“My order arrived very promptly back in February. I had expected the courier to make contact with me prior to delivery but happened to be home and found him dropping off the pieces at my back door. This was not an issue as I was there anyway.
We have only just got round to putting up the structure and I have reviewed that process below.
I will make contact with Elbec asking if they can resolve the issue with the facing planks which are too short.”
“This is not a premium product & the price reflects this. I was aware that it would require wood preservative treatment, which I did along with 3 coats of paint, but one floor panel arrived damaged & had to be replaced, a pent side panel was not square & I had to re-align & the instruction manual showed pent windows attached when in fact they arrive as separate units with instructions on how to fit. Anyway, a few additional screws & silicon between all joints (not suggested in instructions but does provide a better seal) and it now looks fine.”
“The corner summerhouse we had is generally of good quality.
The issues we had were that the doors were not aligned properly,and it was not an issue with the levelling of the summerhouse on the base.
The window and door would not align properly partly due to half the screws missing from the hinges”
“Nice building, but shed door doesn't fit at all, so I am waiting for a replacement. A piece was missing so they had to come back to fit it. I think the wood bearers should be thicker and higher off the ground. They are letting water sleep up with all this heavy rain. Delivery and installation very good.”
“Thought that the timber quality was rather substandard, there are many many knot holes in the boards which will need to be sealed and the roof was rather awkward to fix into place”
“Sorry to say not informed until day of delivery that construction would be a week later . Also when she’d delivered the unprotected roof was not covered in plastic to protect from water penetration. So I had to quickly get a plastic cover .”
“10 x 8 Mercia Helios Summerhouse - Ordering was simple, delivery on time, delivery driver was excellent and put the parts exactly as requested. All parts delivered ok. As far as quality goes, pretty good - it's not a premium shed so wasn't expecting it to be perfect, but it went together ok - one panel hadn't been nailed down one side - easily fixed, the doors were too big for the frame (shaved around 3mm off each side to fit) and one piece of wood was too long and had to be cut (door stay). Seemed to be an extra couple of bags of screws included - 1 bag of mixed and one of 60mm that were not mentioned in instructions! As far as the "10 year anti-rot guarantee" - Who is going to re-paint the shed every year ? Most of the treatments on the market last for 2 or 5 years !”
“My small shed took less than a day to build with the help of a friend, and looks great. It's a perfect size for the tools I need to store. However, some of the instructions were difficult to follow, especially concerning fashioning the roof. The roofing felt was very poor quality, and readily split. I imagine I will have to replace this before too long. Also, some of the nails and screws provided were inadequate for the task. The nails were far too short, and I had to use several of my own. Finally, I think it would have been helpful for the internal floor piece to have been wrapped against rain damage.”
Dear Ms Langford
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad to hear that your shed looks great and serves its purpose well. We appreciate your feedback on the instructions and we apologise for any inconvenience caused by the roofing felt, nails and screws and floor piece. Your insights are valuable, and we'll forward your feedback to the manufacturer to consider for future enhancements.
Best wishes
elbec garden buildings
“I was dissapointed with quality of my shed. More than acceptable knot holes, doors didn’t fit and an unusable piece of timber for door edge . Floor is too thin also . I thought price I paid was too good to be true and it was. You get what you pay for they say; il buy better quality next time”
Dear Ms Hegarty
Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we apologise for the disappointment you've experienced with the quality of your shed. We are sorry that the product did not meet your expectations.
We understand that the price is a significant factor, but we also strive to provide value for money. Your insights are important to us.
If there's anything specific you'd like us to address or assist you with, please feel free to provide more details by contacting us at customercare@elbec.co.uk
Best wishes
elbec garden buildings
“You get what you pay for. I didn't use the existing floor because is so week I did replace it with 3x2 and 18mm playwood. The roof felt as well so week is just cut to half wen I was try to install on the roof .so I did replace the felt as well .otherwise is good not too bad shed”
Dear Youssef
Thank you for providing insights into your experience, and we appreciate your feedback. Whilst our buildings are designed to meet high standards, we understand that individual preferences may lead to modifications for enhanced features. Your feedback is valuable as we continually aim to provide products that meet and exceed our customers' expectations.
Best wishes
elbec garden buildings
“Placing our order for Forest Greenhouse went really well. Unfortunately when it was delivered the automatic window opener was missing, which the driver delivering the greenhouse knew about. He advised that they would get the part to us. Also there is some split timber to at least two of the panels.”
“unfortunately there was lots missing. The trim for the roof. 3 pieces for the joint cover and no where near enough panel pins for the fixing. its a shame as the delivery was on time and the product is ok.”
Dear Nigel,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that the delivery time was convenient for you, and we appreciate your kind words about the delivery person.
Regarding the chipped panels, we apologise for any inconvenience. If you encounter any issues during the assembly or if you have concerns about the quality of the panels, please don't hesitate to reach out to our customer service team. We're here to assist you and ensure your satisfaction!
Best wishes,
elbec garden buildings
“It's a great shed, and I would recommend it, however the felt was missing, so they quicky sent it afterwards. 3 lengths x 2.7 metres acording to manual, but they only sent one 6 metre length. Poor maths by someone. Used my own. Drilling instruction confusing, 6mm drill shown at beginning of manual, but 5mm actually required. The tempered glass provided is easily broken, so the shed is easily broken into.”
Dear John,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're pleased to hear that you would recommend the shed overall.
However, we apologise for the oversight in providing the correct length of felt, and we appreciate your understanding in this matter.
We'll also look into the discrepancy in the drilling instructions to ensure clarity for future customers.
If you have any further concerns or if you require additional assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service team. We want to make sure you have all the support you need!
Best wishes,
elbec garden buildings
“The supplier is Shire Sheds and they have been poor. Delivery was on time but I’ve been trying to get a replacement door which was damaged for the last 6 weeks without success”
“Very flimsy plastic panels are like video box materials would have paid the extra money and got a Keata Shed as material is much better quality not impressed at all.”
