“The absolute worst customer service from any company I have ever dealt with. Proceed with caution or not at all!
After reading reviews and going to the Hammonds website, I booked in a design consultation to get storage for under my stairs.
This was on January 2nd, the designer was professional and I went with the design and paid and booked for the works to be completed.
The designer recommended a building contractor to open the aperture, which again I went with.
Very quickly I received dates for both a full survey and installation. Great news, or so I thought. This project was going to be compate on the 29th January! Little did I know....
The customer service team cancelled the survey multiple times, but I got the remedial works done in any case, opening the aperture.
When they finally came to complete the survey in February the surveyor told me that the design was incorrect and we couldn't have what we paid for. I thought OK, these things happen, that's why they complete surveys, so accepted it would be different and was due a refund on the bit they couldn't do.
The installation was due on Valentines day. So Wednesday 14th February, not ideal, we had to cancel plans etc, but hopefully it'll be worth it...
Again I was wrong what a nightmare this company are! After spending the day here, the installer tells me that the units are the wrong size and he couldn't complete the work, to make matters worse, Hammonds IT systems were down, so he had to call them sharing the detail and they couldn't get another date.
The hoise looks a complete mess now.
I finally get a contacted by customer services who were nonchalant about it, (this must happen all the time), and got re booked for Saturday 2nd March. I had my reservations, I double checked and triple checked with the customer services team, I also messaged the installer to confirm he could do it as I had to cancel my weekend plans. They all assured me that this was proceeding as planned. OK, I thought, it's happening, I've lost a lot of time already, but at least I thought, it'd be done.
Come Saturday 2nd March, with all other plans cancelled, I wake up to a message from the installer sent at 5 minutes to midnight (I was asleep), to say that the fixtures had not been manufactured and he wouldn't be coming.
There is no one to contact in the office on a weekend (not that they answer calls during the week), so yet again, I have lost time and money waiting for these guys with no next steps. My place is a mess and I regret ever looking at the Hammonds website, let alone paying them thousands of pounds to let me down at every turn.
I would avoid this company at all costs. Don't be like me.”
“After an enthousiastic start to an under-stairs cupboard it unfortunately all went downhill. The sales, survey and build staff were nice polite people, the products is per spec, but despite 2 measurements by both the same person and the surveyor, the doors were wrong (too short by over an inch) and also work prep had failed to include runners for 2 shelves and a door magnet. I was then given 3 different days for the remedial work, had to suffer a disengenious helpdesk person who refused to connect me with a manager, had to clear my corridor 4 times and wait 27 days after the agreed delivery day with a half finished job to get what I had ordered. I found out this design issue with the wrong doors happen in more than half of the cases, there is clearly a flaw in the measurement system, most likely the plinth alongside the stairs above the doors, I am satisfied with the end product but not with the company.”
“Following up from my previous post, I have now been offered an installation date 10 days after the original date. I've been offered £150 compensation which does not even cover the costs of buying plastic crates to store the clothes in the interim. My advice is: DON'T USE THIS COMPANY - THEY CHARGE TOP PRICES FOR AN INFERIOR SERVICE!”
“Hammonds are the worse company I have ever dealt with. They are appalling. We have been waiting for our understairs storage to be fitted from 6th December, and here we are, still waiting. We have had 3 joiner no-shows and 4 attempts to cut the door panels to size! They can't do it! But not only that, the lack of communication and customer care is cringeworthy, in fact it's exhausting. There is no focus on the customer, everything is based around what is best for Hammonds! The arrogance! I will never use Hammonds ever again!!!!”
“Shambolic after care/ guarantee service
I would warn anyone buying Hammonds furniture that the after care service is shambolic.
I've bought from Hammonds multiple times over the last 7 years however the first issue I've had has been met with appalling service. I called about some cracks on a door and had surly service and was told someone from would call me back after I sent in photos but warned me it could take 3-4 months to get a new door fitted due to lag time in fitters. I immediately sent photos but after 2 weeks no call back. I chased 2 weeks ago, still no call back.
It would be nice to know the alleged 10 year guarantee actually counts for something but struggling to see any evidence of that so far!!”
