Timpson Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Evaluating 802 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers frequently praise the staff for being exceptionally helpful, welcoming, knowledgeable, and polite during their store visits. Many people warmly appreciate the efficient service when getting watch repairs, key cutting, or custom engraving done promptly. Though some reviewers were not happy with the unexpectedly high pricing for simple battery replacements and standard key cutting services. A few other people also felt that valuable items were occasionally damaged during service or that replacement keys failed to work properly. Additionally, some consumers experienced frustrating communication issues when trying to resolve service complaints with customer support representatives.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Peter as always is helpful he always goes the extra mile today my watch strap pin had snapped Peter. Said let me try fix that he had taken pins out of old straps put it in mine good as new how much do... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dan in the Plymouth Sainsbury's store at Marsh Mills is fantastic. Helpful, thoughtful and unrushed attitude free service - interested in what you need and does everything he can to help. I cannot tha... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chris Spadger who works for Timpsons in High Wycombe store Morrisons (store 1813), is an exceptional, friendly, knowledgeable, highly experienced and professional in everything he does. He remembers... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I needed a new key card for my Renault Laguna and decided to visit my local Timpsons store in Heswall. I dealt with the store manager Darren who was extremely helpful and he arranged for a new... See more

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House Signs, Zippo Lighters, Shoe Care, Personalised Gifts and more from the name you can trust! - timpson.co.uk - Over 500 shops in the UK offering House Signs, Zippos, Shoe Care, Key Cutting, Personalised Engraving, Watch and Shoe repairs.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Used the machine

Used the machine. 3 keys cut and not 1 even fits in my lock.

Phone lines not open took it to a store who refused to help. Doesn't want it coming out of his stock

My reply to timpsons,
I emailed last week, no response and I shouldnt need to email again.

10 July 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Hi there, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear about your experience — getting three keys cut that don’t work, and then being refused help in‑store, is absolutely not the level of service we expect.

We’ll pass your comments on to the team so this can be looked into properly.

Please email customer.support@timpson.com so we can get this resolved for you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ruined curtain

I recently had a very nice pair of curtains cleaned @Timpson in Eastbourne .When I got my curtain back the lining was covered in dog hair ! Honestly it looked like someone had dragged it on the floor of a kennel. The local shop was happy to take them back for re-clean. They were not able to deal with the complaint locally and asked the customer service personnel Joanna to contact us . We collected our curtain back and it was still covered with dog hair although admittedly not as heavily as the first time round .
When we contacted the local Timpson for comments and refund , we were directed to speak with Joanna in Customer Services based in Manchester , bearing in mind we waited the whole of June for a call back , again Joanna wasn’t available for another week !
Finally spoke with Joanna yesterday and followed up with emails and photos of how I cleaned the curtains with a lint roller ,the dry cleaning ticket showing the cost , and evidence of at least 9 parts of my curtain where the lining had come away and the bottom of the curtain got all bunched up and wasn’t laying flat .? Then to be asked for more receipts of all the costs . The story goes on …. But finally have been assured I’ll get a refund for the £80 I paid for the cleaning . And was offered vouchers as compensation for future use at Timpson !! Will I ever take anything delicate or expensive there?? My curtain would have been cleaner if I had just brushed off the dust and steam cleaned it myself .

10 July 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Hi there, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear about your experience with your curtain cleaning — receiving them back still covered in dog hair and having difficulty getting support is not the standard we expect. We’ll pass your comments on to the team so this can be reviewed properly.

Please email customer.support@timpson.com so we can make sure everything is fully resolved for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Class Service

The guys who work at Timpsons next to Tesco on Cardiff Road, Newport, are a credit to the Company.
Very friendly and helpful.

10 July 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Hi there, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re really pleased to hear the team at our Cardiff Road, Newport branch were so friendly and helpful — it’s great to know they made such a positive impression. We’ll be sure to pass your kind comments on to the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

I had to write a review following some great customer service by Timsons. I had a slight issue in one of the shops whereby my lifetime guarantee (for a watch battery) was changed to a 12 month, however, the way head office dealt with it was impressive. They simply reissued me a new lifetime guarantee. In addition, once, around 3 years ago, I paid for some keys that subsequently didn't work, head office simply refunded the amount on the receipt. Generally, my experience with Timpsons is very good, whatever I go in for, and on the rare occassion (twice) things haven't been great, head office simply rectify it instantly, it's very impressive. Today, I went into Timpsons with my new lifetime guarantee and the guy fitted a new battery, and gave further advice on my watch - it's generally impressive. I like that fact this is a family run business and I am happy to continue using them.

