Wolseley UK Reviews 

340
TrustScore 3 out of 5

2.8

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Evaluating 51 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers frequently state that the staff members are exceptionally helpful, polite, and knowledgeable when assisting with various requests. Many people also appreciate the prompt service, efficient handling of inquiries, and a good selection of available items found at the branches. However, some reviewers were not happy with order delays and delivery issues that disrupted their plans. A few consumers also mentioned encountering rude employees or experiencing frustrating difficulties with product quality and warranty support. Individuals planning a purchase should keep these occasional challenges and service inconsistencies in mind before deciding to proceed.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

This company operates like in the stone age. Products are not in stock, but they show in stock. The wait at the counter is usually 10-15 min per customer, so if you have two customers before you, expe... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Password issues logging into site despite the password being saved in my Google Password manager. I haven't logged in for, probably, over a year. I reset the password and updated Google Passwords. Sti... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Called their Customer Services line and received the standard " Please wait for the nest available agent". I waited for at least ten minutes until the call was cut off. I tried to raise a complai... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cardiff branch, magic roundabout end Don’t waste time going there Unfriendly, obstructive rather than welcoming and helpful. They are in the wrong job I’m an experienced gas engineer. I wi... See more


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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great staff, poor upper management.

As a regular customer of the north devon branches, I must say, I am not sure how the staff are managing to remain good natured and helpful while under so much pressure! Andy and Tim in Barnstaple must be about to burst! Area managers need to sort it out!

10 January 2025
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Reply from Wolseley UK

Good afternoon,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly appreciate your continued support as a regular customer of our North Devon branches.
We are thrilled to hear that our staff, including Andy and Tim in Barnstaple, have been able to provide you with excellent service despite the pressures they face. Our team members are dedicated to maintaining a positive and helpful attitude, and it’s wonderful to see their hard work being recognized by valued customers like yourself.
Your comments regarding the pressures on our staff have been duly noted. We are committed to ensuring a supportive and efficient work environment for our team, and we will address these concerns with our area managers to improve the situation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend Lanark!!!

Highly recommend Lanark!!! Dont go anywhere else. Professional, prompt and helpful. The guys there are the best.

10 September 2024
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Reply from Wolseley UK

Thank you so much for your enthusiastic recommendation! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience at Lanark. Our team takes pride in providing professional, prompt, and helpful service, and it's wonderful to know that their efforts made a great impression on you. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to the branch.
We look forward to serving you again in the future!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Went to my local Wolsey with a broken…

Went to my local Wolsey with a broken bathtub waste washer. It had a lip on it. I was told you can’t get anything like that you’ll have to buy a complete pop up waste system and have it fitted. I was referred to the sales team who told me the same. No suggestion of what I could try instead.
I bought a flat washer the same size and leak now gone.
They obviously thought Joe Public would take their advice and buy a whole system.
I will not be using Wolsey anytime soon.

13 December 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Wolseley UK

Dear David,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We apologize for the inconvenience you encountered while trying to find a replacement washer for your bathtub waste. Your feedback is important to us, and we take it seriously.

We regret that our team did not offer you alternative solutions to address your issue. This does not reflect the level of service we strive to provide. We will be reviewing this incident with our team to ensure better guidance and support for you and our customers in the future.

We understand your frustration and appreciate that you were able to find a solution on your own. We value your input and will use it to improve our service.

If you have any further concerns or need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us directly at online.support@wolseley.co.uk. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered 2 nest thermostats on the 2nd…

Ordered 2 nest thermostats on the 2nd of December, when I did the payment a message come straight on the screen "something went wrong,please try again" so I tried with a different card but the same message.
I checked my bank account straight away and surprise, they took my money twice!
I call them Tuesday 3rd of December at 8am in the morning, I had a chat with Grace and she said I will receive my money back by Friday 6th of December, but nothing happened. Friday 6th of December again I call them, I had a chat with Josh and he said the transactions are cancelled and I will receive my money back on Tuesday 10th of December, nothing happened!
From 3rd of December I am trying to receive my money back, £326.40×2 by sending them a lot of emails and call them every day.
Now we are in 13of December and I don't have my money back and of course no items!
I definitely no recommend them!
SCAM! Stay away!

