Swell UK LTD Reviews 

Would have given 4/5 stars as the this machine is powerful.
However the pipes x4 are very poor 1st attempt 1st 2 sections came apart and sunk i finally got them back and taped each section but the pipe appears far to bendy and fell apart again.

Probably one of the worst consumer experiences I’ve ever had in 40 years.

I ordered livestock on a Saturday and received a confirmation email to say any orders placed between Saturday and Monday before 11:30am would be delivered on Wednesday.

I booked annual leave from work to ensure I was at home to take the delivery.

On the morning of Wednesday I hadn’t received any tracking so contacted customer services via email, to be told that they would look into it and get back to me - Replied mid afternoon to tell me that the order would be delivered the following day.

After I explained to them I could not take delivery the next day as I could not take anymore leave for some time, I asked them to cancel the order.

Instead of refusing they told me that on their website it states orders placed before Monday would be delivered on Thursdays, which is completely untrue and contradictory to what I was told within the order confirmation email.

I explained I could not take delivery the following day and I did not accept the revised delivery date.

Customer service then went silent, after several emails still nothing. Then an email from a delivery company saying they had a parcel for me to be delivered on Thursday.

I now have livestock sitting unattended outside my house and will probably be dead by the time I get home in the late evening.

Absolutely appalling customer service and no regard for the livestock that they sell.

I will be issuing a chargeback with my card company as swell breached the contract be failing to deliver within the agreed timeframe and then offering no solution, cancellation or refund.

Do not use this company!!!!

The person I spoke to in customer service on the phone today named Leon could not have been more polite or helpful, he listened to my problem and did all in his power to assist me.

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I've had an excellent experience with Swell from start to finish. Communication was clear throughout the process, the delivery was well coordinated with the specialist live fish courier, and everything arrived exactly when expected.

The ricefish were exactly as described, healthy, active and in excellent condition. After being released into my raised fish pond/large planter, which had been set up just two weeks earlier, they immediately began feeding on mosquito larvae. It was impressive to see how quickly they settled in and behaved naturally.

They are extremely active surface feeders, constantly exploring the pond and hunting tiny insects and other live food. They're fascinating to watch, and their graceful movements are incredibly calming.

Swell offers great products, excellent customer service and a seamless buying experience. I've been so impressed that I've already placed a second order and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

Ordered with no confirmation email. Due to arrive Friday. Not arrived - no email - no contact. Spent £30.86 and haven’t heard a single thing.

I have had nothing but trouble with them. I ordered a vivarium and paid next day delivery - 3 weeks later it still hadn't arrived. I had been emailing and calling throughout this time, but was just told due to the Christmas rush things were taking longer. Eventually they told me it had been lost and sent out a replacement. Once received I wasn't happy with the quality so asked to return, which is within my rights. It took them over a week to forward me the relevant info to be able to return (after 3 calls and 2 emails). They received the return within 2 days, and I luckily had proof of this, but then it took them over 4 weeks to refund me, after many many phone calls, emails, promises to call back etc. I've spent literally hours on hold to this company, so much time wasted.

This company used to be my go to for everything, equipment & live foods, but recently a massive increase in pricing with a massive decrease in customer service has forced me to go elsewhere. Not quite sure how/when exactly this started but it's a real shame.

don’t pay for next day delivery takes a week to arrive no one answers emails when you contact them through instragram they say they have replied avoid this company they have gone down hill

I purchased a pump in April. It failed in early June. I contacted Swell via email on the 15th June. I received the automated response stating that they would be in touch within 48 hours. Had not heard anything all week. I decided to call, in a queue for 20 mins, finally got through to someone, started talking and they cut me off. Tried to message them on face book messenger, but that is not monitored by customers service.
Do not waste you time and effort with this company!

I had great support from a member of staff named Nathan, who went above and beyond to support me with my issue and resolve it in the best way he could. Would 100% recommend this company and their customer service.

If I could give 0 I would !
I purchased a UV lamp in March and it was not working properly. I returned and they eventually returned it, supposedly all in working order. I could not try it out as they had not returned the lead. I had a speedy return of the lead but the product now does not work at all! They have jammed the bulb in which was the original issue (becoming unloose) so I cannot even test if it the bulb.
I have asked again for I refund which I requested initially . Don’t seem to be forthcoming wi5 refunding faulty goods! Would not use this company again!

Ordered a pond pump which was required urgently and so paid for Express Next Day Delivery.
The item did not arrive next day and so I contacted Swell. Their follow up customer service was extremely poor and I ended up raising a formal complaint. I had to chase a response several times as they failed to respond to the points I had raised.
Eventually they refunded the express delivery fee which to my mind was WHOLLY INADEQUATE in view of their failure to ensure next day delivery, the considerable inconvenience caused in responding to my query and very poor & inadequate complaint handling process.
They also promised in several of their emails to contact me directly to discuss the complaint however, over 4 weeks later this has still not happened ! !

Cheaper than pet shops ideal for bulk buying. Fast delivery. Well pleased
Love Swell Pets and the offers they do on Arden Grange

all fish died because of stress and disease, avoid they are con artists, will never use again. cruelty to animals. do not trust avoid will cost you lots of money

Purchased live locust they arrived an a few was dead however after only 2 days the rest of them died contacted swell pets via there online form which states they will get back to me within 24 hours it's now 5 days later and still no response really poor. It's now almost 2 months and they have asked for my proof of purchase or they won't recognise my feedback. Find this hilarious as they have yet to reply to any of my "hello" emails of which they have a dedicated team to answer all emails.

Have used Swell Pets on several occasions.
Great prices and lovely helpful staff very good service can't recommend enough!

Very poor service. I ordered a pond liner on the 24th August. I was informed that it had been despatched on the 26th August. Today the 6th September, it has still not arrived. The tracking number from Yodel says that they have not yet received it. Multiple e-mails and phone calls later, precisely nothing has happened. Really not an easy company to deal with, and almost impossible to get any sort of response.

Utterly dreadful customer service. Avoid avoid avoid.

Another wrong delivery of dog food and the customer service is obstructive.
A week after delivery and multiple messages (seems to be the only way to contact them) and I'm still waiting for them to correct their mistake.
I'd rather pay more elsewhere than remain a customer of Swell.

Sadly I can only advise that buyers choose a seller with a better customer service function. It's all smiles and efficient on the advertising but it's impossible to get them by telephone. I had/have an item in the middle of it's guarantee period which has failed. One can only return on the website so a return was requested; Swell asked a question which amounted to "are you sure it's failed?" which was answered same day in full. It's now (July 1st) and the thick end of two weeks later and there's been no response either on site, via email or (attempted) three telephone calls. Once it is authorised it will take a further week or so for them to "check it by their technicians" - meanwhile the fish are struggling. Terrible service, I suggest you buy elsewhere, I know I will.

Just love this company, fantastic delivery service, and great selection of pet item.
Would recommend Swell Pets to friends and family it was also one of the only places that actually had the brand I wanted at a reasonable price.