Timpson Reviews

2.6 Rating 258 Reviews
39 %
of reviewers recommend Timpson
2.6
Based on 258 reviews
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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
I was upset and shocked by the extremely rude way I was treated by the engraver in Timpson's on Kingsway, Holborn, London. Was this prompted by sexism, ageism or was he having a bad day? (It was just after 8am, so I'm not sure about that). Timpson has lost my custom.
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Posted 3 years ago
very bad service, rude and disrespectful workers. I put things to wash and when I went to get up they only gave me two instead of three items that I left to wash. I noticed that my things were poorly washed or I don't even know if they are washed because they remained dirty. The answer they gave me is that they are not responsible for cleaning things now I ask then what is the laundry function? I paid £ 20 for nothing. the employees were extremely rude I do not recommend this company to anyone. timpson Bradley Stoke -30/10/20
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Posted 3 years ago
I wanted the battery replaced on my key fob and was told it can be complicated and people often mess up when doing it themselves. Any way I was quoted £14.95 so I agreed as I didn’t want the key not to work and couldn’t unlock my car. It took the man maximum 2 minutes to put a £1 battery in it. I got home and thought I would replace the battery in my identical spare key and it took me 30 seconds.
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Posted 3 years ago
Glasgow union street Here is the thing I was shocked by the rudeness of the annoying little tool I spoke to. I went In and asked to make sure they did pictures for a passport. He said to me yes, and to make sure I'm keeping myself right, I asked the guy what about my mask, in a sarcastic tone the little maggot said to me, " you need to take your mask off" in a sarcastic tone, leaving me feel small totally
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Posted 3 years ago
Timpsons lost an All Seasons king size duvet of my fathers that was originally purchased from John Lewis. Despite the claim being made due to Timpson's incompetence they refused to give a settlement that would enable my father to replace his duvet with a comparable product as we were unable to produce a receipt. When you leave your items this isn't made clear. Only once you claim is it requested but still there isn't mention that it will affect any settlement offered. It was difficult to find a receipt when the duvet had been purchased by my recently departed mother but this is of no concern to them apparently. The 'customer care' lacking at all levels. Word of warning, don't leave any items with them unless you have a receipt. I'd recommend you go to a local cleaners where it is done in house and the possibility of losing your items less and the customer care is much better.
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Posted 3 years ago
Just had an awful experience at Timpson in Cleveleys and wanted to share to avoid others wasting their time. Went to get my mum's key cut. Had to take it back 3 times as it did not work. No apology the guy just told me he was the manager with 6 year's experience as if that made a difference when the key didn't work. He just threw £10 at me and said 'Have a refund darlin'. So rude. I went to the key cutters opposite the library in Fleetwood and they did it first time so it wasn't me or the key. I would suggest avoiding Timpson on Victoria Road if you want the job done right first time the key cutter in Fleetwood is Fantastic!
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Posted 4 years ago
My daughter took her phone in for a replacment battery at timpsons in the mall cribbs causeway and the store managed to damage her screen. 3 visits later and a whole load of lies from the three staff members there and the screen was replaced but the way we have been treated has left a very poor view of timpsons.
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Posted 4 years ago
Tring Rd, Aylesbury Took (fully operational) phone in to have screen replaced - when I went to pick it up was told that it would no longer turn on and this was probably due to underlying issues since the screen cracked. Was also informed it should now be sent off to their tech department to look into the problem further - would take about 7 days. I suggested maybe it was just the battery had run down * but was assured no as he had tried to recharge it. Took phone home, plugged it in just to see and it came on straight away. I am hoping the above was due to the persons incompetency rather that a way of extracting more money from me * The battery was fully charged when I took it in so what the person did on my phone to run it all the way down is quite a sobering thought . Hope he found it interesting .
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Posted 4 years ago
I would like to share my experience with Liam on 25/01/2020 @ 13:00 at your Asda Coventry, Walsgrave store. I went in with my wife to get her watch battery replaced thinking that we can get a positive experience. Right away though the colleague was not helpful in explaining the price, nor was he friendly at all. As soon as he had replaced the battery, his attitude was focused on getting the payment completed. We thought to inspect the work for our own comfort but he was huffing as if he had a massive queue. The store was empty , so there no other customers he was serving. I had enquired about my car keys and instead of explaining the method on how it would be done, he was being rude and was treating me like a 5 year old child by repeating his words on a harsher tone. I have to say this has been my worst experience ever with Timpsons!
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Posted 4 years ago
So I go into the Ramsgate branch to keys cut and the guy moaned the whole way through stating it was his lunch break and shouldn’t be working, I asked him why he hadn’t shut the door and apparently his not allowed to shut the door until 5-30 which I find shocking, so not only does your employee have to stand outside the shop for his break it’s still disturbed as his not allowed to shut the door, so even going to the toilet the door stays open, I don’t know if you as a company think this is fair, not only do you have to take a loan out to get your keys cut you have to listen to someone who really wasn’t happy complaining, and I think he has every right to do so it’s absolutely disgusting that he cannot have a correct break in a whole day,just to suit business needs surely your employees are important??? You need to be able to shut the door with a sign saying that you are CLOSED for 30 mins so your employees can refuel and have a break
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Posted 4 years ago
I visited their Selborne Walk Walthamstow E17 branch to get a replacement battery for my G10 watch and was quoted the ridiculous price of £18.45 for such a small item,i know this as i went to a small store named Tick Tock in Stamford Hill N16 and was charged only £5. The manager for Timpsons whom i was in communication with thinks it is acceptable to charge this price and says it is correct. Guess which place of business will be getting my custom in future.
