Summer Garden Buildings Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.6

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Evaluating 69 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers frequently mention that the company website is simple to use, ordering is completely straightforward, and products generally arrive promptly and well packaged. Many people also genuinely appreciate the very helpful customer support when needing assistance, noting that issues are resolved smoothly and efficiently. Some reviewers were not happy with the quality of certain components, reporting that screws broke easily and assembly instructions were unclear. Additionally, some customers noted that items can be rather difficult to construct, and a few experienced frustrating issues with damaged parts or missing pieces.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The customer service was excellent, delivery was very straightforward, so that's all very positive. The shed itself is a little more flimsy than we had thought, quite difficult to construct, taki... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Great product but website difficult to use and chaotic customer service. Requested delivery after an agreed date as I was away. Despite emails and phone call with customer service it was delivered a... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Bought a Aluminion lean too gazeebo, wasnt the easiest to put together as the instructions were in german! a part was missing also but they sent it out really quickly, much flimsier than we expected... See more

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Company details

  1. Garden Building Supplier

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Summerhouses, log cabins, sheds, garden offices, gazebos, garages, greenhouses and garden furniture. Free UK delivery. Established since 1981.


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3.6

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our new loggia roof is beautiful

Our new loggia roof is beautiful, and came with a fully comprehensive construction video. We are delighted with the result.
Thank you!

5 July 2025
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Reply from Summer Garden Buildings

Marvellous. We are happy to hear you found the video to be helpful.
Many thanks

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Product delivered well within the given…

Product delivered well within the given time frame and was easy to assemble. It also blended in with some existing garden furniture, which is why we bought it.

8 July 2025
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Reply from Summer Garden Buildings

We are happy to hear your purchase blended in well and hope you are enjoying it. Thank you

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

nothing this was a normal commercial…

nothing this was a normal commercial transaction. I ordered, paid and you delivered, end of story.

3 July 2025
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Reply from Summer Garden Buildings

Thank you for your 4 star review. Please don't hesitate to to contact us if we can be of further assistance.
Regards

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor quality product

This is the complaint I shared regards my purchase of a wooden triple bin store:

I am writing to formally raise a complaint regarding the wooden triple bin store I recently purchased from your company. Unfortunately, the product arrived with multiple serious defects, and I have had to carry out extensive remedial work to make it functional.
The issues encountered include:
The doors and lids required cutting to fit correctly.
The timber slats were misaligned and did not match the advertised product.
The main frame was twisted and unstable, requiring the construction of an internal subframe for support.
The ironmongery supplied was of extremely poor quality — parts were either defective or unusable and had to be replaced.
Despite being installed on a completely level surface, the unit could not function correctly without the addition of internal support legs to allow the lids to open properly.
I have attached photographs clearly showing these issues and the work required to rectify them.
These faults indicate a fundamental failure in quality control and have caused significant inconvenience, time loss, and additional expense.
Given the circumstances, I am requesting appropriate compensation for the time and money wasted in correcting what should have been a properly manufactured product.

The company replied with passive aggressive emails. We have never received compensation nor an apology. Please be cautious before purchasing from this company. Our experience has been very poor.

11 June 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Summer Garden Buildings

Thank you for your review. We are sorry you were disappointed with your purchase.
It appears you decided to build the product before contacting us for help. We are always happy to assist with parts or assembly advice. However we need to be told at the appropriate time so we can help.
Once a product is modified it is rarely as it should be. We sell thousands of this product and if correctly assembled they do not need modifying.
If you still need assistance please contact us with your name and full order details and we can investigate further.
Many thanks

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The structure is well-designed

The structure is well-designed. At first glance, it appears thin, but it is actually very stable. During assembly, it became clear how well thought-out the design is. The shape and design of the components are excellent. I’m very glad I chose this product.

The only issue was with the delivery. I first received the gutter parts on the promised date, and then the canopy itself arrived three days later. I believe this could have been avoided with better communication.

Despite this, it still deserves 5 stars.
The frame is light yet strong – I hope it will also prove to be durable over time.

6 June 2025
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Reply from Summer Garden Buildings

Hi.
We are pleased to hear that your happy with your purchase. We can only apologise for the delay. Most deliveries arrive on time but occasionally larger products are delayed as they are difficult for carriers to handle.
We are sure you will get years of use from you purchase.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, tree seat as stated, very good quality and easy and quick to assemble

2 June 2025
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Reply from Summer Garden Buildings

Thank you for your 5 star review. We hope your tree seat gives you years of pleasure

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good little budget growhouse, ideal for small garden

Ordered Wednesday, delivered Friday, constructed in less than an hour Sunday, plants flourishing Monday. Confident, having bought from Summer Garden Buildings previously, and not disappointed with quality, service, or overall service.

