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Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, efficiency, and friendly demeanor, noting that interactions are often pleasant and productive. The service provided is frequently described as excellent, with many people appreciating the personalized approach and the ease of their overall experience, especially regarding timely deliveries. However, some customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the ordering process and customer service. Issues mentioned include unreceived items despite delivery claims, lack of communication regarding order status, and difficulties reaching customer support for resolutions. A few people also reported problems with delayed deliveries and an unhelpful website.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Generally, service is friendly and good. As a retired diy'er, I find the rental of oxy-acetalene acetylene bottles very expensive. Could I suggest a special price for hobbyists and retired people usi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The customer experience I received from Gary Jenkins in your Reading store was exceptional. We were in a situation where we had no gas due to a leakage. Gary stayed behind after closing to welcome me... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hello there. I was new to testing with nitrogen gas and looking for leaks under pressure on custom made equipment. Its the customer facing foot soldiers that make all the difference..and my... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This review is only for the accounts dept in Woking. I have an issue with an BOC outlet in Rochester, who wrongly claimed that the issue had to be taken up with "customer services", a journey which... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordering and delivery mostly seamless. For particular reasons I prefer to phone an order through and speak to someone rather than go via the web site. This has become more protracted as BOC moves towa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I called BOC after being let down by another supplier (again). I explained my predicament but I was a not a current customer. The professional staff at BOC immediately understood my requirements fo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very easy to use the website. agents at broxburn site are nicest guys I have ever had pleasure to work with. Only fault I can find is BOC themselves keep putting my account on hold, even though my acc... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No problems whatsoever, orders correct and ontime, friendly drivers and admin staff. Only downside it takes an age to get through on the telephone. Whe we need to.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

For our medical gasses we have always found BOC very helpful. The team at Totton depot have always worked to ensure our needs are met. Great team, awesome product.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After ordering what I needed I was told the day and them had a message with the time frame the gas would be delivered. It then was delivered within the schedule and a very easy procedure to go throug... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

five stars the best - as whenever I order, collect and deal with any staff member at the Kilkenny site, I am met with efficiency, the best customer service at all times - be proud, thanks guys

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NO COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE, NO FOLLOW UP. I HAVE LOGGED AN ISSUE OF NOT RECEIVE GAS, AND THEY ARE IGNORING MY MESSAGES AND REMINDING ME OF AN INVOICE THAT IS DUE. NO ONE SHOULD PAY FOR AN ITEM THEY... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service and support from the Camborne branch is wonderful. Very friendly and obliging. Very knowledgable and helpful. Highly recommend. Thank you BOC Gases.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Can't pay online keep getting dumped back to marketing pictures. The worst, most complex, website I have ever seen. The number of one star reviews says it all. Tried to pay the local office here but t... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid at all costs, charge £10.74 just for sending an invoice unless you request to have invoices sent online. Customer service is beyond a joke. A disgusting experience working with this company who... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid at any cost. Been renting cylinder for less than 3 months, however 4 invoices have been sent. Website must be made by kids, nothing working. Customer service doesn’t exist.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As someone new to BOC I can say my experience was 1st class. Mark in the Exeter depot was knowledgeable and helpful, a go to sort of guy. Many thanks.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff at BOC are very professional and friendly always there to help and answers any questions you may have

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always great service from BOC Bamber Bridge. Convenient, fast service and a good stock of gas and consumables. ☆☆☆☆☆

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordering online is easy. The website lists your past orders so you don’t have to look through loads of options

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always friendly service from the Depot in Leith Edinburgh, who are ready to give a hand at any time

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to open an account great price with 50% new customer discount fast friendly customer service at Birtley

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivery is very good. If you are informed of delivery date. it is delivered on that date. The staff friendly and obliging.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service always so so helpful and friendly , and always answers all my questions , nothing is to much trouble , goes above and beyond .

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lee at the BOC brimsdown was excellent, made the whole experience very easy! Thanks Lee!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My connection with BOC as a customer goes back 38 years, never had any problems.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

LEE Lee and Lee again, he was so helpful so kind and knowledgeable Thank you again for all your hard work and effort sourcing the right Gas for me

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can not complain about my dealings with BOC at all when going in to store to pick my cylinder up and when speaking over the telephone to whoever at BOC they seem very helpful this is my honest exper... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Although I only use my equipment on a very low basis the quality of service I have received is excellent be it from the shop that supplies the gas etc to the guys and girls in the office that send the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have been a customer for over 25 years. Would not move to another supplier.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have being very lucky to have the same driver the last few times and he is golden. Friendly, professional and always happy. Top Bloke

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to reorder O2 tanks via their website. Delivered as promised with notification of exact timing.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use website. Choose your delivery day. Great knowledgeable drivers.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable about my requests and full information given over my enquiry, superb fast service from all sides and a great company to deal with.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

IT WAS EASY TO PLACE AN ORDER ON THE PHONE . THE PERSON I SPOKE WITH WAS INFORMATIVE AND HELPFUL .

