please log in to your account and contact our customer services team directly with photos of the problems so we can investigate and look at what we can do to help. We hope to hear from you soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product

Great product, great service

18 May 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

Thank you — really pleased to hear it! Enjoy your new building!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy customer

I have more or less finished building my BillyOh 4000 greenhouse. My main criteria was size as u only had a small area so this greenhouse was the only 6 x 3 I could find. The price is cheap compared to others all though they would be 6x4. But the price was notable cheaper. For the price I wasn't expecting much and was pleasantly surprised at the end result. Still have the odd cover straps to fit. Its solid with no movement. The timber used is soft wood as i would expect for the cost. I have seen other reviews complaining and twisted timbers. I did have a few twisted but buying timber anywhere and you will find the majority of timber is so no real issue. I had no issues with the glazing panels . Overall I'm very happy with the product for the price.
The build took me 2 long days and its handy if you have some knowledge of carpentry etc as i did have to put a bit of thought into the build.
But as I said very happy with the finished product.
Garden buildings direct have been excellent all through the order etc process and fully recommend them.

22 July 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

What a brilliant and balanced review — thank you! We're really pleased the 4000 delivered on your expectations and that the finished result is solid and sturdy. Your point about timber is well made too! We hope you enjoy your greenhouse for many years to come.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

PRETTY PLEASED Reasonable price for the product

Reasonable price for the product, not so good on communication when giving notice of delivery and lead in time for the product. Driver was pleasant but you are not given time to go through the process of ensuring that the delivery contains all the items.

20 July 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

Thank you for your review! We're glad the driver was pleasant and that you're happy with the value. We'll take your feedback about delivery communication and the time allowed to check your order on board — it's really useful to know. If you do find anything missing please log in to your account and contact our customer services team and we'll get it sorted. Enjoy your new building!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid looks good but very poor…

Not happy delivered 2 month late been put up by my builder as I'm disabled. Very poorly made holes and cracks in wood windows broken due to brittle very poor. I've messaged company heard nothing. Shed was a BillyOh workshop did not know it would need constant maintenance very week. Want my money back.

1 August 2025
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

We're sorry to hear you've had such a difficult experience and that your messages haven't been responded to. Please log in to your account and contact our customer services team directly referencing your previous messages so we can ensure this is picked up as a priority. We hope to hear from you soon.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Poor pack g before delivery

Not 9 ft long as advertised as pieces are shorter than needed to be that long. Works out at around 8ft 6inch so base had to be remade also 1 pack of the glazing was smashed on delivery due to poor packing and loading

21 July 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

The 9ft measurement includes the roof overhang which is standard across our range. We're sorry to hear the glazing arrived damaged however — please log in to your account and contact our customer services team directly so we can get that sorted for you. We hope to hear from you soon.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very happy with it

Very happy with it. Good value for money. The only problem with it there was 3 roof slats missing. Fortunately the pallet it arrived on had slats of the same size so we managed to complete the construction with those

20 July 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

Thank you for your review! We're pleased you're happy with the value and glad you were able to complete the build. If you'd like us to look into the missing roof slats, do get in touch with our customer care team with your order details. Enjoy your new building!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid!

Avoid!
Placed an order and 2 months later no product has shipped.
No one will answer the phone, emails or call back request.
The sales person that took my order is no longer accepting emails, just get an out of office auto reply ( for nearly 2 months).
I paid by bank transfer at their request so don’t know if I’ll ever get my money back.
Shocking customer service.
Really not sure what to do next.

19 July 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

We're sorry to hear you've been unable to reach us and understand your frustration. This isn't the experience we want for our customers. So we can look into your order and get this resolved as quickly as possible, please email our customer care team directly with your order details and we'll respond as a priority.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Regular updates throughout

Regular updates throughout. Delivery service excellent.

22 June 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

Thank you for your review! We're pleased you found the updates helpful and the delivery service excellent. Enjoy your new building

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

People really helpful and delivery chap…

People really helpful and delivery chap extremely helpful dropped off and I helped him unload he contacted me before he arrived excellent service

19 July 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

Thank you for the great review! We're delighted you had such a helpful experience, and we'll be sure to pass your kind words on to our delivery driver. Enjoy your new building

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Missing one part

Missing one part, so not bad, but still missing a part. I dont need this part, however, as i personally decided to fit window framing myself and make the windows fully sealed.

16 June 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

Thank you for your review! We're glad the build went well overall, and it sounds like your window modifications worked out nicely. If you'd like us to send out the missing part, just get in touch with our customer care team with your order details. Enjoy your new building

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is my second greenhouse from GBD…

This is my second greenhouse from GBD so I know what to expect. Ordering is very easy. I decided to go for pressure treated timber this time. I was pleased with how the first greenhouse turned out and think the product is good value for money. My husband assembled it and didn't seem to have any issues. It's not water proof but I'm fine with that.

18 July 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

Thank you for coming back to us for your second greenhouse! We're pleased ordering was easy and that you're happy with the value and the pressure treated timber this time around. Enjoy your new greenhouse!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Delivery took much longer than…

Delivery took much longer than expected. Two broken parts and still haven't received a response to replace them.

8 May 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

Thank you for your feedback and we're sorry to hear about the delay and the broken parts. We'd like to get the replacements sorted for you as quickly as possible — please contact our customer care team with your order details so we can chase this up and resolve it for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pent shed

I’ve been looking at sheds for a couple of weeks on a few sites as we needed a large 12ft x 10ft shed and to avoid planning permission a pent shed became the best way forward compared to a reverse apex which was too high for this size.
Extra bonus today when I saw the discount and buying direct seems very easy. I’ve looked at all the pdfs and videos provided which will be extremely helpful once the shed is delivered.

17 July 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

Thank you for the lovely review! It sounds like you've done your research and found the right shed for your space. We're glad the discount and buying direct made things easy, and that the PDFs and videos have been helpful. Enjoy your new shed once it arrives!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor quality

Delivery was good, sooner than expected. However we had severe issues building due to quality. For example, tongue & groove not together properly creating gaps, trim beading warped, doors warped. Floor was not correct size, nails hanging out from what was already put together. Plastic windows incorrect size so all 6 needed to be cut to size. Overall poor quality made it really difficult to build

10 July 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

Thank you for your feedback and we're pleased the delivery arrived ahead of schedule. We're sorry to hear the build was more difficult than expected. Some natural movement in timber can occur, but concerns about fit and sizing are things we'd like to look into for you. Please contact our customer care team with your order details so we can investigate properly.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Customer service was good

Customer service was good . Ionly have one issue which is the trims around the windows would be better if they were like the doors with wood trim all around. But there's none for top and bottom.

12 July 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

Thank you for your review and for the helpful feedback on the window trims — it's the kind of detail that's useful for us to hear. We're glad the customer service side went well, and we hope you're enjoying your new building!

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