Summer Garden Bldgs Reviews

Name: Summer Garden Bldgs
Rating: 1.73

1.7 Rating 71 Reviews

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1.7

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Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods	Own Driver, Courier
Average Delivery Time	Over 7 Days
On-time Delivery	Greater than 54%
Accurate And Undamaged Orders	Greater than 43%
Customer Service
Communication Channels	Email, Telephone, Live Chat
Queries Resolved In	Over A Week

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Summer Garden Bldgs 1 star review on 14th November 2022

Tracy Besant

Summer Garden Bldgs 5 star review on 13th July 2022

Jen G

"WHAT EVER YOU DO DON\u2019T USE THIS COMPANY!!!!\r\n\r\nThis is an update as the 1st bad review I put on was mild compared to the recent experience with them.\r\nThey sent through damaged and faulty bin storage. Broken bits and rotten wood which you can see in the pics I have attached.\r\nTheir solution to the broken and faulty part was not to send the panel replacement but to send me the slats. This would mean me almost taking a whole side of it apart to fix it.\r\nI asked for replacement panels, but I had to chase. I\u2019m over 3 weeks in and they still haven\u2019t dealt with it. \r\nThey take your money quickly but when you have a problem they take ages to get back if at all! I chased them loads calling and emailing and today was told that as I had emailed many times it wasn\u2019t helpful and slowed them down!!! I have an answer to that\u2026 deal with the problem. Hilariously he then agreed he would have done the same if it were him?! \r\nSo apparently the first feedback I gave here was seen by the boss and the guy that occasionally got back to me said that because I wrote this it had put them off dealing with the issue!\r\nThe words used were \u201cif we have a review that\u2019s useless, we tend to be pretty useless.\u201d They said they would look at it again if I\u2019d agree to take my honest review off here. That shows exactly who you are dealing with. I have proof of these conversations.\r\nThe guy then got back to me today and they decided again that they would send just the slats. So that\u2019s me repairing their faults. When I said I wasn\u2019t willing to spend my time repairing their faults departing words were and I quote\u2026. \u201cI said I\u2019d ring, sorry it wasn\u2019t with better or appropriate news but HEY HO\u201d. \r\nI agree with his use of the word \u201cappropriate\u201d!\r\nWhen I said I\u2019d complain to trading standards he said it wasn\u2019t relevant. I went on to say \u2018perhaps the consumer act\u2019 he said it was probably extinct?\r\n I told him I would update this or suggested perhaps his boss (who I was told was John) would like to speak to me? Apparently he\u2019s the one who decides the policy but gets others to act it.\r\nI\u2019ve spent a fair amount of my hard-earned money with these people and they have been one of the worst companies I have ever come across. \r\nPLEASE, WHAT EVER YOU DO SPEND YOUR MONEY WITH ANOTHER COMPANY. THERE ARE LOADS OUT THERE. THEY CANNOT BE WORSE THAN THIS ONE! READ THE OTHER ROTTEN REVIEWS THEY\u2019VE HAD. I WISH I HAD TOO. \r\nI may seek legal advice as I feel so strongly about the rotten products and service I have received! What company supplies faulty and damaged goods and expects you to spend your time fixing it for them???"

Summer Garden Bldgs 1 star review on 14th April 2022

Adrian

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“great shed was delayed however this was to be expected great CS i see alot of negatives i feel there are bound to be 2 sides of the story shame they cant reply. for a small business, i wish them every success in the future”

