Harlow BrosReviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Spent a fortune on a stable block, within 10 years the wood slats have separated. Harlow have not taken any responsibility or offered a resolution. Would not recommend and will not be using for our n... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love this place - it's like stepping back into a past when shops were staffed by people who genuinely care about their products and they want customers to have a good experience. I've been in a few... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The items we needed for loft insulation were available at Harlow Brothers timber merchants at a good price. We ordered the items we needed online and pretty quickly we received a confirmation that ite... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Decided to create raised borders with stones inside to hide unsightly lawn / gravel edging. Looked online at several suppliers eventually checking Harlows. Found decent 3.6m lengths of 9x2in eq... See more

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  1. #67 of 69 best companies in Timber merchant

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The Harlow Timber Group merchant timber to both the trade and retails sectors via our network of branches and our online shop. We are also bespoke manufacturers of timber products and buildings. We have a comprehensive engineered timber capability providing roof trusses and engineered joists to a variety of business sectors and private individuals.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Spent a fortune on a stable block

Spent a fortune on a stable block, within 10 years the wood slats have separated. Harlow have not taken any responsibility or offered a resolution. Would not recommend and will not be using for our next project.

5 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love this place

I love this place - it's like stepping back into a past when shops were staffed by people who genuinely care about their products and they want customers to have a good experience. I've been in a few times recently and I've been served by different staff - who have all been consistently pleasant to deal with. Today Malc Evans served me and he was brilliant. I must say that the products I have bought have been spot on too. My pine board was sawn into the sizes I need by a pleasant staff member also. I hope that the staff here are valued by the company because they make for an outstanding experience. So happy that Harlow Bros was recommended to me by my neighbour and that I won't need to go back to places like b and q where products and service are both very disappointing and no one seems to care.

12 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I just wanted to place an order

I visited the store needing help to choose materials for a garden project. I was completely ignored for almost 5 minutes by a female member of staff who was laughing and joking with her friends. When she finally spoke to me, she just told me to order online and showed no interest in assisting.
As I really needed advice on the right products, I persisted and found a male colleague. He asked me to email the project details so he could help. I sent the same email three times. Only after the third email did he reply in a joking way saying he had finally received it.
After waiting 10 days with zero further response or help, I had no choice but to take my business to a competitor. They helped me immediately and I placed the full £6,800 order with them.
It feels like this branch is being run by irresponsible and unprofessional staff with no commitment to customer service. I don’t know if the management is aware of this, but the level of service I received was unacceptable.
I will not be returning.

5 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Harlow Bros

Good Afternoon,

How are you?
Thank you for taking the time to leave information in regard to your experience at our Burton branch.
We were concerned to hear about your experience & have made the relevant management within the business aware of your comments in order to discuss this further with relevant members of our team.
If you did want to discuss this matter in more detail the customer service team are on hand by calling: 01509 274198 or popping us an email to sales@harlowbros.co.uk.
The team will be more than happy to discuss your experience, and any requirements you may have in the future for materials.

On behalf of the whole team at Harlow please accept our apologies that you felt our customer service standards did not live up to your expectations on this occasion.

Best wishes

Simon
Harlow Timber Group

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No customer support response

Always good products, however really disappointed by the lack of response on a quality concern raised. 1 item in a large delivery was damaged and Harlow bros CS have failed to respond. Pity, as the prices and quality of the product (that isn’t broken) is always excellent.

27 April 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Harlow Bros

Good Afternoon,

How are you?
Firstly thank you for chosing Harlow for supply of materials, it's genuinely appreciated by the whole team.

We were sorry to read of your quality issue and have looked into the matter.
If you were able to get in touch by calling: 01509 274198 or via email to sales@harlowbros.co.uk to assist us to identify your order we will be more than happy to assist.

Best wishes

Simon
Harlow Timber Group

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Have used Harlow in the past always…

Have used Harlow in the past always been great until yesterday pm 25th March. Required a piece of timber
8"x 48"x 1", Sorry but my measurmemts reflect my age
(76). Counter hand was very abrasive, Quoting sorry I only have that in 3.5 meter lengths. End of conversation !, Take it our leave it attitude!. Will think twice before using Harlow again.

25 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I used the website for a small order

I used the website for a small order. Online experience and communication was good. Unfortunately the courier damaged the ply sheet, about a third of the sheet was badly cracked and unusable as a result. Good experience let down by poor delivery.

16 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great company.

Great website, able to check both products and prices. Online ordering is easy bu carries a prmium delivery rate if coming from HQ, cheaper if ordering direct from their outlets. Staff at ouitlet (Coalville) professional, friendly and very helpful.
Products are always as described and of good quality.

21 January 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and helpful Staff

Have ordered several times online, it’s very easy . Collection is within a few hours and the staff at the counter are very friendly and helpful . Nice to support a local company

22 December 2025

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