AVS Fencing & Landscaping Supplies - Guildford Reviews 

317
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

Unit 1 AVS Trading Park, Chapel Lane, Milford, GU8 5HE Guildford, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company, always helpful, informative, friendly and professional, from Craig in the office to the delivery driver who delivered my post and rail. He off loaded by hand without complaint quickly... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very easy website to order from with good products. I ordered hardwood railway sleepers and they were excellent. The price was very competitive, whilst delivery was very quick. They actually rang... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mark and the whole team at the Guildford branch were excellent to deal with, from our first visit to the yard to look at materials through to managing the order and helping with our specific delivery... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alan was very helpful in keeping me up to date with my order. It was easy to place the order by phone & pay via the link in the email. Quick delivery as well. Very happy & would use again.


Company details

  1. Fence Supply Store
  2. Garden Building Supplier
  3. Landscaping Supply Store
  4. Lumber Store
  5. Paving Materials Supplier
  6. Railroad Ties Supplier

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At AVS, we've been providing our customers with an excellent personal service since 1993. Whether you're in the Trade or embarking on a DIY project, we will have the supplies and advice you need to get the job done. A large branch offering an extensive range of fencing and landscaping materials. Our friendly and helpful staff are always available to support all your needs – their vast knowledge and experience will help you plan your projects and answer any questions.


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  • Unit 1 AVS Trading Park, Chapel Lane, Milford, GU8 5HE, Guildford, United Kingdom

  • 01483 410 960

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Overcharged for delivery

I recently bought some compost from my local AVS store.
As I was leaving, I noticed some gates available on special offer.
When I checked the website at home, these offers did not show up so I contacted the store.
I was told they were old stock that were to be sold off and invited down to the store to see what was available.
I checked the delivery charge on the website and it showed I was in Zone 1 - £12 including VAT.
I went back to the store, bought a gate and some more compost.
The gate was delivered a week later, but I noticed my delivery charge was £25.20.
I went back to the website, entered my post code and confirmed I was Zone 1 - £12 only.
I therefore contacted the main number and explained I thought I had been overcharged.
The operative agreed it looked like an error but said I had to contact the store. He gave me the phone number for the manager.
When I called, I got the same person who had served me.
He declined to agree that the delivery charge was a mistake.
He said they had to use a lorry for deliveries and the lorry needed to use a road so the charge was higher.
I told him that, from the website, the company policy for a Zone 1 delivery was £12 including VAT. I had entered my post code and it confirmed I was Zone 1.
He said that was only available from another, nearby, AVS store. Another ‘fact’ not mentioned in the company’s published delivery policy.
When I mentioned that compost was not available from this second location, but I could order it online for £12 delivery, he told me the lorry would have to drive to his store to pick up the compost to deliver to me.
Anyway, he thought I’d had a good deal on the gate so what was the problem.
The problem is he has not charged me the delivery cost stated clearly on the company website.
He said I could take the matter up with the branch manager but advised against that as the delivery charge should have been £30 so he was doing me a favour.
This all seemed to me to be a completely different interpretation of the published company delivery policy, so I rang off and decided to contact AVS by email.
I used the contact form from the website and explained the situation.
I waited more than the stated 72 hours for a reply – nothing happened.
So I tried again – same response – nothing.
Not exactly the customer service you would expect from a reputable company.
I will not be using AVS in the future.

March 22, 2023
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Reply from AVS Fencing & Landscaping Supplies - Guildford

please accept our apologies over this delivery charge confusion. We recently amended our delivery policy, but this should not cause this much confusion. We have spoken to the branch, they have tried to contact you to offer a refund. When it is convenient for you, please ring the branch and they will process a refund of all delivery charges.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

No problems except that despite being…

No problems except that despite being informed that access restrictions existed and that a 5 tonnes was the largest viable delivery vehicle, the material came on a much larger truck and could not be unloaded in the preferred spots.

May 18, 2023
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not delivered on the day specified

Not delivered on the day specified, and we never had a call to tell us why, we had to call the depot to find out what was going on !
Better communication required.

April 25, 2023
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Reply from AVS Fencing & Landscaping Supplies - Guildford

We are sorry we were not able to inform you of delivery issues. This is not the standard of service we expect from our branches and will investigate accordingly.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Poor customer service

2 stars delivery etc fine but 4 of my privacy trellis are different to the other 8 I brought. I rang up the branch to try and sort it. Told they were busy in the shop and he took my info. Never investigated like he said. Never called back so stuck with incorrect items I’ll have to just walk-in with. Product quality fine. Customer service poor.

May 4, 2023
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Reply from AVS Fencing & Landscaping Supplies - Guildford

I am sorry you have had this experience and that the store were not helpful. If this is still not resolved please email sales@avsfencing.co.uk and we will deal with the store on your behalf

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