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Posted 2 years ago

“AVOID THIS COMPANY . I purchased a bike shelter. The lock on it was flimsy, assembly of the product was complicated and instructions unclear. It arrived 1 day late and the order was incomplete (the base arrived 2 days late). This was very inconvenient as I had booked a handyman to assemble it. Customer Service was dreadful - Andy ( when i could get through - the phone was mostly engaged and goes to answer phoen at 3pm) promised me an update whch never came. I had to deal with the delivery firm direct (Tuffnels) who were better.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“i recently purchased a gazebo with retractable roof,and I was most impressed with the speed of delivery,moreover with the build quality of the frame it is extremely sturdy,I was slightly disappointed with the way in which the curtains work,but it was easy to assemble,and good quality”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Absolute crooks. Dreadful product and dreadful customer care. Bought 2 large triple bin shelters that lasted a week before falling to pieces. Not built to withstand British weather. Terrible customer service. Absolute no acceptance of liability. Avoid at all cost.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Appalling Customer Service My experience of this company has been a sad and sorry tale, one that has lasted months with countless emails and phone calls most being left unanswered and ourselves being out of pocket after being shipped a "free" gift that we neither wanted and asked was not sent. We ordered a summer garden building and paid the deposit leaving it to them to make and arrange the delivery only to find out that it was delayed, then delayed further and further. We were told different stories of it been constructed, not started, ready for delivery, be on the next delivery, and then back to not being started. We sadly decided that we would have to cancel the order - at that point suddenly all became available with "free" gifts being dispatched, although we requested that they were not dispatched. After sending the "free" gift they charged us for these so we requested that these be collected - they agreed to this at their own expense however after several months of emailing and calling, almost daily at one stage, they asked us to return it to us. We did and are still awaiting the refund of the cost of the courier. I have left writing this review to await if they would respond to my last messages and do the right thing however haven't. Please do think twice about using this company”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Hi, Bought a 8x6 greenhouse from this company missing parts, only got them after I told them I was going to do a charge back , instructions are terrible it’s like reading Chinese, no help line they don’t answer, avoid at all cost”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Shed delivery severely delayed (5 months after ordering), including one delivery date when the just didn't show up, then the shed they eventually did deliver was not the correct model (they sent one with the door on the wrong end of the building) and it was poor quality with a lot of wood splintering and some of the nails not securing the pieced properly. I was left significantly out of pocket for paying workmen to be around to prepare the base and build the shed (twice due to no show first time round) and their customer service staff took weeks to respond to my email then refused to do anything about it or give a partial refund. Do not use! Will be complaining to Trading Standards.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“I wish I had read the reviews before using them Poorly designed product and the slowest customer service I’ve ever experienced Stay well clear”

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Posted 3 years ago

“After buying my greenhouse, the affiliated installers no longer work for summer garden buildings. When I asked for a refund, no chance! The additional storage I also bought is cheaper in B&Q. Stay well clear if I were you.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“This would be 0 stars if there was the option. The gazebo I purchased is substandard and not fit for purpose. Photos were sent in June, heard nothing for 8 weeks. Emails ignored when the phone lines were off, sent more photos of the damage 5weeks ago, called every week to be told Paul will call me back as he is never at his desk and I am still waiting. AVOID THIS COMPANY there is absolutely no customer service.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Took 20 weeks to be delivered, they don't reply to emails, their suppliers delivered the wrong Gazebo (same footprint) and it included the wrong roof parts/no ridge felts. My installers have made the Gazebo look great but it took an extra day at my expense.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“After Sales Service and communication is appalling to none existent. If you want/expect after sales service don't get your hopes up, you may not get it. Bought a cabin early Feb 2020, took 5 months to arrived (July) - 'due to virus situation'. When delivered it had obviously been stored out in the sun for a long while, wrapping was discoloured, split in places and had deteriorated, with some water damage visible though not detrimental. Damage was found with the extras ordered. SGB informed of damage and ask for photos - duly sent same day - no communication of what was being done to remedy the damage, trying call them was a joke - went to message and then cut off or just rang and rang and rang. Once erected found the quality of the hardware is poor in particularly the door handles and locks - non standard sizes, pressed steel locks with poor alignment and cheap cast alloy handles poorly fitted and break easily, also double glazed units are plain glass not toughened. In the end had to get local company to fix the damage - more expense. Letter sent requesting refund of repair costs - took 4 weeks before getting a short email asking when they could ring to discuss, gave them date. No call on the appointed day or since. Followed up by intent to take to Small Claims Court - no response - now more form filling and expense. NOTE: SGB terms and conditions include a link to an EU Dispute Resolution Service - it is advisory only, ie useless, has no authority or legal binding.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“For new victims, please DO NOT deal with this business before you read the existing reviews. For the existing victims who have problems with this business do not waste your time, just take legal action or contact (Reporting to Trading Standards...citizensadvice). My problem is illustrated in these pictures ( two months and not solved yet) Order ID: 108718_1595032377. This sham company has ignored my emails over and over again and I have been left with a piece of rubbish that cannot be assembled. I am £700 out of pocket. £700 for a shed that cant be built and has panels that resemble a cardboard box! Absolute joke of a company who are quick to take your money but totally ignore customers when there is a problem. Absolutely disgusting behaviour. You should be ashamed of yourselves!!”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Absolutely disgusting customer service Wish I read reviews before ordering Still awaiting delivery Asked where it was Was advised don't know atop calling n emailing Called me a liar when said I had day off for scheduled delivery Absolutely rude Now they don't know where my delivery is let alone refund”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Excellent priced 14 foot shed arrived on the day we agreed first thing , easy build and small sections so great for building yourself ,, all fittings and instructions very easy 5 stars all the way”

