Homebase - Maidstone Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.7

South Aylesford Retail Park, Quarry Wood, ME20 7TP Aylesford, Kent, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We recently purchased a kitchen from the Aylesford branch of Homebase. All delivery`s came at the specified day and time slot. These were all well packaged. We are very happy with the end result despi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went to homebase in Aylesford today with a budget in mind for a garden parasol and stand. I was met by George who was happy, engaging, helpful and proactive. George managed to save me nearly £100... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When I reviewed stock levels on line said 5 remaining. When I got to store I couldn’t locate. Had great assistance from lady on checkout who confirmed there were 5 in stock. However she was alone on t... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

So annoyed by my purchase -bought today click and collect. When I picked up the product, the box was open. The assistant, said ‘yeh, they’re like that sometimes’. No surprise to now find one of... See more

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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

  • South Aylesford Retail Park, Quarry Wood, ME20 7TP, Aylesford, Kent, United Kingdom

  • 0345 640 7072

3.7

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Click and collect is a joke

I ordered 3 garden pots 2 lge & 1small. Simple enough!! On your click & collect service. I received a phone call the morning of my collection telling me that they only had one lge pot in stock, which was fine, I'll just have the other 2. When I arrived, expecting to just collect and go. I found myself waiting for over 10 minutes as they only had one pot ready(the large one) the smaller one was not there. I wasn't happy waiting, and they mucked it up. No apology at all so I'm not a happy customer 🤯

However, Gemma from headoffice has now apologised for the above incident and is sending me a £10 voucher to spend in store, plus I have had a refund of the pot. All in all I am now a happy customer

May 13, 2024
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Reply from Homebase - Maidstone

Hi Karen,

We’re sorry you’ve had a disappointing experience. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will share your review with the store manager. A member of the team will be in touch with you directly.

Thanks,
Team Homebase

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not great

Sent a "thank you for collecting" text when I hadn't even left the house. .they don't answer the phone, so had to rush down there worried someone else had taken it. Luckily they hadn't. Just as I was leaving I noticed one of the items was completely wrong. Had to hang around for ages whilst the staff member went and got the right one. On his way back through the store, I could see him walking really slow and chatting with another staff member. Customer service isn't their strong point

May 11, 2024
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Reply from Homebase - Maidstone

Hi Chip,

Thankyou for taking the time to leave us a review, we're sorry that the customer service you received was not to the high levels of customer service that we hold outselves to. This feedback has been raised with the store manager for further investigation. 

Kind Regards

Team Homebase

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor customer service

Paid extra to purchase in store for items I needed immediately. (Could have saved myself £25 by ordering by click and collect.) Got home and 2 of the same item do not match in colour. Contacted online help who say they cannot help and I have to return to store. Not helpful when I don’t drive.

May 11, 2024
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Reply from Homebase - Maidstone

Hi Rachel​, 

Thanks for your feedback. We’re sorry for any disappointment and would like to see how we can fix this for you. Please fill in your details at the following link ((https://help.homebase.co.uk/hc/en-gb/requests/new?&referrerPageUrl=https://help.homebase.co.uk/hc/en-gb)) and we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.

Thanks,
Team Homebase

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Bad experience, building dust hazard

Items all ready to collect, but the store was under going renovations, power tools being used for cutting which was causing a cloud of burning dust, which caught in my throat making breathing difficult and the smell clung to my clothes. Service ok but health wise this work should have been done while the shop was closed, as it appeared the only ventilation being used was a fire exit door at the front of the building being left open!

May 2, 2024
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Reply from Homebase - Maidstone

Hi Amanda,
We’re sorry you’ve had a disappointing experience. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will share your review with the store.
Thanks,
Team Homebase

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

So annoyed by my purchase -bought…

So annoyed by my purchase -bought today click and collect. When I picked up the product, the box was open. The assistant, said ‘yeh, they’re like that sometimes’. No surprise to now find one of the key elements of the product is missing rendering it unusable, Can’t get any answer on the phone.

Why didn’t they check the box to ensure the product and all associated parts were there before giving it to me. Complete waste of time and I won’t be using them again

April 29, 2024
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Reply from Homebase - Maidstone

Hi WH,

We’re sorry you’ve had a disappointing experience. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will share your review with the store manager. It was lovely to speak to you on the phone just now, please be assured we will resolve this for you and will contact you with confirmation via your direct email.

Thanks,
Team Homebase

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff were extremely helpful

Staff were extremely helpful. Was able to help with items needed. Nothing was to much trouble.
We were able to bring our well behaved cavapoo within the store which was a nice experience.
Shannon was the lady in the till that served us, she was lovely to us and was patient when I needed to change the paint I picked.

April 11, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Both Jo and Ryan were extremely…

Both Jo and Ryan were extremely helpful, knowledgeable and polite. They gave us very good advice regarding our purchase and also arranged a same day delivery. They are outstanding ambassadors for your business,

April 20, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service. Even called before I arrived to check I had ordered correctly. All the staff are wonderful and very helpful.

April 20, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Kitchen nightmare

We purchased a new kitchen through Homebase and had so many issues impacting our fitters, decorators and electrician. It has been incredibly stressful.
We had the following issues:
1. We bought an ex display induction hob. On the day we wanted to collect it, I phoned to confirm collection and was told the hob had failed it's PAT test, even after being told on more than one occasion that all the appliances I bought had passed all the tests.
2. I was told I would receive a free hot tap with the purchase of my kitchen and was only told that they were out of stock when I went to get my refund for the aforementioned issue.
3. Our kitchen designer, measured up the wrong size door which we had to hand return to the store to get the right one sent out to us.
4. The company that delivered our kitchen left the kitchen standing upright causing one door to bow and another to crack. This meant that our kitchen fitters had to come out again on a different day to fit them.
5. The alusplash we ordered didn't arrive with the rest of the kitchen and when we rang to query this, we were told it had sold out locally so had to buy one elsewhere.
6. The integrated dishwasher we bought didn't come with the screws needed and I was told on the phone that I had to buy them myself.
7. The kitchen designer recommended a pull and swing mechanism for our corner unit. However due to the positioning of the unit next to an integrated fridge freezer, the mechanism cannot fully open rendering it completely useless.

Through all these experiences, we did not feel that Homebase were particularly apologetic and these have all caused delays in our kitchen being fitted, resulting in having to spend more money on appliances and eating out.

We would not recommend getting a homebase kitchen to anyone.

March 27, 2024
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Reply from Homebase - Maidstone

Hello there,

Thank you for your review, we're sorry that your kitchen experience has been a negative one. The store will be in contact shortly to help resolve this with you.

Kind Regards

Team Homebase

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