Garden Buildings Direct Reviews 

13,656
TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Considering 954 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Customers frequently complained about extremely poor product quality, noting that the wood was badly warped, parts were missing, and dimensions were completely incorrect. People also experienced terrible customer service when trying to resolve issues, alongside prolonged delivery delays that left them waiting for months without proper updates. Though some reviewers were happy with their purchases, noting that the online ordering process was extremely simple and the items ultimately met their expectations. Consumers also praised the helpful support staff who assisted with changes, along with smooth delivery experiences provided by professional drivers.

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Product

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Delivery service

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Quality

Consumers find quality to be negative and deeply disappointing. Reviewers frequently report receiving warped... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The instructions are very vague. Doors and windows very basic looks like they are thrown together. The door frame is not square.The window space measures 58cm top and bottom and 57cm in the middle due... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Not 9 ft long as advertised as pieces are shorter than needed to be that long. Works out at around 8ft 6inch so base had to be remade also 1 pack of the glazing was smashed on delivery due to poor pac... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Customer service and delivery really good. My reason for the score is based on the product. The frames were not all aligned and unfortunately my builder had extra work to make the walls fit. The sof... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Was kept updated on progress which was good. Unfortunately delivery date was not advised. Luckily I was just leaving as the delivery driver arrived. Driver was lovely, took shed round the back... See more

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  1. Garden Center

About Garden Buildings Direct

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Garden Buildings Direct are a highly established manufacturer and online retailer trading for over 20 years. We manufacture and sell a superb selection of garden buildings including wooden sheds, metal sheds, plastic sheds, log cabins, summerhouses, childrens playhouses, garden storage and greenhouses. We aim to provide a huge choice of garden buildings at low prices. Delivery is FREE to the majority of mainland UK.
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not by from the company

Do not by from the company ! they tell you that when your building warps and get gapping gaps in it after a few month that it is just settling what a load of rubbish! i have been fighting for 6 month with them as they refuse to give me my money back after spending at least 4000 on a cabin that is not fit for the office space I bought it for! under the consumers rights act 2015 they should give me a full refund as requested but they just keep sending me the same email over and over again! this company is also part of Billy ho and that is what my cabin was a Billy ho Fraya pent cabin so please don't buy form any of these companies !

August 17, 2026
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We're sorry to hear your case has been ongoing for so long without a satisfactory resolution. Please log in to your account and contact our customer services team directly referencing this review so a member of our team can look into your case personally. We hope to hear from you soon.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

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Customer - Edward Anderson
I have provided GardenBuildings Direct with clear photographs showing poor workmanship and poor quality control, yet I received a standard PDF response stating that everything is considered acceptable.It is extremely disappointing that my concerns have simply been dismissed rather than properly investigated

The repeated requests to leave a review feel insincere when genuine customer complaints are ignored.
Good customer service is about listening to customers and resolving issues, not sending generic responses and hoping the problem goes away.

Based on my experience, I cannot recommend GardenBuildings Direct The quality of the product and the lack of meaningful after sales support have left me feeling that my time and money have been wasted I expected a company to stand behind its products, but unfortunately that has not been my experience

August 17, 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Edward. We're sorry to hear your photos and concerns were not addressed in the way you deserved. Please log in to your account and contact our customer services team directly referencing this review so a member of our team can look into your case personally. We hope to hear from you soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The products are as expected

The products are as expected, good quality. The delivery was on time. So easy to order items online. Great price.
Would definitely recommend.

August 17, 2026
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Thank you for the brilliant review and the recommendation! Really pleased everything hit the mark from ordering through to delivery. Enjoy your new building!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would leave a 0 if I could

I would leave a 0 if I could. Ordered the oh billy playhouse and took over 9 weeks to be delivered. I emailed, after the 9 weeks and asked for a refund as I was going away in 5 days and within 2 hours it changed from being in progress to on schedule, but I emailed the day before and they said it wouldn't be with me in the next week and then was dispatched the next day. Which was very strange and they didnt offer me a refund they just automatically sent it out. When started putting up the playhouse, a lot of the slats for the base and roof was all bowed and where it had been tapped together they was all squashed meaning we couldn't use these slates of wood so had to go out and buy more, it all came wrapped in plastic and was all wet inside, causing the wood to warp and also couldn't use these as these where bent. I The wood doesn't line up when putting it together, the plastic for the windows are bigger then the frame, the door on the house isn't straight so thats made a big gap from the door to the other side of the frame so had to put a peice of wood in between to that there's no gap and because the door frame isn't straight the door doesn't shut. The stand for inside for the upstairs the wood are different lengths. Had to go out and buy more wood, which i shouldn't have to as it cost nearly £800 for this playhouse. Ive emailed the company 5 times and also messaged on the portal and sent all photos over and they replied once asking for photos which i have already sent. Said i would get regular tracking for this on day of delivery but we had nothing apart from the day of arrival email. If your looking to buy anything, especially if its for a child please look else where, i really do wish I read the reviews before ordering from this company. They really dont care about the customers. The gentleman that delivered this was a lovely man and was very helpful. Quality of wood is rubbish. I would attach all photos if i could. I really was hoping after reading the reviews that I was going to leave a 5* as when i spoke to someone from the company about the reviwes they told me not to worry, but obviously not and ive had a bad experience like many others in these reviews.

