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Evaluating 956 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the delivery team for being punctual, friendly, and extremely helpful when offloading heavy items into gardens. Consumers also highlight the smooth ordering process, clear updates, and efficient communication regarding arrival times. Many people note that staff members are exceptionally polite, professional, and pleasant to interact with throughout the entire process. Though some customers noted missing parts or delivery delays that required waiting for replacements, they still managed to complete their garden projects. A few people also mentioned that the wood materials felt less durable than expected, with occasional gaps or warped boards requiring extra effort during construction.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good communication on dispatch and delivery and timing. Took about a full day to erect, two people advised on election and at least 1mtre around the circumference to get screws in, read instructio... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Ordered the value overlap pent shed. Arrangements of delivery was extremely easy and straightforward. Item was delivered bang on time to when it was supposed to be. The shed itself isn't made out... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The ordering, processing and delivery were all ok. Installation was fairly straightforward. As with most cases it’s the after sales that I have issue with. Huge gaps gave appeared between some... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Delivery of the summer house was on time, wrong felt for roof but resolved very quickly but customer support team. My only issue would be the quality of the product. Nails sticking out of timber as dr... See more

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Company details

  1. Garden Center
  2. Garden Building Supplier

About Waltons

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At Waltons, we believe outdoor spaces hold more than tools - they hold possibility. It can be a studio, a hideaway, a workshop, or a quiet corner for daydreaming. We’re here to make that space easy to create - with quality garden buildings delivered to your door and all the advice and support you need to bring your outdoor vision to life. Out here, the smallest spaces can unlock the biggest ideas. We’re here to help make it happen.


We’ve been building things for the outdoors since 1878 - long before garden sheds were a household staple. It all started with E.C. Walton, a bee-keeping lecturer who began crafting affordable beehives for his students. When local farmers saw his carpentry skills, they came calling for chicken coops, and soon Walton Muskham Beehive Works was born.


From those early days in Nottinghamshire, we’ve spent over 140 years learning how to design and deliver high-quality garden buildings that stand the test of time. What began with beehives has grown into sheds, summerhouses, and spaces that help people make more of their outdoors.


When you choose Waltons, you’re not only investing in high-quality products - you're choosing expert design, time-tested durability, and a customer-first commitment that sets us apart. Here’s why thousands of homeowners continue to trust Waltons for their outdoor space.

Our Services

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Home Installation
Daunted by the prospect of installing your new shed or garden building yourself? Why not save yourself the hassle and have our team do it for you?
Free delivery to most UK postcodes
At Waltons we offer free delivery to most UK postcodes, on all our garden buildings.
Ready Painted Service
Our ready-painted service is available on a selection of our shiplap sheds, summerhouses, greenhouses, and playhouses. Your building will benefit from our Paint Promise guarantee*. This means your paint will last 3 years with minor care and attention – and your building will still benefit from our 10 year anti-rot guarantee. How does it work? Step 1 Choose your garden building and select our ready painted service in one of our six shades. Step2 Our garden building will be professionally painted in our factory. Step 3 When your building has been painted, our team will contact you to arrange a delivery date. Step 4 Your building will be delivered ready painted on your chosen date. Step 5 Additional paint is supplied with your building for future touch ups.

1 Year manufacturers guarantee on our entire range of wooden buildings

As standard, and to give you peace of mind, we offer a 1 year manufacturers guarantee on our entire range of timber garden buildings.

As standard, and to give you peace of mind, we offer a 1 year manufacturers guarantee on our entire range of timber garden buildings.
Please note that our Guarantees do not cover your garden building from the natural movement of timber that takes place over time. This includes; the twisting, warping and splitting of timber.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If you're cross eyed or partial sighted it might look OK....

