Poles Direct Reviews 14,182

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Review summary

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the ease of ordering and the swift delivery process, often noting that products arrive well-packed and in excellent condition. Many consumers highlight the high quality of the products, such as curtain poles and tracks, and appreciate the option for custom cutting services. The customer service is also often commended for its efficiency and helpfulness, particularly in after-sales support. However, some customers experienced issues with delivery times, with orders occasionally taking longer than expected or, in a few instances, going missing. A small number of people were dissatisfied with the after-sales service when problems arose, such as missing items or difficulties with returns and refunds. There were also occasional mentions of products not matching expectations, like a metal pole with a wood wrap, or design flaws in supporting brackets.

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Product

People report positive experiences with the product. Many customers praise the great quality and good value... See more

Delivery service

Consumers generally express satisfaction with the delivery service. Many reviewers highlight quick delivery... See more

Quality

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Order

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Service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wow, what a lovely surprise to have such an efficient, professional friendly after care service! Ordering my curtain track was easy but then I realised I used the wrong measurements 😱. Johnathan P so... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From ordering to delivery process swift. Poles well packed, and on checking all items included. Used slightly smaller screws to fit curtain woodwork. Will place a further order to cover other windo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Effortless. Easy to navigate website with great choice and lots of helpful info to insure you're ordering the right size. I needed an odd size so used the cutting service at an extra cost (£5.0... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was impressed with the site and placed an order for the pole I wanted and extra rings. It did take longer than usual to arrive but maybe because Easter fell between the order and delivery.


Company details

  1. Home & Garden

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Poles Direct stocks a vast collection of curtain poles in an enormous selection of sizes and styles. With poles ranging from metal to wood, chrome to bronze, plus an enormous choice of accessories and finials, we are sure to have something to meet your needs. We offer free delivery and fantastic savings.


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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with the service and product

Very pleased with the service and products. Wanted some soft brushed gold coloured poles and found just the ones. The curtain rings are also very good and run smoothly on the poles.
Quick delivery too

March 2, 2026
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Reply from Poles Direct

We're happy to hear that you are pleased with our service and products. It's great to know you found the perfect soft brushed gold poles and that the curtain rings run smoothly. We appreciate your feedback and are glad about the quick delivery.

Poles Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Solid curtain pole

Searching online for a solid-walled metal curtain pole rather than telescopic or no-drill versions, I came across Poles Direct, which had exactly what I wanted.
The website was easy to use and pay for, and delivery was as expected. The pole was very well packaged and arrived in pristine condition. They even supply a couple of small Allen keys to fit the end finials once the pole is cut to length, and they only need two supports, no centre one.
They will be the supplier of choice, as over time I plan to replace a couple of telescopic poles that sag a little and need a centre support, which stops you from positioning the curtains at one end of the pole.
Highly recommended.

March 2, 2026
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Reply from Poles Direct

We're happy to hear that you found exactly what you wanted on our website and that it was easy to use. We're glad the pole arrived well-packaged and in pristine condition. It's great to know you found the fixings helpful and that you plan to use us again. Thanks for the recommendation!

Poles Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good quality Pole and fittings

Really good quality Pole and fittings.
Fast delivery. Courier gave me time of delivery and left it in a safe place.

February 17, 2026
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Reply from Poles Direct

We're happy to hear that you received a pole and fittings of good quality and that you were pleased with the fast delivery and safe placement. Thank you for your feedback.

Poles Direct Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I struggled to differentiate between…

I struggled to differentiate between the photographs and the descriptions of pole on the website. I ended up having to call customer services for an explanation. However, I then ordered some curtain b rings to supplement the ones that came with the pole and ended up with the wrong ones even though I spent a long time trying to find the correct style.

February 26, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent online service arrived on…

Excellent online service arrived on time looks great

February 27, 2026
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Reply from Poles Direct

We're happy to hear that you had a great experience with our online service! Thank you for letting us know that your order arrived on time.

Poles Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great selection

Great selection, easy to navigate website, fast delivery, well packaged and a good price so all in all very happy.

February 27, 2026
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Reply from Poles Direct

We're happy to hear that you found our website easy to use and appreciated the selection, fast delivery, careful packaging, and good pricing. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Poles Direct Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Worth waiting for

Having purchased some wooden curtain poles from Poles Direct previously and been impressed with the quality, I was disappointed to have to wait a few weeks as they were out of stock.

February 19, 2026
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Reply from Poles Direct

Thank you for your review

Poles Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Choice act pole length

Choice, speed of service, being able to buy pole at exact length, delivered direct to home

February 26, 2026
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Reply from Poles Direct

We're happy to hear that you had a positive experience with our selection, quick service, custom lengths, and convenient home delivery. Thank you for your feedback!

Poles Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order

Easy to order, quick delivery and quality items.

February 19, 2026
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Reply from Poles Direct

We're happy to hear that you found our ordering process easy and the delivery quick. We appreciate your positive feedback on our items!

Poles Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good quality product delivery on time I…

Good quality product delivery on time I really happy.

February 24, 2026
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Reply from Poles Direct

We're happy to hear that you're pleased with the product's quality and timely delivery. Thank you for your positive feedback; we appreciate it.

Poles Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wiziwig

Scrolled through found what we wanted and arrived 3 days later, simple easy and what you see is what you get

February 25, 2026
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Reply from Poles Direct

We're happy to hear that you found what you wanted and that it arrived quickly! We appreciate your feedback and are glad you had a simple, easy experience.

Poles Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order

Easy to order, good communication and fast delivery

February 25, 2026
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Reply from Poles Direct

We're happy to hear that your order was easy, and our communication and delivery met your expectations. Thank you for your positive feedback.

Poles Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent quality

Excellent quality - curtain pole looks wonderful in situ. Easy to fix. Very efficient delivery and well packaged. Delighted with our purchase.

February 24, 2026
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Reply from Poles Direct

We're happy to hear that you are delighted with the curtain pole and its quality. We appreciate your positive feedback regarding the easy installation, efficient delivery, and secure packaging.

Poles Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

4 meter curtain pole

super quick delivery and well packaged

February 25, 2026
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Reply from Poles Direct

We're happy to hear that you received your order quickly and well-packaged. Thank you for your positive feedback; we appreciate it.

Poles Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Swift delivery and very good quality…

Swift delivery and very good quality poles. Simply perfect.

February 25, 2026
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Reply from Poles Direct

We're happy to hear that you received your poles quickly and that you are satisfied with their quality. Thank you for your perfect feedback!

Poles Direct Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammers

The item was described in the large title as aged oak and was in fact in metal poles with laminate covering. Do not order expecting wood as the poles are metal with an “effect” covering. Called customer services who refused a refund, I am currently this company reporting to trading standards.

February 25, 2026
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Reply from Poles Direct

Hi TJ,

We're very sorry that you're unhappy with the product received. Normally we'd have been able to accept a return and issue a refund, but as you requested for them to be cut down, this made them a made-to- measure product and not eligible for return or refund.

We also do specify in the product description that it is Age Oak "Effect" - please see the following excerpt from the product description, located just under the images.

"The sophisticated antique brass end caps and rich aged oak effect finish complement a variety of interior styles."

We're sorry again that you didn't receive the resolution you were hoping for and that you understand our position.

Kind regards,
The Poles Direct Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Curtain poles…

The poles arrived on time in good condition and the quality looks good

February 25, 2026
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Reply from Poles Direct

We're happy the poles arrived on time and in good condition! We appreciate your feedback on the quality. Thanks!

Poles Direct Team

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