Wickes - Barnstaple Reviews 35

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.1

Rose Lane, Barnstaple Devon, EX32 8PG, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Zac was incredibly patient and helpful whilst trying to source us some wood for panelling. This wonderful young man went above and beyond customer service to help us. He is a credit to the store and c... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our designer Janice was infinitely patient and really knowledgeable. She offered some really useful suggestions and solutions as part of the design process. We were really happy with the outcome and f... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The men who were working the New Years day shift in the Barnstaple branch were creepy. They watched my wife and daughter go to the toilet and proceeded to report this back to their colleagues, it was... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Myself and my husband met with Sophie today in Barnstaple to get advice on designing our new kitchen. She was fantastic, so helpful and knowledgeable about all of the products and easy to talk to. We... 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 - Barnstaple

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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.

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Contact info

  • Rose Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8PG, United Kingdom

  • +441271321303

4.1

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Zac was incredibly patient and helpful…

Zac was incredibly patient and helpful whilst trying to source us some wood for panelling. This wonderful young man went above and beyond customer service to help us. He is a credit to the store and certainly knows customer service. Give this amazing young man a pay rise . X

29 April 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Barnstaple

Hi Mandy, We're happy to hear that you found the assistance provided to be patient and helpful. We appreciate your kind words, and we're glad that you received great customer service. Thanks for the feedback! - Sean

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Our designer Janice was infinitely patient and really knowledgeable. She offered some really useful suggestions and solutions as part of the design process. We were really happy with the outcome and felt fully informed to make a decision.

1 April 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Barnstaple

Hi Chrissie, Thank you for your five-star review. We are pleased to learn that you are happy with our design service provided by Janice in our Barnstable store. Making the process seamless for you. Your review is much appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New kitchen

Myself and my husband met with Sophie today in Barnstaple to get advice on designing our new kitchen. She was fantastic, so helpful and knowledgeable about all of the products and easy to talk to. We placed an order, very happy

28 March 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Barnstaple

Hi Jude, Thanks for taking the time leaving your review. We're happy to hear that you found Sophie your design consultant helpful and informative. It's great to know you felt comfortable and confident enough to place an order. Thanks again for the kind feedback. -JL

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Community support

I visited the Barnstaple store last week to enquire about help with materials to use for the scenery making for our village pantomime. Filled in an application form. Today I was able to see Lydia in the store and collect £100 worth of items to use. Our charity volunteers are really grateful for the support we have had...the panto is in March..busy, busy now...

10 February 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Barnstaple

Hi David, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. It is always wonderful to hear of out stores doing their part for local communities! -SM

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tom and all the staff cannot do enough…

Tom and all the staff cannot do enough for i would recommend this place .
Too all trades

12 January 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Barnstaple

Hi Paul, Thank you for telling us about your visit to our Barnstaple store and in particular how helpful you found Tom and all the staff. It's good to know that you will recommend us to others. Many thanks for taking the time to leave your review. DG

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I visited the store today

I visited the store today, I couldn’t find what i was looking for. I was directed to what a needed and given se great advice. I’m sure i’ll be back on store soon. 😁

12 January 2026
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Hi Ben Herbert, We're happy to hear that you found what you needed and received great advice during your visit! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to your return. -LC

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Creepy letchy staff

The men who were working the New Years day shift in the Barnstaple branch were creepy. They watched my wife and daughter go to the toilet and proceeded to report this back to their colleagues, it was creepy and not a nice atmosphere. They weren't aware that I was with them so I heard what they said. The older members of staff didn't bring the younger man into line, it was not a nice atmosphere for women and unfortunately put a bad mark against this firm

1 January 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Barnstaple

Hey Dia, thanks for making us aware of this and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience in our Barnstaple store. This behaviour is unacceptable and not the standard we expect. We’ll be picking this up with the store to ensure it’s addressed. - DB

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very bad service

I still have not had my bathroom fixed. I have not had a date for them to come and fix it. They have sent me one bit around the bath told me to choose tiles which I did ,but I have still not had the tiles this has been going on and I’ve not been able to use my bathroom for seven months now They’ve asked me to get quotes. I got quotes. They then took so long to get back to me, then they said I had to get more quotes because the tiles I originally had are out of stock, but I can’t get anyone to come back to give me quotes because Wicks took so long to get back to me the first time The companies have lost interest in me. I have told Wick I want them to come and fix my bathroom, but this is still not happened and I have not had a date of when they can fix it. I am a single parent and I need my bathroom which I paid very good money for .This is why we should not use big companies because you do not get the customer care you should do 😡so please everyone do not use wicks and make sure you go to local family companies.

20 November 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barnstaple

We're very sorry to hear about the delay and the issues you've experienced with your bathroom. This is not the level of service we aim to provide. We appreciate your feedback and have requested further contact so we can look into this further.-PP

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Sophie was great

Sophie was great. She arrived on time and we discussed my kitchen needs and requirements. I am looking forward to seeing my kitchen design.

