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Looking at 946 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight the excellent delivery service, noting prompt arrivals, good communication regarding timings, and the ease of arranging deliveries. Many consumers also praise the staff, particularly the delivery drivers, for being exceptionally helpful, friendly, and professional, often going above and beyond expectations. The overall service, from initial inquiry to delivery, is consistently described as efficient and positive. However, some customers also noted concerns regarding product quality and occasional service issues. Reviewers mentioned receiving items with missing or damaged parts, such as warped timber, cracks, or poorly cut components, leading to difficulties during assembly or dissatisfaction with the final product's durability. Additionally, a few people experienced slow responses from customer service, failed deliveries, or unexpected early morning deliveries without prior notification.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good communication on dispatch and delivery and timing. Took about a full day to erect, two people advised on election and at least 1mtre around the circumference to get screws in, read instructio... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Ordered the value overlap pent shed. Arrangements of delivery was extremely easy and straightforward. Item was delivered bang on time to when it was supposed to be. The shed itself isn't made out... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The ordering, processing and delivery were all ok. Installation was fairly straightforward. As with most cases it’s the after sales that I have issue with. Huge gaps gave appeared between some... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Delivery of the summer house was on time, wrong felt for roof but resolved very quickly but customer support team. My only issue would be the quality of the product. Nails sticking out of timber as dr... See more

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Company details

  1. Garden Center
  2. Garden Building Supplier

About Waltons

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At Waltons, we believe outdoor spaces hold more than tools - they hold possibility. It can be a studio, a hideaway, a workshop, or a quiet corner for daydreaming. We’re here to make that space easy to create - with quality garden buildings delivered to your door and all the advice and support you need to bring your outdoor vision to life. Out here, the smallest spaces can unlock the biggest ideas. We’re here to help make it happen.


We’ve been building things for the outdoors since 1878 - long before garden sheds were a household staple. It all started with E.C. Walton, a bee-keeping lecturer who began crafting affordable beehives for his students. When local farmers saw his carpentry skills, they came calling for chicken coops, and soon Walton Muskham Beehive Works was born.


From those early days in Nottinghamshire, we’ve spent over 140 years learning how to design and deliver high-quality garden buildings that stand the test of time. What began with beehives has grown into sheds, summerhouses, and spaces that help people make more of their outdoors.


When you choose Waltons, you’re not only investing in high-quality products - you're choosing expert design, time-tested durability, and a customer-first commitment that sets us apart. Here’s why thousands of homeowners continue to trust Waltons for their outdoor space.

Our Services

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Home Installation
Daunted by the prospect of installing your new shed or garden building yourself? Why not save yourself the hassle and have our team do it for you?
Free delivery to most UK postcodes
At Waltons we offer free delivery to most UK postcodes, on all our garden buildings.
Ready Painted Service
Our ready-painted service is available on a selection of our shiplap sheds, summerhouses, greenhouses, and playhouses. Your building will benefit from our Paint Promise guarantee*. This means your paint will last 3 years with minor care and attention – and your building will still benefit from our 10 year anti-rot guarantee. How does it work? Step 1 Choose your garden building and select our ready painted service in one of our six shades. Step2 Our garden building will be professionally painted in our factory. Step 3 When your building has been painted, our team will contact you to arrange a delivery date. Step 4 Your building will be delivered ready painted on your chosen date. Step 5 Additional paint is supplied with your building for future touch ups.

1 Year manufacturers guarantee on our entire range of wooden buildings

As standard, and to give you peace of mind, we offer a 1 year manufacturers guarantee on our entire range of timber garden buildings.

As standard, and to give you peace of mind, we offer a 1 year manufacturers guarantee on our entire range of timber garden buildings.
Please note that our Guarantees do not cover your garden building from the natural movement of timber that takes place over time. This includes; the twisting, warping and splitting of timber.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not at all impressive service

Not at all impressive service.
The whole process has been a nightmare I’d say start to finish but it’s unfinished
Took 2 months to get the shed
Then they fitted it and left it damaged and broken
After two months I’m still waiting for a reply which takes a week to ten days then you get an email to logon to portal and reply
Absolute nonsense
I would not recommend this company at all
Don’t waste your time

7 May 2026
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Reply from Waltons

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review.

