DIY Tools www.diytools.co.uk Reviews

★★☆☆☆
1.8 / 5
22.2% of users recommend this
  • Customer Service

  • Quality of website

  • Value For Money

Latest Reviews

★☆☆☆☆

“You will lose your money - avoid!!!”

Written on: 24/05/2013 by 0402steven (7 reviews written)

Ordered a gift in January and received emails apologising for the delay in receiving stock from the manufacturer, I thought this was great service. Now however, I can only assume it means "we are robbing you and not paying our suppliers, hence they have stopped sending us stock." Do not, under any circumstances give them your credit card number or make a payment with them. You will never get through to someone to get a refund, and you will not see your money or your order again. I... (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“Terrible! No customer service response.”

Written on: 11/04/2013

I bought two toilet seats at the same time. One from DIY tools the other Homebase. DIY Tools soon broke. I tried to contact DIY Tools by phone, you get put through to Customer Service which is always engaged (off the hook? or more disgruntled customers?) I tried e-mailing - no response whatsoever. Buy from these people at your peril. Homebase seat perfectly fine. (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“No customer service”

Written on: 25/03/2013

Placed an order 13Jan, and a couple of days later got an email saying there was a supply problem and the order might be delayed a little. As the weeks went by I wrote emails to ask what was happening but nothing. I found a number on the website, it answers, says someone will be with you soon and then hangs up. Wrote more emails but still no reply. Nothing, nada, niet, silence. There is no provision on the website to cancel the order. All I can do is instruct my credit card company not... (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“dont even think about it”

Written on: 25/03/2013

lost alot of money. what do expect robbing scousers (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“Dreadful communication and no refund”

Written on: 24/03/2013 by MarkWaller

I ordered a doorhandle on 21st Nov. No goods and no response to my emails and the phone number did not work. I opened a paypal dispute and they immediately emailed me (within 5 mins) with profuse apologies and a promise of delivery within days. Foolishly I closed the dispute, and I then got the the cold shoulder with various promises of delivery dates all of which weree missed. Eventually I cancelled the order in January. They promised to send me back my money but never did. I hear now that... (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“JOKE”

Written on: 23/03/2013

Ordered sanding pads in October 2012, now February 2013, still nothing despite money being taken. Cant get through to them. (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“no goods or refund”

Written on: 20/03/2013

Ordered in December. Couple of emails to say awaiting delivery of stock. No response to calls or emails No goods received and no refund AVOID (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“ORDERED OVER A MONTH AGO TO NO AVAIL”

Written on: 15/03/2013

I see from another reviewer they have gone bust! The company was very 'cute' as they emailed me to say delivery would be delayed, presumably to keep customers quiet and undemanding for a refund before their company closed. (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“extremely rude staff, dishonest about dispatch times”

Written on: 11/03/2013

Rude, dishonest, eventually received my item after opening dispute through paypal! Shocking, its a wonder they are still in business! I would never use this company again and would never recommend them to friends or relatives. (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“AVOID THEM”

Written on: 05/03/2013 by avjt37

Ordered goods but site would not allow credit or debit card. Sent cheque but no goods received and no response to 4 emails which is their only contact. (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
See next 10 reviews Showing 1 - 10 of 135 Reviews
★☆☆☆☆

“No response unless they feel you owe them. Then its hell”

Written on: 01/03/2013

Ordered 3 rainwater kits for a greenhouse. Two weeks later I chased and chased finally getting an email saying they are out of stock. Do I want to wait? Decided to go elsewhere and told them. They replied saying that the order was cancelled. They said two words in the email "order cancelled". No sorry no politnessjust two words. Then received the items three weeks later. Left them in the corner of the house unpoened and untouched. Then the fun started. Despite not having ordered... (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“DIYTOOLS have gone broke”

Written on: 27/02/2013 by bigsey (1 review written)

In January I returned an article for a refund. Emails and letters were ignored. I sued them in Northampton County Court and they had until March 2 to reply. I had a letter from the Liquidator today 27 Feb to say that they went into administration on 26 Jan. So you can say goodbye to any refunds due. (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“Do not use this retailer”

Written on: 21/02/2013 by niperry64 (1 review written)

Do not use this retailer at any cost! No response to emails. Cant get contact by phone. They have gone bust at best or are frauds at worst. Have Paypal investigating them. (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“Dodgy - Do not buy from this company”

