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Reviews & Experiences

Customer feedback shows SDS generally delivers good quality fittings, fast delivery and helpful customer support; many reviewers praise quick replies, part‑shipment handling and easy online ordering. Several reviews describe products that were straightforward to fit and competitively priced. However, there are isolated reports of missing or defective items and one complaint of non‑receipt, so check product photos and delivery tracking. If in doubt, contact SDS customer service before purchase — reviews indicate they respond quickly and arrange practical solutions when issues arise.

Overview & Key Metrics

Review count
59
Sources
trustpilot.com, reviews.io, Collected.reviews
Last updated
February 2026

What reviewers often mention

🎯

Service quality

Many reviewers praise helpful, responsive staff and after‑sales support; examples include quick problem resolution and organised collections without dispute.

💰

Value for money

A small number of reviews mention competitive prices and good value, but the sample is limited so evidence of consistent value is tentative.

User experience

Few reviewers comment on the website; those who do report easy online ordering and straightforward product findability and checkout.

🔧

Product quality

Most reviewers report good‑quality items that are easy to fit; however one reviewer reported a missing casting and poor finish on a door knocker.

📞

Communication

Customers report prompt email replies, clear stock notifications and helpful sales desk contact; an isolated report cites a delivery problem.

Overall experience

Overall feedback is positive: fast delivery, helpful staff and recommendable products dominate, with a small number reporting delivery or product faults.

All Reviews

For each review, the core experience based on original source reviews.

All Reviews

Sources: Trustpilot (40) · Reviews (18) · Reviews (1) · Quotes shortened · As of: February 2026

Simon Holmes communication

Customer service quickly explained delay and the order was delivered.

“Quick, helpful response on the customer service line”

Feb 16, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Janet Gordon experience

The process was quick and easy.

“Quick and easy”

Feb 15, 2026 · trustpilot.com
paul lewis communication

Website provided excellent item descriptions and communication; delivery on time.

“Excellent description of item on website ie dimensions etc.”

Feb 14, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Mark B service

Fast delivery and quick replacement after two items arrived broken.

“they quickly replaced them without any problems.”

Feb 12, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Paul Mabe experience

Has been a long-term customer and all has been good.

“Been going to SDS for years”

Feb 12, 2026 · trustpilot.com
E Stewart service

Helpful customer service resolved a delivery problem quickly with good follow-up.

“They jumped in to sort out a delivery problem quickly.”

Feb 11, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Glynn Hudson usability

Found desired item online, ordered quickly and it was delivered fast.

“I’d definitely use the company again.”

Feb 10, 2026 · trustpilot.com
john service

The reviewer experienced good service and an excellent product.

“Good service excellent product”

Feb 10, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Thomson Lavers Architects communication

Offered a good range, prompt delivery and excellent product responses.

“Good range, prompt delivery.”

Feb 09, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Andy Howarth service

No issues; items were sent as expected.

“No issues, items sent as expecected.”

Feb 08, 2026 · trustpilot.com
David Holden experience

Regular client praises range, superb website and reliable stock availability.

“Superb ironmongery, for all my bespoke furniture construction.”

Feb 06, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Simon Ashby service

Handles were great but delayed in stock and arrived several weeks later.

“The handles were great, but there was a delay in them coming into stock, after I'd paid for them, so they didn't arrive for several weeks”

Feb 05, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Mr Daykin value

Quality fittings and website, but postage and packaging costs were excessive.

“EXCESSIVE postage and packaging cost.”

Feb 05, 2026 · trustpilot.com
PORTON GARAGE service

Item was in stock and delivered rapidly.

“In stock and rapid delivery”

Feb 05, 2026 · trustpilot.com
WILLIAM KENNAWAY service

Received a helpful, well organised refund.

“Helpfulwell organised refund provedd”

Feb 03, 2026 · trustpilot.com
customer service

Staff at Wimbledon went above and beyond to help with parts and advice.

“Simon at Wimbledon went above and beyond to help me sort out an electronic door keep,”

Feb 03, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Mrs Wheway service

Great service with good communication and seamless delivery.

“Great service. Good communication and seamless delivery”

Feb 03, 2026 · trustpilot.com
maureen hewitt value

Item was cheaper than competitors with quick delivery and good communication.

“Brilliant item, cost a lot less than other stores, quick delivery, great communication”

Feb 02, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Mr Alistair Triffitt communication

Poor communication and failed delivery attempt; refund still awaited.

“Poor communication as in non existent.”

Feb 01, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Scott quality

Product arrived early and was good quality.

“Arrived before time,good quality product.”

Jan 30, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Simon Howes service

Had a good after-sales service experience.

“I had a good experience with after sales service”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Simon Cooper service

Staff offered advice, care and a responsive service.

“The advice, care, patience and the response to our needs”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Graham Cheale communication

They informed me about stock and part-shipped items responsively.

“Responsive and positive action - thank you!!”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Billy Little quality

Received good quality sliding door track at an excellent price quickly.

“Good quality sliding door track.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
JULIA experience

Great products and friendly local staff made collection easy.

“All round a hidden gem.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Aigars Klavins service

I did not receive my package.

“Never got the package”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Darren quality

Received very quick shipping and high quality items.

“Very quick shipping. Items of high quality.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Allen Mills experience

Reviewer was pleased and would definitely recommend.

“Excellent, definitely recommend”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
paul Johnson quality

Products were quality, delivered on time and easy to fit.

“Quality products, delivered on time and easy to fit”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Phil Rowley service

I received excellent service from them.

“Excellent service”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Lisa Vickers service

Helpful staff, wide range and excellent service and delivery.

“Super helpful, wide range, excellent customer service and delivery plus product knowledge in store.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Gordon service

Prompt email response resolved a stock issue and delivery arrived.

“Runners arrived next day 👍.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Stephen service

They arranged a collection without quibble after a wrong part was supplied.

“a collection was arranged without quibble”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Mike the DIY Man usability

Online ordering was easy and stock issues were communicated politely.

“Ordering on line was very easy, items were easily found.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Geoffrey Stroebel experience

Superior products and a fabulous online experience with quick delivery.

“Superior products and fabulous online experience with superb service and quick delivery.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Kevin of Lutterworth service

SDS organised fittings not listed online and provided excellent support.

“SDS organised them for me.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
David Stephens quality

Received the correct replacement hinge; it arrived on time and was easy to install.

“Quality product that took me less than five minutes to install”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Robert Ward service

Service was quick and hassle-free despite small purchase.

“Very quick service and no hassle. But I only bought three hinges though!”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Stuart Bailey service

After contacting the help desk, ordered hinges arrived next day.

“Items arrived next day. Perfect.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Ian Cameron value

Great locks at a good price with fast delivery.

“Great locks, good price and fast delivery”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com

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About SDS

SDS is a supplier of hardware, door fittings and related components that sells products both online and from a physical location. Information seekers typically look for SDS when researching locks, hinges, tracks and replacement fittings, plus customer service and delivery performance. This summary focuses on verified customer feedback to help consumers evaluate SDS for purchases, repairs and installations.