Poles Direct Reviews 14,182

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the ease of ordering and the swift delivery process, often noting that products arrive well-packed and in excellent condition. Many consumers highlight the high quality of the products, such as curtain poles and tracks, and appreciate the option for custom cutting services. The customer service is also often commended for its efficiency and helpfulness, particularly in after-sales support. However, some customers experienced issues with delivery times, with orders occasionally taking longer than expected or, in a few instances, going missing. A small number of people were dissatisfied with the after-sales service when problems arose, such as missing items or difficulties with returns and refunds. There were also occasional mentions of products not matching expectations, like a metal pole with a wood wrap, or design flaws in supporting brackets.

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Product

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Delivery service

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Quality

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Order

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Service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wow, what a lovely surprise to have such an efficient, professional friendly after care service! Ordering my curtain track was easy but then I realised I used the wrong measurements 😱. Johnathan P so... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From ordering to delivery process swift. Poles well packed, and on checking all items included. Used slightly smaller screws to fit curtain woodwork. Will place a further order to cover other windo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Effortless. Easy to navigate website with great choice and lots of helpful info to insure you're ordering the right size. I needed an odd size so used the cutting service at an extra cost (£5.0... See more

Company replied

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was impressed with the site and placed an order for the pole I wanted and extra rings. It did take longer than usual to arrive but maybe because Easter fell between the order and delivery.


Company details

  1. Home & Garden

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Poles Direct stocks a vast collection of curtain poles in an enormous selection of sizes and styles. With poles ranging from metal to wood, chrome to bronze, plus an enormous choice of accessories and finials, we are sure to have something to meet your needs. We offer free delivery and fantastic savings.


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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

We have had five curtain poles from…

We have had five curtain poles from poles direct over the course of about 2 years. The curtain poles are fab. We have only had one issue with the latest order where we were sent the wrong sized brackets and finials for our pole. The attitude of the customer service rep was awful. The person didn't explain everything properly, didn't listen to me properly and clearly had an attitude. When I said I didn't feel comfortable leaving the chat without a confirmation email they said "Save the chat at the end then" this was one of many rude responses

24 March 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Does the job

Delivery was quick and the pole seems robust.

Two things were however slightly disappointing:

a) We were expecting the pole to come in a single 3m length, rather than split with a joining connector. This was the reason we ordered online rather than purchasing locally. Although it may be in the small print somewhere, having reread the product page, this seems like a reasonable assumption to make as it is not at all clear that it would be delivered in two short lengths.

b) Unlike similar poles we had bought locally at similar price, the brackets did not have any kind of cover plate thus it is a bit 'basic' and there was very little margin for error in mounting. To be fair this is shown on the product page but is nevertheless something that could be improved.

16 March 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Anticipation!

Although the wait was two weeks and anticipation was high ,so pleased I ordered from you ,
The pagaging was so good I couldn’t undo it ,had to wait for my son in-law to do it for me ,which of course meant it arrived in Suerb condition .
Well done you packers !

23 March 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent one piece Eyelet Curtain Pole.

Searching everywhere for a one piece eyelet pole at 180cm, that wasn't an extendable one. Found this website and found one that is near identical to others i've already had for a few years. Very happy and even with postage, was no more expensive than all the extendable ones I found in all my local shops. Very Happy, and even fitted it up myself!!!

23 March 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not what I'd hoped for, not great..

I assumed these poles when cut to length by the supplier would be in one complete whole length. Unfortunately not! They come in 2 halfs, so a joining piece ( internal sleeve ) connects them together. This obviously means you also need 3 brackets for it, so the middle one is visible. Also when they were cut to length the cuts weren't exactly square. The brackets supplied aren't manufactured very well either. The fixing plate when fitted level on the bracket to the wall made the bit the poles fits into unlevel and twisted, due to the poor manufacturer of it.
Very disappointed

20 March 2026
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Reply from Poles Direct

Hi Mr Wrighting,

I’m really sorry to hear you’re disappointed with your order.

Just to clarify, there is a summary shown on the product page—directly below where the pole length is selected—which explains how the poles are supplied. This includes that any length over 2.1 meters will be provided in two pieces with a joining sleeve. This information is available prior to ordering so customers can make an informed choice.

That said, the concerns you’ve raised around the finish of the cuts and the quality of the brackets don’t sound right and certainly aren’t what we’d expect. If you’re able to provide a few photos, we’d be more than happy to look into this further and see how we can help put things right.

Kind regards,
The Poles Direct Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The poles are great

The poles are great, good quality. The process of ordering and prompt delivery was very good. Customer service answered my questions prior to ordering,polite friendly and helpful.
What I didn't like was the delivery service used, the company give you two options if you're not in, reschedule delivery day or leave with a neighbour. Nothing about a safe place. I emailed the company no response, tried to phone but no human. In the end they found a neighbour who was in and they took my poles in. Suggest you look into another delivery service as this was is limited.

13 March 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent quality

Ordered 7 poles, 4 wooden and 3 stainless steel ones. The quality is excellent in both. One package had a couple of items missing but they sent replacement parts straight away. Would definitely recommend!

20 March 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Pole arrived promptly but not the best quality

Pole arrived promptly. Unfortunately one of the finials cracked when putting it together, one of the rings broke and the pole is slightly bowed. Looks ok now it’s up but we’ve had to repair it.
Shame as it wasn’t cheap…should’ve bought it direct from a shop.

11 March 2026

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