Written on: 20/02/2013

Ordered 3 packs of cork tiles. 2 packs arrived promptly and well packaged, no complaints there. On the receipt it was written "1 pack to follow", although the full payment had been taken. After 2 more weeks nothing had arrived so phoned to enquire. Reading some other reviews, it seems I was lucky to get a response from a relatively polite man who explained they were out of stock and that the final pack would be despatched when they received them. That was at least a month ago. I have been... (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“No delivery of order and unable to contact”

Written on: 17/02/2013

I placed my order in mid December for goods that were shown as in stock and on 2 to 3 days delivery. Prior to Christmas various explanations were offered for non-delivery. After the start of 2013 I tried to contact DiyTools.co.uk by phone and email but could not get any reply. Eventually an email arrived saying there would be a further delay while they awaited delivery from their supplier.....for an item that was still being advertised as in stock. I still couldn't speak to the company or... (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“Don't use them - its a scam”

Written on: 09/02/2013 by Bambootrees (1 review written)

I placed an order in December and it is now the 9th of Feb and I have received nothing. I have sent 4 emails to which I have received no response. I have phoned numerous times but no one ever answers. It is unbelievable that a company is operating in this manner. I am now going to report them to the police and trading standards and just except that it has been taken from me. Be warned (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“Gone bust!”

Written on: 07/02/2013

A receiver has just been appointed so you can forget seeing your money again (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk

Johnpaulw's Comment

Written on: 08/02/2013

To make matters worse they were not approved suppliers of many of the products they sold. Therefore its up to the manufacturer whether you get a faulty item fixed under warranty.

Reply to this comment
Report this review Read 1 Comment
★☆☆☆☆

“OPENED A DISPUTE WITH PAYPAL....”

Written on: 06/02/2013

Ordered a garden arch on January 8th 2013, should take 3 days to arrive.......nothing!! emailed the company nothing.!!...phoned useless. Received an email eventually stating my order would reach me in 10 days!! very sorry etc or I could have a refund, decided to give them the benefit of the doubt....you guessed right 10 days up, no garden arch, as I paid with Paypal I have opened a dispute, so now I am just waiting to see what happens, I am very disappointed with this company, if the... (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk

Johnpaulw's Comment

Written on: 08/02/2013

I also opened a dispute with Paypal and today is the final day. I have a concern now though that PayPal will not be able to get funds back from DIYTools. I noticed that the PayPal payment option has gone from the website.

Reply to this comment
Report this review Read 1 Comment
★☆☆☆☆

“DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY ON THIS COMPANY”

Written on: 05/02/2013

This company is a joke! I don't understand why they are trading at all. I've been waiting 2 weeks for an order. I chose to pay by paypal, they still haven't taken the paypal payment. The payment has left my bank account but is still pending in my paypal account. I am obviously protected by paypal, i therefore see no reason why this company is trading. I've tried calling them on 2 different numbers, i get cut off after about 20 seconds when calling either number. I am puzzled as to... (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“DO NOT USE THIS 'COMPANY'”

Written on: 05/02/2013 by DIY_London

I ordered a part online, I was a bit sceptical as they have NO telephone number and NO address online, only an email address. Stupidly, I didn't check the reviews beforehand. 1 month later and my part has NOT arrived. Luckily I made the payment via PayPal and my payment is still pending - Paypal are holding the payment because they suspect fraudulent activity. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING from this company!!!!! I have tried several times to contact them with no success. ALSO, be sure to check... (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
See next 10 reviews Showing 11 - 20 of 135 Reviews
★☆☆☆☆

“Do not use them”

Written on: 05/02/2013 by Wordsworth777

Placed order on 13 December 2012. Goods have never arrived. They don't reply to emails, I managed to ge4t through on the phone once and was promised the goods. Subsequently their customer helpline disconnects. Money down the drain. Do not use under any circumstances. (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“This is a scam site Do not order from them, I have...”

Written on: 29/01/2013

This is a scam site Do not order from them, I have ordered and not received goods and can't contact them on the telephone. They will not reply to emails.I have reported them to my credit card co and now going to contact the police They are trading as Taylor Bros based in liverpool (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“Order never dispatched and can't get hold of the ”

Written on: 29/01/2013

Don't go here - They are rubbish. I ordered and then I;'ve troied to call them and get "mail box full" answer phone. emailed them to get update, no reply, Called again same mail box full.....Can't cancel order tehy won't acknowledge...Don't use this lot... website looks good and the prices are good, but so was that chap who sold the Moon rock for 20 grand.....he went to jail also! (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“Total lack of reponse! And no refund!!”