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered online, comes on day they say and driver is always friendly. You have a time window but its always met.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

BOC seem to be taking advantage of their near monopoly of the pressurised gas supply business in this country. The website is not intuitive, deliveries are delayed without any notification of issues... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very Poor Frustrating Experience. Web site wouldn't take my order. Chat box thingy consumed hours of time. No conclusion. Without me knowing or having order confirmation BOC converted a screen sho... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service from the Cleator Moor Branch. Very helpful and very quickly delivery.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrendous customer service and highly corrupt practices. As I write this I am on hold during my umpteenth attempt to close my account and get cylinders picked up. Their strategy is to ignore al... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The company makes it impossible for you to contact them. Their phone numbers don't work, their live chat doesn't work.. they take ages to deliver on their orders unless you contact them after making t... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

poor service from BOC. Times are hard for small businesses, when we get charged for gas bottles for a full month when we only have them for 2 weeks doesnt help. Understand their billing is done month... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always have a good experience. Staff are Kind friendly and efficient

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The British Oxygen Company has left the company I work for high and dry with deliveries of Oxygen. I'm not surprised that the cogs of industry turn extremely slowly within the UK when reliant on g... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t use this company Very expensive to use. Prices have so many hidden costs. Delivery is £37.50. They charge for hire the cylinder they are Con artists. I have been trying to call them for almost... See more

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Company details

  1. Industrial Gas Supplier
  2. Gas Company
  3. Gas Cylinders Supplier
  4. Helium Gas Supplier
  5. Welding Gas Supplier

About BOC Gases

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BOC are the UK and Ireland's leading provider of industrial, medical and special gases, our products play an essential role in an enormous range of industries. For over 135 years, we've partnered with businesses like yours to help you deliver quality products and services that keep your customers thriving.

Reliability. Guaranteed.

Our superior supply security ensures you can relax knowing you’re covered. With our presence across the UK & Ireland, numerous production facilities and reliable transport fleet, we can deliver anywhere in the country. Plus, with over 50 Gas & Gear stores and 300 agents stocking the highest-quality gas and equipment, you’re always close to BOC.

Range. Unrivalled.

We have the largest range of gases, equipment and applications available across the UK and Ireland, from the day-to-day welding gases to our 15,000 strong range of special mix gases. You can have the confidence to know we’ve got what you need, whenever you need it; delivered nationally or collected locally.

Safety. First.

Our number one priority is safety. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and environmental performance through continual investment in training and processes, ensuring our people have the knowledge, skills and tools they need to deliver the highest standards of compliance.

Quality. Assured.

We are dedicated to advancing our products, driving innovation and equipping our team with deep industry expertise. We continually invest in and enhance our procedures to provide the best results. Being regulated, certified and compliant at every level, ensures we constantly deliver to the highest standards.


Find easily searchable, helpful articles, guides, frequently asked questions and ways to contact us at our help centre.

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3.9

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

542 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NO COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

NO COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE, NO FOLLOW UP.
I HAVE LOGGED AN ISSUE OF NOT RECEIVE GAS, AND THEY ARE IGNORING MY MESSAGES AND REMINDING ME OF AN INVOICE THAT IS DUE. NO ONE SHOULD PAY FOR AN ITEM THEY DID NOT RECEIVE, WHY WOULD YOU!
FORGED DELIVERY NOTE, NO COMMUNICATION, NO RESOLUTIONS OFFERED.
WE SIMPLY DID NOT GET THE ITEM WE ORDERED, BUT BOC ARE NOT INTERESTED.. JUST PAY THE BILL AND SHUT UP.
SMALL BUSINESSES SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF, I WAS PERSONALLY PRESENT AND AM 24/7 - SIGNATURE WAS NOT MINE. NO ONE ELSE WOULD HAVE SIGNED FOR A DELIVERY. FORGED SIGNATURE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE

THERE ARE BETTER CHEAPER OPTIONS OUT THERE WITH BETTER CUSTOMER SERVICE. DO NOT USE

20 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disgraceful company

Disgraceful company. They charge you for services that you don`t need, threatening you with court if you query what they are doing. They also dishonest about charges. I recommend that anyone avoids them at all cost.

