Barlows UK Reviews 49

TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

To the driver driving Barlows van on A483 Wrexham bypass around 2:30 this afternoon my colleague has a mobile phone picture of you on your phone tut tut tut will be sending the photo to North Wales po... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

e been using Barlows for our 3-monthly air conditioning servicing, and the difference has been noticeable straight away. The engineers are always on time, professional, and take the time to explain... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Barlows, Malpas. Electrician turned up when expected, pm today to repair bathroom spotlights.Lovely guy, very respectful and friendly, clean and tidy. Discussed best options with us and did an exce... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Barlows were assigned as a contractor through our insurance and the electrician turned up and tried to utilise a faulty breaker and make it work without actually fixing the breaker itself. The electri... See more

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Barlows (UK) Ltd. We are a family run business, established in 1948 by Thomas Clifford Barlow. We started out in a small electrical repair shop in the village of Malpas in Cheshire and have steadily grown from a small company to having branches in ...


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Electrical upgrade

Barlows carried out a consumer unit change at my property, from start to finish the communication and electricians were brilliant. Very clean and tidy.

23 April 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Air source heat pump

Barlows came to sign off my air source heat pump unvented cylinder install recently. The guys who came were very polite and the paperwork was received same day

17 January 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid these cowboys

Subject: Avoid these Cowboys

I had an electrical inspection, followed by installation of a new fuse box and re-wiring to bring a rental property in line with Gov’t regulations in Oct 21. 5 months later, the fuse box almost ignited, but burnt a large part of the fuse box, due to poor fitting. If the tenant wasn’t home at the time, it could have easily caught fire and set the house ablaze. It took a few weeks of me chasing a refund for the call out fee, but it came absent an apology or an explanation. More burning followed 12 months later, Barlows charged the usual call out fee, but would not take responsibility, so I did not get a refund.
Since, I have chased an explanation of their findings and a reason why I’m having issues after their apparent work when I didn’t have any issues prior (and just shy of £1000 down in the process). I’ve tried to contact the Manchester office and their HQ, but have been ignored and none of their ‘specialists’ have bothered to return my calls.
Shoddy work, appalling customer service. Use someone else.

7 February 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Over priced.

My friend called these to replace a bathroom basin waste, took 20 mins after he had to go get one which prob cost no more that 15quid. They had the cheek to send a bill for £120, absolutely disgusting. DO NOT USE THIS Company, there are much better and fairer plumbers out there.

10 July 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor service

Very poor service - they came out on emergency cover on my insurance waited all day and when they turned up at 6:00 pm bad attitude you could Tell the electrician didn’t want to be here and didn’t want to do the job!!! Left after 10 mins saying nothing he could do. Had to call someone else out and they helped us sort the problem. Don’t use them - waste of space

2 March 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Pathetic company

They just came out to our home emergency and were absolutely useless. Rude arrogant and unwilling to help.
Do not use these cowboys!!!

2 March 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Useless

Useless. Rude. Arrogant. Very unpleasant plumbers. Electricians are good though

1 October 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Management absolute Joke

Management absolute Joke, contacted them on several occasions for the past few years regarding an employee of theirs who continues to block my car in, making general parking difficult, make it difficult for bin services, emergency services & health services to pass on the street although they have their own driveway.
Several complaints made by several residents resulted in promises made to insure the their work vehicles are kept on their driveway but they are never kept.
Just no authority there it has unfortunately taken phone calls to the police to resolve.
Still having problems to date.

11 August 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchase of replacement dishwasher

Purchase of replacement dishwasher - excellent service from Gareth in the Ellesmere shop - great advice and product knowledge and keeping us updated re delivery and installation.
This followed by outstanding service by Gareth the fitter who coped with an inquisitive dog and did a superb job of the integrated dishwasher installation - many thanks.

11 June 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely ridiculous road presence

Absolutely ridiculous road presence, Friday the 6th of may, i had the unfortunate chance of meeting one of their drivers, who decided to drive like such a loon.
i would not do business with them if this is the type of people they employ, i mean i understanding wanting to get home on a Friday but this is taking the p**s.

"Absolute idiot tried to overtake me on a slip road, drives up the behind of others to get ahead, I try to go past but he comes behind and starts hand gesturing.
Very professional."

If you're interested in seeing what i mean, i did put it on my youtube so please contact me for the URL.

8 May 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute nightmare

I have had an absolute nightmare having my house rewired by Barlows. At this point, I've been chasing them for over 5 weeks to try and get the second fix completed. Each time they send someone out it's a new person that's totally unfamiliar with the job. I've had my boiler disconnected for over a week now and hence no central heating (in Jan/Feb). I've had absolutely no communication from the Barlow's team to arrange people to finish the job and have to continually call them to prompt them into doing anything. Countless errors have been made throughout the project. Strongly recommend avoiding this company!

7 February 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought television from Barlow's in…

Bought television from Barlow's in Whitchurch, after visiting other known outlets, decided to buy from Barlow's due to helpful and informative staff , special thanks to Peter at Whitchurch. Would definitely do business there again. Also thanks to Richard who set up TV for us . 10/10 . Mr price

17 November 2021
Unprompted review

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