Harlow Bros Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Spent a fortune on a stable block, within 10 years the wood slats have separated. Harlow have not taken any responsibility or offered a resolution. Would not recommend and will not be using for our n... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love this place - it's like stepping back into a past when shops were staffed by people who genuinely care about their products and they want customers to have a good experience. I've been in a few... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The items we needed for loft insulation were available at Harlow Brothers timber merchants at a good price. We ordered the items we needed online and pretty quickly we received a confirmation that ite... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Decided to create raised borders with stones inside to hide unsightly lawn / gravel edging. Looked online at several suppliers eventually checking Harlows. Found decent 3.6m lengths of 9x2in eq... See more

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  1. Lumber Store

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The Harlow Timber Group merchant timber to both the trade and retails sectors via our network of branches and our online shop. We are also bespoke manufacturers of timber products and buildings. We have a comprehensive engineered timber capability providing roof trusses and engineered joists to a variety of business sectors and private individuals.


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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Click and collect poor

Ordered for click and collect on line went to the door where it said click and collect, was told I had to go to office first but I have a collection number on my phone, still have to go to office first 3 customers in front so had to wait while they were served first. Got to counter said I have come to pick up click and collect was asked what’s that ! I ordered on line oh that was the reply had to wait while they found the paperwork and then went to collection point while they picked my order.took forever sorry Harlows never again !

June 5, 2023
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Never trust a picture

I bought these trellis on the strength of the picture on their website which looked like a chunky planed timber nailed at each join.
Those that arrived were rough timber and stapled at each join.
Disappointed.
Aside from that, the pallet had been loaded top heavy, it was on it's side on arrival, the fall had split each one of the bags of cement ( bar one ) and coated half of the trellis panels with cement.
Both the driver and I had a light dusting of cement by the time we'd finished.
Not impressed.

May 16, 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent quality and service!

This was our second order and we were very pleased with the quality of the wood and the excellent service. The delivery driver Chris from the Burton branch was professional and super helpful. Will definitely be placing more orders in future! Thank you

March 16, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

WORST EVER

No order number provided for purchase by telephone; order took ages to trace when visiting to collect timber.
Goods loaded to van but on checking there were 9 lengths of 3.9 metre cladding missing. Overall service was unbelievably bad.

February 23, 2023
Unprompted review
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Reply from Harlow Bros

Good Afternoon,

How are you?
We were concerned to read your review so had a brief meeting with the team to discuss your experience.
I was pleased to hear that the team worked hard to load your vehicle for you.
There were some lengths that were re picked as the order had sat for a number of days awaiting your collection and some of the order had been deemed not fit for sale. Whilst the team loaded your vehicle for you another colleague selected new lengths for you that were of an acceptable quality.
We are sorry that you feel the service recived was not to your standard, however we are also pleased that the team ensured you only recieved good quality product to ensure you could complete your job to a high standard.

Thank you for choosing Harlow for your requirements, and we very much hope that we will see you again when you have need in the future.

Take care

Simon
Harlow Timber Group.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Fence Post Caps

Only comment is that an order dispatched on 6/01/23 was received on the 12/01/23 by DHL and only then after a query to the branch which was dealt with promptly which resulted in the delivery next day.
Excellent after sales service by Ben Harley.

January 12, 2023
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Timber arrived

Timber arrived, though it wasn't adequately packaged. This meant by the time I got to it the rain had soaked into the timber. I ordered it for the 9th January, and according to the website that was the earliest date. It arrived around the 7th / 8th

It was also not the Slate Lath Green Treated Roof Batten I ordered but a normal (and seemingly untreated) 38x25. Unless the green tint is invisible?

January 9, 2023
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Reply from Harlow Bros

Good Afternoon,
Thank you for leaving a comment in your order.
We do only sell treated roof lath and indeed the treatment is subtle in it's tint.
Because of the volume of rain of late we apologise if whilst in transit the timber had been exposed to rainfall, however due to it's pressure treated roof installation specs it is designed to endure moisture.
If you do ever want to discuss any concerns with your order our customer service team are on hand to help by contacting us at: websales@harlowbros.co.uk

Thank you and take care

Simon
Harlow Timber Group

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

Was kept informed and delivery was made as planned. Driver was very polite and helpful too. Recommended

January 5, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Needed some furring strips for a…

Needed some furring strips for a roofing job that I needed to do between Christmas and New Year. Went on line to order the tanalised 3 X 2's and they were waiting for me to collect on the morning of the 28th. This meant I could get them machined down before lunch to get to Nottingham by the afternoon for the next day. Flat roof went on a treat, well done to the skeleton team at Harlow's, Long Whatton.

December 28, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used click and collect on line

Used click and collect on line, updated regularly via email on when my order was ready, I usually go to B&Q,Wicks etc for materials but too expensive, I will definitely use Harlow again and will recommend others to do so

December 28, 2022
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I was given an approx time which did…

I was given an approx time which did not happen because of transport issues which i appreciate happens.
But wasn't informed of the problem ( had to chase ) or you could have 4 stars
Decent product though, and decent delivery driver very helpful

December 2, 2022
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Reply from Harlow Bros

Good Evening Steve.

How are you?
Thank you for choosing Harlow for your requirement and taking the time to give us your feedback.
We have passed your comments onto our Coaville depot who delivered your order, and we hope to see you soon.

Have a great weekend and take care

Simon
Harlow timber Group

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