Frank Key Reviews 

746
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Considering 97 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the knowledgeable staff for being extremely helpful, patient, and supportive when guiding purchases and explaining different options for various home projects. Consumers also highlight the exceptional delivery service, noting that professional drivers go above and beyond to position heavy materials safely and precisely where needed on site. However, some people mentioned experiencing frustrating delivery delays and unexpected scheduling issues that seriously disrupted their daily project plans. Others noted occasional order inaccuracies, such as receiving incorrect items or missing parts when purchasing products online. These minor setbacks caused temporary inconveniences for a small group of customers.

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Delivery service

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Service

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Product

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic help from Steve at Frank Key Kitchens, Daybrook Arnold We can’t praise Steve enough for the brilliant support he gave us when planning our new kitchen. He really took the time to explain th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant company to deal with, used their Somercotes branch a few times lately for bags of 10mm chippings. Price is good, and the delivery drivers are always friendly and nothing is too challengi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the minute we walked into the kitchen showroom at Frank Keys, Daybrook, Nottingham, we knew we had made the right choice. We were dealt with professionally and not pressurised at all. Our kitchen... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service from Stephen. We wanted to add a 2m x 900mm breakfast bar to a 12 year old kitchen and Stephen was able to match the base units and worktop exactly, to allow the whole lot to loo... See more

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Company details

  1. Building Materials Supplier
  2. Building Equipment Hire Service
  3. Hardware Store
  4. Plant and Machinery Hire

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Frank Key builders merchants offer a wide range of building supplies throughout the UK to the Trade & DIY enthusiast. You can find the building materials you need online, available for collection or delivery. See our low prices! If you need the right equipment hire online from our wide range of plant & tool hire.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivery driver Collin

Delivery driver Collin, really helpful thinks about the job and just gets it done. He’s a great help.

May 20, 2026
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Reply from Frank Key

Thank you for the 5 stars and review on how helpful Colin was when delivering.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jamie from bulwell

Went in to daybrook on saturday absolute great experience, young lad with the tattoos jamie what a diamond of a chap took the time and patience, it's a shame he's not there during the week might have to start using bulwell from now on.

May 2, 2026
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Reply from Frank Key

Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We're thrilled you had a great experience, and we look forward to welcoming you to Bulwell soon. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Jamie and his manager to thank him for his excellent customer service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience. Driver very helpful.

April 25, 2026
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Reply from Frank Key

Thank you for the 5 stars and review. Glad our driver could help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Communication was brilliant

Communication was brilliant, easy ordering online, delivery arrived, I left instructions for the location for the bag to be dropped off.

April 25, 2026
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Reply from Frank Key

Thank you Scott for the review and the 5 stars. Hope the project goes well.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Brilliant always helpful 4 Marshall

Brilliant always helpful, product quality very good.

No qualms from me with Frank Keys.

May 2, 2026
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Reply from Frank Key

Thanks Kevin for the Great review and 4 stars. Hope to see you again and change 4 into 5 on your next visit. Thank you again and have a great week.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Came in with my mother to hyre a carpit…

Came in to Rochdale with my mother to hyre a carpit cleaner the bald guy was very rude and swearing alot on phone lucky my mother is not great with English not good wood be 1 star if yonger guy outside helps us with advise

April 27, 2026
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Reply from Frank Key

Thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback.
We're very sorry to hear about your experience at our Rochdale branch. The behaviour you described is unacceptable and falls well below the standards we aim to uphold across our entire network.
We sincerely apologise for the foul language you and your mother were subjected to. This is not the welcoming or professional environment we want for our customers. Please be assured we have addressed this directly with the branch to ensure it does not happen again.
We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Searched for ‘Postcrete’ every other…

Searched for ‘Postcrete’ every other shop brought up different brand names but correct product.
Not keys
Searched concrete with I’ve 600 responses could only get to view first hundred and no more
Tried cement mix premix ready mix
Not brought up what I wanted
Ten minutes of my time wasted

April 24, 2026
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Reply from Frank Key

Good Morning David,
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review and for flagging this issue with us. We're very sorry for the trouble you had finding the Postcrete.
We've looked into this and can see that the two Postcrete products we stock were listed under the supplier's name, 'Postfix', which is why they didn't show up in your search.
We're updating these listings right away to include 'Postcrete' and other relevant search terms to make them much easier to find.
We really appreciate you bringing this to our attention so we can get it fixed.

Thanks again and sorry for the inconvenience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Dream Kitchen Delivered by Frank Key

From my first visit to the Arnold Showroom and chatting with Ben, to the seamless design and expert fitting by Richard Quigley (Ben's recommendation), my experience with Frank Key Kitchen was flawless. The kitchen is top-quality and installed to the highest standards. Working with both Ben and Richard transformed what could have been a stressful project into an easy, well-managed process with just one point of contact for all trades. In short, my high expectations were not just met—they were exceeded. If you’re considering a new kitchen, Frank Key is absolutely worth a visit!