10 July 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Hi there, thanks for taking the time to share your experience. We’re really pleased to hear how well everything was handled for you. It’s great to know our head office team were able to put things right quickly on the rare occasions something didn’t go as expected, and that your recent visit was just as positive.

We’re delighted you’ve had such consistently good service and that you’re happy to keep choosing us — thank you for your kind words about the team and the family‑run nature of the business.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Charged my disabled wife £29 for small…

Charged my disabled wife £29 for small strap and battery they did not fit the battery.my wife went back
A few days later to ask could they please open the said watch 3guys were on and they said it would cost
£19 to do that she said she was not going to get
Overcharged again this was the Cheadle shop. At
Sainsbury’s. Another rip off company.buy your batteries
On line

9 July 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Hi there, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear about your wife’s experience at our Cheadle (Sainsbury’s) branch.

Please email us at customer.support@timpson.com so we can look into this properly and make sure this is resolved for you both.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

North Walsham branch

North Walsham branch. Three visits to get a car key cut as a spare. Still no success. No contact as promised from manager. Rubbish service.

At last, after 4 visits I got the new spare key cut. But today I tried to get another car key cut for another vehicle, as organised with the manager last week, but with no success as the machine that interrogates the vehicle is broken. Another wasted journey.

7 July 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Hi there, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear about the experience you’ve had at our North Walsham branch — three visits with no success and no follow‑up from the manager is far from the service you should expect.

Please email our team at customer.support@timpson.com so we can look into this properly and try to get things resolved for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an absolutely outstanding…

I had an absolutely outstanding experience today in Twickenham branch of Timpson with the charming chap Harry. He could not have been more courteous knowledgeable and helpful. I was impressed enough to write this review. He is ex excellent representative of Timpson. He should be promoted I believe. Thank you Sir John for employing such a wonderful chap
Jennie Alkawari...

9 July 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Hi Jennie, thanks for sharing your lovely feedback. We’re really pleased to hear you had such an outstanding experience at our Twickenham branch and that Harry was so courteous, knowledgeable and helpful. It’s wonderful to know he made such a great impression.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alton fabulous service

In Alton have used before and today having been unable to connect base of a Skagen ladies watch myself Mel did it for me at no charge which emphasises the attitude of community and helpfulness.
Would recommend fully

9 July 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Hi there, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re really pleased to hear Mel at our Alton shop was so helpful and got your watch sorted for you. It’s great to know you’d fully recommend the service.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never let them send your shoes away for…

Never let them send your shoes away for repair. Mine went on May 2nd. I still don’t have them back. They’re saying the middle of August.

8 July 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Thank you for your feedback. We're very sorry to hear about the delay with your shoe repair and understand how disappointing this must be. We'd like to look into what's happened with your repair. Please contact us at customer.support@timpson.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disgusted

Disgusted. Bought a new key fob as the remote lock buttons had worn down. Replaced all electronics then took key to Timpsons to be recut. They refused. Would only do it if they supplied the fob (absolutely identical to the one I bought for £4.50) at a cost of £50+. What a rip off!!!!

8 July 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear you were disappointed with your experience. We can only cut and programme key fobs that we supply, as we're unable to guarantee the quality or compatibility of customer-supplied items. If you'd like us to look into your visit, please contact us at customer.support@timpson.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID their kiosks, they do not work!

Went to their Sidcup B&Q kiosk, spent an age scanning keys, then when it got to the payment screen, the card reader failed. B&Q staff can't help and the so-called helpline sent me round in circles, so, after 20+ minutes, I gave up! What a waste of time, do not use these.

4 July 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience with our key cutting kiosk and appreciate how frustrating it must have been when the card reader failed after you'd spent time scanning your keys. We'd like to investigate what happened with the kiosk. Please contact us at customer.support@timpson.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Phoned Up Timpsons in Berryden Road to…

Phoned Up Timpsons in Berryden Road to Get a Car Key Cut , The Guy Bill tells Me to Bring My Vechile in
Next Day I Drive 30 miles in To Aberdeen and Was Told Their Was NO ONE to Cut My Car Keys As He Wasn't in Today.Just to Piss Me Off.

So Annother Waste of My Time Driving 30 miles Home. 60 miles in total Not to Mention the Fuel
Try Putting Your Staff on a Key Cutting Course or Have the Decency to Put on Your Website The Days the Compent Key Cutting Member of Staff is ON or OFF.

8 July 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Thank you for your review. We're very sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating it must have been to make a 60-mile round trip after being advised to bring your vehicle in. This is not the level of service we aim to provide. We'd like to understand what happened. Please contact us at customer.support@timpson.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have read the previous comments and…

Have read the previous comments and agree with them 100%. Aaron in the Morrison's, Hamilton branch is an extremely helpful and knowledgeable young man who is a credit to himself and the company. Can speak highly enough of him.