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Posted 4 years ago
I’ve just purchased a pair of heel grips. Last week I purchased a pair from Clark’s at £1.30. Today I have paid £3.95 at Timpsons, Sainsbury’s at Farlington. Could someone explain why a basic pair of heel grips warrant them to be over 100% more in price. Timpson prices are scandalous!! Won’t ever be returning to Timpsons.
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Posted 4 years ago
I went into Timpson in morrisons, Gamston to get my metal watch bracelet adjusted and they wanted £22 to remove 4 links!! I ended up going to a really nice clock shop in Ruddington and they charged me £5. I also had a handle sewn on my handbag the week before and it cost £12.50 for a 2 minute job.
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Posted 4 years ago
Hi thank you for your feedback, the amount you were quoted does seem high to remove links. I would like to look into this matter further if you would be so kind as to contact our customer support department on customer.support@timpson.com and we will get back to you. Kind regards Marion :)
Posted 4 years ago
Totally disgusted after taking my coat into Timpsons [Sainsburys - Brookwood] and when I got it back it was totally covered in white marks in several places. It looks as though it's also been burnt in certain areas. The Timpson member of staff admitted that the garment was damaged during the clean and it wasn't in that condition when I took it in. I was offered a complimentary re-clean. Following the re-clean, the coat was in fact worse!!! At this point, I was rudely told to "check it out at home" due to poor lighting in the store, I was adamant that we both looked at the coat together, and he admitted that the damage is irreparable and I should contact Head Office to seek compensation for the damage caused.
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Posted 4 years ago
I am so sorry to hear about the problems you have encountered after using one of our branches to have your coat Dry Cleaned recently. If you would be so kind as to contact our Customer Support Department they will help you further customer.support@timpson.com. Thank you Marion Hart
Posted 4 years ago
Local Timpson within Tesco in Wigan, quoted me £58 to sew in a new zip in my canvas rucksack . Taken it to a traditional cobbler today, and was charged £3 to sew in a new zip
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Posted 4 years ago
Hi we are so very sorry that our quote was higher than you expected, we do hope you will try us again in the future. Customer Support Team
Posted 4 years ago
Good Grief I nearly had heart failure ! Asked Timpsons in Morrison’s to put a watch battery in they said £17.50 no thanks blimey what a rip off. Went to the jewellers they charged me £5 I’m surprised you get any customers.
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Posted 4 years ago
Hi Jean I am sorry you feel we are overpriced for the watch services we offer, we do give a 12 month or lifetime guarantee with all our battery replacement and ensure that a professional job is carried out and your watch is insured whilst in our care. I do hope you will try us again in the future. Kind regards Customer Support Team
Posted 4 years ago
Hi Jean so sorry you were unhappy with the quote you were given for the battery replacement in your watch, our batteries come with a 12 month or lifetime guarantee for the lifetime of your watch and we ensure all necessary cheques are done and the watch is insured whilst in our care. I hope you try our services again in the future. Kind regards Marion Customer Support Team
Posted 4 years ago
Took a dress worth £250 to be dry cleaned at Timpsons Verwood and came back with too large obvious buttons missing and no explanation!!! Terrible experience.. right before an event which I needed the dress for .. cannot wear the dress now as it is 2 out of six large gold buttons down the front of a black dress!
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Posted 4 years ago
We are so very sorry to hear about the problems you have had after leaving your garment in our care, if you would be so kind as to contact us on the email address below we can look into this matter further for you. Kind regards Marion Customer Support Team
Posted 4 years ago
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Posted 4 years ago
I am so very sorry to hear this, if you would be so kind as to contact us on the email address below we will look into this further for you. Kind regards Marion Customer Support Team
Posted 4 years ago
Went into timpson to have new battery fitted to my watch but could not believe charge at £28.50 so thought ask hubby to do we bought two batteries for £1:50 and job took approx 5 mins no special tools req so beware before using Timpsons
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Posted 4 years ago
Second time used Timpsons for key cutting, first branch keys didnt fit then we moved home. Tried another branch today got keys home and again didnt fit! Will never use again!
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Posted 4 years ago
We are so sorry to hear that the keys you had cut recently did not work...would you be so kind as to email us with the details of the branch you used and your contact details so we can look into this matter further for you? Kind regards Marion :)
Posted 4 years ago
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Posted 4 years ago
If I could put zero stars for the branch in Coventry Morrisons store I would. Took in a pair of curtains to be cleaned. Collected them they had not been cleaned but now had brown lines all down them that look like scorch marks Took them back and was told they will re-clean them. Collected them again - they were still the same. Asked for a refund they refused, saying that they have cleaned them twice. Phoned their head office - they told me it's not their policy to refund unless a technical test proves they were at fault. To get this I would have to take them to be assessed. To cut as long story short it took four visits back and forth to finally get a refund and for my trouble they gave me £20. Absolutely no apology for ruining a pair of curtains that I now have to replace out of my own pocket. The staff are really rude and have no idea what customer service means. Disgusted.
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Posted 4 years ago
We are so sorry to hear about the issues you have had after leaving your curtains in our care. We would like to look into this matter further for you. If you would be so kind as to email the following address with your details we will get back to you and try to rectify the issue. customer.support@timpson.com Kind regards Marion :)
Posted 4 years ago
Timpson is rated 2.6 based on 258 reviews