Whilst I will be the first to acknowledge the customer service has been very good, the actual shed itself is absolutely shocking quality. My husband and father-in-law didn't even manage to get it built in 7 hours due to all the issues they came across. From the off the door wouldn't fit in the hole and had to be planed in order to get it to fit. The base of the shed is warped, as were the roof parts. We've had to fit the roof as best we can but it's so out of line the back will need to planed in order to fit the felt and finish with the apex batons. My father-in-law is in his 70's and said he has never built or seen such a badly manufactured shed in all his life. Yes, you can argue that I should have got it collected for a replacement or refund but I honestly do not believe a replacement would have been any better and I was working to a deadline. So I'm afraid this is my first and last Walton's purchase and I wouldn't recommend them.

25 July 2026
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Reply from Waltons

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review.

We're pleased to hear that you found our customer service to be very good. However, we're sorry to hear of your disappointment with the quality of your shed and the difficulties experienced during assembly.

We're saddened to see your review, particularly as it appears you haven't contacted our Customer Support team to give us the opportunity to investigate the issues you've raised or offer any assistance. We'd welcome the chance to review your concerns regarding the door, floor, roof components and overall assembly.

Please log into our Customer Portal at www.mgplogistics.co.uk/ to report the issues, and our team will be happy to investigate and work with you towards a suitable resolution.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and great product

Great service and great product, delivery was on time, slight damage to roof panel but quickly fixed and a further discount given. Looks great now it’s up and painted.

21 July 2026
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Thank you for your great review!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Reviewed this company and tried to say…

Reviewed this company and tried to say I sent to the wrong company, total rubbish, there wood is so badly warped near impossible to assemble Do Not use Steer clear.

1 August 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Had to return it

Had to return it. Lousy quality, cracked, green colour. Delivered at 4.59am with no message dumped at my house and message at 7 am saying the delivery would be made 5-7 am. A disgrace. Went to another company and got a brilliant shed and helpful delivery.

11 July 2026
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Reply from Waltons

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review.

We're sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the quality of the shed and your delivery experience. This is not the standard of service we aim to provide, and we apologise for the frustration and inconvenience caused.

I can see that your return has now been completed and a full refund has been processed.

We're sorry that we were unable to provide the experience you expected and appreciate your feedback, which will be shared with the relevant teams.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not at all impressive service

Not at all impressive service.
The whole process has been a nightmare I’d say start to finish but it’s unfinished
Took 2 months to get the shed
Then they fitted it and left it damaged and broken
After two months I’m still waiting for a reply which takes a week to ten days then you get an email to logon to portal and reply
Absolute nonsense
I would not recommend this company at all
Don’t waste your time

7 May 2026
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Reply from Waltons

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review.

We're sorry to hear that you've been disappointed with your experience and apologise for the delays you've encountered.

I can see that the replacement parts you require are currently on order. As these are manufactured to order, they can take around three weeks to be produced and dispatched. We appreciate that this is frustrating, and we're sorry for the inconvenience this has caused.

Thank you for your patience while we work to resolve this for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivered on agreed date

Delivered on agreed date, drive was polite
From ordering to deliver no hassle.

31 July 2026
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Thanks for your 5 star review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely little summerhouse

The summerhouse was a very good price. It arrived earlier than anticipated and the team who built it were efficient and friendly. Very pleased with the whole experience.

29 July 2026
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Thanks for your 5 star review!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I used Waltons as they were made in…

I used Waltons as they were made in Britain and had good reviews on the internet. I have to say I am very pleased with the Quality of our Summer House. We opted for the 44mm thickness wood which was a great choice. We’ve had a few teething issues since with the doors and with this heatwave wood expansion and in total 3 different installers have been back to try and fix the issues. Finally on the third attempt this was completed. I really think it’s well worth paying to have your summer house installed as they build it so quickly and if you have any issues afterwards Waltons are very keen to get them fixed. All customer service is done via a portal and responses have been prompt. My only frustration with this company has been the lack of planning with the installers. The first two tipped up at 6:30 am with no 2 hour warning and this is too early to start work, and the last ones arrived at 9pm !! After two previous installations miles away but they were determined to get to our job too. I really think the company needs to review the number of jobs and the locations they are sending these teams on as they are working some long and unsociable hours. That said I’m really pleased with the finished product even though some parts of the service could be improved.

