Paramount Timber Reviews 66

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.1

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!! I tried to order timber in January and just couldnt get the order to progress as an email said I had to pay before delivery - contrary to what is said on the website... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had been looking for timber for a while for shed/summerhouse. Had priced up on the website and was far cheaper than anywhere i could find. Went back a couple of weeks later and the website was down wh... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was sceptical at first because of the cheap prices, thinking will it even turn up etc etc.. but OMG!! What great service, cheapest prices but quality of materials are amazing. Great communication an... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a load of 3x2 plus hardwood Ply boards and a large quantity of Loglap. Ordered on Tuesday and I requested delivery for Thursday which they did. All timber came treated and tantalised an... See more

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  1. Lumber Store

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One of the U.K.s largest timber material distribution centres, providing mainly shed & summerhouse materials to trade and the public.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good prompt service and delivery

Good prompt service and delivery. Quality timber not too many knots

9 September 2022
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Reply from Paramount Timber

Thank you for the kind feedback, look forward to any photos of what you have done with the materials, if you have time post the photos on our reviews on Facebook. Great Customer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent communication and value for…

Excellent communication and value for money. Thank you

19 September 2022
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Reply from Paramount Timber

Thank you for the kind feedback, look forward to any photos of what you have done with the materials, if you have time post the photos on our reviews on Facebook. Great Customer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really speedy delivery

Really speedy delivery. A very helpful delivery driver who dropped load where I needed it. Very reasonably priced and excellent quality. Thanks!

15 September 2022
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Reply from Paramount Timber

Thank you for the kind feedback, look forward to any photos of what you have done with the materials, if you have time post the photos on our reviews on Facebook. Great Customer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely brilliant service

Absolutely brilliant service, I ordered some timber loglap t&g and sheets , very promptly delivered, driver rang half hour before and because I was away working he delivered and stacked up very neatly where I said 👍🏻 will definitely use this company again .

7 September 2022
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Reply from Paramount Timber

Thank you for the kind feedback, look forward to any photos of what you have done with the materials, if you have time post the photos on our reviews on Facebook. Great Customer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great prices, good communication and easy to use website

I was a little apprehensive after reading some reviews about the history of the companies. But the price was so competitive i had to give it a go. Payment was straightforward and with peace of mind using Klarna. Communication re. delivery started immediately and Carl was responsive and helpful when suggesting replacements for some bits that weren't in stock. Delivery came without a hitch a few days later. Will certainly use again when the next project comes around!

7 September 2022
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Reply from Paramount Timber

Thank you for the kind feedback, look forward to any photos of what you have done with the materials, if you have time post the photos on our reviews on Facebook. Great Customer.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Ordered a 4.8m log lap

Ordered a 4.8m log lap, and received 5.1m, some would say this was good, but 4.8m was a perfect size, So I ended up having to cut the wood. Not what I ordered. But good quality.

31 August 2022
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Reply from Paramount Timber

Very sorry about this, we didn't have 4.8m available at the time, and didn't think it would be a problem. If you order again in future, please specify in notes must be exact sizes.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The delivery was late

The delivery was late, materials were good!!

30 August 2022
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Reply from Paramount Timber

Hi there, we advertise a 2/3 working in day lead time, to anyone in our vast delivery area. James you were out of the area, so it took us slightly longer but still managed to get it to you. Very happy you were pleased with the materials.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Very confusing

Very confusing, I ordered a 22mm shiplap and only received a 19mm shiplap, I was told the 22mm is the nominal size not the finished. Either way, it's still nice stuff, and the price was competitive so overall happy.

25 August 2022
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Reply from Paramount Timber

Hi there Sean, i'm sorry to hear that you were confused.

We do state nominal and finished sizes on our website in the description of the product on all products. For example on the 22mmShipLap nominal size is 22mm shiplap, the wood this piece was made from was originally 22mm, then it was planed and shaped to 19mm thickness, to be smooth.

This is important to tell our customers as it shows the quality of the wood & planing it has undertaken.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality timber delivered promptly and…

Quality timber delivered promptly and at a good price. A satisfied customer

6 August 2022
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Reply from Paramount Timber

Thank you for the kind feedback, look forward to any photos of what you have done with the materials, if you have time post the photos on our reviews on Facebook. Great Customer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spot on!

Placed an order on a Wednesday, timber was delivered on the Friday. Great timber, nice and straight and a great price. Guys that delivered were helpful and friendly. Couldn't ask for anymore!

5 August 2022
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Reply from Paramount Timber

Thank you for the kind feedback, look forward to any photos of what you have done with the materials, if you have time post the photos on our reviews on Facebook. Great Customer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I really recommend this company

I really recommend this company.
Very good prices . Fast delivery

5 August 2022
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Reply from Paramount Timber

Thank you for the kind feedback, look forward to any photos of what you have done with the materials, if you have time post the photos on our reviews on Facebook. Great Customer.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Terrible communication

Terrible communication even with four different telephone numbers no answer they need to sort this out
Over 2 weeks late with delivery
But once timber arrived it’s good quality and nearly half the price of my local timber merchants
Would use again but order it a month before I need it .
Delivery driver was pleasant and when I did speak to him about the lack of communication he said they are making efforts to sort that out

2 August 2022
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Reply from Paramount Timber

Sorry for the wait and the lack of communication. Unfortunately for 6 weeks of the year every year, Swedish sawmills shut down for their summer holidays. This causes supply problems for companies like ourselves who regularly take 10/15 artic loads a week.