10 March 2026
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Reply from BOC Gases

Good morning Dr Hajnal, I am very sorry to hear the service experienced fell below the standards expected. Having looked at our records it appears your concerns have already been raised and resolved with the appropriate department. However, should this not be the case or you wish to discuss this matter further please do not hesitate to email your concerns along with your account number to feedbackteam@boc.com and we will happily investigate this on your behalf.
Best Regards
BOC Customer Services

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad marketing Still can’t understand how you got too…

Still can’t understand how you got too the price

28 February 2026
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Reply from BOC Gases

Good morning,
many thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. I am sorry to hear the service experienced left you feeling confused. Should you wish additional assistance you can call 0800 111333 with your account number and our queries team should be able to help. Alternatively you can email your query to feedbackteam@boc.com quoting your account number, delivery address and details of your query and we will happily investigate the issue on your behalf.
Best Regards
BOC Customer Services

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great service

Helpful friendly staff willing to investigate ways to meet our requirements. Delivery on time.

19 February 2026
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Reply from BOC Gases

Good afternoon Mae, many thanks for taking the time to leave feedback. It is very gratifying to know the service met your expectations and your comments are much appreciated.
Best Regards
BOC Customer Services

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service - cannot fault boc !

11 February 2026
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Reply from BOC Gases

Good morning,
many thanks for taking the time to leave such positive feedback. It is always pleasing to get comments of this nature and is affirmation that our service commitment meets the standards expected.
Best Regards
BOC Customer Services

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Account number 3534534

Account number 3534534

Got a welding bottle Jan 2022. account cost £233.07 returned it when empty and didn't take a refill as my project was finished.
Then at the end of last year I noticed that BOC was still taking money off me, £149.34 Jan 23. £150.96 Jan 24. £160.80 Jan 25. so I cancelled my direct debit. now they are hounding me for £207.52 late payment, late payment for what? Can't reply to the emails, no contact number on the invoice or website, and nobody has phoned me to explain the issue. Try to login to see if I have an account but no account can be found!!

23 February 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from BOC Gases

Good Morning Jason,

It was lovely to speak with you earlier, as discussed I am currently carrying out an investigation as to why you have been receiving invoices when the cylinder was returned and will be back in touch shortly.
Kind regards,
Lisa.
Customer Service Team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

poor service from BOC

poor service from BOC. Times are hard for small businesses, when we get charged for gas bottles for a full month when we only have them for 2 weeks doesnt help. Understand their billing is done monthly, but to be charged cylinder rental for days we dont have them is wrong. Would you be expected to pay for a months car rental if you only had the car for two weeks? BOC have lost our business.

20 February 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from BOC Gases

Good Morning,

Thank you for your review. I am sorry that the experience you received with BOC has not been a positive one. I have asked that Trustpilot contact you to obtain further details so I can assist with your enquiry.
Kind regards,
Lisa.
BOC Customer Service Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This was not a late delivery - COMPLETE FAILURE

This was not a late delivery. This was a complete operational breakdown.

We ordered critical welding gas online for our robotic welding cells. Without shielding gas, production cannot run. This was a confirmed delivery and our entire manufacturing schedule was structured around it.

The delivery never arrived.

No phone call.
No warning.
No update.

We had six members of staff on site ready to run production — and they stood idle all day because the gas did not arrive.

At 4pm, after losing an entire production day, we contacted BOC ourselves. Only then were we told the driver had loaded the wrong gas.

So BOC knew the wrong product was on the vehicle — yet no one thought it necessary to inform a customer whose operation depends on that supply.

This resulted in:

• Six staff paid for a non-productive day
• Robotic welding cells offline
• Missed output
• Disruption to customer delivery schedules
• Direct and measurable financial loss

Mistakes happen. Failing to communicate them does not.

For a company supplying critical industrial gases to manufacturers, this level of operational negligence and indifference is staggering.

We now expect a formal explanation, acknowledgment of the financial impact, and meaningful compensation for the loss caused.

Manufacturing runs on reliability. On this occasion, BOC failed completely.

Unacceptable.

17 February 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from BOC Gases

Good Morning,

Thank you for your review. I am sorry that the experience you received with BOC has not been a positive one. I have asked that Trustpilot contact you to obtain further details so I can assist with your enquiry.
Kind regards,
Lisa.
BOC Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This review is only for the accounts…

This review is only for the accounts dept in Woking.
I have an issue with an BOC outlet in Rochester, who wrongly claimed that the issue had to be taken up with "customer services", a journey which in all honesty could be made much more user friendly, however I went for the option for accounts, to which I was answered by Zac, although not the customer services, he helped solve a major part of my issue through listening, manners and a highly professional attitude at all times, going above and beyond where most would have given up and moved me on as quick as possible.
I believe outstanding behaviour deserves being noted.
Thank you Zac for helping my day go so much easier.

12 February 2026
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Reply from BOC Gases

Good Morning Peter,
Thank you for your review. I am delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with Zac in our accounts department. I will ensure that your comments are passed on to him.
Kind regards,
Lisa.
BOC Customer Service Team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hobbyist failed to make an order!