Written on: 29/01/2013 by Miele

Ordered a part for Miele vacuum cleaner. Wrong bit arrived and I was asked to send it back. Did so and have Royal Mail notice it was received and signed for on January 7. But still no refund and no reply to 2 emails. Phone didn't answer today - pre-recorded message "to try later". Are they another casualty of the the 2013 recession?? (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“Items never arrived. No customer support. £25 gone.”

Written on: 29/01/2013

I ordered an item from their website after reading reviews on it regarding delivery speed and product quality. It has been 3 weeks and I have still not received my item. I have sent multiple emails (not a single response from them) and tried calling them (I get a message saying that their inbox is full). DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THEM! (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk

Johnpaulw's Comment

Written on: 29/01/2013

I am also out of pocket to DiyTools.

There is a safebuy logo on the DiyTools Website so I have sent an email asking for them to take some action on my behalf.

hey have sent an email to DIY tools asking them to get in contact via email and to copy safebuy.on the resolution.

Might be worth a try for you and others, let see if safebuy have any teeth !

Reply to this comment
Report this review Read 1 Comment
★☆☆☆☆

“Do not do business with DIYTools (Taylor Bros Liverpool)”

Written on: 29/01/2013 by JohnPaulW (1 review written)

I purchased an Einhell mini cutter 3 weeks ago, it was obviously used and the blade did not turn. I emailed several times but had no response. I called at various times and finally managed to get hold of a quite abrupt chap who said they would collect and refund. No surprise then (looking at the other reviews here) that they have done nothing since. Clearly they have no intention of collecting and the chances of getting a refund are looking very slim indeed. If you do get through then... (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk

Johnpaulw's Response to JohnPaulW's Review

Written on: 29/01/2013

I wrote to Einhell UK, even though DIYTools must purchase their stock from Einhell they themselves are not willing to get involves. Shame on them as well.


>>>> response >>>>
I am sorry to hear that you have experienced problems with your TCS860L purchased from DiyTools.

Unfortunately this company is not a direct Einhell stockist, so I cannot advise on their warranty procedure. In this instance, I would recommend you put your nature of complaint in writing to them direct.

My sincerest apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,
Emma

Reply to this comment
Report this review Read 1 Comment
★☆☆☆☆

“Very poor customer service - impossible to return items”

Written on: 27/01/2013 by MSear

I received an item which was not as described and I have tried to returrn as instructed on their website. No reply to 5 emails over a 2 week period. Impossible to get hold of them and no reply to any email. No return instrcutions on their site and web chat does not exist even though it's advertised. Ignore their claims of fast and efficient returns - it is untrue as this appears to be a ploy to lull people into a false sense of security. This must be deliberate as they hope that most people... (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“Dreadful!”

Written on: 25/01/2013

In August 2012 I ordered an item from this company because their price appeared to be the cheapest online. After a month of waiting for my item (a Simple Human bin and liners) and me constantly having to chase them up, my item arrived. I lifted the bin out from it's box and the liners had been placed in the bottom of the box under the bin, so someone had taken the bin out of the box before sending it to me. I could not believe that the bin had been sent to me with a huge dent in the side of... (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★★☆☆☆

“In stock means nothing of the sort”

Written on: 22/01/2013 by tc6603 (1 review written)

Ordered a Stanley staple gun, far cheaper than anywhere else. in stock, paid immediately by PayPal. 4 days later got an email saying they had supply problems and it would be at least 10 days. The quoted 0151 709 8006 customer service number answers but then disconnects, the premium rate 0844 number does get through and stay connected. Staff very aloof about it, "yeah website hasn't been updated" but I hadn't given any details (oreder ref, name, item, anything). Cancelled but no... (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“Items never received”

Written on: 16/01/2013 by tomasz3 (1 review written)

In 11/2012 I ordered items for 30GBP. Never arrived. No communication, response or refund. (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
See next 10 reviews Showing 21 - 30 of 135 Reviews
★☆☆☆☆

“Taken money & now said they don't have stock & refuse...”

