Artificial Living Reviews 278

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Review summary

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the high quality of the products, noting their durability, natural appearance, and ease of installation. Many people are delighted with how the products have transformed their spaces, making them look stylish and modern. The overall finish and aesthetic appeal of items like slatted cladding, artificial grass, and decking are frequently highlighted as exceptional. However, some customers also noted issues with delivery and order accuracy. A few people experienced delays, received incorrect items, or found some products to be damaged upon arrival. While the majority of consumers found the delivery process smooth, a minority reported needing to chase their orders or facing difficulties with replacements.

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Product

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Quality

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Delivery service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We ordered several samples before deciding on slatted cladding, and it was easily the best. The finish is smooth, the colour is rich, and installation was straightforward. It has made such a differenc... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous customer service. They returned calls as soon as someone was available and offered super advice and support regarding the products required with our order. All items delivered in good time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Artificial grass arrived exactly as described. No harsh smell and feels much nicer than others we looked at. Ideal for children and pets.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From ordering to delivery, the process was seamless. The slatted cladding arrived perfectly packaged and the quality is fab. Our Joiner fitted it this weekend and we're over the moon with the finish.... See more


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  1. Garden Furniture Shop

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Artificial Living is committed to offering the very best in Artificial Grass, Composite Decking, Composite Wall Cladding and Artificial Plant Wall products the market has to offer...We won't be beaten of Quality of Price!


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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

278 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible Experience Dealing With This Company

Placed an order for 7 acoustic panels on Black Friday. Received a dispatch email on Monday. Emailed a couple times asking for tracking details with no reply. Received an email almost a week later saying my order was sold out and items will be back in stock in 2-4 weeks. I asked for my order to be cancelled and money refunded so I can purchase the panels elsewhere but seller is not cooperating. I’ve had to file a case on PayPal to get my money back and still they haven’t engaged with PayPal. Customer service is really poor and would not recommend this company.

EDIT 04/12/23 - This company’s solution seems to only want to settle a refund outside of PayPal by asking for the PayPal case to be closed then they will issue a bank transfer refund. Make your own judgement but I would not advise anyone reading this to trust this company.

EDIT 05/12/23 - I would like to state again, this company is only offering a full refund if I cancel my PayPal case which I will not, and this is a problem for them. PayPal is my only chance to get my money back. I asked for my order to be cancelled 5 days ago and still haven’t received a cancellation email from their Shopify website. They claim to be trying to help but in fact done absolutely nothing since I placed my order 11 days ago.

There’s a lot of red flags about this company.
False information about order been dispatched, no tracking number provided, no cancellation emails, refunds can’t be processed via original payment method but can be done by bank transfer only if you close your PayPal case and hope for the best. Again make your own judgement about this company before ordering from them.

PayPal have given this company until 12th December to reply on the case before they step in. There’s no risk of a double refund! The company have my bank details, they can issue my refund today and send proof of transfer and I will cancel the PayPal case today. It is that simple, but they ain’t trustworthy and would rather sit on their hands and only reply to my Trustpilot review instead of issuing my refund.

25 November 2023
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Reply from Artificial Living

Hi Enoch,

I hope this message finds you well.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We value our customers' input, and I wanted to address the concerns you raised in your recent review..

We're a little confused as to why you have stated you emailed us a couple of times about a tracking number without a reply. You emailed asking why you couldn't use a 20% off promotional code on the website for black Friday even though the 20% sale was already live. We replied and explained the situation to you the same day.

Now, regarding the inconvenience with your order, we acknowledge the frustration caused by the website continuing to sell out-of-stock Oak panels. We only became aware of this issue during the order packing process after Cyber Monday. We understand the inconvenience this may have caused you, and we sincerely apologize for any frustration it may have caused.

Regarding your refund, we initiated the process promptly upon your request. Unfortunately, we encountered a hiccup with PayPal, which led to a delay. To expedite the resolution, we've offered to process a manual payment for you. We understand the importance of timely responses, and we apologize for not getting back to your email over the weekend, Our customer service teams works Mon-Fri.

If you have any further concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to call us at 0161 509 8637. We are committed to resolving this situation to your satisfaction.

Once again, thank you for bringing these matters to our attention. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve our services.

Kind regards,

AL

UPDATE:
We have a problem with our Paypal due to several fraudulent orders being put through over the Black Friday/ Cyber Monday Weekend. We are currently working with Paypal to fix the issue. We offered to send the client a full refund in the meantime, but for some reason, this client sees this as a problem. We are trying to speed things up and help them get a refund quicker. We've asked you to cancel the case with Paypal to take away the risk of the refund being processed twice, that's a very normal request.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Slatted wall panels

Helpful customer service when I contacted by phone and when I ordered on line the delivery was quick and efficient.

25 November 2023
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Reply from Artificial Living

Thanks Joe, we hope you enjoy panels!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company

Great company, helpful and efficient.

