Wickes - Reading Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.5

709-731 Oxford Road, Unit A, Reading Retail Park, Reading Berkshire, RG30 1PR, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought eighteen bags of sub-base material over two visits to the Reading store and was very pleased with the value for money. On my second visit a number of the bags unfortunately were split and som... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really happy with my visit, I came in to pick up a few things for a DIY project at home and wasn’t completely sure what I needed. One of the colleagues was really friendly and helpful and pointed me i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a really positive experience at Wickes and was very impressed with the level of customer service. The staff were friendly, approachable and more than happy to help when I needed it. What re... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I can get stuff at Wickes that I can't get from other local DIY outlets - and often in sensible quantities (ie not having to buy 200 screws if I only want 1), but I do get frustrated with the lack of... 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 - Reading

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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

  • 709-731 Oxford Road, Unit A, Reading Retail Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1PR, United Kingdom

  • +441189588288

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We ordered a Wickes kitchen for rental apartment

We ordered a Wickes kitchen for a rental apartment, only after placing the order to be informed that the Install could only take place 2 months after our desired date. We also ordered replacement bathroom panels, which we then discovered were never ordered by the Wickes representative in Reading. To mitigate risk we also requested that the kitchen be delivered 2 weeks prior to the install and checked all the items, only then to discover during the install that items were not included in the delivery. The rental apartment is an hour away, today was informed by Wickes that the missing items were to be delivered, went over to the apartment to WAIT, only to find out at 17:50 that the alert on delivery was for a Warehouse delivery from DX to Wickes and that the Wickes delivery would now be on the 22/09 to our home which is not the delivery address, and after the installer has departed. This is not the experience we expected.. and based on this will not use Wickes again. Can do much better. This Kitchen was ordered in April. All messages that we have left for our designer at Wickes - we have never had a response to. Each time we have had to drive through to find someone to respond

26 April 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

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 order. This is not the level of service we try to deliver here at Wickes. We've asked for information on Trustpilot so we can look into it further. - AH

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID WICKES IF THE SUPPLIER IS 3RD PARTY

I ORDERED ONLINE, i ordered kitchen worktops and upstand. i was told you will get your order within 10 days. it doesn't say its coming from a 3rd party[CARYSIL SURFACES]. Nearly 4 week go by so i ask for a refund. WICKES said you will get a refund within 14 days. CARYSIL AND WICKES STILL NOT GIVING ME A REFUND. I DONT KNOW WHEN I WILL GET MY MONEY BACK

22 August 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi Ashley, 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 order and the delays you have had. This is not the level of service we try to deliver here at Wickes. - AH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Struggled with the selection of…

Struggled with the selection of exterior paint in store but Olivia was extremely helpful and I found what I was looking for eventually. Excellent customer service, which is so rare these days!

30 August 2025
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Hey Deano, thank you for your five-star review, and I'm glad you enjoyed the service from Olivia in our Reading store! - Dylan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using wickes for a long…

I have been using wickes for a long time now and everytime i order click and collect its always there when its time for me to collect.All the staffs are very friendly and specially Olivia the duty manager,i will always be using Wickes Oxford Road 1st before any other merchants as the 10% trade discount makes a difference when you add them all up through the years so keep up the good work Wickes Oxford Road,Reading
Juanito Santos

28 August 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

WICKES READING CLICK AND COLLECT, OLIVIA…

I ordered some tools to click and collect at 10pm on Friday night. I needed these urgently and hoped they would ready early the next day. When I arrived at the store at 7.10am the next day Olivia had already picked the items and they were ready for collection. Fantastic service. Thanks Olivia.

23 August 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff are super friendly and helpful …

Staff are super friendly and helpful and go above and beyond there duty to make sure you make right choices for diy project

23 August 2025
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Hi, Jeremy. Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. I'm happy to see that you found our staff to be friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to provide excellent service. Thank you again for your kind feedback. - Scott H

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware of defects on deliveries

Generally great, until they mess up an order for delivery. If you get a broken /defective part they will then send one courier to collect it and then a different one (on a different day) with the replacement part. Maximum inconvenience and no compensation.
To add insult to injury, they have just tried to redeliver the same defective part that they delivered (and then collected) in the first place. Impressively poor.