Written on: 16/01/2013

I bought an item online from diy tools.co.uk they then sent me an email to sat they don't carry stock anymore and would refund me. 4 weeks later no money has been refunded to me they even said they never took it. i have proof on my statement and will be taking this to the Trading Standards and will cc watchdog and every other consumer advice company i can find. I will not be beaten by a bunch of cowboys/thiefs. (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“Non-existent service”

Written on: 10/01/2013

Shocking service, money taken from my account and no good sent. Credit note issued when I asked for a full refund. Still waiting for any communication. Would advise anyone not to use. (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“Warning Never Arrived”

Written on: 03/01/2013 by Guestyguest

Placed an order for door furniture on the 7th of December. Delivery 2-3 days. I rang after a week and was told I should have been sent an email saying it would be a week. No apology or explanation just that they would be with me in a few days. I continued to ring every week, sometimes being put on hold for 15minutes or told I would be rung back (I never was). I sent emails and received no reply. I rang again on the 27th of December and was told it would be posted out on the 2nd of Jan and... (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk

Jessdewey21's Response to Guestyguest's Review

Written on: 07/01/2013

Hiya i have recently ordered from DIYtools.co.uk and havent recieved my order and it has been over 2 months what number did you use to contact them, as i havent been able to find a numnber but like you havent had any feed back from all the emails i havve sent many thanks :-)

Reply to this comment
Report this review Read 1 Comment
★☆☆☆☆

“Let's wait and see!”

Written on: 28/12/2012 by Georgealbert (1 review written)

I placed an order on the 16th of December for 2 items shown as in stock. No contact within a week so emailed and had no response whatsoever. My next email brought a response and the transcript between myself and DIY-tools can be see below. Email no.1 8 days have now passed since paying for order number 400034484. I have heard nothing regarding the order whatsoever. As the owner of an e commerce website your blasé attitude towards customer relations astounds me. Therefore if I have not... (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk

Sharpyis's Response to Georgealbert's Review

Written on: 07/01/2013

Had a similar problem, ordered a toolset that was described as in stock on 21st December. I wasn't expecting to get it before Christmas but as of 7th January i'm still awaiting delivery. I called their office on the 3rd January and was told 'they had been away so had a backlog of orders to deal with and i would have to wait'. Asked for next day delivery and was told they were too bust to facilitate.

Absolute joke of a company that have taken liberties at their customers expense. DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY!!!

Reply to this comment
Report this review Read 1 Comment
★★★★☆

“Kitchen bins”

Written on: 14/12/2012 by Ian-P (1 review written)

Ordered a pair of quite expensive kitchen bins from DIY Tools as they had the lowest price I could find. Website said in stock and delivered in 5 - 7 days. After 10 days with no goods or contact I emailed to ask about progress. I received a reply the same day saying when despatch would take place (but no explanation or apology for delay). Goods arrived very well packed and in good condition. My credit card was not debited until despatch. Overall a good experience except for the initial delay. (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“Ordered chair that never arrived”

Written on: 14/12/2012

I ordered a chair two weeks ago with a promise of 2-3 days delivery. I didn't get the promised tracking email which rang alarm bells straight away. I have been able to contact the company and the staff are polite but they don't seem to know what's going on. I have been given three different delivery dates, none have which have been honoured. Phoned again this morning and apparently the chair has still not been dispatched and they can't tell me why. I have asked for a refund which they have... (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“Complete sham ”

Written on: 07/12/2012 by Gforceyellow

Wish I d seen these reviews before ordering ! Items are clearly not held in stock ! Waited over 3 weeks for my order , impossible to get through to anyone at customer service ,in fact I think it's probably non existent ?! Hard to believe they are even a legitimate business . Absolute joke ! Took me having to open up a dispute with PayPal to get any kind of action . Got my goods in the end but never again !! (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“no customer service”

Written on: 21/11/2012

product quality terrible but no customer service. i wrote a review for the site as e/one else (12 reviews) were raving about product but they havent published my review so be wary of product reviews on the site. customer service numbers say are no longer in use. cant find a button for live chat. will not be buying there again (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“This website is run by complete cowboys”

Written on: 20/11/2012 by DavidDIYno1Tool

They do not have stock and fail to communicate. Seems like they are a ponzi scheme and just make money on peoples money paid for goods they DO NOT have. very poor staff david@diytools.co.uk They do not have a clue on how to run a business - pr*cks (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“Do Not Buy On this Website! Waste of Time!”

