Design a House Sign Reviews 1,112

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.4

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The slate sign arrived OK, but broke after a few months, presumably because the wood was of poor quality and warped. Nevertheless, the slate should have been strong enough; after all, it was bought to... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Easy process to order, and delivered sign appeared exactly as that was ordered, with respect to colour and text etc. However the holes between back wall plate and front floating perspex sign were not... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

the sign came after two attempts (and some of the hateful rubbishing around when you're lied about... with the claim that it got sent but we're making one more for you, sir... - really? in 2022...... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The product was as expected - thick slate and clear writing as per design. Item received nicely protected and before the estimated date. Looks good next to the front door, on the wall of the house. R... See more

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  1. Prints and Signs Store

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At Design a House Sign our wide-range of house signs and house numbers allow you to add that finishing touch to the exterior of your home. All of the house name signs that we sell are unique to you, allowing you to customise and personalise your very own house sign or house name plaque.


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2.4

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DREADFUL!!!!!

DREADFUL!!!!!! 2 signs arrived broken. Still awaiting a replacement or refund. They do not reply to emails! Trading standards is my next step. Do not use this company! 0 stars!!

August 9, 2022
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Nice sign - shame about the delivery.

Sign was as ordered but delivery was far later than advised it would be at the time order was placed.

No telephone number to contact them on and emails were only eventually answered.

I would not recommend them to my worse enemy, let alone a friend.

August 5, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible experience

Terrible experience. Waiting so long for delivery. When they eventually arrived one of the signs were wrong. I did also get that plate replaced…eventually. Lack of contact was really frustrating. For the cost I’d have expected a much better service.

August 5, 2022
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Acceptable but not exceptional

I ordered and paid for two personal design house names on line. After four week I had nor received them and made contact by email. They apologised and rushed another order out which I received after 10 days. While they were good, there were no instructions and the screws provided had a head too big for the prepared fixings and I had to obtain more suitable ones. I was a little disappointed that the numbers and letters were now bold print. Perhaps this was my fault when placing the order. Overall, the house name is acceptable but not exceptional and perhaps a little expensive for what I received.

August 3, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Frauds

If i could give zero stars I would
DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY
FRAUDS
Ordered 7 weeks ago still nothing, after several communications with them
Promises given, dates come and go and still nothing
Have to try and get refund now.

July 30, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful service

Awful service . No customer service when something goes wrong and very long waiting times to receive the item with zero communication. I wouldn’t buy here again.

July 29, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling service

Appalling service. Ordered 2 etched slate signs. The text is not etched, but white transfers which have peeled off in 2 places. Requested returns/refund as I do not want this product. It is not as described. No option to speak to anyone. No response to the detail of my complaint. No resolution.

July 23, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great door sign

Very pleased with the sign I ordered. Ordering software easy to use and allowed me to view different styles before ordering. All fixings came with sign.

July 23, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BEWARE

BEWARE - I ordered 2 signs on 27 April, 1 arrived within 3/4 weeks but the second never did. I emailed them on several occasions, then early July a sign arrived but it was not mine. I’ve emailed twice asking for a refund for the sign that was not delivered & have heard nothing. When I’ve looked into the company it states ‘final dissolution’ so looks like they’ve ceased trading but you can still place orders in their website!!!

July 18, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid purchasing from this company.

Avoid purchasing from this company.
Part of my order was delivered and it took multiple emails and contact with my credit card company to resolve the problem. It is impossible to telephone the company. Customer service was very poor.

July 15, 2022
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good quality product but late delivery

I looked at a few online businesses offering engraved slate signs and this company had the best design tools allowing me to size and position text exactly as I wanted. The prices are extremely competitive but not the main reason for opting for this company. Order checkout was simple and the order confirmation gave a date for dispatch ‘on or by’. I allowed a reasonable time for delivery and then emailed for an update. I got what appeared to be a standard reply…. orders normally take 3 to 5 business days but I should allow up to 15 and contact again if it still hasn’t arrived. I allowed the 15 business days and still nothing so chased again. The response was reasonably quick and advised that a replacement would be put into production the same day and sent the next. I did get an email to say the order had been dispatched - the only shipping notification I had - within about 3 working days and then the order did arrive. It was well packed to avoid damage. The item is very good with the engraving very neat and crisp. The fixing holes were not perfectly aligned but I compensated for that on installation. Overall it looks great and I am pleased. Such a shame that it took so much longer to arrive than stated on the order confirmation. This company lets itself down with its order management

July 15, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Non delivery

Initial email received quickly advising of delivery date which came and went with no sign of delivery.
Emailed company and received no response. Phoned company, again no response.
Looked at reviews online which were not positive and came to conclusion that we had lost our money.
Email came out of the blue stating delivery which arrived.
Pleased with the product.

July 15, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This felt like a rip off

This felt like a rip off. I ordered an engraved slate but it's not a slate. It's actually tile effect. It also had a crack in so I asked for a refund. I emailed and called them around a dozen times - no response whatsoever. A replacement tile was sent out, which I didn't want and would rather my £78 returned. Terrible firm and experience.

July 14, 2022
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