Skates.co.uk Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Review summary

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Considering 248 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that placing orders is completely straightforward and the delivery service is remarkably fast and reliable. Many people are also very pleased with the overall quality of the products, noting that items like scooters and skates are well-made and durable for everyday use. However, some reviewers were not happy with delivery problems, reporting that parcels occasionally arrived late, damaged, or smelling strongly of smoke. A few other people also felt that customer support was unhelpful when attempting to resolve missing orders or handle disputed return requests.

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Product

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of product, frequently praising the great quality, good prices, and... See more

Delivery service

Customers consistently note positive experiences with delivery service, frequently highlighting fast shipping... See more

Quality

People report positive experiences with quality, noting that the items are very well made, comfortable, and... See more

Order

Customers had positive experiences with order processes, frequently highlighting the smooth online... See more

Service

Consumers find service to be a source of great satisfaction, frequently praising the fast delivery and... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a very positive first experience buying from Skates, I was impressed with the quality of the scooter, which was also very well priced, all arrived well packaged and on time and my 8yr old son (... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I wanted a stunt scooter for my granddaughter but did'nt have a clue what to get. I phoned skates cothey were brilliant, I told them what I wanted, age of granddaughter etc and they were very helpful,... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such an easy transaction, I ordered two for my twin grandson‘s birthdays. They originally told me they wanted blue so I ordered two blue ones then one of them wanted it in black. I emailed the company... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service, excellent products! Highly recommended. I can recommend SFR Vision II Quad Roller Skates for kids, my daughter is super happy with color scheme. They are comfortable and well mad... See more


Company details

  1. Skateboard Shop
  2. Bicycle Store
  3. Children's Clothing Store
  4. Winter sport Store

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Established in 2004, Skates.co.uk has grown from the back of a bedroom to a big warehouse and staff team family run business, that focuses on supplying products at the best prices, with next day delivery and easy returns.


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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

the very poor customer service

the ordering and delivery experience was great but that's it 5 months in with average usage bits start failing on a scooter. customer service told me to expect weeks from bearing which is a joke they don't know what they are talking about. I would avoid this company and use a proper shop

7 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arrived punctually good fit

Arrived punctually. Skate pad set were a really good fit with no sliding down or coming off and provides good protection for my 7 year old beginner skater.

15 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great products

Great products. Well packaged and delivered in good time. Good communication and no probs with returns and refunds etc. I always op for this company for the kids skate/scooter gear

22 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not 2 months into owning the High end…

Not 2 months into owning the High end scooter the wheel alignment became an issue. emailed skates, they say tighten concealed torque bolt up. I tighten up and wheel still comes out of alignment. Inform skates again and they say can I sort it as they do not offer any after customer service. GREAT, WELL DONE SKATES

6 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

24-3-26 ordered a birthday present for…

24-3-26 ordered a birthday present for my son u posted with dhl, dhl lost the scooter u sent, i was told i would have to wait for a chl claim even though u employed dhl not me, im still waiting for my money back, the advice i got was to purchase another one off the skate page how do u expect people to just pay for something twice, the service has been disgraceful leaving message after message and no one calling me back i'm still owed £156.72

24 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SMOKE SMELLING SKATES

Skates received. Didnt get a chance to look ar them due to being away, unboxed them to inspect and the smell of cigarettes and smoke was unbelievable. Contacted customer service not willing to help as past 30days, bought as a gift for someone now completely un use able as dont really want clothes or skin smelling like an ash tray!

28 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Serious safety issue ignored – avoid this company!

I would strongly advise others to avoid this company.
I purchased a scooter for my daughter less than five months ago, and it has already developed multiple faults. The steering became stuck, and most concerningly, the front wheel detached completely during normal use, causing her to be thrown over the handlebars. This is a serious safety issue for a child’s product. Thankfully she wasn’t seriously injured, but the potential for harm was very real. When I raised this with the company, they dismissed it as a ‘maintenance issue’ and refused to take any responsibility, stating that bolts need tightening regularly. I find this completely unacceptable, no reasonable person would expect a wheel to come off a child’s scooter after such a short period of normal use.
Their response shows a worrying lack of accountability and disregard for customer safety.
Based on my experience, I would strongly recommend avoiding this company and looking elsewhere for safer, more reliable products. I have decides to escalate this matter to Trading Standards for further investigation

28 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered skates and pads for my daughter

I ordered skates and pads for my daughter, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Everything arrived quickly, and the customer service was excellent from start to finish. The quality of both the skates and pads was fantastic—durable, well-made, and perfect for her needs. I’ll definitely be coming back here when it’s time for her next pair!

14 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

radio silence....

the new item broke as I fitted it. it's taken days for them to reply. and days again for a response. after 2 weeks the problem still isn't resolved since they wouldn't offer a refund but only a credit note. not heard back since.

27 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Such an easy transaction, I ordered two for my twin grandson‘s birthdays. They originally told me they wanted blue so I ordered two blue ones then one of them wanted it in black. I emailed the company straight away and out sorted it out for me with no fuss whatsoever really happy with the service the boys love the scooters thank you.

6 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would recommend the customer service…

I would recommend the customer service which was excellent. I made mistake and they assisted with cancellation of the order and refund. Excellent communication and will recommend the Skates.co.uk, their service from ordering to delivery is second to none. Bought 2 skates for kids from them…amazing quality.

11 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Items are perfect

Items are perfect, son loves them. Will definitely order from here again, for more scooter spares and accessories

2 April 2026
Unprompted review

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