April 22, 2026
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Reply from Frank Key

Thank you so much for your glowing 5-star review!
It’s wonderful to know that our team could make your kitchen project an easy and well-managed process, and that the quality of your new kitchen has exceeded your expectations. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to both Ben and Richard.
We hope you enjoy your dream kitchen for many years to come. Thank you for using us.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

hired an Ali tower for 2 days from this…

hired an Ali tower for 2 days from this company they took £300.00 deposit which I though was reasonable but for 2 days hire they charged me £260.00 which is extortionate, I wouldn't recommend this company to any trades person as soon as they have your money you don't have a leg to stand on who charges 260.00 for 2 days hire when its 160.00 for a weeks hire scammers and thiefs

April 17, 2026
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Reply from Frank Key

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're sorry to hear about your experience and the concerns you have about our pricing.
The weekly hire rate for the tower is indeed £160, but this does not include the delivery and collection charges. Which was discussed prior to the hire.

We've tried to contact you to discuss this further but haven't been able to get through. Our manager, Mike, will try calling you again to clarify the charges and ensure there hasn't been a misunderstanding or an error on our part.
We value your feedback and hope to resolve this with you soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent delivery driver

Excellent delivery driver. Colin was exceptional after 4 previous failed deliveries from other companies Colin ensured our items were delivered. Great care and attention.

April 16, 2026
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Reply from Frank Key

Thank you Abby, for your fantastic review! We're so pleased to hear that Colin provided you with exceptional service and ensured your items were delivered. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. We appreciate you taking the time to share this with us

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer by Raj

Excellent customer service and account management provided by Raj at Frank Key Daybrook. He consistently ensures that material issues are resolved efficiently and that any problems are handled with effective solutions.

April 3, 2026
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Reply from Frank Key

Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review! We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him and the team. Enjoy your weekend.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Missing Items & Being Lied To

I placed an online order on 31/03 for delivery on 02/04. Upon delivery, I discovered the Shield Anchor Bolts were missing. These were vital for the job, meaning my entire project had to be put on hold when I wanted to complete it this weekend.
I called the branch within 10 minutes of delivery. Initially, I was told the items weren't on my order; after I insisted they checked again, they admitted the items were there but blamed a "system error" for not sending them to dispatch. I was promised a call back the following day (Good Friday) as she needed to look into this. When I stated that I needed these parts to complete the work this weekend, the staff member confirmed they were open Friday and Saturday and that I would be contacted.
It is now Sunday evening. I have received zero phone calls and zero emails. I am still missing the parts I paid for and have received no refund. Extremely disappointed with the lack of accountability and the failed promised follow-up.

April 2, 2026
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Reply from Frank Key

Thank you for your feedback, and we are very sorry for the issues you experienced with your order and the lack of follow‑up afterwards. We fully understand how frustrating this would have been, especially as the missing items delayed your project.
We have since contacted you directly to apologise and resolve the matter. Your feedback has been taken seriously and the issue has been escalated internally to ensure improvements are made and future customers do not experience similar problems.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and once again please accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Colin was absolutely fantastic with our…

Colin was absolutely fantastic with our delivery on 4th April. I have ms with elderly mother in law and we needed as close to job as possible. He went above and beyond to get our delivery into the garden which was a massive help to us. Such a lovely kind gentleman, thank you so much. Shaun

April 4, 2026
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Reply from Frank Key

Hi Shaun, thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that Colin could provide such great service and go the extra mile to help you and your mother-in-law. We'll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to him and his manager. Thanks again

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivered today by Colin

Delivered today by Colin , noting was too much trouble and put the items where we wanted with no hassle, excellent friendly service provided , highly recommended suppliers and will use again in the future with no hesitation

April 2, 2026
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Reply from Frank Key

Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review! Colin does a fantastic job and is a valued member of our team. We will be sure to pass on your kind words. Look forward to serving you again in the future

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time I have used the online…

First time I have used the online booking process and it was a breeze. Bags of decorative stone and soil arrived within the delivery window.
The driver, Colin, was really helpful and professional and was able to drop the load exactly where I wanted it, with no fuss. Thank you

April 1, 2026
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Reply from Frank Key

Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Colin. He's a valued member of our team. We look forward to serving you again soon

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Website was easy to use

Website was easy to use, however the live chat in the app on iOS doesn't seem to work great - I messaged to find out what time my delivery was supposed to come as it was down for AM delivery and I had somewhere to be in the afternoon - chat seemed to show the operator typing for ages but no message ever come through. Ended up having to close the app and start a new chat session then I managed to get a reply. Delivery ended up arriving late at around 1:30pm

However, the delivery driver Colin from the Somercotes branch was excellent and I cannot praise him enough, he explained the reason for the delay and managed to get the bags unloaded exactly where I wanted them (despite not having the best access), top man!

March 26, 2026
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Reply from Frank Key

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 4-star review.
We're glad to hear you found our website easy to use and that Colin did a great job. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him!

Sorry to hear about the issue you experienced with our live chat and the delay in your delivery. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we'll look into the chat functionality to ensure it works smoothly for all our customers.

Thank you again for your feedback. We look forward to serving you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Difficult access delivery

Simon at somercoates branch always makes the ordering process is easy as possible and providing competitive quotes on materials. Delivery came today and access is very tight. Rob managed to manoeuvre the wagon where no others have. After assessing the difficult route he managed to get the materials on site safe and efficiently, which made our job a lot easier.

March 19, 2026
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Reply from Frank Key

Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with our Somercoates branch.

We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to both Simon and Rob. Thanks again for choosing us, and we look forward to working with you again soon

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