“I have received very poor customer service from Hammonds. The designer visited yesterday. I was interested in fitted shelving in my bedroom - too difficult. I was interested in under stairs storage - precise measurements were necessary although she said height/electricity meter/stair post may be awkward. Units are clearly not bespoke.. The sales lady astonished me by stating the minimum order fee (suggesting j would be unable to afford Hammonds). No brochure was forthcoming, no alternative suggestions for my bedroom “you clearly haven’t thought this through”and she did not accept my invitation to sit and discuss my requirements (is that not usual when spending a large amount of money?). I had apologised that the house was a mess - family issues - bereavement/caretaking etc. It had taken a lot of courage to start doing something for myself..Sarah asked me to text her to confirm when I was ready to proceed and her parting comment was “I still can’t believe you’ve still got your Christmas tree up”. Not a nice lady, impolite, unfortunate representative for an established company.”
“Do not buy from them. Be very careful. We bought bedroom furniture which has laminate doors. They had to be replaced, ALL of them a few years after installation as laminate was coming off them. Now the same problem has arisen. Laminate coming away from 5of the wardrobes. As we are now just out of warranty period Hammonds will not do anything. Oh except suggest we go to B and Q and buy glue.
If you buy from them then expect product to last approx 5 year” absolutely appalling quality. Customer Service is appalling just interested in getting you off the phone asap. Will never ever buy from them again and suggest you don’t buy.”
“Shocking Customer Care & Communication!!
When placing the order, my husband and I clearly explained that the room renovation was time-sensitive. We were assured the fitting would take place within a month. However, this date was later changed and pushed back significantly. I expressed that the proposed delay was not workable for us, and the date was brought forward – which we appreciated.
Subsequently, we were contacted again with an offer to bring the date even further forward. Unfortunately, we had a pre-booked family holiday and had to decline. Eventually, the installation was rescheduled for the 28th of May. It was then rescheduled to the 27th but we let this go.
Despite all these adjustments on our part, I was recently informed that the date had now been pushed back again to the 30th of May. This is incredibly frustrating, especially considering the time and money already lost. We have had to cancel carpet fitters, arrange for all plumbing and electrical work to be completed in advance, and make significant changes to our personal plans to accommodate your schedule.
When the agreed installation date finally arrived, the fitter turned up only to discover that the wardrobes had been delivered over 30 minutes away. He had to leave the site to collect the parts himself, which delayed the installation and meant he had to return the following Monday to complete the job. We had to make these arrangements directly with the fitter, as we received no communication from Hammonds regarding the issue or the revised plan.
To make matters worse, I received a call from the team on the Monday asking how the installation had gone — despite it being incomplete. This lack of internal coordination only reinforced the poor communication we’ve experienced throughout.
Upon completion of the installation, we noticed chips had been taken out of our ceiling as a result of the fitting. When we raised this with Hammonds, we were told that this kind of damage “happens” and was not considered significant. While a £100 goodwill payment was offered, this does not cover the cost of re-plastering the ceiling, nor does it reflect the wider inconvenience caused — including the delays, damage, and time off work we’ve had to take to manage what has been described as a routine process.
Overall, the level of service we have received is far below what I would expect. The repeated changes, lack of clear communication, and dismissive customer care have been deeply disappointing.”
“Hammond Furniture’s design and customer service is the worst I’ve encountered. They failed to honour our contract, delaying my wardrobe installation despite a 25% deposit paid in September 2024. Designer Ben I. and Head of Design Phil H. arrived late to appointments without notice, while surveyor Nat changed the design on the spot and never sent the promised revision—despite my repeated calls and texts. Phil later paid a visit for a remeasurement. He proposed a cheaper option to cut costs and pushed the installation to February 2025, promising a new design in three days that never arrived. Communication was non-existent; I contacted Customer Relationship over ten times, only to hear admissions of “unprofessional and unacceptable” service and a disappointing refund suggestion. I sympathise with others who’ve faced similar issues with this company - this is not your problem until it becomes yours. Avoid this company—they can’t be trusted.”
“Your company is absolutely shocking. I totally would not recommend this company from start to finish. There customer service is non existent, shoddy fitters, never answer emails or calls. Nothing is down to them and an answer that’s not there fault. Quick to take your money tho!!! My wardrobes are still going on from 13 December to now… that explains a lot. A very unhappy customer and I know I’m not alone !!! Don’t use them it’s not worth the stress and disappointment”
“Absolutely shocking! They treat their fitters terribly, tell untruths and get you to sign off on a plan which not even their customer service team are qualified to read and understand.
Customer service lady called Rebecca was rude with poor manners and conduct. She didn't listen to me say I have an on going issue but cut in mid sentence, AND she proceeded to mark my installation complete despite her acknowledging I have an outstanding issue.
The Installation manager didn't want to know anything and even said he's on a rotation placement so shouldn't be involved!
