F.R. Jones & Son Reviews 

9,098
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a Stihl ride on mower from FR Jones, it was around £200 cheaper than i could find anywhere else. Unfortunately when the mower arrived it has been damaged during transit. Matt from FR Jon... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Pleased with items I ordered - there was a delay in some items not being in stock but as soon as they arrived they were shipped, well packed and delivered by a quality carrier on time. Easy ordering p... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a couple of items, 1 of which was out of stock. Every thing went well, what I wanted was sent immediately and the rest of delivered exactly on time as promised. All items were delivered se... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The gear I wanted at a reasonable price. Disappointed I had to wait 4 weeks for delivery as when ordered it was supposed to be 1 week lead time. Poor or non existent information coming from FR Jon... See more

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Company details

  1. Garden Center
  2. Landscaping Supply Store
  3. Machine Repair Service
  4. Machine Shop

About F.R. Jones & Son

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F.R. Jones & Son are a family-run business based in Swanley, Kent, specialising in horticultural and arboriculture equipment, supplies and service.

We've been around for almost 60 years and are proud to have built up a loyal customer base. We like to think this is due to our rugged good looks and sparkling personalities but, in reality, it's probably down to our low prices and high levels of customer service.

We don't just sell the equipment, though; our experienced mechanics can provide a comprehensive machine service or individual repairs.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Collection estimates are rubbish

My wife ordered items over 2 weeks ago, some were "in stock", one item was due in "Thursday". That will be 3 weeks on Thursday and it still isn't available for collection. I then (foolishly) ordered another item last week that said it would be available for Collection in 2 days. It is now a week and it still isn't available. Be aware, if it isn't in stock, their collection estimates are rubbish!

April 25, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Electress 38

Excellent service. Mountfield electress 38 mower gives a lovely cut and is so easy to push, not a heavy mower, good price really pleased with purchase. Fast delivery. First time I have bought with this company, highly recommended.

April 18, 2023
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Self propelled brush cutter was…

Self propelled brush cutter was delivered quickly and efficiently by a local carrier. Competitive price and robust machine.
Product was supplied direct by third party rather than from F R Jones, probably explains why communication was not the best. The initial paper work provided by email was inconsistent, and the brush cutter was delivered without prior warning.

April 16, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Not All Easter Eggs Are Chocolate!!

Spent Easter weekend browsing the website and finding some Easter eggs. To my surprise I got a call saying I had won 2nd prize. A couple of days later a box turned up with a Makita Hedge trimmer in it, popped a battery in it and it works great. Will be trying it out on some holly this weekend.
Many thanks and i look forward to coming in when
I am next over that way

April 13, 2023
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Keep well away! No stock no contact

Keep well away!! The few pence saving won’t pay off Second time not in stock !!
No email our phone call no contact at all from this lot
Had to do all the leg work asked for my £85 back
Let’s see if they can do something right for once

April 20, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

ordered 26x1.95 tyre they sent 26x2.25.

ordered 26x1.95 tyre they sent 26x2.25.
someone wants to read the order properly.

April 13, 2023
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Reply from F.R. Jones & Son

Afternoon Alan,
I'm afraid that what your review mentions isn't anything that we sell - I'm afraid you have the incorrect company. The only order we have received from yourself was for 1 x strimmer grease which you should have received accordingly.

Please feel free to get in touch further if there is anything else we can help you with.

Many thanks.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

For an item that was advertised as in stock but clearly wasn't

For an item that was in stock for immediate despatch as per their website - without any supplier caveats, (with funds transferred and debited on the same date for goods, on the 8th of February 2023), I find it somewhat curious that it has only just been delivered, 16th April 2023. If we were to apply the same approach to our clients as FR Jones do to theirs we simply would not be in business. A completely unacceptable level of service by any measure with total disregard for their clients' business requirements. This review has been rated as one star as it is not possible to rate zero or lower. In my experience, FR Jones appear to have adopted incompetence as a standard and mediocrity as an aspiration. I won't be giving them any business in the future and strongly suggest that anyone contemplating doing so read this review and look for alternative suppliers.

April 12, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and helpful

Friendly and helpful, when one of my items was delaying everything else substantially they offered to post everything else out and send the delayed item separately at no extra cost.

April 5, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Recently purchased a stihl shrub cutter from this company. the whole process from ordering to next day delivery was just perfect. would gladly purchase from them again

April 10, 2023
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