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Looking at 1,185 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers frequently praise the staff for being exceptionally kind, friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, often going above and beyond to assist with various issues. Many consumers appreciate the efficient and helpful service received for repairs and key cutting, with some highlighting specific employees for their outstanding customer service. However, some people were dissatisfied with the service and product quality, particularly regarding watch and shoe repairs, where items sometimes returned in worse condition or with new problems. There are also concerns about pricing, with some customers finding certain services to be excessive or significantly more expensive than alternatives. Additionally, a few people mentioned unhelpful staff and issues with dry cleaning, where items came back with new marks or were not cleaned properly.

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Service

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Product

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I used a key cutting self service machine in Nottingham and when I returned home and tested the key it did not fit the lock. I took the key to Timpson shop in West Bridgford and had a new key cut. Ver... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used Timpson in Abingdon at the Tesco Superstore a few times now and can only say that the manager there is exceptional. I had an issue with my watch strap that was replaced and the pin kept f... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cat at Timpson at Morrisons in Queensbury is very kind, friendly and professional. She helped me with the photo printing machine and always greeted me with a smile. She is attentive and always ready t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went into Timpson in Harrow on the Hill (Branch 458). I was impressed by the customer service provided by Saiveon. He was polite , friendly and courteous towards others customers and with me. He is... See more

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House Signs, Zippo Lighters, Shoe Care, Personalised Gifts and more from the name you can trust! - timpson.co.uk - Over 500 shops in the UK offering House Signs, Zippos, Shoe Care, Key Cutting, Personalised Engraving, Watch and Shoe repairs.


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3.5

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Massive delay and no communication

I bought a pair of shoes at the Mayfair branch in mid December. I was told at the time that the shoes would be repaired by early January. I stopped by the store twice (in January) and no one was able to provide an update. I was only told that the factory was very busy. I followed up via email and got a reply on 5 February stating that the shoes would be ready in 2-3 weeks. It will be 3 weeks tomorrow (26 Feb) and I have not heard anything back... I suspect that there will be more delays, albeit no one is capable of explaining why that is. Very unreliable and very poor customer service!

February 25, 2026
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Reply from Timpson

We’re very sorry to hear about the delay and the frustration this has caused. This is not the service standard we aim to provide. We apologise that you have not received clear updates regarding your shoes. Your feedback will be shared with the team responsible, and we would encourage you to contact customer.support@timpson.com so we can look into this matter and provide a proper update on your order.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pocket zip replacement.

Right hand pocket replaced on my green waterproof jacket, very happy with the finished item, thank you.

January 16, 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Thank you for your feedback about Timpson. We’re really pleased to hear you’re happy with the replacement of the right-hand pocket on your waterproof jacket — it’s great to know you’re satisfied with the finished item.

We appreciate you taking the time to share your comment.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Member of your team.

I am referring to the guy working at the Timpson Kiosk in Highwoods Colchester Branch. I have been a customer here for years and this guy has always been friendly, polite, hard working and very professional. He did a great job on my boots, I will get years more wear out of them now. I live in France but used to live in Colchester so always wait to get my repairs done when I'm over on a visit. Really nice work as always. He honestly is a credit to your company. Thank you.

February 19, 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Thank you for your wonderful feedback about Timpson at the Highwoods Colchester branch. We’re delighted to hear the team member has consistently been friendly, polite, professional, and has done such a great job repairing your boots — it’s fantastic to know you’ll get many more years of wear from them.

It’s especially lovely to hear you choose to visit when you’re back from France, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share such kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Timpson in Richmond is brilliant

Timpson in Richmond is brilliant! I took some very worn (but much loved) boots to them recently and they practically rebuilt them. I’m so impressed and very grateful to the lovely staff there.
Thank you!

February 4, 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Thank you for your wonderful feedback about Timpson in Richmond. We’re delighted to hear the team were able to restore your much-loved boots and that you were so impressed with the result — it’s great to know you felt well looked after by the staff.

