1st Direct Pools Reviews 224

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Review summary

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Looking at 55 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent service, highlighting the helpfulness and knowledge of the staff. Many people appreciate the prompt delivery service and the overall ease of placing orders. The products are frequently described as high quality, and consumers often find the prices to be very competitive. However, some customers also noted issues with payment processing, experiencing difficulties when trying to place orders with different cards. A few other people also felt that when a product was faulty, resolving the issue was challenging.

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Staff

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Delivery service

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Product

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having been a loyal customer for many years I wanted to say a big shout out to Hayley, Iain and the wider team who simply over deliver time and time again. Nothing is ever too much trouble, any rare i... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I run a private swiming pool which is used by local swim schools and families etc. 1st Direct have provided excellent servide to me over the years with pumps, chemicals, AFM, water testing equipment,... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have been using 1st Direct Pools since setting up a small swim school recently and with every plant modification we make they are our first port of call for parts. Delivery is always prompt and parts... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have dealt with 1st Direct Pools for a couple of years now and always had great service. If a part isn’t obvious on the website, a quick phone call and one of the great sales team will find it. If... See more


Company details

  1. Online Marketplace
  2. Hot Tub Store

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Large UK Discount Swimming Pool & Spa Online Shop with Price Match Guarantee, Free Support, Free Next Day Delivery & Huge range of products carried in stock - 1st Direct Pools. Low prices on swimming pool covers, chemicals, heating, pumps & filters, li...


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4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

224 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from 1st Direct Pools

Great service from 1st Direct Pools. Iain Wallace was extremely knowledgeable and took the time to give clear, honest advice tailored to my setup rather than just selling. Very helpful throughout and made the whole process straightforward. Highly recommended.

28 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent, went beyond expectations with advice and found the correct item, shipped straight away.

22 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having been a loyal customer for many…

Having been a loyal customer for many years I wanted to say a big shout out to Hayley, Iain and the wider team who simply over deliver time and time again. Nothing is ever too much trouble, any rare issues are dealt with super promptly. I genuinely believe their customer service and product offering is THE BEST ON THE MARKET. High praise I know, but a fair reflection... Matt ( Bucks)

10 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hayley provided a fantastic service

Hayley provided a fantastic service, she relayed a very professional and polite manner to my queries, her vocabulary and spoken English was second to none, a very pleasant and helpful person to resolve any problems.

31 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

I phoned for advice to check specifications for a pool skimmer and found Steve to be super helpful. I am confident the replacement skimmer I ordered will be suitable as a replacement, with an extension collar also supplied. I have been very pleased with previous orders from 1st Direct Pools, excellent value for money and fast delivery.

8 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with this company.

Very pleased with this company.

Bought a connector as replacement for a part from a different supplier that never arrived.

Quality looks good - very solid feeling part.
Price is good - about a third of what I paid for the non-arrival. Wish I'd looked here first.
Next day delivery for just £7. Bargain.

Recommend this company.

23 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

deal with Steve Batey

I dealt with Steve Batey, service was immidiate even though we had a lot of questions which were all answered straight away, some out of hours, but got exactly what we needed (hopefully) payments were a breeze and very knowledgeable very helpful and great prices as well.

3 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Don’t bother looking elsewhere. Great prices, great staff

Have dealt with 1st Direct Pools for a couple of years now and always had great service.
If a part isn’t obvious on the website, a quick phone call and one of the great sales team will find it. If it’s not something they stock, they will go out of their way to contact other suppliers to find it.
With free next-day delivery over £60 order and retail prices that are generally better than certain “trade only” pool supply companies, they’re my go-to for all things pool and hot-tub related.
As a sole trader, access to such low prices has enabled me to provide highly competitive quotes to customers

18 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1st Direct Pools - Iain Wallace

I dealt with Iain Wallace each time I phoned for advice before purchasing products for my Endless Pool restoration project. Iain was very patient with my questionning and informative with his answers, backed up by the appropriate specifications and calculations. He was positive and fastidious in his approach, which gave me confidence to order what I needed at great prices. I am happy to recommend Iain and Ist Direct Pools to interested parties.

14 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Knowledgeable, efficient and competitively priced

Iain at 1st Direct Pools found me a replacement handle for my pool cleaner which I had hunted high and low for and could not source. I have use 1st Direct Pools on several occasions and found them very helpful, knowledgeable, efficient and competitively priced. I highly recommend 1st Direct for any pool owners.

27 October 2025
Unprompted review

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