Wickes - Reading Reviews 68

TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.9

709-731 Oxford Road, Unit A, Reading Retail Park, Reading Berkshire, RG30 1PR, GB


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Really good store. Lots of paint. Some seems to be collecting dust and the store across the road does the Dulux mini roller touch up paint cheaper and seems to have a wider selection of different type... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Served by a lovely lady called Emily S, excellent service, she went the extra mile to ensure I had everything I needed, perfect example of customer service 10/10!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a very good experience with wickes , from start to finish - the company wickes used for the installation of our kitchen was BKB . Sabar ( kitchen fitter ) was very friendly , knowledgeable and p... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wickes Peterborough Steve, was a great help, spent some time with me and made sure I got exactly what I was looking for, great service

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Company details

  1. Hardware Shop
  2. Bathroom Supply Shop
  3. Kitchen supply shop
  4. Solar Energy Company

About Wickes - Reading

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Quality you can trust

Wickes is dedicated to providing great value and quality products. That’s because we understand our customers take pride in their work - and so do we. Catering for everyone from kitchen dreamers and first time DIYers to skilled tradespeople.


Kitchens and Bathrooms

If you’re looking for a new kitchen or bathroom, our expert Design Consultants can help bring your dream to life. From design to installation plus all the finishing touches, we have everything you need to create your new kitchen or bathroom.


Everything you need

Whether your next project requires a quick coat of paint or a complete transformation we have everything you need to get going - including materials, tools and advice.


Wickes Solar

Wickes Solar, formerly Solar Fast, brings over 20 years of experience delivering trusted renewable energy solutions across the UK. As one of the UK’s leading solar panel installers, we provide high-quality, efficient solar systems with flexible pricing and expert service.

Our award-winning team and fully insured installers ensure fast installations, often within seven days, plus industry-leading warranties and lifetime system monitoring.

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  • 709-731 Oxford Road, Unit A, Reading Retail Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1PR, United Kingdom

  • +441189588288

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good stuff.

Really good store. Lots of paint. Some seems to be collecting dust and the store across the road does the Dulux mini roller touch up paint cheaper and seems to have a wider selection of different types of paints and options. The chrome fan I purchased also did not last as long as I would have hoped and lacked up after a year or two. Staff are always really nice and helpful. For doing do-it-yourself jobs it is really good and quite inspiring, some decent value and deals, large range of stock and things you thought you would never need or thought you would need which is good.

5 June 2026
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Hey Michael, thank you for your valued feedback regarding your experience in our Reading store. I'm glad that overall you enjoyed your time and that you found your visit quite inspiring! - Dylan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect customer service from Emily S

Served by a lovely lady called Emily S, excellent service, she went the extra mile to ensure I had everything I needed, perfect example of customer service 10/10!

4 June 2026
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Thanks for taking the time to leave your review. We're so glad to hear you received excellent service! We appreciate you sharing your positive experience with us. - AB

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wickes Peterborough

Wickes Peterborough
Steve, was a great help, spent some time with me and made sure I got exactly what I was looking for, great service

2 June 2026
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We are so pleased to hear that Steve provided such excellent service and helped you find exactly what you needed. Thank you for your kind words. -AK

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Ordered some tiles from the Shipley …

Ordered some tiles from the Shipley store . Mixed batch codes arrived .
Customer service useless ! Spoke to store , sorted out .
The store manager Paul delivered in his car the next day the correct ones and took the ones not needed back.
Quite a mix up. But he sorted it for me , and the store people on the phone . So thankyou

26 May 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

We're glad our team was able to resolve the issue with your tile order. We appreciate you acknowledging their efforts in sorting things out. -AK

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sent the wrond doors and it was…

Sent the wrong doors and it was impossible to get through by phone to get them collected again , we asked for a refund as we had to get the doors from another source .No communication from Wicks at all and had to escalate from PayPal to get things moving ..refund eventually came through via PayPal and we have still had no communication from Wick..very disappointing service from a supposedly reputable firm