4 June 2025
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Reply from Summer Garden Buildings

Thank you for your review. We are really pleased that you chose to come back to us for your grow house.
Many thanks

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered and delivered the next week

Ordered and delivered the next week, great service and delivery was prompt, everything came in 3 separate parcels but really happy with everything.

3 June 2025
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Reply from Summer Garden Buildings

Hi. This is a fair point.
We try to avoid multiple deliveries but we also try to use carriers who will be most likely to deliver items in tact and on time so sometimes this is unavoidable. We are pleased to hear tat you are generally pleased with everything.
Many thanks for the feedback.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

7 x 8 Metal Shed…

I purchased the 7x8 metal shed which is a good design, however the panels are of very thin steel and on arrival several had damaged corners caused by poor packaging and handling.
Not wanting to go through any return process I fixed the panels with pliers in order to complete the assembly but was unable to hide the fact that damage had ocurred.
Sadly Summer Garden Buildings made no offer of compensation although they did replace a broken handle.

27 May 2025
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Reply from Summer Garden Buildings

Hi
We are sorry that your shed received some minor delivery damage. We are always happy to help with parts as a valid alternative to a return when we are asked and ideally before the building has been finished as this is easier for everyone, as we did with the handle

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No roof stable bars,poly windows are…very,very thin

No roof stable bars nor on the sides. Poly windows are fragile. WILL EASY BLOWOUT. Twisted bars, Which would not line up. Green house held together 90% self tapping screws. I employed a professional installer. Who remarked "You get what you pay for.
To late to return it"
This is my honest review!!

1 June 2025
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Reply from Summer Garden Buildings

We are sorry your were disappointed with your greenhouse. We cannot find an order in the name of Donald. If you contact us with further information such as your full name and delivery address we may well be able to help you.
Many thanks

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pure quality

Well what a surprise when it arrived I thought it was going to be cheap and nasty but then opened up the box to find a well designed product, simple instructions to follow and even easier to erected so very pleased would recommend it pure quality.

20 May 2025
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Reply from Summer Garden Buildings

Thank you for taking the time to write such as lovely review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It’s easy to install look great in my…

It’s easy to install look great in my garden
Block all bright sunlight good value for money

20 May 2025
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Reply from Summer Garden Buildings

Thank you for your 5 star review, this is one of our most popular products and we are happy that you like it too.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

loved the garden seat once it was…

loved the garden seat once it was built. Looks great next to our apple tree.

Minor problem was that the Spanner supplied was absolutely useless for some of the nuts as it needed filing down to fit in between the bars. Got my own ring spanner to sort it out.

3 May 2025
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Reply from Summer Garden Buildings

Sorry to hear about the spanner. We are pleased that the seat met your expectations.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good product

Good product, takes more than the expected 1 1/2 hours to put together. Instructions are not the clearest.

2 May 2025
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Reply from Summer Garden Buildings

Hi, We have noted your comments and have asked for the instructions to be changed to advise approximtely1 day for assembly.
These do a take a while to construct but are worth it once assembled

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ordered a bench from summer garden…

ordered a bench from summer garden buildings and it came within 24 hours. It was as described and took less than an hour to assemble with all parts included. excellent service and happy with the bench.

14 May 2025
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Reply from Summer Garden Buildings

Thank you for your first class review. We appreciate it.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cheap, Shipped Broken & rude customer care. (They don’t care)

Do not buy from this Company, go elsewhere. Had parts missing from unboxing. Wood was damaged on arrival and screws missing. The ‘wood’ itself (if you can call it that) is so thin and spongy I suspect it will rot out within 12 months in most gardens.

Unable to receive any missing bolts as customer service is just rude and claims no wrong doing. Had to fix myself and in the process made it stronger and better then what is provided. Avoid them and go elsewhere, they might be ‘cheap’ but what they provide is somehow still not worth the money.

Not sure who this ‘wife’ is you talk off. Very much unmarried.

11 March 2025
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Reply from Summer Garden Buildings

Unfortunately we can add nothing further to our response to your wife's review. Sorry you were also disappointed with this purchase.

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