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Buy Sheds Direct
Experiences & Reviews
Buy Sheds Direct is an online retailer specialising in garden storage and outdoor buildings. The site is typically used by UK consumers researching wooden and metal sheds, summerhouses and accessories, with options for online ordering and delivery. Shoppers comparing suppliers often check model dimensions, assembly requirements, delivery options and warranty or aftercare policies before purchase.
Overview & Key Metrics
Positive Sentiment
90%
Latest Review
13d
Overall Rating
4.3
Our Analysis
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Service quality
Most reviews praise prompt, helpful delivery staff and timely delivery; a minority report rude drivers or no follow-up after problems.
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Mixed
17%
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Value for money
Several customers describe reasonable prices or good value, while others say product quality did not match the full price paid.
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Mixed
9%
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User experience
Website, ordering and checkout are frequently described as easy to use, with clear pages and straightforward online ordering and updates.
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Strong
22%
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Product quality
Many reviews report product issues: poorly cut timber, flimsy floors, misaligned holes and fragile fittings; fewer reviews cite sturdy, long-lasting builds.
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Weak
18%
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Communication
Order confirmations and delivery texts are often praised, though some customers experienced poor or absent follow-up and mixed on-driver communication.
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Mixed
14%
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Overall experience
Overall impressions lean positive for ordering and delivery, but recurring product-quality and delivery-handling complaints temper satisfaction for some buyers.
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Strong
20%
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Featured Customer Experiences
Representative examples from 21 verified reviews (November 2021 – September 2025).
Customer service & communication was exceptional
"Customer service & communication was exceptional, the ladies on the phone were helpful and answered my many questions prior to ordering. Easy online o..."
mel miles
Trustpilot
Sep 30, 2025
Featured for: Detailed positive on service, communication, product
Avoid
"Poorly cut wood, missing nails, broken pieces… a large waste of money as it is not the investment (desp..."
EL Step
Trustpilot
Sep 30, 2025
Featured for: Sharp negative on product and support
Sheds Review
"My experience of my shed is mixed the shed is a little flimsy, I got my shed in a sale, after taking delivery of the shed i would..."
john webb
Trustpilot
Sep 30, 2025
Featured for: Mixed sentiment: product flimsy, good communication
The shed was delivered very quickly
"The shed was delivered very quickly, the delivery driver Brian was more than helpful he insisted on helping me even when I sai..."
Neville Crompton
Trustpilot
Sep 30, 2025
Featured for: Fast delivery, minor product alignment issue
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Sources: Trustpilot (20) · Collected.reviews (1) · Quotes shortened · As of: September 2025
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Neville Crompton
trustpilot.com
Sep 30, 2025
The shed was delivered very quickly
The shed was delivered very quickly, the delivery driver Brian was more than helpful he insisted on helping me even when I sai...
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Anthea Emmet
trustpilot.com
Sep 30, 2025
Helpful when I was not sure how to order
Helpful when I was n...
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Steve L
trustpilot.com
Sep 30, 2025
Excellent service
Well laid out website, easy to navigate. I was kept informed once the order was processed. I was kept well informed about the deliver...
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mel miles
trustpilot.com
Sep 30, 2025
Customer service & communication was exceptional
Customer service & communication was exceptional, the ladies on the phone were helpful and answered my many questions prior to ordering. Easy online o...
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Neil Simper
trustpilot.com
Sep 30, 2025
Easily ordered
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MRS Lesley McCaffrey
trustpilot.com
Sep 30, 2025
Disappointing
Poor wood quality, flimsy floor Pleas...
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Lm
trustpilot.com
Sep 30, 2025
Easy to order online good range of…
Easy to order online good range of sh...
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Carl phillips Phillips
trustpilot.com
Sep 30, 2025
Website easy to navigate
Website easy to navigate, good se...
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Neil Astwood
trustpilot.com
Sep 30, 2025
Purchased a 3'6 x 2' Forest Tall Pent…
Purchased a 3'6 x 2' Forest Tall Pent Wooden Garden Storage Tool Store via "BuyShedsDirect" website. Did not realise that the order would be fulfilled...
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Ralph Gilbert
trustpilot.com
Sep 30, 2025
proper products at proper prices
Sup lying proper prod...
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Malcolm Upton
trustpilot.com
Sep 30, 2025
Diagram
Delivered early thank you diagram not very good &...
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clair abdullah
trustpilot.com
Sep 30, 2025
I have recently ordered a small summer…
I have recently ordered a small summer house but haven't got this just yet as a bit early for delivery as...
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phil outten
trustpilot.com
Sep 30, 2025
Well built for the price
Delivery was within days of ordering the shed. The guy that delivered the shed was extremely helpful and...
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EL Step
trustpilot.com
Sep 30, 2025
Avoid
Poorly cut wood, missing nails, broken pieces… a large waste of money as it is not the investment (desp...
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Keith Rowbottom
trustpilot.com
Sep 30, 2025
Website so easy to use.
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Jane
trustpilot.com
Sep 30, 2025
Good communication
Easy website to manoeuvre. Really good communication after purchase....
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john webb
trustpilot.com
Sep 30, 2025
Sheds Review
My experience of my shed is mixed the shed is a little flimsy, I got my shed in a sale, after taking delivery of the shed i would...
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Steve
trustpilot.com
Sep 30, 2025
All Good ,await delivery !
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robert
trustpilot.com
Sep 30, 2025
Hope everything is here.
Hope everything is here. Just missed delivery but it was dumped in single items at side of the house. No pre packed double pallet or anything like tha...
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Rosanna
trustpilot.com
Sep 30, 2025
Excellent service
Excellent service, Lovely helpful delivery driver....
Conclusion
Customer feedback shows Buy Sheds Direct is straightforward to use online, with repeated praise for site navigation, ordering and prompt delivery. Several reviews highlight helpful delivery personnel and effective delivery updates. However, product quality concerns appear across multiple reviews—examples include poorly cut timber, missing or misaligned parts and flimsy floors—so inspect model specifications and assembly notes. Before buying, ask about quality checks, delivery handling and returns/aftercare; consider professional assembly for larger units if concerned.