29 July 2026
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Reply from Waltons

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a thoughtful 4-star review.

We're delighted to hear that you're pleased with the quality of your summer house and that choosing the 44mm log thickness has proven to be a great decision. It's wonderful to know you're happy with the finished building and that our customer service team was able to respond promptly and work with you to resolve the issues with the doors.

We'd also like to thank you for your patience throughout the process. We appreciate that it took several visits to get everything just right, and we're pleased we were able to reach a satisfactory outcome in the end.

Your feedback regarding our installation scheduling is incredibly valuable. We completely understand your frustration with the arrival times, particularly the very early and very late visits. This isn't the experience we want our customers to have, and your comments will be shared with our installation and planning teams as we continue to review how we schedule work and support our installers.

Thank you once again for your balanced and constructive feedback. Despite the challenges along the way, we're thrilled that you're now enjoying your summer house and appreciate your recommendation to future customers.

We hope you enjoy your new garden building for many years to come.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Large Tower Playhouse with Double Swing…

Large Tower Playhouse with Double Swing – Honest Review

Overall, we are very pleased with the quality of this playhouse. Once assembled, it is extremely sturdy, well-built and has already proven to be a fantastic addition to the garden. It easily handled a group of children during my niece’s birthday party, with several kids playing on it at once, and it felt solid and secure throughout.

That said, prospective buyers should be aware that assembly is a much bigger job than you might expect. There are no pre-drilled holes or markings to indicate where to drill, making the build far more time-consuming than anticipated. There are also a huge number of screws involved. It took us almost six days, working 2–3 hours each day, to complete the assembly. If you’re not experienced with DIY projects of this scale, I would strongly recommend paying for professional assembly.

We initially struggled to find the instructions, only to realise they were provided as a PDF link in the order confirmation email rather than included in the packaging. This could be made much clearer.

Another surprise was that the turquoise sections shown in the product photos are not pre-made panels. Instead, they are flat sheets that need to be measured, cut, and screwed onto the structure yourself. We had expected these to arrive as ready-made panels.

The product also does not include ground anchors, which I believe are essential for a play structure of this size, so these will need to be purchased separately.

There were a couple of quality issues on arrival. Some of the timber had cracks, and the baby swing was damaged. To their credit, customer service responded promptly, offering to replace the swing and provide £50 compensation for the damaged wood. At the time of writing, we are still waiting for this to be processed.

We also reinforced the serving counter by adding two extra pieces of timber, as we felt it needed additional support.

Despite the challenges during assembly and the few quality issues, the finished playhouse is excellent. It is strong, durable, and the children absolutely love it. If you’re prepared for a substantial build or are happy to pay for installation I would definitely recommend it.

17 July 2026
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Reply from Waltons

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed 3-star review.

We're delighted to hear that you're so pleased with the overall quality of the playhouse and that it has already been such a hit with the children. It's fantastic to know that, once assembled, you found it to be sturdy, secure, and a great addition to your garden.

We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the assembly process, instructions, and product expectations. Your comments are incredibly valuable and will be shared with the relevant teams as we continually look for ways to improve both our products and the customer experience.

We're sorry to hear that some of the timber arrived cracked and that the baby swing was damaged. While we're pleased our customer service team was able to offer a resolution, we apologise that you're still waiting for this to be completed. If this is still outstanding, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us, and we'll be happy to ensure it is followed up as quickly as possible.

Thank you again for your balanced and constructive review. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted that, despite the challenges during assembly, the finished playhouse has been well worth the effort and is being enjoyed by your family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great summerhouse with side shed

Great summerhouse with side shed, well made, bit hard to put up other then that it’s a good size inside

22 July 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us your lovely feedback

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A roll of felt missing and the extra…

A roll of felt missing and the extra floor supports but no hassle and refund given. Top quality summerhouse!

23 July 2026
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Thank you for leaving us your great review!

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