Wickes - Reading Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.7

709-731 Oxford Road, Unit A, Reading Retail Park, Reading Berkshire, RG30 1PR, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought eighteen bags of sub-base material over two visits to the Reading store and was very pleased with the value for money. On my second visit a number of the bags unfortunately were split and som... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really happy with my visit, I came in to pick up a few things for a DIY project at home and wasn’t completely sure what I needed. One of the colleagues was really friendly and helpful and pointed me i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a really positive experience at Wickes and was very impressed with the level of customer service. The staff were friendly, approachable and more than happy to help when I needed it. What re... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I can get stuff at Wickes that I can't get from other local DIY outlets - and often in sensible quantities (ie not having to buy 200 screws if I only want 1), but I do get frustrated with the lack of... See more

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Company details

  1. Hardware Store
  2. Bathroom Supply Store
  3. Kitchen Supply Store
  4. Solar Energy Company

About Wickes - Reading

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Quality you can trust

Wickes is dedicated to providing great value and quality products. That’s because we understand our customers take pride in their work - and so do we. Catering for everyone from kitchen dreamers and first time DIYers to skilled tradespeople.


Kitchens and Bathrooms

If you’re looking for a new kitchen or bathroom, our expert Design Consultants can help bring your dream to life. From design to installation plus all the finishing touches, we have everything you need to create your new kitchen or bathroom.


Everything you need

Whether your next project requires a quick coat of paint or a complete transformation we have everything you need to get going - including materials, tools and advice.


Wickes Solar

Wickes Solar, formerly Solar Fast, brings over 20 years of experience delivering trusted renewable energy solutions across the UK. As one of the UK’s leading solar panel installers, we provide high-quality, efficient solar systems with flexible pricing and expert service.

Our award-winning team and fully insured installers ensure fast installations, often within seven days, plus industry-leading warranties and lifetime system monitoring.


Contact info

  • 709-731 Oxford Road, Unit A, Reading Retail Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1PR, United Kingdom

  • +441189588288

3.7

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got everything I needed

Got everything I needed, big shout out to Emma on the checkout, very friendly and efficient amd happy- she is a credit to the store!

2 March 2025
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Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience and that you were able to find everything you needed. We are proud of our team members and appreciate your recognition of Emma's outstanding service. - SW

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Olivia and the team are very helpful…

Olivia and the team are very helpful and experienced. It's a shame the systems let them down at times but they're very good to get you your product nevertheless.
Friendly service to walk into in the mornings.

12 March 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi Travis, We really appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with Olivia in our store and that they provided you with useful advice. -AH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Customer Service

I Just would like to say that a young lady called Olivia was extremely helpful to me with my order. I have never used the Reading store before but as I could not find enough packs of flooring which I needed 27 packs in my local town as they were was out of stock.
Olivia found some on the shop floor and in the storeroom she was helping me load my trolley and running around finding other items I needed.
Olivia told me to go home and off load and return back to the store and she would load up the rest of my order and would leave it in a safe place for when I returned back to the store later that day.
What a amazing young lady.

7 March 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi L James, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're delighted to learn about your experience with us and how pleased you are with our services. We do greatly appreciate this feedback and can't wait to welcome you back into our store. - FB

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff in wickes always go above amd…

The staff in wickes always go above amd beyond

5 March 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hey Alisha, thanks for your positive feedback, and I'm glad that you enjoyed the service in our Reading store! - Dylan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went in for a ceiling light and it…

I went in for a ceiling light and it was so much better in person

23 February 2025
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Hey Yve, thanks for your five-star review, and I'm glad you enjoyed the service in our Reading store! - Dylan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can highly recommend Wickes Reading…

I can highly recommend Wickes Reading for all types of trade and DIY needs. I have been coming here for years and the staff are always more than happy to help.

4 March 2025
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Hi Adrian, We really appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience in our store and that they provided you with useful advice. -AH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visited for gardening supplies

Visited for gardening supplies. We were served by a lovely lady called Emma who was helpful, cheerful and very professional a credit to your company

2 March 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi Vicky, We really appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with Emma in our store and that they provided you with useful advice. -AH

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

need more deal

27 February 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi Narinder, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're delighted to learn about your experience with us and how pleased you are with our services. We do greatly appreciate this feedback and can't wait to welcome you back into our store. - FB

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ experience and staff

Great team over several visits now know a few my name. Always pleasant and personable interactions. Very knowledgeable and happy to help with picking product and/or suggesting alternatives. Favourite diy store in reading by far

22 February 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hey there, thanks for your amazing review, and I'm delighted that you had a good time in our Reading store! - Dylan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m in the store at least 2 times a…

I’m in the store at least 2 times a week,
I’ve always been welcomed with a smile and good morning, Steph on the tills ( my wife’s name so can’t forget) always has time for a chat, had a big problem one time and Olivia took the time to sort it out and ring me with the answer

3 February 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi Jeff, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. We're thrilled to hear that you've consistently received such warm and helpful service from our team. It's wonderful to know that our staff goes above and beyond to make your visits enjoyable. - SF

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff here are fantastic

The staff here are fantastic, Steph & Olivia are amazing & so helpful, they are amazing employees, they always have the items I’m after, great store.