6 August 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi James, 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 order. This is not the level of service we try to deliver here at Wickes. - AH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 stars

5 stars, I have been coming here for many years and have always had a great experience in this Wickes store. Olivia the manager is always very helpful.

30 July 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi Gezmin, thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your experience in store. I'm really pleased to see the Olivia the store manager is always helpful. - LG

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10

Very helpful and friendly staff. They all care about their store, products they sell and their customers. It always a great experience shopping here

16 July 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that Reading team is helpful, friendly, and care about our customers.
- PP

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Elizabeth Moffatt has been extremely…

Elizabeth Moffatt has been extremely patient, creative and diligent throughout our interactions. She is the main reason why we selected Wickes over others. She understood our requirements very well and helped us over a period of weeks with professionalism and care.

7 July 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

We really appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are delighted to hear about the positive experience you had in our store and that they provided you with useful assistance. TW

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't buy a bathroom from Wickes

I bought a bathroom from Wickes Reading. Some items were faulty. It seems there are no customer services to help in this situation. I had no response to multiple attempts to contact the right people at the shop and central customer services just referred me back to the shop.

5 June 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi Joanna, 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 order. This is not the level of service we try to deliver here at Wickes. - AH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kaleb is a star

Kaleb is a star, give him a pay rise! And a case of corona! He was super helpful, engaging and made my visit today a pleasure. I left smiling 🙂

31 May 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wickes Reading

I Visited Wickes in Reading today to buy some paint. I couldn't find the colour us was looking for o the shelf so approach a young chap by the name of Tom. He went out of his way to assist and found what I was looking for back of house. I had a few other queries that he assisted me with.
Really refreshing to meet someone that actually seemed keen to help.
Thanks Tom

30 May 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

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

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful experience

Been six months since our bathrooms were done already have mould appearing on our ceiling ! A cloakroom door that hits into the sink when u open it dented shower frame the list is endless ! Please please don’t use them! If I could leave a minus star I
I would! Tiles ran out took 2 weeks to get more wrong panels with shower 2 leaks during fitting absolutely heartbreaking had to move out due to sewage smell which they argued we couldn’t prove was down to them . Wickes gave us a very small rebate which didn’t cover our expenses ( I stupidly accepted ) due to illness. We waited years to do these improvements and it was ruined by our experience with Wickes.

18 August 2024
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

We appreciate your feedback, and we're sorry to hear about the issues with your bathrooms. We understand your disappointment regarding the mould, door, shower frame, and other problems encountered during and after installation. We've sent a request for more information so we can look into this further.
-AF

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful duty manager on Good…

Very helpful duty manager on Good Friday today. Excellent customer service, helped get slabs to my car, and nothing was too much trouble. Friendly & courteous, a credit to Wickes.

18 April 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hey Donna, thank you for your five-star review, and I'm glad you enjoyed the service in our Reading store! - Dylan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I come into the store regularly

I come into the store regularly, I am always greeted with a big smile from the manager Olivia. She is unbelievable!

28 March 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got everything I needed

Got everything I needed, big shout out to Emma on the checkout, very friendly and efficient amd happy- she is a credit to the store!

2 March 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience and that you were able to find everything you needed. We are proud of our team members and appreciate your recognition of Emma's outstanding service. - SW

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Olivia and the team are very helpful…

Olivia and the team are very helpful and experienced. It's a shame the systems let them down at times but they're very good to get you your product nevertheless.
Friendly service to walk into in the mornings.

12 March 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Customer Service

I Just would like to say that a young lady called Olivia was extremely helpful to me with my order. I have never used the Reading store before but as I could not find enough packs of flooring which I needed 27 packs in my local town as they were was out of stock.
Olivia found some on the shop floor and in the storeroom she was helping me load my trolley and running around finding other items I needed.
Olivia told me to go home and off load and return back to the store and she would load up the rest of my order and would leave it in a safe place for when I returned back to the store later that day.
What a amazing young lady.

7 March 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi L James, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're delighted to learn about your experience with us and how pleased you are with our services. We do greatly appreciate this feedback and can't wait to welcome you back into our store. - FB

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff in wickes always go above amd…

The staff in wickes always go above amd beyond

5 March 2025
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hey Alisha, thanks for your positive feedback, and I'm glad that you enjoyed the service in our Reading store! - Dylan

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