Howarth Timber Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Evaluating 163 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the local branch staff are exceptionally helpful, patient, and knowledgeable when assisting with custom projects and home design choices. Consumers also deeply appreciate the fast and reliable delivery service, noting that drivers often go above and beyond to place heavy goods exactly where needed. Some reviewers were not happy with delivery scheduling and communication, experiencing frustrating delays or missing updates regarding their exact arrival times. A few other people also felt that certain product quality issues needed attention, mentioning damaged items or unwanted substitutions arriving unexpectedly during orders.

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Delivery service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When we moved into our new build in December we knew we wanted a breakfast bar extension adding as quickly as possible. Howarth supplied the same base units and also found a better deal (and perfectly... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Staff at the Bury St. Edmunds branch were very helpful. I was advised to buy on-line. However the website would not allow me to use a credit/debit card. Eventually I used PayPal which enabled me to c... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The kitchen showroom manager has been amazing, working with us to design our dream kitchen. Nothing was never too much trouble when we had questions and they worked with us to ensure we maximised the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visited Doncaster branch just wanted timber for infill a fence that was decaying. Found some timber saw Shelley at reception who calculated cost which was too much. She asked what I wanted it for and... See more


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  1. Home & Garden

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With over 175 years' trading experience, Howarth Timber & Building Supplies has grown to provide not only the widest range of products, but expertise, service and knowledge you can


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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disappointing service and materials

In the past my experiences of using HT have been generally good. However this time not so much. I used 'click and collect' to order: I don't know what the name of this particular service is, but it's not click and collect - I phoned after a couple of days when I hadn't had notification my online order was ready, only to be told I needed to come in, collect a chit from the office, go to the yard, have my order prepared, load up my car, then return to the office with the chit. I wasted two days waiting before having to go through the usual purchase process anyway. I wish they'd said in the first place.

I hope I'm wrong about this part: my wife (female) went to complete the order because I couldn't anymore (reference the wasted 2 days), and she returned home with PSE wood that was damaged along one edge. The 2m lengths I'd ordered were also slightly short of this length by about 0.5mm, and there was a significant amount of cupping on one of the PSE lengths. This sort of thing has never happened when I've (male) been to the yard.

2 April 2026
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Reply from Howarth Timber

Hi
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Our staff are happy to serve all the public, male or female and that certainly wouldn't affect how we process the order or the product we sell. If you want to swap any of the items please just let me know the branch you visited and your order number and I will speak to the branch about providing replacement pieces.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

There is too much walking back and…

There is too much walking back and fourth. As a disabled person there is no consideration for us. The product was good at a good price.

8 April 2026
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Reply from Howarth Timber

Hi, I'm sorry that you found it difficult, if you had asked one of the branch staff to help I'm sure they would have tried to make the whole process easier for you. The next time you have an order with us or want to order please call us and I will try and make it less stressful for you any way we can.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Ordered from them as local and a good…

Ordered from them as local and a good price - they aren’t properly set up yet as this is a new depot. I was disappointed by the attitude of the staff , I went 1st time and I was informed that the wood was not going to fit in my car by a seemingly very helpful member of staff who was on ‘on his lunch break’. I arranged with him to return with my roof rack on my car to collect it in two hours - he said it would be ready for me. I arrived on time to find him ‘on his lunch break’ at 2.30pm and I’d have to find someone else to sort it out. I found two people in the storage area who also do any really want to help - but eventually did as they had no other option as I wasn’t leaving, I needed the sheet to be cut into two pieces for transportation. I all my 2nd visit took 3/4 hours - all waiting for staff - who seemingly had little else to do

Not impressed unfortunately

27 March 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Fencing timber

Ordered fence timber online and there was a problem of not having the correct items in stock. However... I was called and informed that my order was upgraded and delivered in the timeframe given. Bob and the delivery driver were very helpful & polite and are a credit to the company 😃

31 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Onlne timber purchase

Online ordering /payment straightforward and trouble free, timber very competitively priced. Good communication throughout the process,pre notification of delivery ensured site representative available on the day. High quality products,log lap and battens, no wastage on site due to defective items.Recommended supplier

20 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shower room renovation

We recently had our shower room enlarged and made level access for my husband who has mobility problems. Our builder deals with Howarth Timber at Grimsby and arranged for Kerry - their Bathroom Design Specialist- to come to measure up and start the design process. She very quickly understood what we wanted, and helped me to choose the right fixtures and fittings to achieve not only a very practical use of the available space, but also a spa like finish which is what we wanted. Howarth’s have a large brochure with all the available stock to choose from which was very helpful - it means you can sit in the comfort of home and make your choices without being rushed. From start to finish it was an enjoyable process, Kerry could not have been more helpful, deliveries arrived on time and the overall experience was excellent. We will definitely use the company again for our next project.

12 February 2026
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