20 February 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi Mathew, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're delighted to learn about your experience with us and how pleased you are with our services. We do greatly appreciate this feedback and can't wait to welcome you back into our store. - FB

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5/5 highly recommend

Really helpful staff, always are looking to help people out. I would thoroughly recommend this branch as they always have everything in stock and go above and beyond to make my experience worth it! 5/5 stars

18 February 2025
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Hi Bobby, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're delighted to learn about your experience with us and how pleased you are with our services. We do greatly appreciate this feedback and can't wait to welcome you back into our store. - FB

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service from the staff…

Great customer service from the staff in this store. I come in regularly with my trade pro account.

20 February 2025
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Hi Jaspal, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're delighted to learn about your experience with us and how pleased you are with our services. We do greatly appreciate this feedback and can't wait to welcome you back into our store. - FB

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Experience again at Reading Wickes !!!

I just thought I take my time and write a review for this store (Reading Wickes) as whenever I go there i always have a brilliant experience so that’s the Least I can do for them in return I visit the store quite often and weather I need some information about a product or any queries I have they always trying to answer me accurately or even go out their way to make me satisfied or to understand that I was looking for If I have to collect anything the items always ready as arranged without any difficulties and with a warm smile from most of the staff I would like to say a big Thank you for your teamwork and brilliant communication that makes me feel confident to come back next time I need something.I even know some of the staff by name after so many occasion so well done and keep your had work up Thank you Olivia,Betul,Steph,Bailey,Tony,Jazz,Devontae
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ service Valued staff for Wickes Recommended See you again

19 February 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi Zsolt Mate, Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your positive experience. We are thrilled to hear that you consistently have a great experience at our Reading store. We are especially happy that you feel valued by our staff and that you appreciate their dedication to providing excellent customer service. We will be sure to share your feedback with the team. - SF

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am a regular trader in this Wickes…

I am a regular trader in this Wickes store, always have lovely faces from the women at the tills, and great customer service.

18 February 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi Daryl, We really appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience in our store and that they provided you with useful advice. -AH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good staff

Always fast to sort out an issue, fast service and friendly staff. Steph who is one of the staff always goes above and beyond to make sure you have everything you need and always chatty and happy.

18 February 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi Billie, We really appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with Steph in our store and that they provided you with useful advice. -AH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had Simon and his team with Cosmin…

We had Simon and his team with Cosmin and George. They were fantastic. Very clean and efficient and professional.

Lovely team. Couldn’t be happier!

14 November 2024
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi Samaneh, thanks for taking the time to share this feedback, we are pleased to hear that Simon and that team done a fantastic job, and we clean and efficient. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know. RD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New bathroom

We are really happy with our new bathroom and the whole process was handled really well from our first visit to the final installation.
Our Wickes designer Natalia Cocos, was really helpful and knowledgable. We only have a small bathroom so options were limited but Natalia was able to help us make the most of the space, recommending tried and tested products and applying design techniques to make the room more functional and feel more spacious.
Our installer Jarek was also really good and we are very happy with the finish. He was helpful, friendly, and tidy. Our walls proved to be quite challenging once the old tiles and a window frame had been removed but they look really smart now.

13 September 2024
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi Gavin, thanks for taking the time to share this feedback, we are pleased to hear that Natalia dealt with the whole process from start to finish really well and that Jarek done a great job with the installation, we appreciate you taking the time to let us know. RD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bathroom installation - above and beyond expectations

Although Wickes is a known bathroom installer, I wasn't expecting much above standard when I decided to get my new bathroom with them. From start to finish the service I received was brilliant.

My design consultant, Natalia, was amazing. The design she came up with fit my vision exactly and she helped me choose some things I wasn't sure on. Then, once I'd signed the paperwork and we had the financing sorted she kept in touch to make sure the rest of the process went smoothly.

All the deliveries were organised for me, and in the case of one item that was missing from an order the re-delivery was organised without me having to lift a finger.

In terms of the fitting, the installer Gjorgti and his team were quick and efficient with the work and made sure to clarify with me on anything that wasn't clear. He went above and beyond with coming back at 9pm on the day the old bathroom was removed as I was concerned about a small drip from the old pipework onto the floorboards. They respected myself and my home and made sure to leave everything clean at the end of each day.

Natalia came back after the installation was done to check everything in case there was something I hadn't spotted and noticed a small issue with the sink overflow pipe, which Gjorgti then came back and fixed the same day.

My new bathroom is everything I wanted and I'm incredibly pleased with Wickes in every sense.

11 September 2024
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hey Sophie, thanks for your amazing review, and I'm glad to learn from design to installation, everything was above your expectations with your bathroom! It makes us proud to learn that Natalia and the fitters we're amazing, enjoy your new space! - Dylan

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer service lacking.

I am waiting on a delivery, when I called the delivery department for an approximate time I got no answer despite waiting for some time, I then called store to see if they could help again phone ringing but no answer.
Customer service lacking.

11 September 2024
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi Jason,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your Trustpilot review. We're sorry to hear about the poor service you received while trying to track your delivery. We understand your frustration and would like to further investigate this matter. We have sent a request for more information via Trustpilot so that we can look into the situation. - FB

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