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Timpson Shoe Repair Shop Oban

Timpson Shoe Repair Shop, Oban
Brilliant repair to my Scholl clogs - new all in one sole plus stitching, colouring and polishing of leather strap. As good as new for less than half the price. So pleased that I took an even older pair in with the same result. Really delighted. Thank you so much!

February 23, 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Thanks for your lovely feedback! We’re really pleased to hear you were delighted with the repair work on your Scholl clogs at Timpson in Oban. It’s great to know the team restored them so well and provided good value, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went for a Motorcycle key at Waltham…

Went for a Motorcycle key at Waltham Cross by a man named Harrison.

Fantastic polite and great with customer service and item. He cut the key immediately and was just brilliant.

The key worked first time in the bike.

Would visit Waltham Cross again because of outstanding service. 10/10

Give him a pay rise...

February 23, 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Thanks for your lovely feedback! We’re really pleased to hear Harrison provided fantastic, polite service and that your motorcycle key worked first time at Timpson in Waltham Cross. It’s great to know you had a 10/10 experience, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic human service

Fantastic human service. Tried to use a machine in Tesco to cut a new key. Machine seemed effective until no new key appeared. Contacted Timpson via their web chat they arranged for me to be able to go into a shop and get a free key cut service. On arrival to the shop Connor was awaiting my arrival and instantly cut me a new key. Fantastic customer service!

September 4, 2025
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Reply from Timpson

Thanks for your lovely feedback! We’re really pleased to hear Connor was able to help quickly and provide fantastic service after your experience with the machine, and that you received such great support from the team at Timpson. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Watch battery

Went into the Sevenoaks branch to get a new watch battery and a link removed. The gentleman that served my wife was highly professional and exceptionally kind. Will use again.

February 21, 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Thanks for your lovely feedback! We’re really pleased to hear the team provided highly professional and kind service with your watch battery and link removal at Timpson in Sevenoaks. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and look forward to seeing you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's the attitude that makes the difference

Hi! I am happy to give 5 stars to Ricky Sheldon, who yesterday went the extra mile to get my spare car key working. I met him at Timpson ASDA, Newtown Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire. Thank you!

February 20, 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Thanks for your lovely feedback! We’re really pleased to hear Ricky Sheldon went the extra mile to help get your spare car key working. It’s great to know you gave him 5 stars, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passport photos

Sorted out our passport photos at Timpson in Bromborough.
Helen was very polite and helpful.
Made applying for our passport alot easier.
Thanks for your help Helen. Would certainly recommend.

February 19, 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear Helen provided such polite and helpful service when sorting your passport photos. It’s great to know the process was made easier for you, and we really appreciate your recommendation. Hope to see you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Problem solved!

Having had a problem with one of Timpsons key cutting machines I went to Timpsons outside Tesco in Burnage. Here I spoke to Dave (employee ref 5169). What a great experience, nothing was too much trouble. He went above and beyond to remedy the problem (1 of the keys hadn't been cut) and what a credit to Timpsons. An excellent job done 👍.

February 19, 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear Dave went above and beyond to resolve the key cutting issue during your visit to Timpson. It’s great to know the problem was sorted and that you were happy with the service. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to see you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tom at Timspon Asda Tunstall is…

Tom at Timspon Asda Tunstall is absolutely phenomenal he helped me and was super patient kind and chatty! Could not of asked for better customer service, thank you so much for your help!

February 20, 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear Tom provided such patient, kind and phenomenal service during your visit. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to see you again!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Took a coat in for dry cleaning in…

Took a coat in for dry cleaning in Timpsons Coleraine Asda. The guy spent 10 minutes telling me why I shouldn’tleave it in. Will take 2 weeks and then changed to 3 weeks when I said ok. Tried then to put me off by the price it would cost! As if I hadn’t thought of that. I was delighted that Timpsons had taken on dry cleaning as so handy to leave in. My advice..stick to key-cutting!

February 21, 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that the advice you received about the dry cleaning service felt discouraging — that is certainly not the experience we aim to provide at Timpson.