7 July 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear about the excellent service you received from Aaron at our Morrisons Hamilton branch. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to him and the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jamie at kidlington shop was very…

Jamie at kidlington shop was very helpful when handing dry cleaning in. Explained all very well about how they would try with the stains but wouldn’t do it to much incase of damaging item. Was very helpful and polite

3 July 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Hi there, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re really pleased to hear Jamie at our Kidlington shop was so helpful and took the time to explain everything clearly. It’s great to know he was polite and made the experience a positive one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service at Timpsons at Tesco…

Excellent service at Timpsons at Tesco in Carlisle. The young lady who dealt with us (Kira) was incredibly helpful and very accommodating. She solved our problem and suggested an option for a second issue that we had.

6 July 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Hi there, thank you so much for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to hear that Kira at our Tesco Carlisle branch provided such excellent service. It’s wonderful to know she was incredibly helpful, accommodating, and able to solve your issue while offering a great option for the second problem you mentioned.

We’ll make sure your kind words are passed on to her.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disappointed the store won’t accept services 30 minutes within closing time

Usually have an amazing regular employee who goes above and beyond - however today I got to the store 30 minutes before it was due to close hoping to put in a warranty repair for a necklace, and this new employee said he didn’t have time because it would take him 20 minutes to submit. I’ve done this process before and at most it took 10. What’s the point of advertising you’re open to a certain time if you’re not going to serve or help customers? He then closed the store completely 5 minutes early. Just say you close earlier if you’re not going to allow customers to use your services.

6 July 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and understand your disappointment.

We’d like the opportunity to look into this further and discuss what happened. Please could you get in touch with our Customer Support team with your review details and store information so we can investigate this for you?

We look forward to hearing from you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Purchased a dog identification tag…

Purchased a dog identification tag here. Sturdy robust tag with a substantial loop for the split ring, it should have lasted for years but the engraving was of poor quality. No depth, lettering very shallow and 6months later is barely legible and needed replacing.
It was the most expensive tag I’ve ever bought, my usual “go to” local place’s machine was out of order.
It was approx £15.
On a positive, their key cutting, altho expensive is excellent.

6 July 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Hi there, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear the engraving on your dog tag hasn’t lasted as it should — we understand how disappointing that is. We’ll make sure your comments are passed on to the team.

Please get in touch with Customer Care so we can look into this for you. We’re glad to hear you’ve had great results with our key cutting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My watch was in need of a new strap as…

My watch was in need of a new strap as it is 56 years old. I was in sainsburys at watchmoor park near sandhurst, who has a simpsons shop inside. I was greeted by Jackie who showed me a selection of straps to fit my watch and duly set about to loosen the pillars holding the straps in place that had set rock solid with the passing of time. After a short spell and friendly converse my watch had a lovely leather strap and even the omega clasp was transfered over, a great job done at a good price thanks Jackie 😄

3 July 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Hi there, thank you so much for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to hear that Jackie at our Watchmoor Park branch took such great care of you.

We’re really pleased you’re happy with the result and the price. Jackie will be thrilled to hear your kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

I recently visited my local Timpson shop in Adel Leeds to have a battery fitted and while I was there I had my watch cleaned but during that process the pin holding the bracelet part of the watch fell out. The extremely helpful assistant called Peter kindly fixed a new pin. Unfortunately this one also fell out so I took it back. Peter was still there and was very apologetic and fixed the bracelet again this time telling me he had made sure it wouldn't happen again.
Just like to say I received an excellent service from Peter, he couldn't have been more helpful. A credit to Timpsons. Thank you.

3 July 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We’re delighted to hear that Peter at our Adel, Leeds branch provided such excellent service. It’s great to know he helped with your battery fitting, cleaned your watch, and made sure the bracelet was properly fixed after the pin came loose.

We’re really pleased he was so helpful, apologetic, and determined to put things right for you. He’s a real credit to Timpson, and we’ll make sure your kind words are passed on to him.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Patrick at Tesco Orpington

Patrick at Tesco Orpington told us about the 3 for 2 key deal which we were grateful for because these keys are £26 each.
Much apprecuated

4 July 2026
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Reply from Timpson

Hi there, thank you so much for sharing your feedback. We’re really pleased to hear that Patrick at our Tesco Orpington branch was so helpful and made sure you knew about the 3‑for‑2 key deal.

We’ll make sure your appreciation is passed on to him. Thank you again for taking the time to leave your review.

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