Wickes - Barking Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

Hertford Road, Barking Essex, IG11 8BL, GB


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The worst customer service i went in for a simple return or even exchange i had the emailwd receipt but they insisted i needed the small paper receipt and told me to go to a diffrent store and try. Wi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had my bathroom done and needed to return some extra tiles. I spoke with Rupali about my experience returning items to the canning town branch and never receiving the refund. She made sure then and th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I attended a decorating event on Saturday 2nd May at the Barking store. I was made very welcome by Rupali who was meeting and greeting visitors. The Cheshire mouldings stand was very interesting. T... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Saf is not only the best staff at Wickes but tge best staff ever, I was thinking about a bathroom from B and Q and Saf gave me a better deal. So pleased with Saf that I got my kitchen from him too, an... See more

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Company details

  1. Hardware Store
  2. Bathroom Supply Store
  3. Kitchen Supply Store
  4. Solar Energy Company

About Wickes - Barking

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Quality you can trust

Wickes is dedicated to providing great value and quality products. That’s because we understand our customers take pride in their work - and so do we. Catering for everyone from kitchen dreamers and first time DIYers to skilled tradespeople.


Kitchens and Bathrooms

If you’re looking for a new kitchen or bathroom, our expert Design Consultants can help bring your dream to life. From design to installation plus all the finishing touches, we have everything you need to create your new kitchen or bathroom.


Everything you need

Whether your next project requires a quick coat of paint or a complete transformation we have everything you need to get going - including materials, tools and advice.


Wickes Solar

Wickes Solar, formerly Solar Fast, brings over 20 years of experience delivering trusted renewable energy solutions across the UK. As one of the UK’s leading solar panel installers, we provide high-quality, efficient solar systems with flexible pricing and expert service.

Our award-winning team and fully insured installers ensure fast installations, often within seven days, plus industry-leading warranties and lifetime system monitoring.


Contact info

  • Hertford Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 8BL, United Kingdom

  • +442085077869

4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Design Consultant came to visit not…

Design Consultant came to visit not interested to give me the primary price quotation and design idea until I confirm that I will go with wickes.

October 30, 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barking

Hi Bidhan,

We appreciate your feedback, and we're sorry you felt pressured to commit before receiving design ideas and a price quotation. We'll review this.

-Ellysse

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waited 30mins to seek some advise

Waited 30mins to seek some advise, after waiting the 1person on the shop floor decided to take a 30min break.
Asked the 2till staff they just said you need to wait and there were 3customers all waiting for assistance.
I left without the product I went in for ie 4radiators
Very poor customer service (in this case no service)

September 28, 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barking

Hi LITTA Customer, We regret that you experienced such a long wait and were unable to receive assistance. We appreciate your feedback and will address this with our team to improve our customer service. -LC

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Kitchen Installation

Absolutely agree with all the reviews on poor kitchen Installations.

Initially told everything is included and the fit will be to a high standard, they will do touch ups etc to ensure its all cosmetically pleasing. Not the case, the subcontractors are not bothered and keep asking for more money. Refuse to do the basics. Have literally destroyed the cupboard interiors with their cowboy cutting of shelves. Won't amend or redo parts they have done incorrectly. Won't plaster the walls where they have run electrics as it will all be covered by the units apparently. Happy to mount the units on uneven unfinished walls. Rubbish workmanship.

Have shattered the floor tiles yet ignore you if mentioned and Wickes merely advise you to speak to them directly like we have spare tiles laying around for a refit.

Extortionate amount for fitting, almost 40% of the kitchen value yet nothing seems to be included. Everything is too much of an ask for both wickes and the subcontractors, absolutely not one cares.

Awful and stressful experience. Better to choose someone else for a kitchen and better still hire your own people to fit the kitchen. Almost 6K for fitting down the drain for minimal service.

Do not recommend at all.

September 1, 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barking

We appreciate you sharing your concerns regarding the kitchen installation. We're sorry to hear about the issues with the fitting quality, the additional costs, and the damage to your property. We have sent a request for more information, so we can investigate this further.
- PP

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great

Great, barking borh kofi, and eunice ar the desk where super helpful and paticant. The best customer service.

September 3, 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barking

We're happy to hear that you had such a positive experience. We appreciate you mentioning how helpful Kofi and Eunice were during your visit! -AK

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Useless and slow….not enough staff

Useless and slow….not enough staff

August 17, 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barking

Hi there, We are so grateful that you took the time to share your thoughts with us. We are sorry to hear about your experience with this in our store. This is not the level of service we try to deliver here at Wickes. - AH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service after BIG disappointment

Had to make my way to Wickes due to a failed and disappointing experience with a competitor! From the moment I got there, I felt welcomed and Safe! Met the amazing Sonia and colleagues that were very helpful from the beginning to the end! I really appreciate her help and patience with myself and my mother. Really appreciate Sonia, her colleagues and managers.

Thank you!

Larry B

You have a LOYAL customer in me!

