Homebase - Edinburgh Reviews 

172
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

36 South Groathill Avenue, Blackhall, EH4 2LN Edinburgh, GB


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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Picked up an extremely dirty package with clear signs of damage. When unboxed at home, the damaged to the package was reflected on the TV stand. Couldn’t call the store so had to make a second 15 mile... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a dehumidifier for collection recently. Easy to use website. Got a promo code which gave me a really good deal. Got a text when my order was ready to collect. The customer service advisor... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amanda at the Edinburgh Craigleith Homebase store was super helpful and friendly, helping me plan my new kitchen from scratch. Nothing was too much trouble, and when I changed my mind about the type o... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amanda is part of the kitchen design team at Craigleith Homebase and she has been excellent throughout the whole process. A poor choice of builder on my part resulted in a lot of stress and changes w... See more


Company details

  1. Home Improvement Store
  2. Bathroom Supply Store
  3. Do-it-Yourself Shop
  4. Furniture Store
  5. Garden Center
  6. Kitchen Furniture Store

Homebase

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All your home needs
We know what it takes to make a home. From the fixing, making, chopping, handy things. To the cosy, gorgeous, show-stopping, homely things. We’ve got the lot, all under one roof. Since we opened our freshly painted doors in 1979, we have been making homes and gardens that little bit brighter. Our helpful teams are on hand to help you with your next project in over 145 stores across the UK and Ireland. Whether you’re looking for inspiration on your next transformation or you’re on the hunt for the latest products and trends we have everything you need. Plus, we’ve got all the leading brands like Bathstore, Dulux, Farrow and Ball, Karcher, Powerbase and exclusive ranges from Country Living and House Beautiful. For more inspiration and ideas for your home and garden, follow us on: • Facebook • Instagram • LinkedIn • Pinterest

Contact info

  • 36 South Groathill Avenue, Blackhall, EH4 2LN, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  • 0345 640 7120

4.3

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

172 reviews

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4.3

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698 reviews in the last 12 months

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Swift service

The gentleman on click and collect at Inverleith today morning was brilliant. 2 pick ups plus return swiftly sorted!

September 29, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

I ordered online and order was ready quickly for collection. No waiting at checkout to collect and a fast efficient service. Will use again.

September 23, 2024
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Missing help

Purchase and collection were fine.
Could have done with help lifting 30kg+ in to my car 🤷‍♂️

September 23, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

bought two chelsea sofas 30% off …

bought two chelsea sofas 30% off delivered still in box next day discovered 50% off can you help as i am so angry about this mrs ann henderson

September 19, 2024
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Reply from Homebase - Edinburgh

Hi Ann, 
Thanks for your feedback. We’re sorry for any disappointment caused - We can see your review is related to an online order so we'd be grateful if you could update your review and remove the location from this by selecting 'no specific location'.
This has been passed to our escalations team to reach out to you.
Many Thanks
Team Homebase

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appaling customer service in store

Appaling customer service in store, even worse online.

Bought a La Hacienda Chiminea, first time I used it it cracked all over, took it back to be told it was my fault as I let it get too hot, really?

Called customer service, typically based in Asia, to be told store decision stands. No further duscussion, hung up on me.

No wonder this company went bust, hopefully they will again.

When I asked the manager what sand and how much I'm supposed to use, he said that's your problem to work out but I'm not interested in your complaint.

He was about 5" 6'......

September 17, 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Homebase - Edinburgh

Hi Marc​, 

Thanks for your feedback. We’re sorry for any disappointment this has caused to you.

Thanks,
Team Homebase

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Looks nice …

Glad I bought the unit I did it looks pretty and holds all my sons t shirts probably wouldn't hold heavy clothing but I didn't really want to go to the expense of a chest of drawers for a small period of time while my son was visiting but I would say it's worth the money and quick delivery to

September 4, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Homebase always willing to give you a helping hand

Although the company has been around for many years, there’s not a a great deal changed, apart from, when you ask customer services if there’s any chance of getting a hand out to the car? It’s never a problem they always give you a hand out to your car
Thank you yet again Homebase Edinburgh

August 28, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lack of care

I recently had a disappointing experience... One of the products I ordered via collection service 5 day ago was unavailable, which I only discovered when I came to the store on the day of collection. I apologize for the late collection, but the real issue was with the customer service I received over the phone.

When I asked about my order without providing the reference number, the representative assured me they would find it without issue. However, they failed to inform me that the item was out of stock. This lack of communication has caused a significant delay in my project, which I now have to postpone for the next few weeks—something I cannot accommodate due to prior commitments. I was so looking forward to finish my project during this long bank holiday weekend.

It’s evident that some employees lack the necessary care and commitment, and I strongly suggest that the store implement initiatives or financial incentives to encourage better service. Not a punishment but a motivation!

That said, the store agent who assisted me during the actual collection was very friendly, professional, and apologetic about the issue, which I appreciated.

Overall, while the in-store experience was positive, the lack of communication and attentiveness from the phone staff was very disappointing. I hope the management takes steps to address this.

August 24, 2024
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Reply from Homebase - Edinburgh

Hello Lukas,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review with all your feedback, we're sorry for any disappointment caused. We have raised this with the store manager to offer retraining where necessary.

Kind Regards

Team Homebase

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A new kitchen and a great service from Amanda

Amanda is part of the kitchen design team at Craigleith Homebase and she has been excellent throughout the whole process. A poor choice of builder on my part resulted in a lot of stress and changes which Amanda helped fix. She was always available to contact and definitely brought some peace of mind to the project. Thanks Amanda for your help.

August 21, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Untidy store and rude staff.

Store was a bit untidy, especially in homewares, with lots of gaps on the shelves and furniture lying about instead of neatly displayed.
Checkout staff ignored me initially whilst they chatted about a toilet seat, then continued to chat during the transaction. I was quite surprised to be asked to write a review, so here it is.

August 20, 2024
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Reply from Homebase - Edinburgh

Hi,

We’re sorry you’ve had a slightly disappointing experience. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will share your review with the store. We hope your next visit to us will be the 5 star experience you deserve 😊 

Thanks,
Team Homebase

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Search facility on the website is…

Search facility on the website is abysmal - it doesn't list all your products and the stock holding by store is woefully inaccurate.
Just had a response from Homebase, asking me to edit this review. But I can't edit it down to zero stars, so I'm afraid I can't help!
- I placed a click & collect order, but that failed because the actual store (Edinburgh Craigleith) stock level (1) was less than that shown on line (7).
Consequently I had to place an order for home delivery, which incidentally, turned up poorly wrapped in a battered box.
Zero stars from me.

August 14, 2024
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Reply from Homebase - Edinburgh

Hi, 

Thanks for your feedback. We’re sorry for any disappointment caused - We can see your review is related to an online order so we'd be grateful if you could update your review and remove the location from this by selecting 'no specific location'. So we can look into your issues further please could you reach out to us here - (https://help.homebase.co.uk/hc/en-gb/requests/new)

Thanks,
Team Homebase

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and knowledgeable

Friendly and supportive staff who're knowledgeable when requesting help around the store.

Easy process to order online and pick up in store, and even ship to your local store if the item isn't there already.

July 30, 2024

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