7 November 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barnstaple

Hey Amanda, thank you for your amazing review and I'm delighted that Sophie was great throughout your kitchen design, enjoy your new space! - Dylan

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammers

Paid £205 for some architrave,skirting boards and 3sheets of hardboard for a bathroom job,one sheet of hardboard turned up 4 hours after the time I received a txt saying its next on the delivery,I thought B&Q was bad but this experience takes the biscuit big time,I can promise I will never ever use wickes again,I’ve never witnessed such utter stupidity before in my life….AVOID AT ALL COSTS

4 October 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barnstaple

Hello James, thanks for your valuable feedback, and I'm sincerely sorry to hear about your delivery experience. If you can please reply back to the private message I've sent you on trustpilot we can then investigate this further. - Dylan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Colleague was very helpful

Colleague was very helpful assisting me to find the items that I wanted, took me to area that he thought it would be in to ensure I got what I needed when he wasn't 100% sure where it was, and directed me to lines that he knew the location of. Made visit simple.

5 September 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barnstaple

We're happy to hear that our colleague was so helpful in making your visit simple. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience with us!
- PP

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

I would just like to personally thank Matt at the Barnstaple store for his help this afternoon.
I first asked Matt about where the drill accessories where ( even though he was busy he still came and helped) Matt said the drill that I had was perfectly fine but an impact drill would be perfect. I looked and you currently didn't have the Wicks one and the others were more expensive then I could afford.
I proceeded to the till where Matt was now. He went out the back and picked up the combie drill, then cleaned it as it was full of dust. I told Matt the impact drill was out of stock he then went out the back and said that the Einhell was a better range and had two impact drill anymore the price was £99 instead of £156. Absolute bargain.
Matt was very helpful and didn't make me feel stupid by asking questions which I have had in the past from another very well know DIY business.
All the staff at Barnstaple Wicks need a huge well done and thank you as they all work so hard and are always busy.

1 September 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barnstaple

We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience at our Barnstaple store. We're happy to hear that Matt was so helpful and made you feel comfortable. It's great to know that their assistance led to you finding the perfect product.
- PP

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Called today for some decking boards.
The yard man was great, really friendly and helpful.
Didn't get his name but the lady on the till said it was Stu.
Well done.

1 May 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barnstaple

Hi Richard, 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 Stu in our store and that they provided you with useful advice. -AH

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Expensive and poorly fitted flooring

We had a expensive kitchen floor supplied and fitted by wickes, we have tried all ways to get a site manager to look at the floor over the last year with very little luck! In 4 different areas of the kitchen/utility the slats have lifted, it's getting worse, the issue is 1 slat had not been clicked into place and it's messing up the rest of the floor over time, my dog cut her paw pad on one of the lifted slats and we can not go bare foot, I have sent several emails, made numerous phone calls still with no luck! I had a site visit twice the first time I was called to a emergency but did not have a phone number to call to cancel, the 2nd site visit, I was in, she arrived and just stood at the door (seen on ring doorbell camera) she did not knock as my dogs would have barked, she did not call my mobile, she stood for couple mins and left, I've tried making a complaint once again no response, we are furious that we have spent hard earned money on this expensive, poorly fitted flooring!
Hi Dylan can you message me another way as I can't see/find my private messages on trustpilot, thanks.

1 November 2024
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Reply from Wickes - Barnstaple

Hey Lisa, thanks for your valuable feedback, and I'm deeply sorry to learn of your kitchen floor issue. If you can please reply back to the private message I've sent you on trustpilot we can then advise further. - Dylan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

On visiting Barnstaple

On visiting Barnstaple, we decided to check out this store, it was tom that helped us find what we were looking for, ( purchase made). genuinely helpful and polite, also gave us some great places to visit during our stay here, thanks Tom, top gentleman.

11 April 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barnstaple

Hey there, thanks for your wonderful feedback, and I'm glad you enjoyed the service in our Barnstaple store! - Dylan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much

Thank you so much, my bathroom looks amazing.
Please let Carls boss know that he is very reliable, excellent at his job, his attention to detail is spot on, nothing is too difficult for him, has amazing customer care and support, would have him here anytime.
Also I would go to Wicks Barnstaple for all my needs as the customer service from the designer Jan, is above and beyond.
Thank you
Deb

29 March 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barnstaple

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 us. -AH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tom at the Barnstaple store was…

Tom at the Barnstaple store was absolutely brilliant. We came into the store desperately needing expert advice and assistance and he rescued us. He was friendly and knowledgeable and so helpful. We cannot rate him more highly

22 March 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barnstaple

We are so pleased to hear about your positive experience at our Barnstaple store. It's wonderful to know that you received such excellent service from Tom. - SW

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Harry was really very helpful today

Harry was really very helpful today. Thank you

21 March 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barnstaple

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 Harry in our store and that they provided you with useful advice. -AH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding staff

Outstanding staff in the Barnstaple branch, customer service is off the scale. Thank you!

18 March 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barnstaple

Hey there, thanks for your five-star review, and I'm glad you enjoyed the service in our Barnstaple branch. - DB

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I needed some muscle …..

So I said to myself, no way will we find any organic farmyard manure here in Barnstaple …….. how wrong! 103 bags of Levingtons. Yay. In I go - nice smiley welcome from a young man at the till ……. he reminds me of their 3 for 2 deal, then comes out and loads a dozen bags onto my trailer ( I’m getting on a bit so that assistance was very gratefully received) all the while cheerful and chatty. Result. Big shout out for Ryan - thanks mate.

6 March 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Barnstaple

Hey Ricky, thank you for your five-star review, and I'm glad that you enjoyed the service from Ryan in our Barnstaple store! - Dylan

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