Barriers Direct Reviews 

1,358
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Evaluating 423 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company, noting smooth transactions from purchase to completion. Customers frequently praise the fast delivery times and the exceptionally high quality of the security products received for their properties. People also deeply appreciate the supportive customer service staff and the clear, straightforward online ordering system. Some reviewers were not happy with receiving incorrect items, damaged goods, or missing installation parts in their shipments. A few other people also felt that delivery dates were occasionally missed or delayed past the expected schedule. Consumers noted that resolving these unexpected delivery mistakes or missing items required additional communication.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very informative staff and went out of their way to help. Some detail's were missing on fixings on the website which could be a simple fix, but your staff phoned the manufacture to address the ques... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As I didn't know what was right for our driveway the help and guidance by the staff at Barriers Direct was most invaluable. From ordering to fitting the post the whole process was smooth. We've got... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful customer service team. Placed an order, realised we'd ordered the wrong thing and they were very happy to cancel and rearrange to meet our needs. Friendly and helpful throughout. We'... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered some barriers for a car park. I made a mistake and did not order enough bolts, they contacted me the next day to let me know and arranged for the extra bolts to be added to my order. When... See more


Company details

  1. Security Equipment Store
  2. Construction Equipment Supplier
  3. Safety and Work Wear Store
  4. Safety Equipment Supplier
  5. Security System Supplier

About Barriers Direct

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Founded in 1997, Barriers Direct was one of the first to market selling own-branded security barriers online and now stands as one of the UK’s industry-leading e-commerce suppliers of security and safety management product.

Experts in Safety and Security Products

Whether you're looking to secure your property, plan an event or create a boundary between pedestrians and vehicles, our huge range of over 20,000 high quality products include bollards, barriers, bike stands, street furniture, workplace equipment and more make us the ideal choice for customers in industrial, residential, commercial and public sectors. Whatever your budget or situation, we have the perfect safety solution to fit your needs.

We also offer FREE delivery on all products sold within Great Britain and at least 1 year's warranty offered as standard, giving you peace of mind.

ISO Accredited

Barriers Direct is also proudly an ISO 9001:2015 certified company; quality and professionalism are at the heart of our operations. We are committed to giving our loyal customers the best service possible by consistently learning and developing our business. From continually implementing new processes to expanding our product range, we strive for excellence at Barriers Direct.

Making a Difference

We are also proud donors to the Prince's Trust Enterprise charity, the UK's leading youth charity which helps vulnerable young people between the ages of 11 and 30 who are unemployed, struggling at school or facing the risk of exclusion, to get their lives back on track. So when you buy from us, you are helping make a difference to young people's lives, too.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

portable cone barriers to the rescue!

barriers direct had the portable cone barriers, that i needed, to protect my property, from large vehicles, coming to close, which had caused the paving to crack, caused by too much weight, so when it's repaired, i will still leave the cone barriers up, i am releived to have come across this webside, as the drivers, now know why i have had to do this, most respect my issue, as they note the damage.

23 April 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Delivery times and the communication…

Delivery times and the communication regarding this really needs improvement.

Order took a month to arrive, delivery dates kept changing and I only received a straight answer on the day it was being dispatched.

I have ordered many times from Barriers Direct and they are always well made and quality products.

20 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

I ordered some barriers for a car park. I made a mistake and did not order enough bolts, they contacted me the next day to let me know and arranged for the extra bolts to be added to my order.

When my order arrived, part of it was incorrect but it was sorted within a couple of days. Great service, would definitely use again

22 April 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Good Product terrible customer service.

Good Product terrible customer service.
Had to keep chasing delivery of bollards, which eventually arrived 2 weeks late, then had a question which after chasing several time they haven't even had the decency to reply!!