2 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

One look at a tap cartridge …

Took one look at a tap cartridge and said we don’t have them or get them. Unless you get the name of the manufacturer, and even then probably can’t.
So I googled camera and found it on Amazon!!
I thought places like this would be first port of call for specialist parts.

5 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never again overpricing their goods

Never again, just bought 2 x M15 brass nipples and 25mt coil of barrier pipe, should have checked price before purchase.
Wolseley price £58.72
For same at Screwfix/Toolstation
£34.94
Your company is ripping people off.

13 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered a heating controller to be…

Ordered a heating controller to be picked up within 60 minutes.
3hours later still no email/text/info

Phoned the local branch, they don't know anything.

Cancelled my order using their online form
No response since 28 October
No sorry/ cancelled order info
No money refunded

I strongly do not recommend using Wolseley to anyone who values respect, fairness and honesty.

28 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

ABSOLUTELY SHOCKING DRIVING ON A42O by your lorry driver DAF Reg No KY71 CVN

I had today 6.11.2024 at around 8:10 - 8:30 p.m. WOLSELEY lorry driver reg no KY71 CVN driving extremely close to the back of my van dazzling constantly his beam light and his lights on side of his roof truck forcing me to drive above allowable speed limit. He drove very closely to my car ( literally seating on my bumper ! ) for over 20 min constantly flashing and dazzling lights, driving very aggressively and competitively which caused distress to myself and other road users. This does not only represent a very dangerous driving but also bring a bad reputation to WOLSELEY company which logo is displayed and the driver negatively represent.
How this driver get away with this is unbelievable and reading previous reviews I am not alone with my observation !

This driver should be taken off the road !

6 November 2024
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Reply from Wolseley UK

Good afternoon,

Firstly I would like to extend our deepest apologies as a company that one of our drivers drove in such a reckless and dangerous manner. This is conduct that we do not tolerate at Wolseley in any shape or form and rest assured that this will be investigated with our head of transport as a matter of urgency.

Would it be possible to advise your preferred contact method whether that be phone or email and once our head of transport has reviewed this matter that he contact you personally to discuss his findings into this matter?

Looking forward to your response.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Reckless speeding driver behind the wheel of a articulated lorry

The worst & most dangerous driver - travelling home at 10pm on the m1 motorway junction 10a southbound with a 4 year old and 10 week old baby on board, tailgated for some time by PN23 FED a haggered looking man wearing a flat cap and glasses kept flashing my vehicle to go faster even though there were reduced speeds of 50mph he kept flashing his lights and sounding his horn. Of course I had to drive with due care as I have such precious cargo on board. His attempts to ram us almost out of his way became scary and upset my 4 year old
Especially when he made constant attempts to undertake our vehicle getting closer to her side of the car. Even though the speedometer registered 50 he continued to push to go faster

Absolute lunatic of a driver should not be driving a mobility scooter let alone an articulated lorry. Will certainly end up killing or seriously injuring an innocent party one day. not the kind of representation you want behind the wheel promoting your business!!!
Have seen that this is not the first report of poor driving from someone on your fleet perhaps you should be more stringent when looking for lorry drivers to ensure they can read the road correctly and obey the speed limit.

23 October 2024
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Reply from Wolseley UK

Hello Charlotte.
Thank you for getting in touch.
Firstly we would like to apologise for the terrible experience you have had.
Thank you for providing all the information you have in your feedback so far.
We’d like to have this logged properly to be investigated by the relevant department, please may you email us with your contact information so we can keep you updated.
Please email us at online.support@Wolseley.co.uk with subjected: Trustpilot review - more information.
Kind Regards, Customer Support Centre Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

As a Plumbing and Heating engineer with…

As a Plumbing and Heating engineer with a trade account for over 15 years I'm very disappointed with this company. After trying to pay my trade account online numerous times, their system was not and still is not allowing me up to date information so I could not pay until I was able to visit a branch. So, fair enough, my credit facilities were put on hold until I paid which was 10 days ago. But my account is still on hold 10 days later. My payment doesn't show up on line but in branch there is no outstanding balance on my account. After contacting by phone, I have been redirected to a mobile number which is the credit controller who doesn't like to answer their phone. So unprofessional, I think my loyalty is finally running out with this company.