21 May 2026
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Hi, Kevin. Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. I'm really sorry to see that your doors arrived incorrectly, and you've not been able to get in touch with our customer services. I've sent you a request for more information, so I can look into this for you. Thank you again for your feedback. - Scott H

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

So this is a follow up from a 2 reviews…

So this is a follow up from a 2 reviews before as its still not resolved where we had problems with our kitchen
So the rest of the tower unit came so we got the fitter back round and the side panels were damaged
I had a look online and although they were different product numbers, the tower unit they have in store is the same from design team
So I went in and said could I have one of the ones off the shelf as mine was broke
They said yes but you would need to buy it and we will give you refund for broken one but it needs to be collected.....last I heard from them
The door panels for the kitchen also had little dents in them but we just wanted our kitchen and installed them
If you have a problem at wickes they will try help you up until you're out of sight then they will do nothing!
We also complained online to customer service but they said its nothing to do with them apparently
Still waiting on Refund for tower unit we had to pay for twice due to one coming broken
They say someone will call us but they never do!!
Honestly after spending around 4k with them you would of thought we would of had better customer service but everytime you speak to someone they say its someone else who has to deal with it

13 October 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

We appreciate you sharing your continued concerns regarding your kitchen order. We are sorry to learn about the damaged panels, the issues with the refund process, and the difficulties you have experienced with our customer service. We have requested additional information, so we can get this looked into further for you. -AK

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not worth it

Spent over 8k last year getting a new bathroom. Very excited and thought I was in good hands.
I have had nothing but issues this year. The shower started to leak. This was dealt with rather quickly as it was coming through the kitchen ceiling. Someone come out and put silicon all round the bathroom. This appeared to resolve the issue. Unfortunately the water damage has got into the floor and the floor has now expanded being im unable to close the bathroom door.
On the 18th April I reported the toilet also leaking no one got back to me until the 28th April. By this time it was to late and I needed to get it repaired.
I am having to chase for updates from customer service with no reply most of the time. The waste pipe needs replacing in the sink, still no update. All of these issues are still ongoing with no solutions. Its very concerning that the bathroom is less than a year old and I've had to face all of these issues. Extremely disappointed. I will never trust Wickes again.

12 May 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

We're very sorry to hear about the issues with your new bathroom. It's concerning that you've experienced leaks, water damage, and delays in addressing these problems. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We have requested additional information, so we can get this looked into further. Thank you for your feedback. -AK

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a very good experience with wickes…

Had a very good experience with wickes , from start to finish - the company wickes used for the installation of our kitchen was BKB .
Sabar ( kitchen fitter ) was very friendly , knowledgeable and professional. Asked questions where needed and always made sure we were happy with what he had done . All in all very happy with the outcome . Thank you !

17 April 2026
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Hi Stacey, We're happy to hear that you had a very good experience and that the kitchen fitter Sabar was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. We appreciate you letting us know you're happy with the outcome. Thank you! - Sean

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a pleasure to shop at Wickes…

It was a pleasure to shop at Wickes Beverley Store today. Tracy M is always friendly and helpful, as are all the staff.

25 March 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi Charlotte,

We appreciate you sharing your positive experience at our Beverley store. We're happy to hear that Tracy M was friendly and helpful. -Ellysse

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great service from the beginning to completion.

I had great service from the beginning from my design consultant Nathan, who designed the kitchen with all of my ideas within the scope of the size of the room, making it both beautiful and practical. The units are of a very good quality and the worktop is stunning. I had a great installer, Erwin who has done an amazing job not only with the kitchen but with the extras that were needed to complete the kitchen in the time scale specified. Both Nathan and Erwin have been very professional and I have had a very positive experience.

