Beatsons Direct Reviews 4,911

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Looking at 62 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent service and appreciate the helpful and friendly staff. Many consumers highlight the efficient delivery service, often noting promptness and the drivers' willingness to place items exactly where needed. People also find the prices to be very reasonable. However, some customers experienced issues with their orders, including delayed deliveries and a lack of communication regarding delivery dates. A few other people also felt that the quality of some products, like soil, was unsatisfactory, containing unexpected debris.

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Delivery service

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Service

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Staff

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Order

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Price

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a cast iron down pipe. Very happy with the service and price. Also, the delivery driver for Beatons / Orchard Timber was fantastic. Very much appreciated his tenacity and politeness when... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is the first time I had used this company although 3rd time of ordering from them...I found the staff (Paul, Luke and Simon) who I dealt with extremely helpful..even the delivery drivers are very... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have ordered different building marerials, delivered in bulk bags and 2 pallets. Best value for money around in my opinion, honestly I was surprised by the quality. I had notifications via email... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Finally a merchants website that works, you can actually find what you want, compared to others (Several tried and gave up) its in a different class of its own, try it! Availability of goods (... See more


Company details

  1. Lumber Store
  2. Door Shop

Written by the company

Beatsons Building Supplies Limited is one of the UKs leading independent builders merchants. From our head office in Central Scotland, we are able to supply building materials across the UK. Online and at our UK based stores, you will find a wide range of supplies for building, construction, landscaping, garden furniture, joinery, decorating, DIY and agricultural use. We stock a huge range of Eliza Tinsley Hardware and offer great deals on XL Joinery & LPD Doors. For landscaping we offer a range decorative gravels, sand, cement, fencing and slabs. We have over 30,000 products available for distribution across the UK with new ranges being added all the time. Beatsons are competitively priced with great delivery costs. We pride ourselves in being able to offer value for money to all of our consumers to ensure they get quality tools and materials at an affordable price. We offer quantity discounts, offers and competitions too to our registered customers. Take a look at our huge range of over 30,000 building supplies online and receive a greater discount the more products you buy on selected items. Our friendly and knowledgeable team is available to help you with your requirements in store, by email, on the phone or on our live chat feature during office hours. For more information on our award winning service, sign up to our monthly newsletter or follow us on Facebook or Twitter. Copyright © 1998-2021 Beatsons Building Supplies Limited. All rights Reserved.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

One Bad Apple Outweighs Previous Positive Experience

I have spent £1000's over the last two months with Beatson's and until today the service has been fantastic. Unfortunately, it only takes one bad apple, perhaps as it was Monday morning, however, the way I was spoken to was unprofessional, he spoke very quickly and I struggled to understand him, he just acted like he wanted me off the phone ASAP, then it was as if he wanted to put me off ordering saying things like "can't get to you until Thursday" and "it's a long way with just your stuff on the wagon" I never even asked about delivery etc, it was just a negative experience, and if I had had him the first time I ordered then it would have been the last.

11 August 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ease & grace

Well, when you order sand... you get sand. But, when you ask the driver to deliver that sand over a wall close to the work area and he does it with ease and grace... that is priceless. Thank you

20 July 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Ordered a ton of gravel to be delivered to a fairly awkward access. The Beatsons driver did an excellent job of getting the gravel to exactly where I wanted it. Brilliant service. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

20 July 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer Service Like No Other

I had been let down by another online company at the last minute after having doors ordered for over a month to be told they would not be in stock for another 2 weeks. This was extremely stressful and disappointing as I had a joiner booked to fit the doors and had to book him 2 months in advance. I looked online and came across Beatsons in Penicuik and phoned them. I spoke to Nicola in Sales and I cannot thank Nicola enough, her customer service is second to none. Nicola eased my anxiety and stress instantly, she sourced the doors I required and the doors were delivered to my home address within a few days of phoning her which was in time for the joiner coming. Nicola made the transaction simple and sent me an invoice after payment, she kept me informed at all times of when the doors were arriving right up until the day of delivery. The driver Pete was also amazing, he came to my door with a smile on his face, was very cheerful, helpful and delivered the doors to my door. I came across another hurdle with another door that I bought from another company and again Nicola dug me out of a hole and sourced the door I required, sent over all the information, installation guides as requested by me and nothing was any trouble. Would I return to Beatsons again? 100% It's a no brainer!! I have never experienced customer service quite like it. Nicola was a breath of fresh air, knowledgeable, helpful, professional and an asset to Beatsons. I am absolutely delighted with the quality of doors. I love them. I can't thank Nicola enough for all her help, support and communications from start to finish. Thank you so, so much. Suzie

17 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Service!

Finally a merchants website that works, you can actually find what you want, compared to others (Several tried and gave up) its in a different class of its own, try it!
Availability of goods (9 items) were all available in the time scale i wanted (Others wanted weeks to get basic material such as standard paving slabs & cement)
George in sales, Cumbernauld could not be more helpful, nothing was a problem to him.
Delivery was on time and the goods placed exactly where i wanted them by friendly happy smiley drivers which makes a change!
I had one little problem that was jumped on right away and resolved instantly.
Although Beatson's were not the cheapest overall their above and beyond levels of customer friendly service makes it a no brainer for my next 3 projects planned.
Takes a lot to impress me, but kudos to the Cumbernauld team.

12 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order

Easy to order, great communications and delivery second to none. Always my first stop for building supplies.

19 June 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

excellent building supplier

I have ordered different building marerials, delivered in bulk bags and 2 pallets.
Best value for money around in my opinion, honestly I was surprised by the quality.
I had notifications via email of the order progress, then received a call from the branch to confirm the delivery date.
On the day of delivery the driver was great, access to the property is a bit awkward but they squeezed the truck in no problems and put the bags and pallets exactly where needed.
Highly recommended

23 March 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service thank you

Amazing service thank you. Chased up our delivery with commitment and even phoned us afterwards to make sure they delivery firm had done as promised. Top marks for service and much appreciated.

20 May 2025

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