21 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor customer service

The customer services is not great, placed an order and paid 2 weeks ago, got an email confirming order placed and delivery on the 2nd October.
Called day before delivery due to be told the order has not been placed. Very annoyed as builder here to get the job done. Won’t use Wolseley again.

1 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Betrayal!

I worked for this company. I was betrayed after an accident which was not my fault was rewarded eventually by getting the sack! Unpaid while off work.
Therefore, I will never recommend this company!

31 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Why so difficult

I only wanted to click and collect some guttering on their website, but kept telling me only available for trade customers only. Gave up and went elsewhere, why do they make it so difficult to buy anything

17 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After being given the run around by 3…

After being given the run around by 3 other companies I ended up at your Pool Branch.
Wish I had gone there first what a brilliant Manager Louise is, no blag or brush off but has ordered my required parts. Wish I had known about this place before.
One of the other places tried to sell me a part that clearly did not match the original.(Wonder if it was because I was female.)
Please can Head office give the store a pat on the back.
I know lots of my female friends would go there!

16 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful

Had a really positive experience dealing with Audrey Sutherland business account. She was extremely helpful and went above and beyond to provide information on products. Great communication on phone and email. All products were good quality and arrived on time. Thank you Audrey.

6 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What a pathetic shower of sh...........

I ordered a Mira shower tray riser kit this morning at 10'ish from the Sheffield branch because the website said they had it in stock (they gave it as the nearest branch with stock). When I ordered it said wait until you receive a text before collecting your item (like Screwfix I presumed). 3 hours later and no text so I rang them. "...Oh yes it's in stock just come and pick it up", she said. I drove nearly an hour to Sheffield and the guy on the counter took my order number. So I waited..... and waited............. At least 15 minutes later he reurned to tell me it wasn't in stock. Surprise surprise!! What a pathetic company. How on earth do they stay in business?? I asked for a refund. I won't hold my breath.

13 September 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Wolseley UK

Hello], Thank you for getting in touch, I am sorry to hear of your experience I would like to have this investigated asap for you, please can you email your order information across to online.support@Wolseley.co.uk and I will have this investigated for you asap for you. Kind regards, Customer Support Center Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Woeful experience. Steer clear!

Ordered a shower tray for collection on Aug 21 at 1.36pm - website showed as in stock and ready to collect from my local branch on Aug 23.
Wolseley took my money, confirmed my order, then and immediately emailed back at 2.12pm to say it was not in stock and not available to collect as per the order.
Was told it would be ready to collect on Aug 26 but that was a bank holiday so they were closed. Phoned today and still not available for collection. Next delivery to store is Aug 29 and they could not confirm whether my order would be available or not. Wasted a week waiting for a product I was told was in stock when I paid.
These people knew they didn't have the item and yet they took my money anyway.
UPDATE: No stock available on Aug 29. Now have to wait another week to see if one turns up. Ludicrous way to do business and a horrific way to treat customers.

27 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Slow and poor communication

Ordered gas boiler which was available for home delivery. After 10 days I emailed to ask if it had been dispatched? I was informed it was ready to be collected in a delivery depot which was a 6hr round trip for me. I know I live fairly rural but why deliver it to where they did? If unable to deliver why not inform me sooner.

31 July 2024
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Reply from Wolseley UK

Good Morning, Thank you for getting in touch, I am sorry to hear of your experience with us.
We would like to have this investigated for you, please can you email your order information across to trustpilotfeedback@wolseley.co.uk and I will have this investigated for you and seek a resolution.
Kind regards,
Customer Support Centre Team

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