I would never use Hammonds again and I would never recommend them. What we asked for is not what we had installed. There is a lot of wasted space because it's not bespoke built for you, it's just off the shelf flat pack at set sizes.
Save yourself loads of money without hassle and get a carpenter to build what you want.
You'll be sorry if you ignore these reviews.
They are still chasing me for the final payment- surely everyone knows you get paid once the job is complete?
Despite having an outstanding issue and making a complaint, I still didn't hear back from them, I called them over 2 weeks later!
Never ever again!”
“Please think twice before using Hammonds. We’ve had a really disappointing and frustrating experience which has cost us a lot of time and money.
Firstly, they were booked in and due to complete on the 12th of Feb. The fitter came and mentioned they’d ordered the wrong part so we’d have to wait for that to be reordered.
The fitter then came a second time and again mentioned they’d ordered wrong part again and another part was damaged in transit.
Third time lucky we thought, unfortunately not. After juggling time at home for three separate dates over a three week period we had a “completed” media unit.
As soon as I can get the pictures uploaded I will. They really do have to be seen to be believed. It’s terrible workmanship. We’ve contacted customer services and no response so I guess trading standards is the next stop.”
“SHAMBOLIC COMPANY
I don't usually write reviews, but my advice is: DON'T USE THIS SHAMBOLIC COMPANY. We paid 5K for fitted wardrobes, and the subcontract fitters did not turn up! I had no contact from Hammonds, and I had to ring several times to receive an update. They offered £100 compensation, but when I asked for a refund as I wanted to cancel the fitting, they refused. I would never use this company again!”
“Hammonds are the worst company I have ever made a purchase from. I lost track of how many time I was lied to and dishonesty appears deeply engrained into their culture. Ordered 2x wardrobes costing £4.5k. They originally advised 1 day fitting, after paying the deposit changed their mind to 2 days so needed leave from work. They changed the agreed fitting date without any consultation with myself a couple of weeks before when nobody would be at the address and stated the next available date would be another 12 weeks away. They then offered to refer us to their "customer relations team" but another month passed of them not contacting me and only stating they were aware of the error on the 2 occasions I chased them. U had to escalate to the ombudsman just to rearrange a fitting date which they said "should have been offered within 7 days but is always within 30", the following day when I called to arrange this they stated the earliest available was 60 days away. The only positive throughout the whole ordeal was the quality of work from the fitter we eventually got 6 months after making the order, however it sounds like they treat them with as much distain as they do customers, hence why I suspect they struggle to provide any service. Overall my impression of Hammonds is that you will pay premium prices for a decent quality product, however the service you will receive will be a mix of gross incompetence and extortion, and actually getting the product you ordered will be a nightmare. There is no way I would ever consider using this company or any others associated with them ever again.”
“We were initially to have the fitting of the units done over four days. We were surprised to find it was cut to two days and consequently not finished for the Friday afternoon. We expected the fitter to return the following Monday…oh how wrong we were. He was due to return the following Friday 13th Sept. We phoned customer services and they would do nothing to move to an earlier day in the week. Our carpet fitter was due in on 14th and the electrician and builder due to start alterations to the rest of the bungalow on 16th. We are both in our late 70s and reasonably fit and had arranged for our son in law to help move the rest of the the bedroom furniture into our newly fitted bedroom and help store other furniture to allow the builder to start on 16th. Now the work will not commence till 13th our family are due to go on holiday so we are left to do it on our own
As far as I’m concerned Hammonds have broken their contract by not allowing the fitter the correct amount of time to do his job. We cannot fault the fitter at all. There were other faults with the job but he made good suggestions to get round them. We have paid always on time. WHY Hammonds can you not try to ease a little of our stress? Your suggestion of asking our carpet fitter and builder to move their start dates was completely unreasonable. They have time commitments like any other business. I hope people will read this and think very carefully and if they decide to use this product have everything in writing. We will not be using Hammonds again.”
“I had fitted wardrobes in my bedroom in December, lovely job carried out by Aaron and was impressed with the service and fitting.
I called them in January, out came a designer to design a media unit in my living room, slight snag as they failed to let me know I needed to move a socket but no problem, I can get they done - this was picked up by the surveyor.
The surveyor comes out and after slagging off the designer, I ask him to mark on the wall where the TV is going so I can get the bracket up etc.
I wasn’t happy with the measurements so I complained and another one came out (the one who did my wardrobes so I know he’s good at his job) and yes, the measurements were incorrect so good job I double checked.