August 10, 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barking

Hi Larry, We really appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with Sonia in our store and that they provided you with useful advice. -AH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

2 minute wait

Sonia did a great job. Very fast and efficient service. Only 2 minute wait! Thank you

June 24, 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barking

We're happy to hear that you had a fast and efficient experience with Sonia. Thank you for your positive feedback and your time!
-AF

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Designer rushing the process for me to…

Designer rushing the process for me to commit to a kitchen and bathroom purchase. I have yet to see the products in person and to see If it is something I want to spend my hard earned cash on. Also booking me in to come into the store without even asking my availability. Too many assumptions are made and is rushing me. Not good and now I feel that I ought to go elsewhere.

June 20, 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barking

Hey MK, thanks for your valuable feedback, and I'm really sorry to learn that you're unhappy with your design experience in our Barking store, if you can please reply back to the private message I've sent you on trustpilot we can investigate this further for you. - Dylan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sonia at the counter personally…

Sonia at the counter personally escorted me to the product after a shop floor colleague was unhelpful.

May 26, 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barking

We appreciate your feedback and are so glad to hear that you received excellent support in finding the product you needed with Sonia's help. We are so sorry to hear that the colleague on the shop floor was unhelpful prior to speaking to Sonia, this is not the level of service we aim to provide, we will make sure to pass this on to be looked into further
-AF

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Welcoming store with a good choice of paint

Went into store to make some paint choices and buy insulation materials. We were pleasantly surprised at the customer service. Rupali is a breath of fresh air. I don’t know how the place would run without her. So warm and full of common sense. Got everything we needed so very satisfied. Made a stressful shop very easy. She went out of her way to help even though she was rushed off her feet. I hope Wickes appreciate her.

April 13, 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barking

Hey Lisa, thank you for your five-star review, and I'm glad you enjoyed the service from Rupali in our Barking store! - Dylan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great staff - Great service!

Popped into Wickes to pick up some fencing materials. Found Chaz extremely helpful and patient - took his time to explain and guide me.

And Sonia took good care of me at the tills - very pleasant lady.

Kudos to the entire staff

Abi

April 5, 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barking

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with our team. We appreciate your kind words about Chaz and Sonia. We strive to provide excellent customer service and are glad that you found our staff to be helpful and pleasant.
-AF

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great friendly shop with lots of goods

Great friendly shop with lots of goods. Sonya is always very helpful.

April 8, 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barking

Hi Cotos, We really appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with us. -AH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from Ade

Excellent service from Ade. Thank you so much 👍

April 4, 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barking

Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you had a positive experience with Ade! - AF

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rupali @ Barking

I had the pleasure of being assisted by Rupali a few months ago while processing a refund, and I can’t say enough about how exceptional she was. I came into the situation as a very frustrated and difficult customer—admittedly not my finest moment—but Rupali handled it with absolute grace, patience, and professionalism. She listened attentively to my concerns, calmly explained the process, and went above and beyond to ensure everything was resolved quickly and fairly. Her ability to stay composed and helpful under pressure turned a stressful experience into a positive one. Rupali’s customer service skills are truly top-notch, and she’s a credit to the team. If every company had a Rupali, the world would be a better place—thank you for your outstanding support. Hope you enjoyed the holiday the following day.

January 3, 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barking

Thank you for sharing your kind words and for taking the time to write such a detailed review. We are truly grateful for your feedback and appreciate you highlighting the exceptional service you received from Rupali. We strive to provide a positive experience for all our customers, and it's wonderful to hear that Rupali's dedication and professionalism made a difficult situation easier for you. We are proud to have such dedicated team members who go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. - SW

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

GREAT SERVICE

I visited Wickes Barking to enquire about a bathroom suite where I spoke with a lady called Sonia who was so professionally competent and knowledgeable about the products.
I left the store with all the information I needed on a print out and will be definitely purchasing my bathroom suite from Wickes.
Thank you Sonia!!!!!!!

March 19, 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barking

Thank you for your kind words about your experience with Sonia. We're thrilled to hear about her professionalism and expertise. We value your feedback and appreciate you choosing Wickes for your bathroom suite. - SW

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rupali and her team were excellent

Rupali and her team were excellent. Seriously, really good. I'm not tech savy but to get an order set up and delivery date sent to me in 5 minutes can't fault it. B and Q was hard work.

March 15, 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barking

We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Rupali and her team. It's wonderful to know they were able to make the process so easy and efficient for you, even with your limited tech experience. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. - SW

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had to make an exchange on a digital…

I had to make an exchange on a digital order. Rupali and her team in Barking were on top of the issue rapidly. Only at Wicked would you get fast service like this. Thank you.

February 1, 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barking

Hi there, We really appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with Rupali in our store and that they provided you with useful advice. -AH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Adeel was very helpful at the checkouts…

Adeel was very helpful at the checkouts at Wickes in barking - very knowledgeable on the products and gave me some great building advice - I would definitely recommend a trip to wickes in barking!

February 2, 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barking

Hi Manzur, We really appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with Adeel in our store and that they provided you with useful advice. -AH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently I did a few shopping trips to…

Recently I did a few shopping trips to Wickes Barking, all of them around 6am. In most occasions I was served by Sonia. On top of the professional approach to a customer, she add a nice smile which cheer you up in the rainy morning.

January 19, 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barking

Hi Piotr, We really appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with Sonia in our store and that they provided you with useful advice. -AH

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