Tried to make an order for argon for my small diy mig welder. Website is an absolute shambles. Tried to charge me £170 odd for a small bottle. Get a grip for gods sake. Will stick with my pub CO2 bottle if this is the best you can do. Get you IT department to deal with this if you want to be taken seriously. Lots of small time hobbyists who need argon but your website is rubbish. No one can work it out.!!

11 February 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from BOC Gases

Good Morning,

Thank you for your review. I am sorry that the experience you received with BOC has not been a positive one. I have asked that Trustpilot contact you to obtain further details so I can assist with your enquiry.
Kind regards,
Lisa.
BOC Customer Service Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid at all costs

Avoid at all costs, charge £10.74 just for sending an invoice unless you request to have invoices sent online. Customer service is beyond a joke. A disgusting experience working with this company who has no interest in offering any form of customer service. DO NOT USE

30 January 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from BOC Gases

Good Morning James,

Thank you for your review. I am sorry that some of the experiences you received with BOC have not been positive ones. I have asked that Trustpilot contact you to obtain further details so I can assist with your enquiry.
Kind regards,
Lisa.
BOC Customer Service Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I did not received the course after a…

I did not received the course after a lengthy process of signing up and many emails from BOC, disappointing.

11 January 2026
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Reply from BOC Gases

Good Morning,

Apologies for the delay in responding. I will forward you details of the training course shortly.
Kind regards,
Lisa.
BOC Customer Service Team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Greedy

Greedy. Not clear about prices when signing contract. Did get partial refund but don’t know how they justify their prices for mainly hobbyists

28 September 2025
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Reply from BOC Gases

Hi David,
Thank you for your review. It was lovely to speak to you earlier. I have arranged for one of my colleagues to give you a call to discuss further.
Kind regards,
Lisa.
BOC Customer Service Team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful customer service

Awful customer service, I contacted BOC to ask why they had been taking an annual DD from our business account for a service they no longer provide. They argued that the serial number on a gas bottle we rented had not been returned 8 years prior so they had continued to deduct the rental for this, only after threatening to go public did they agree to cancel the contract but no credit would be issued for all payments they had taken, Disgusting attitude from the live chat team. Avoid at all costs.

14 December 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from BOC Gases

Good Morning Lynsey,

Thank you for your review. I am sorry that some of the experiences you received with BOC have not been positive ones. I have asked that Trustpilot contact you to obtain further details so I can assist with your enquiry.
Kind regards,
Lisa.
BOC Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good price and very helpful and…

Good price and very helpful and knowledgeable staff

25 December 2025
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Reply from BOC Gases

Good morning Michael, many thanks for taking the time to leave such positive comments. Your feedback is appreciated.
Best Regards
BOC Customer Services

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

first class service

20 December 2025
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Reply from BOC Gases

Good morning Mick,
many thanks for taking the time to advise of the great service received. It is very pleasing to have affirmation that the service received is of the standard expected. Your comments are very much appreciated
Best Regards
BOC Customer Services

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

At the Redditch location

At the Redditch location, Peter and Lee consistently provide excellent assistance.

29 December 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from BOC Gases

Good morning Richard,
many thanks for taking the time to advise of the great service received. Your comments are appreciated.
Best Regards
BOC Customer Services

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent ,service always good

Excellent ,service always good

1 December 2025
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Reply from BOC Gases

Good Morning Paul,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am delighted that you are happy with the service provided.
Kind regards,
Lisa.
BOC Customer Service Team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The British Oxygen Company has left the…

The British Oxygen Company has left the company I work for high and dry with deliveries of Oxygen. I'm not surprised that the cogs of industry turn extremely slowly within the UK when reliant on gases.
The new website customer service portal is unhelpful showing orders as delivered and nothing appears. The call handlers, mostly working from home doing the best they can, seem to have limited information as to delivery dates.

Periods of excellent delivery are spoilt by long drawn out periods of poor shipments with limited cylinders.

18 December 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from BOC Gases

Good Morning John,

Thank you for your review. I am sorry that some of the experiences you received with BOC have not been positive ones. I have asked that Trustpilot contact you to obtain further details so I can assist with your enquiry.
Kind regards,
Lisa.
BOC Customer Service Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very Poor Frustrating Experience.

Very Poor Frustrating Experience.
Web site wouldn't take my order. Chat box thingy consumed hours of time. No conclusion.
Without me knowing or having order confirmation BOC converted a screen shot of my basket into an order.
When I found out, by looking at my online account, the web site order stated the order was delivered. Confused by the whole experience and needing certainties on delivery, It then took a 50 minute phone call, being passed about, to find out that the order was being processed and delivery could be expected. This is one bad experience lately.
If only there was an alternative to BOC

17 December 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from BOC Gases

Good Morning Peter,
Thank you for your review. I am sorry the experience you have received with BOC has not been a positive one. I have asked that Trustpilot contact you to obtain further details so I can assist with your enquiry.
Kind regards,
Lisa.
BOC Customer Service Team

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