Fitting date commenced middle March, Aaron the wardrobe fitter was requested (yes you can have him) great stuff, can’t wait to see how it looks for £4450.
Email received with an earlier fitting date of March 4th and another fitters name given, okay hopefully he’s as good as Aaron.
The Saturday before the fitting date I received a call from the fitter asking if I was having wardrobes fitted! Erm no, it’s a media unit, I asked if he had the drawings and I felt that sinking feeling.
Monday arrived (2 day job) the fitter bought my ‘bespoke’ furniture in the house, marking my walls and doors along the way and tells me it’s a 3 day job and the design is going to make his work really hard to do so I had to make some slight adjustments.
Not much done on the first day, base unit carcasses and the worktop across the top - on closer inspection it was two pieces joined together, two tone and stuck with glue spilling out and a chunk in it where he had been clamped together.
I called Hammonds first thing Tuesday morning and was told to let him finish the job as I’m sure it’ll be ok and wouldn’t call the fitter to let them know I was unhappy.
I was fuming but thought ok I’ll say something myself so I did and made him change it.
Day 2 and half way through and he was leaving around 7pm which was dark so he couldn’t see what he was doing.
Day 3 - finally finished at 8pm and draw front and handles missing.
I was that annoyed and cheesed off and wanted him out my house so didn’t say anything as I’d been emailing pictures of his poor work to Hammonds which consisted of Jagged and chipped edges, nails coming through the side of the cupboard, caulking everywhere, two tone edging on the shelving that wmore chips on it, poorly fitted edges on the plinths fitted to the skirting (squared off instead of round leaving a large gap)
Customer services fobbed me off, booked in a remedial guy to come out, so I booked a day off work thinking he was coming to fix it, no write a report - take it down and re do it he said. More time off work unpaid!
8 weeks wait for the remedial guy to write the report, 3 weeks for the fitting so in total 11 weeks from start to finish.
Apparently my bespoke furniture is supposed to have a join right down the middle of the back of where the tv goes and the worktop only comes in one size so you’ll have to have a join.. how is that ‘bespoke’??
Absolute con artists and should be done for misleading advertising.
I complained to the ombudsman who said because I didn’t complain to Hammonds during the 30 day period, that’s a laugh I’ve done nothing but complain - I requested a transcript of my conversation with them - I got a typed email with snippets of conversation.
The ombudsman found in their favour (surprise) and thought the £100 compensation was adequate.
This wouldn’t even cover half of the decoration costs I have as they have scored a large dent across the whole of the ceiling, marked my walls and skirting boards and door, not to mention the 5.5 days unpaid leave for work.
Every chance I get I am leaving bad feedback on Facebook and Instagram with pictures if I can add them.
Absolute disgrace of a company who you’d have thought would be more professional seeing as they have been around for many years. Hopefully for not much longer..”
“Useless customer service as once out of guarantee they don't want to know about any problems one might be experiencing.
We shall NEVER purchase from Hammonds again and will advise all of our friends about our experience!”
“I wanted an Office Room, thought it would be a good idea to use the space for fitted cupboards and storage. The designer chap was ok, made a good design for me.Work was set for11th March 2024,the order was placed in November, the fitter came on the day, but was unable to complete the installation owing to damaged door fronts and incorrect size and colour worktop. Had to re-order items that takes 10 days. Date was set for refit 26th March 2024, fitter never turned up.Numerous phone calls were made, but I was told he was still coming to me,but running late.The fitter never came.Trying get another date to finish the work, but you get so many excuses.Im not sure if its ever going to get completed at this rate,although I have paid for it up front,apart from £265.;the total was £2650.iI am in a state at home with stuff cluttering up other rooms waiting for this work to be completed.I have been very stressed out with it all. I am not blaming the fitter, but surely they had enough time to get the order correct, ready to install in March. I think it’s appalling behaviour from this company, I don’t know what to do, just keep pestering them, but they don’t seem bothered.”
“Really bad customer service. No one speaking to me after wanting my deposit back as surveyor failed the designers plan. Blocked from my hammonds account were my deposit sits. Please save yourself the grief.”
“I cannot recommend Hammonds. Paid the deposit for 2 wardrobes, tried to email and phone and get date for installation, but for over 24 hours they are not able to respond on phone, just get a message to call back later. They are not responding to my emails or messages. I wish I had read these reviews before paying money. They appear to be just as bad as all the review state, sadly. Feel let down.”