Summer Garden Bldgs 5 star review on 21st September 2020

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Posted 3 years ago

“Apalling customer service, only posting 1 star because I am unable to post a 0 rating. We had a damaged gazebo delivered over a fortnight ago and have not had a response to emails (no delivery or read receipts) or enquiries sent direct through their website. The first three parts we removed from the packaging were either bent, scratched or had puncture holes in them. Found a phone number online (01603 721590) but this is just an answerphone message saying they are not taking calls. Fortunately I paid for the item on my credit card so have the benefit of claiming via their disputes and chargeback facility. I WOULD AVOID THIS COMPANY AND BUY ELSEWHERE. No doubt that this review will prompt what is becoming their standard response to complaints - If you can't provide customer service, then stop accepting orders and sending out products that are sub-standard, and don't use Covid as an excuse for your poor service. Update: The company appear to be able to respond very promptly to emails asking about purchasing products (sent from another family email address) via their website, but not those requesting returns!!! Pure ignorance. AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Dreadful product, £500 wasted, no customer service and the phone number has been taken off their website. Do not use this company unless you want a shoddy product and to lose your money.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Do not buy from this shambles of a company, I ordered a growhouse back in June and this sorry saga is still dragging on. The product arrived and straight away I could see that it was of low quality and damaged, I tried to put it together and it was impossible due to the split and damaged wood, all the shelves were unevenly cut. I tried to phone them, no answer as they are too busy processing orders and ripping people off, but blaming covid. See the generic replies on google! I tried to contact them through their website, it wouldn't work. Eventually I found an email address, where I got a reply with no end of 'terms & condition's'. I had to photograph the substandard faulty item all neatly and perfectly packed in the same way I received it. Eventually it was picked up. Today I received an email a month after this was returned to say they are offering a partial refund deducting my hard earned money as they claim I'm the one who did the damage, yet I have all the photo's to show the damaged goods on arrival. They have also said if I don't like this outcome I'm to seek advice. The customer service from this awful robbing company is horrendous and I wouldn't recommend them to anybody. I will be taking this further reporting them to trading standards etc, please don't waste your money with these crooks.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Terrible service. Triple bin store ordered. Parts were damaged and wood split. The agreed to replace the damaged parts. That was 8 weeks ago and nothing heard of since. They switch their phone lines off and don't reply to emails. Charge back has been logged now with credit card company as this product is not fit for purpose. All the negative reviews you read are true. Avoid!!!”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Wouldn’t even give one star!!! Disgusting customer service!!! Waited 11 weeks for a gazebo even though they said 5-7 weeks. Finally arrived 2 days ago and it’s the wrong one! No one phoned to tell us about the delay so subsequently no apology either. And no one to speak to now regarding the wrong one being sent! I am so annoyed and upset, myself and my husband worked hard and fast to get the garden ready for it as well. I’m soooo angry!!!”

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Posted 3 years ago

Summer Garden Bldgs is rated 1.7 based on 71 reviews