2 February 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hey Ms Douglas, thanks for your amazing feedback, and I'm thrilled to learn that Nathan was first class throughout all your design work for your kitchen in our Reading store. It's great to hear that this continued with Erwin and that you're happy with your experience, enjoy your new space! - Dylan

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Kitchen arrived with half of it damaged…

Kitchen arrived with half of it damaged or missing 10 weeks later I’m still waiting for a base unit corner post. I’ve had 2 wall units and a corner unit arrive since it was reported but no corner post. They tried to deliver another unit today but I don’t have the room for any more incorrect parts.
The design team and store manager washed their hands of it said it’s customer service now. Customer service sent the last unit. On hold for over an hour waiting to speak to someone.
I would not recommend Wickes as they don’t give a flying f@ck once you’ve paid for it

11 March 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi.

We appreciate you sharing your experience. We're sorry to learn about the missing and damaged kitchen parts, and the delays you've experienced. We have sent a request for more information, so we can investigate this further. Thank you.- PP

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Elizabeth in kitchen design

Elizabeth in kitchen design was incredibly patient and helpful. I am at an early stage of sorting out my plans. She could not have been more supportive. I had a very positive experience.

10 February 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience. We're so happy to hear that Elizabeth was supportive and patient as you sorted out your plans. -AK

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful delivery

I ordered 4 large bags of garden soil.I was phoned just before delivery to let me know plus the delivery driver was so helpful bringing the bags inside my door.He was a really nice man.

6 February 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi Rhonda, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. It is amazing to hear you had such an easy experience with excellent customer service! -SM

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Emma is a hero.

Emma did. She was attentive, got us help, and was conscientious to others queuing when our order took a bit longer than usual. Lovely manner, and professional.

31 January 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi Adam,

We're happy to hear about the positive impact Emma had on your visit. We appreciate you mentioning their professional and lovely manner. -Ellysse

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team in the Reading branch are…

The team in the Reading branch are excellent always there to help
The branch is clean & tidy
Olivia & Emma is a great credit to the company

31 January 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback. We're happy to hear that the team is always there to help and that you find the branch clean and tidy. -AK

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Olivia from reading west branch was…

Olivia from reading west branch was excellent and helped us out and made it very easy for us to navigate the store and helped us purchase what we needed 10/10

17 January 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hey Imran, thank you for your five-star review, and I'm glad you enjoyed the service from Olivia in our Reading store! - Dylan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been very happy with the service…

I have been very happy with the service provided by Simon and the Red Dragon team. Simon is helpful and responsive and the team has been polite, friendly and respectful at all times. I’m really pleased with my new bathroom and the work they have done.

17 December 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi Victoria.

We appreciate you sharing your feedback. We're happy to hear that you were pleased with the service and that our team was polite and respectful. We're glad you are pleased with your new bathroom.
- PP

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Over 2 days15th and 16th December

Over 2 days, December, i visited the new store at riverside northampton. To my surprise the store is so modern, bright and welcoming. It was a great to be catered for by four different staff members that know the products in stock. They are William, Tatyana, Tracie and Charlie's.
Keep up the good work.
Pat Grimes
AP&B PROPERTY SERVICES.

16 December 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi Patrick.

We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit to the new store. It's great to know that our team members were so helpful and knowledgeable. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience!- PP

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

We had a mixed experience with Wickes

We had a mixed experience with Wickes. Our fitters the Red Dragon crew with Simon and our fitter Claudio were fantastic. A really high quality finish. However we had issues with Wickes with huge delays in delivery and I am still awaiting resolution with Wickes. Really not happy with Wickes at this point and if wasn’t for the fitters this would be 1 star.

13 November 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi Clare, Thanks for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry to hear about you had problems with the delivery but happy to hear your fitters were fantastic. I have sent over a request for further information, So I can look into this for you. Thanks again for your feedback. - JL

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Lousy IT staff

Ordered something online and got 9 pages of crap. Just needed the order number, love to see how this matches their environmental policies, I assume they have a major stake in ink jet cartridges and print paper. Very disappointed, perhaps time to sack some IT staff.

26 October 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hey Derek, thanks for your valuable feedback, and I'm sorry you're not entirely happy with your experience. I will ensure to feed this back to the relevant team so we can improve on this going forward. - Dylan

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