Written on: 19/11/2012

Ordered item as it shows cheaper but 12 days after, still no delivery of the item. phoned twice,keeps promising ....Cannot be Trusted! Items are Not in Stock! (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
See next 10 reviews Showing 31 - 40 of 135 Reviews
★☆☆☆☆

“Wish I'd read the reviews!”

Written on: 13/11/2012 by RozzieJ

Another non-delivery problem. Item shown as in stock on website but after considerable wait, I got a (poorly written) email saying there would be a 7 to 10 day delay. 2 weeks later no sign. Raised a dispute with paypal asking for a refund and quickly got an email mentioning a 'credit note' but no further explanation....was this a refund? No credit to paypal account has appeared and this morning received a further email saying that my order was 'complete' but there was a 7 to 10 day delay!... (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“Very bad customer service”

Written on: 12/11/2012 by Wenders1966

I ordered a simplehuman dispenser on the 1st November with 5-7 day delivery. Called the company on 9th November to be told it was being shipped that day & I would receive it on the 12th. Today is the 12th & no delivery so I rang the customer service department & spoke to the manager, Abdi Mohamud, who was extremely rude. He said that they had a problem with their despatch & it had not even been sent yet. He said that as I had not received an email, I should not expect it to be despatched... (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“V poor service ”

Written on: 11/11/2012

Yes again more poor service finally received item 3 weeks later was not as described on advert.Contacted they arranged to pick up had to wait in 2 days. Been chasing up for the last month no answer back have threatened to contact trading standard and my card company to follow up. I think this is going to be a long one:( This kind of company should be struck off from trading! (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“DIY TOOLS what a joke”

Written on: 10/10/2012

ordered a wall mounted fan heater as said per brochure, when it arrived no mounts to wall mount it, i then called and spoke to a woman who said it was not wall mountable and was described wrongly in the brochure and arranged collection for the next day, 45 days later still waiting for a refund, when i called got a very unhelpful guy who said i was not in the system and that refunds take 30 days told him it was more than 30 days, and told well it must be due in the next couple of days, never... (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“Awful customer service”

Written on: 10/10/2012

Product was supposedly in stock but was not despatched - out of stock! Had difficulty contacting them to find this out. Then I found the item did not fit, so had to return it and that was a nightmare. Although they were polite when they did answer the phone, I had to keep ringing to get an answer and they did not reply to emails. I had to chase for 2 months to get my money refunded. Fortunately, I had returned the item by recorded delivery as they also denied I had sent it back until I... (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“Supposedly in Stock, but not!”

Written on: 07/10/2012 by dorsettyke (1 review written)

Yes you guessed it seven days went by, no bin, seven working days, no bin. E-mailed again...no reply. Back to Paypal to open up a claim, and e-mail again within an hour stating they had refunded me.......I am still waiting for money to appear in Paypal account who are waiting for a response from them.....good luck Paypal it's a good job that I am in a position to wait for my cash not counting on it. Buyer beware of Diytools.co.uk! You have been warned and I wish I had looked at reviews of... (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“payment cancelation”

Written on: 06/10/2012

The Item i ordered was out of stock and would not become available again, so repeated requests by email to cancel the pending payment through Paypal as still not been transacted, their response to my communications is reasonable but their actions to resolve this issue is only a click of a button on their computer, but this seems to be to much trouble. (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“AVOID AT ALL COSTS”

Written on: 01/10/2012

After 3 months still no items or contact - not answering phone or replying to emails . Taken dispute out with PayPal. DO NOT BUY FROM THEM......I'M NOT SURE THEY ARE EVEN A REAL COMPANY! (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★☆☆☆☆

“Loose lid on tin of paint”

Written on: 01/10/2012

I ordered a paint and grain set from this company, I was please with the quick delivery, but unfortunately they never secured the lid on the two tins of paint. When unpacking they spilt onto my carpet, thus leaving me with a considerable clean up and loss of paint. I wrote to them to complain and they could not even be bothered to reply. I would definitely never buy from this company again (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
★★★☆☆

“Good prices, slow deliveries”

Written on: 07/09/2012

I chose this retailer due to the prices being much cheaper than elsewhere, especially with free delivery. However, I placed multiple orders and none of them were delivered within a week, resulting in having to cancel them as I was moving. I re-ordered the items to a new address, and one of the items has now turned up after about 3-4 days - still waiting for the other item to dispatch. (read more)

Visit diytools.co.uk
Report this review
See next 10 reviews Showing 41 - 50 of 135 Reviews
overview
diytools.co.uk