Bradfords - Exeter BBSReviews 

195
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

Silverton Road, EX2 8ND Exeter, Devon, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Did an order online,got a call next day to confirm order and delivery day and am/pm preference. Contact on the day via text confirming details and approximate time. Driver, Jordan,was great, moved... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was supposed to be a curbside delivery and they were going to contact me to arrange a convenient time. No contact so there was only my disabled wife at home. The driver carried a very heavy deliver... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time I’ve used Bradfords and must say I was rather impressed . Ordered on website , that was easy to do. Got text and email confirming order. Then got a phone call later that day to arrange deli... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple and easy to find what you want. Straight forward payment process, clearly identifying delivery cost. Delivery quick and very helpful on the day. Great service.

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Company details

  1. Construction Company
  2. Bricklayer
  3. Carpenter
  4. Insulation Contractor
  5. Tool Store

Written by the company

Bradfords is your local builders merchant, open to trade and public. We have 49 branches across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset Wiltshire, Avon, Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Gloucestershire all offering Click & Collect. Simply place your order on our website and collect from your local branch 1 hour later. Click & Collect From 49 Branches Within 1 Hour. We also offer free delivery when you spend £100 or more and great trade discounts.

Bradfords Building Supplies, Trusted by the Trade since 1770!

Written by the company

Bradfords is the leading family owned supplier of building materials in the UK
Our vision Proud of our heritage but progressive in our thinking, we exceed our customers’ expectations through: - Providing the most expert advice - Carefully selected product ranges - Responsive service - Consistently good value
Builders Merchants Federation Ltd (BMF).
Bradfords Building Supplies is a proud member of The Builders Merchants Federation Ltd (BMF). The BMF is the only trade association representing and protecting the interests of both builders’ merchants and suppliers to the merchanting industry in the UK.
Investors in People
Bradfords Building Supplies are proud to be an Investors in People (IiP) accredited organisation. Having an IiP accreditation is the sign of a great employer, an outperforming place to work and a clear commitment to sustainability.

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  • Silverton Road, EX2 8ND, Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom

  • 01392 829080

4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Will use again and highly recommend for prices and service.

Ordered online, called to confirm a convenient delivery day and time (am/pm) and delivered as arranged. Will use again and highly recommend for prices and service.

October 2, 2021
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Hi Mr Wyatt,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

I am pleased to see that you have had a positive experience with us!

We hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,

Charlotte

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Hi Aston,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5 star review.

I am pleased to see that you have had a positive experience with us and that you are happy with our products and pricing!

We hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,

Charlotte

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Bricks and blocks

The bricks were a bit more sandy than the description but the delivery arrived on time and the driver was very helpful

September 25, 2021
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Hi Mr Smith,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

I apologise that the bricks did not entirely fit the description we had for them on our website, if there is anything we could change to make this more accurate, please do let us know by contacting myself at ecommerce@bradfords.co.uk

However, I am pleased that your overall experience with us was positive and that your delivery went smoothly.

We hope to see you again soon!

Kind Regards,

Charlotte

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Goods arrived on time

Goods arrived on time. Very friendly and helpful driver. Only minor point is I did ask that the driver phone me when he got to the top of my Close so I could give him directions to my garage. He wasn't given the message and drove to the bottom of the Close only to have to reverse back up, with cars everywhere. He was good though and just got on with it

June 15, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great price

Great price, prompt & efficient customer service. Delivery was craned direct into the garden. Highly recommended

April 17, 2021
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Great to have a quick delivery, but...

Great to have a quick delivery, but a notification when it was being delivered would of been handy, as I was at work and the delivery man asked my partner to help unload the fence panels from the lorry, but she suffers from a bad back, so not ideal, as now she is in a bit of pain.

April 16, 2021
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Injured by the yardsman

All in all a pretty good experience, but when I was collecting the timbers I had ordered online, the forklift driver was 'kind' enough to lend a hand loading but unfortunaly flipped an 8x4 sleeper straight onto my fingers, one of which I now can't touch anything without shooting pain, so I'm assuming has chipped the bone. If it wasn't for being injured by their careless employees I probably would of used them again but I definately won't now. I didn't complain at the time as it wouldnt have achieved anything but I'm frustrated I didn't mention it now.

April 11, 2021
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Dear Mr Collyer,

Please accept our most sincere apologies for the poor experience you have had in one of our branches.

I have passed this on to the management team at the Exeter branch, who will be in contact to discuss this further with you.

If you have any further queries in the meantime, please contact me at ecommerce@bradfords.co.uk

Kind Regards,
Charlotte

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor customer service and still awaiting goods

Placed an online order for 4 sleepers for delivery to home address within 3-5 days as stated on the website. Immediately after placing the order Exeter store telephoned advising that our click and collect order was ready for us. Advised that we had paid for delivery although the worker stated that according to the record he had, it was click and collect. I forwarded my copy of the receipt which clearly showed delivery was paid for. He stated that he could not get this issue resolved until after the Easter bank holiday weekend - although this was a common problem which customers keep experiencing. Why had this not been looked at then? Additionally he advised that delivery would not be available until after 13th April as they were so busy with orders and could not keep up. Stated that this was not the contract I had entered into as the website says delivery in 3-5 days - not 12 days. Worker stated there was nothing he could do it was due to demand. It was suggested that in which case the website needs updating to reflect this. Then received a call from Danny from the Exmouth Branch who advised that Exeter were unable to fulfill the order due to a Covid outbreak and the Exmouth store would deliver the sleepers on Thursday 8th April. No sleepers received. Telephoned the Exmouth branch and spoke with Mark who stated that the sleepers were actually due for delivery on Friday 9th April - not informed of this by anyone and had stayed in waiting for the delivery. Mark was also totally unaware of a Covid outbreak at the Exeter store.
This was my first time ordering with Bradfords and definitely my last. Shocking customer service and still no goods a week after ordering.

April 8, 2021
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Dear Mr Eells,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

I am saddened to see that you have had a poor experience with us due to the products you ordered being out of stock and for the length of time it took to resolve this issue.

After following this up with the branch, I am of the understanding that you have now received your order in full and I trust that you are satisfied with the products you have received?

I apologise greatly for the issues have experienced and for any inconvenience this may have caused you.

Kind Regards,

Charlotte

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