Poles Direct Reviews 14,180

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Review summary

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the ease of ordering and the swift delivery process, often noting that products arrive well-packed and in excellent condition. Many consumers highlight the high quality of the products, such as curtain poles and tracks, and appreciate the option for custom cutting services. The customer service is also often commended for its efficiency and helpfulness, particularly in after-sales support. However, some customers experienced issues with delivery times, with orders occasionally taking longer than expected or, in a few instances, going missing. A small number of people were dissatisfied with the after-sales service when problems arose, such as missing items or difficulties with returns and refunds. There were also occasional mentions of products not matching expectations, like a metal pole with a wood wrap, or design flaws in supporting brackets.

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Product

People report positive experiences with the product. Many customers praise the great quality and good value... See more

Delivery service

Consumers generally express satisfaction with the delivery service. Many reviewers highlight quick delivery... See more

Quality

Customers consistently note positive experiences with quality. Many reviewers praise the good quality of the... See more

Order

Users describe positive interactions with order. Many customers found the ordering process easy, with good... See more

Service

Clients share positive opinions on service, highlighting the ease of use of the website, quick dispatch of... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wow, what a lovely surprise to have such an efficient, professional friendly after care service! Ordering my curtain track was easy but then I realised I used the wrong measurements 😱. Johnathan P so... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From ordering to delivery process swift. Poles well packed, and on checking all items included. Used slightly smaller screws to fit curtain woodwork. Will place a further order to cover other windo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Effortless. Easy to navigate website with great choice and lots of helpful info to insure you're ordering the right size. I needed an odd size so used the cutting service at an extra cost (£5.0... See more

Company replied

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was impressed with the site and placed an order for the pole I wanted and extra rings. It did take longer than usual to arrive but maybe because Easter fell between the order and delivery.


Company details

  1. Home & Garden

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Poles Direct stocks a vast collection of curtain poles in an enormous selection of sizes and styles. With poles ranging from metal to wood, chrome to bronze, plus an enormous choice of accessories and finials, we are sure to have something to meet your needs. We offer free delivery and fantastic savings.


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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cowboys

Absolute con! They take your money saying a 1/2 day lead time, then after placing order tell you your item will be dispatched 2 weeks later!!!!
Stay away from these cowboys

30 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

still not here after a month andpayiong…

still not here after a month andpayiong £25 for delivery so annoying

26 March 2026
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Reply from Poles Direct

Hi Jane,

We are sorry for the delay with delivery on your order. We can see that this has not been delivered as of today and if you have any further issues please reach out to info@polesdirect.co.uk.

Kind regards,
The Poles Direct Team

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