We also encourage our staff to take holiday in this period, meaning office is manned less etc. our apologies for the poor service, its not always like this as you can see from our many other reviews.

I'm glad the timber you received was of high quality and at a competitive price, this is what we strive to do for both trade and the public.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service

Brilliant service , ordered one day and it came the next day.I don't think you can get better than that.
Totally trustworthy.

1 August 2022
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Reply from Paramount Timber

Thank you for the kind feedback, look forward to any photos of what you have done with the materials, if you have time post the photos on our reviews on Facebook. Great Customer.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID Absolute Joke of a company

Absolute Joke of a company.only received part of my order, did not deliver on the date promised. rearranged multiple new dates for delivery and did not bother to turn up. I am unable to get in touch with them now for 2 weeks as they are unable to pick up calls, emails, messages etc. Shocking customer service AVOID, AVOID,AVOID.

27 July 2022
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Reply from Paramount Timber

Sorry, Lee, you were clearly out of our delivery area stated on our website, by quite a lot, we tried to make plans to get a delivery out to you anyway. Unfortunately, the logistics of bulk timber purchases aren't as simple as placing on a simple courier. We do apologize for taking and accepting the order and are making efforts to stop this from happening in the future by making it even clearer. Future customers please please check our delivery area, it is vast and covers the majority of England and Wales, but some places are just too far.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good boards, good price, but service very much lacking

The boards are a good price and nice and thick. (3 stars for this)
Service is unfortunately Terrible.
Calling the number rarely will get hold of anyone.

Had some boards that were cracked on delivery- was told that replacements would be sent within a week.
After a lot of chasing and promises of a delivery day, only for them not to arrive- I have now finally received the boards (5 weeks later).
I have to say that If you do get lucky enough to speak to someone, they are certainly friendly- but with the consistent let downs I wouldn’t recommend.

18 July 2022
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Reply from Paramount Timber

Very sorry for the delay in getting your order rectified, several uncontrollable factors lead to us not being able to do it as quick as we wanted. However, I do note that when the boards that were “cracked” upon delivery were replaced. The £80 worth of materials you wanted extra to this we're delivered free of charge as a form of compensation & apology.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best prices and very good quality

I ordered a load of 3x2 plus hardwood Ply boards and a large quantity of Loglap.
Ordered on Tuesday and I requested delivery for Thursday which they did.
All timber came treated and tantalised and was all straight with no defects.
I was a bit sceptical due to price being way better than anyone else but very pleasantly surprised, good comms on FB Messenger as well, driver was very helpful and friendly, he off loaded most of the load himself while I did the bacs payment.
Highly recommended and will defo use again and refer.
5⭐️

14 July 2022
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Reply from Paramount Timber

Thank you for the kind feedback, look forward to any photos of what you have done with the materials, if you have time post the photos on our reviews on Facebook. Great Customer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great prices, professional work, polite people!

Chose cash on delivery option (perfect if wary of online companies) Had a large delivery down in Cornwall and the experience was second to none. Chris was the lovely chap who delivered to us, who rang us in the morning to let us know a rough time, then half an hour before he arrived to let us know, so the communication was perfect! He was extremely helpful, and very professional. We will be ordering again from this company for sure!

29 June 2022
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Reply from Paramount Timber

Thank you for the kind feedback, look forward to any photos of what you have done with the materials, if you have time post the photos on our reviews on Facebook. Great Customer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service! Prompt delivery considering the distance! and very competitive prices! Will be ordering all my timber from here in the future! The delivery driver chris was excellent lovely man and great with my young son who wanted to help unload! All the timber was of a high standard and customer service was second to none Highly recommended to all!!

24 June 2022
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Reply from Paramount Timber

Thank you for the kind feedback, look forward to any photos of what you have done with the materials, if you have time post the photos on our reviews on Facebook. Great Customer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service as well as top…

Fantastic service as well as top quality timber.

I needed some Shiplap for a garden room I’m building and had been looking at various companies for prices. Paramount could not be beaten on price and despite not being local, delivery costs were insignificant. I ordered my timber last Wednesday and was happy to have it delivered on Monday to tie in with another delivery in Kent. Received a call around 9.30 to say the driver would be with me around 1.30 so Didn’t need to wait in all day. Driver arrived bang on 1.30 and could not have been any more helpful. All unloaded onto my drive with smile.

We were chatting and I mentioned about the cash on delivery aspect l, having paid by card. He said a few people think it’s too cheap so pay when they see the quality of timber. In regards to the quality, the Shiplap was absolutely bang on top quality. The 22mm is a very good thickness and all straight with no issues. I wasn’t expecting too much at the price but this really is top quality timber. Would absolutely recommend these guys and will be using them again in the future.

21 June 2022
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