We're sorry to hear that you've been disappointed with your experience and apologise for the delays you've encountered.

I can see that the replacement parts you require are currently on order. As these are manufactured to order, they can take around three weeks to be produced and dispatched. We appreciate that this is frustrating, and we're sorry for the inconvenience this has caused.

Thank you for your patience while we work to resolve this for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product and on time delivery

Great product and on time delivery. Warping to one door panel which has been reported, other than that all good.

Delivery driver was excellent and very helpful.

31 July 2026
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Thanks for your 5 star review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivered on agreed date

Delivered on agreed date, drive was polite
From ordering to deliver no hassle.

31 July 2026
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Thanks for your 5 star review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely little summerhouse

The summerhouse was a very good price. It arrived earlier than anticipated and the team who built it were efficient and friendly. Very pleased with the whole experience.

29 July 2026
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Thanks for your 5 star review!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I used Waltons as they were made in…

I used Waltons as they were made in Britain and had good reviews on the internet. I have to say I am very pleased with the Quality of our Summer House. We opted for the 44mm thickness wood which was a great choice. We’ve had a few teething issues since with the doors and with this heatwave wood expansion and in total 3 different installers have been back to try and fix the issues. Finally on the third attempt this was completed. I really think it’s well worth paying to have your summer house installed as they build it so quickly and if you have any issues afterwards Waltons are very keen to get them fixed. All customer service is done via a portal and responses have been prompt. My only frustration with this company has been the lack of planning with the installers. The first two tipped up at 6:30 am with no 2 hour warning and this is too early to start work, and the last ones arrived at 9pm !! After two previous installations miles away but they were determined to get to our job too. I really think the company needs to review the number of jobs and the locations they are sending these teams on as they are working some long and unsociable hours. That said I’m really pleased with the finished product even though some parts of the service could be improved.

29 July 2026
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Reply from Waltons

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a thoughtful 4-star review.

We're delighted to hear that you're pleased with the quality of your summer house and that choosing the 44mm log thickness has proven to be a great decision. It's wonderful to know you're happy with the finished building and that our customer service team was able to respond promptly and work with you to resolve the issues with the doors.

We'd also like to thank you for your patience throughout the process. We appreciate that it took several visits to get everything just right, and we're pleased we were able to reach a satisfactory outcome in the end.

Your feedback regarding our installation scheduling is incredibly valuable. We completely understand your frustration with the arrival times, particularly the very early and very late visits. This isn't the experience we want our customers to have, and your comments will be shared with our installation and planning teams as we continue to review how we schedule work and support our installers.

Thank you once again for your balanced and constructive feedback. Despite the challenges along the way, we're thrilled that you're now enjoying your summer house and appreciate your recommendation to future customers.

We hope you enjoy your new garden building for many years to come.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Large Tower Playhouse with Double Swing…

Large Tower Playhouse with Double Swing – Honest Review

Overall, we are very pleased with the quality of this playhouse. Once assembled, it is extremely sturdy, well-built and has already proven to be a fantastic addition to the garden. It easily handled a group of children during my niece’s birthday party, with several kids playing on it at once, and it felt solid and secure throughout.

That said, prospective buyers should be aware that assembly is a much bigger job than you might expect. There are no pre-drilled holes or markings to indicate where to drill, making the build far more time-consuming than anticipated. There are also a huge number of screws involved. It took us almost six days, working 2–3 hours each day, to complete the assembly. If you’re not experienced with DIY projects of this scale, I would strongly recommend paying for professional assembly.

We initially struggled to find the instructions, only to realise they were provided as a PDF link in the order confirmation email rather than included in the packaging. This could be made much clearer.