The intention should always be to make sure customers are fully informed about turnaround times, suitability of the service and cost before leaving items with us, but I apologise that this came across the wrong way. Your comments will be passed on for review to help improve how this is communicated in future.

We really appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

connor the manager at simpsons

connor the manager at simpsons, sainsburys torquay has given me a great and excellent service, its a pleasure to me somebody so helpfull and friendly!
richard

February 21, 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Thank you for your lovely feedback, Richard! We’re delighted to hear Connor provided such great, friendly and helpful service during your visit to Timpson. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to see you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Timpson's By-Line is 'Great Service by Great People.' I believe them.

I recently went to Timpson in Farringdon to get some keys cut. It was very friendly, efficient and quick. Today I went to Timpson in Queensway in London to get a further set of keys cut and received excellent technical and customer support from Chris, who is the Branch Manager. When I went into the Branch, I wasn't the only person around and noticed that other customers were also looked after very well.

There is a lot of equipment on site for staff to utilise in carrying out the technical part of their work. All the keys worked perfectly so the technical side went well. Above the technical qualities, there is the friendly and personal service that I experienced and this was exceptional. For once the company by-line rings true, It is 'Great Service by Great People.'

February 20, 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Thank you for your wonderful and detailed feedback! We’re delighted to hear you experienced such friendly, efficient and technically accurate key cutting service during your visits.

It’s great to know Chris and the team provided such excellent customer and technical support, and that all the keys worked perfectly. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and your kind words about the service ethos. Hope to see you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went into Hastings store in sainsburys…

Went into Hastings store in sainsburys on sedlescombe rd. I wanted the charging port replaced on an iPhone . He didn’t have it in stock but called another store that also didn’t have it in.
He then went above and beyond to clean out my charging port , and got it to work again !! Was having a rubbish day and this cheered me right up . Thank you Rob ( gadget)

February 20, 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear Rob went above and beyond to help clean your charging port and get your phone working again during your visit. It’s great to know the service helped brighten your day, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

1-star for the Beaconsfield store (in…

1-star for the Beaconsfield store (in Sainsbury's). Joke of a place. Only used it twice and disaster both times. Most recently, I took in decent shoes for new Dainite soles. Quoted 2-3 weeks via their Northampton workshop. Paid a deposit. 4 weeks later my shoes were still "in transit" to the workshop. Took many visit, phone calls and emails to get my shoes back, undone. Find somewhere else.

February 19, 2026
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Reply from Timpson

We’re very sorry to hear about your experience at our Beaconsfield store. This is not the standard of service we aim to provide, and we completely understand your frustration with the delay and lack of updates regarding your shoes. Please contact our Customer Support team at customer.support@timpson.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kris at Sainsbury's Carlisle was…

Kris at Sainsbury's Carlisle was absolutely marvellous. First class service he fixed 2 watches and my daughter's very special charm bracelet all with a smile. Nothing was too much bother. What an advert for your company. Thank you!

February 19, 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled Kris at Sainsbury’s Carlisle could provide first-class service and fix your watches and your daughter’s charm bracelet with a smile. We really appreciate you sharing your experience!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Zero Customer Service

Paid for permanent crease in new trousers. When I picked them up there was a white line down all four crease lines. Shop assistant confirmed new employee had used wrong acrylic. Need to send away to get removed. Two weeks no contact and no work trousers no explanation even Timpson customer services fail after stating we will review your ticket and contact you, two weeks still waiting.DO NOT USE TIMPSON

February 18, 2026
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Reply from Timpson

We’re very sorry to hear about your experience. Please contact our Customer Support team at customer.support@timpson.com
so we can investigate this issue and help resolve it for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10

10/10. I used a vending machine of Timpson un fortunately the 3 rd keys not dispensed. I emailed customer service fast actions . Help me to get the third keys via their branches. Highly recommended.

February 18, 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad our Customer Service team could quickly help you get your keys and that you had a positive experience. We really appreciate your recommendation!

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