8 April 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Failure to meet order requirements and provide correct product

We previously ordered 6 identical drop bollards in 2024, then a further 2 in 2025, requesting the same key/lock number as the bollards were being installed on the same site. The second order stated "Keyed Alike (Each Lock & Keys will be the same)". No problem as keys matched. We then made a third order in February 2025 for a further 6 again requesting the same key/lock and the order stated the keys would be alike. At install it was noticed that not only did the key number not match the two previous orders but also that there were two different key types within the latest order, which naturally is not acceptable on the same site creating a difficult to manage situation with differing keys for essentially the same type of bollard used across the site. We then emailed Barriers Direct explaining the situation, which they agreed in writing to rectify, asking us what key number we wanted the new locks changing to. We immediately wrote back sending them a photo of the correct original key number and for good measure, a photo of the two differing keys in the third and latest order. Two days later after chasing up a response, we receive a call saying that we had not requested the same keys in the order. This is despite the order stating the contrary and despite the company already having agreed to correct and replace. We have therefore reminded them that the order was not fit for purpose and that they have gone back on their offer to rectify matters and meet their agreed contractual obligations. What is so disappointing is that rather than do the right thing and simply provide what was ordered, they are trying to shift the blame on to the customer and charge us for the rectification of their error. Not the way to treat to a repeat customer with an established and previous course of trading. The order is clear and uses the same wording as before regarding key type and they are contractually obliged to make good. We will give them 14 days to do the right thing, after which we will have to issue a letter before action and commence a small claim. What a waste of time and expense for them, when this could be resolved so easily as originally stated.

16 February 2026
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Reply from Barriers Direct

Thank you for your feedback, James. We are sorry to hear of your dissatisfaction and appreciate the opportunity to clarify the situation.

Our understanding is that the issue arose from a misunderstanding regarding the term “keyed alike.” In industry terms, “keyed alike” means that all items within that specific order will operate using the same key. It does not automatically mean that new items will be matched to a previous order’s existing key number, unless that specific key number is provided at the time of ordering.

We have reviewed all correspondence and the recorded phone call relating to the order, and unfortunately no previous key number was supplied when the order was placed. As a result, the bollards were manufactured keyed alike within that order, in accordance with the information provided.

As part of our internal investigation, our support team contacted the manufacturer and confirmed that the order was keyed alike, but the customer has actually received two different keys with this order. We then arranged new ones to be sent out free of charge.

I hope this demonstrates that we acknowledged the supply issue and took immediate steps to investigate rectification options.

The subsequent discussion then focused on whether the replacement locks should match the previous historic key number, which had not been specified at the point of ordering. While we maintain that matching a previous order’s key number requires that exact number to be provided when ordering, we fully accept that the presence of two different key types within the same order should not have occurred.

We regret the frustration this has caused but hope the resolution will reassure you and reinstate your confidence in our service.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Service ok

Was not sent a proforma even though we sent a PO so barriers had not been ordered. Then it was not in stock and delivery dates chaged

15 April 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Our order took 4 week from payment to…

Our order took 4 week from payment to delivery. Delivery to site was via a courier and the driver left the parcel with a driver of a vehicle who was leaving site, even though full instructions , names and a contact phone number were given.
Note - Ladies in the sales office were very helpful.

20 April 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

i have only recived half of my order…

i have only recived half of my order with no information about when the rest will be delivered

17 April 2026
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Reply from Barriers Direct

Hi Gareth, I'm sorry to hear you felt you haven't been kept up to date on the remaining half of your order - we always do our best to dispatch orders as whole deliveries, but unfortunately this isn't always possible. Whilst the first part of your order has been dispatched, the remaining part shipment will be dispatched from a different manufacturer, and is still within the estimated delivery lead time window - as stated on your order confirmation email, this is 7th May. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, however we do our best to provide clear estimated delivery lead times on all products, and this is displayed on product pages, view cart page, order confirmation page and on the email you receive, confirming your order. Our support team is available and on hand between 9am-5pm if you require any further information on this, so please don't hesitate to reach out in future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having received the barrier posts

Having received the barrier posts, which were a very good quality. Pity the delivery company couldn't get it together as they forgot to put the bolts in the package. The girls at Barriers direct, were excellent chasing g up the supplier. Which took 2 weeks. All done now and looking very professional. Would definitely buy from them again.

7 April 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The Clamp arrived but the bolts to…

The Clamp arrived but the bolts to assemble it were missing. I need the clamp before the weekend as we are going on holiday for eighteen days.

10 April 2026
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Reply from Barriers Direct

We're sorry to hear this, please call our support team on 0800 028 8010 at your earliest convenience so they can assist you with arranging any spare parts. Thank you.

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