25 November 2023
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Reply from Artificial Living

Thanks Tim, its always a pleasure dealing with you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely thrilled with the Slatted Cladding

Absolutely thrilled with Artificial Living's Composite Slatted addition! 🌟 As the Managing Director of Heritage Garden Studios, where we specialise in crafting premium garden rooms, we're always on the lookout for quality enhancements. The composite slatted cladding not only adds a touch of modern elegance to our garden rooms but also brings unparalleled durability and low maintenance.

The installation process was seamless, and the end result exceeded our expectations. The slats blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings, creating a chic and inviting atmosphere. Our clients are equally delighted with the aesthetic appeal and the practicality these slats bring to their garden spaces.

Artificial Living's commitment to quality is evident in every aspect of its product. The composite slatted cladding has elevated the overall design and functionality of our garden rooms, and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. Kudos to the Artificial Living team for delivering a top-notch product that perfectly complements our commitment to excellence at Heritage Garden Studios! 🌿🏡✨

20 November 2023
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Reply from Artificial Living

Thanks Sarah, its a pleasure doing business with you, as always! We look forward to working on your next project with you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

An absolutely disgusting company

An absolutely disgusting company.
I ordered panels and they sent the incorrect ones.
After several emails and phone calls they came to collect the panels and brought the darker colour. They were nothing like the image on their website. The driver collected the panels and took the darker ones.
I’ve now been charged 30.00 for transport costs when the driver was collecting the wrong panels in the first place
The owner is beyond rude and has replied to my email calling me “irrational”. How dare you!!!!

17 November 2023
Unprompted review
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Reply from Artificial Living

Hi Lauren,

We're sorry to hear that you are not happy with the service that we offered.

Again apologies for the inconvenience with your first delivery. There was a mix-up with SKUs within our delivery system, therefore you were delivered the wrong shade of oak. We asked you to email over an image of what you received, once received we could organise an exchange for you. This is a standard policy and needs to be adhered to by staff when processing an exchange. Unfortunately for whatever reason, we didn't receive any images from you. You then called a day later & this was when things got a little sour. With all honestly Lauren, you were very aggressive, rude & demanding to multiple staff members. We instructed you to resend the images, which you did and we managed to organise a replacement for you immediately. You advised you had changed your mind and wanted a different colour, you also requested a specific day in which you wanted us to come and exchange your order, which we did.

When exchanging your panels you opened the box and said it wasnt the colour you wanted & turns out you were trying to match our panels with panels you had purchased elsewhere. You refused delivery and instructed the delivery driver to take the order back with him.

It clearly states within our returns policy, that we do not offer a free returns service. If your order is returned to us there is a cost for the transport. This is very standard within businesses that sell building materials like ourselves.

In regards to emails and calls, Lauren on one day you emailed our customer service team 6 times in two hours. Every time you called we spoke with you, every time you emailed we called you or emailed back. You are very rude & aggressive and we don't expect any of our staff to have to tolerate being spoken to in that manner.

We wish you all the best going forward,

Artificial Living.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered some decking trim .

Ordered some decking trim .
My husband has worked in the caravan leisure industry and stated this is the best he has seen in comparison. So was very pleased as you cannot order samples of the trim just the decking . Maybe that should be a consideration.
Had a little hiccup with the order going astray but was soon rectified and arrived very quickly.

25 October 2023
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good Product

Quick delivery but 1 out of 3 panels was delivered unprotected with visible water damage and surface marks. The backing felt soaked up the moisture and has swollen the timber fins. The box containing the two other panels was soaked on delivered but contents seems to be ok. Overall quality of panels seems good.

UPDATE - Panel replaced quickly with no damage and dealing with the customer service team was effortless and provided updates through the change process. Would purchase again from Artificial Living

4 November 2023
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Reply from Artificial Living

Hello Charlie,

Apologies for any inconvenience caused by the issues with your order. We received your email and arranged to collect and exchange the damaged board at your convenience, which, to the best of our knowledge, occurred last Friday. The damaged board has been successfully collected and replaced as per your request.

I apologise for any difficulties you faced with the third-party delivery company. If there's anything more we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to inform us.

Best regards,

Artificial Living.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Non delivery of a set of samples.

Ordered a set of samples.
Delivery money taken.
No samples arrived.
Questioned it with Artificial Living, who promised another shipment of samples, still not arrived 10 days later and not responding?

25 September 2023
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Reply from Artificial Living

Hello Allison,

Thanks for taking the time out of your day to leave us some feedback, positive or negative we always appreciate hearing from our customers.

So I've done some digging into your order #7239. I can see we have sent the samples out for you on two occasions now. I can see that the first one didn't get delivered for some reason but we do have a delivery confirmation and POD for the second lot of samples we sent out to you. Royal mail tracking number - 2102704980000000A045F.

We remain at your disposal, if you do need anything please do feel free to call us on 0161 509 8637.

Kind regards,

AL

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