August 12, 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

We're sorry to hear your experience has been so disappointing, particularly given this is a children's playhouse and the quality issues you've described. We can see you've already sent photos through and we're sorry your emails haven't been followed up as they should have been. Please log in to your account and contact our customer services team directly referencing this review so a member of our team can pick this up personally. We hope to hear from you soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The greenhouse was delivered on time I…

The greenhouse was delivered on time I am very happy and can't wait to start growing in it. All my neighbours are quite jealous now I have treated it the honey colour is fabulous.

August 15, 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

Thank you for your lovely review! The honey colour really does look stunning when treated — we can see why the neighbours are jealous! Happy growing!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Thieves

Thieves, nothing short of liars and thieves.

Never under any circumstances give these incompetent lying clowns any money for anything

August 14, 2026
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We're sorry to hear you feel this way. Please log in to your account and contact our customer services team directly so a member of our team can look into your case personally. We hope to hear from you soon.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great quality and prices but long delivery time

Great quality and prices
Too long delivery schedule

August 14, 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

Thank you for your review! Really pleased the quality and price hit the mark. We're sorry the delivery took longer than you'd hoped and we'll take that on board. Enjoy your new building!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not go here very bad build received…

Do not go here very bad build received mine got the base level none of the tongue and grooves match. started the roof today building the trusses all of them are out it was very bad. we ended up building are own roof loads better very cheaply made must of been a trainee who built it. Don't waste your money plus customer service terrible on the phone for an hour they dropped it on me. Big mistake lesson learned.

August 14, 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

We're sorry to hear the build experience was so frustrating and that your call was cut off after an hour on hold. Please log in to your account and contact our customer services team directly referencing this review so we can get this looked into and resolved for you. We hope to hear from you soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I really love my Billy oh greenhouse

I really love my Billy oh greenhouse. It looks amazing. It took a while for delivery but I appreciate that it has to be made. Communication was excellent, instructions were very informative. Very pleased with the price too.

August 14, 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so pleased the greenhouse looks amazing and that the whole experience hit the mark. Enjoy it — happy growing!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent quality, but a bit generous on the amount of timber provided.

The communication after placing my order was first class and the shed was delivered on time with comprehensive easy to follow instructions. My only observation was that when I’d completed the shed I must have had 20 pieces of timber left over and not even I could have got it that wrong. The slightly annoying bit was that I had painted all of the pieces of timber before erecting the shed. However, when completed the shed is brilliant quality and I am delighted with the final product.

August 3, 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

Thank you for your lovely review! We're really pleased the communication, delivery and instructions all hit the mark and that you're delighted with the finished shed. We do include spare timber to allow for any natural variation in the wood — apologies that wasn't made clearer before you painted them all! Something we'll look to flag better going forward. Enjoy your new shed!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The delivery date was a day late from…

The delivery date was a day late from the confirmed slot of the 4th August. We are missing some parts for the shed ; opening for the window and hinges. The panel above the door does not match the wood pattern of the panel above the windows. I will follow this up with photos.

August 5, 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

We're sorry to hear the delivery was a day late and that some parts were missing. When you're ready to send your photos please log in to your account and contact our customer services team directly and a member of our team will look into this for you. We hope to hear from you soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Apart not being informed that the…

Apart not being informed that the driver was 30 minutes away it was a quick and easy delivery. I did help to unload the truck on to my drive. And gave the driver a coke and a bottle of water to send him on his way.

August 4, 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

Thank you for your review — and for looking after the driver so well! We're glad the delivery went smoothly. We'll take your feedback about the pre-arrival notification on board. Enjoy your new building!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivery took a while but great comms

Delivery took a while, but to be expected and was as advertised. Good communications from Gardenbuildingsdirect.

August 3, 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

Thank you for your review! Really pleased the communication hit the mark and the delivery was as expected. Enjoy your new building!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wow I wish I read the reviews before…

Wow I wish I read the reviews before ordering! I ordered an item, cancelled it the same day, was advised it’s been cancelled. I chased my refund and was told that they are unable to provide a time frame!!! I then got an automated email one week later (still no refund) advising it’s in production!!!! Now they won’t reply or resolve it, raises as fraud with my credit card company

August 10, 2026
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Reply from Garden Buildings Direct

We're sorry to hear your cancellation and refund haven't been handled as they should have been. Please log in to your account and contact our customer services team directly referencing this review so a member of our team can look into this for you personally and ensure your refund is processed. We hope to hear from you soon.

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