Another surprise was that the turquoise sections shown in the product photos are not pre-made panels. Instead, they are flat sheets that need to be measured, cut, and screwed onto the structure yourself. We had expected these to arrive as ready-made panels.

The product also does not include ground anchors, which I believe are essential for a play structure of this size, so these will need to be purchased separately.

There were a couple of quality issues on arrival. Some of the timber had cracks, and the baby swing was damaged. To their credit, customer service responded promptly, offering to replace the swing and provide £50 compensation for the damaged wood. At the time of writing, we are still waiting for this to be processed.

We also reinforced the serving counter by adding two extra pieces of timber, as we felt it needed additional support.

Despite the challenges during assembly and the few quality issues, the finished playhouse is excellent. It is strong, durable, and the children absolutely love it. If you’re prepared for a substantial build or are happy to pay for installation I would definitely recommend it.

17 July 2026
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Reply from Waltons

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed 3-star review.

We're delighted to hear that you're so pleased with the overall quality of the playhouse and that it has already been such a hit with the children. It's fantastic to know that, once assembled, you found it to be sturdy, secure, and a great addition to your garden.

We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the assembly process, instructions, and product expectations. Your comments are incredibly valuable and will be shared with the relevant teams as we continually look for ways to improve both our products and the customer experience.

We're sorry to hear that some of the timber arrived cracked and that the baby swing was damaged. While we're pleased our customer service team was able to offer a resolution, we apologise that you're still waiting for this to be completed. If this is still outstanding, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us, and we'll be happy to ensure it is followed up as quickly as possible.

Thank you again for your balanced and constructive review. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted that, despite the challenges during assembly, the finished playhouse has been well worth the effort and is being enjoyed by your family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great summerhouse with side shed

Great summerhouse with side shed, well made, bit hard to put up other then that it’s a good size inside

22 July 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us your lovely feedback

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A roll of felt missing and the extra…

A roll of felt missing and the extra floor supports but no hassle and refund given. Top quality summerhouse!

23 July 2026
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Thank you for leaving us your great review!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad all round! Worst instructions

Our builders complained about how bad the instructions are. Completely ridiculous. We also had cracks on the wood. Emailed the team a month ago and still no response from them. Outrageous

18 June 2026
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Reply from Waltons

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are very sorry to hear that your experience has been disappointing.

We understand how frustrating it must have been to encounter issues with the timber and to feel let down by the assembly instructions. We're also sorry to hear that you have not yet received a response to your email, as this is not the level of service we strive to provide.

Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay, we are up to date on all contacts. If you could reply to your existing correspondence with your order details, or send us a email your order number, we'll ensure your case is reviewed as a priority.

Thank you again for your feedback.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

value overlap pent shed

Ordered the value overlap pent shed. Arrangements of delivery was extremely easy and straightforward. Item was delivered bang on time to when it was supposed to be.

The shed itself isn't made out of the best quality of materials. With working with timber as a full time job it was managed to be fixed but for a novice I would definitely recommend getting this put up by a professional. If you are looking for a more secure and long term shed I would definitely recommend spending the bit more and purchasing a shiplap shed.
Otherwise it came with plenty of fixings with plenty to spare.

29 July 2026
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Reply from Waltons

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your great review
Your feedback is much appreciated by us all at Waltons
We will be sure to pass your comments on!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic climbing frame

Fantastic climbing frame, instructions easy to follow, my little boy is so pleased. Thank you

22 July 2026
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Thank you for leaving your great review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Neil was extremely helpful and polite.

Neil was extremely helpful and polite.

Nothing was too much trouble, and offloading was made easy.

Impressed with Neil's product knowledge, and he was very complementary over the garden build to date (shed / greenhouse combo).

A pleasant experience from start to finish.

Brian Lees
Ferndeane

29 July 2026
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Reply from Waltons

Thank you for your great feedback on our services
We appreciate your lovely comments and will be sure to pass these on

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