Wickes - Exeter Reviews 108

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter Devon, EX2 7HY, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had our kitchen designed by Laurence Kneale from the Wickes store. He helped incorporate our ideas into the design and make the most of the space. Laurence continued to be supportive after we had... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Laurence Kneale was our kitchen designer & he was excellent. He listened to what we wanted but also made good suggestions to improve our plan. Laurence was approachable, friendly, knowledgeable & at n... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been using Wickes regularly for the past three years, and I can honestly say I've only ever had positive experiences. The whole team are consistently friendly, helpful and profess... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

ordered some decking for next day delivery, courier service sent text with time, timeframe been and gone contacted wickes who said it hadn't been collected earliest delivery next was another 2 days aw... See more

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Company details

  1. Hardware Store
  2. Bathroom Supply Store
  3. Kitchen Supply Store
  4. Solar Energy Company

About Wickes - Exeter

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Quality you can trust

Wickes is dedicated to providing great value and quality products. That’s because we understand our customers take pride in their work - and so do we. Catering for everyone from kitchen dreamers and first time DIYers to skilled tradespeople.


Kitchens and Bathrooms

If you’re looking for a new kitchen or bathroom, our expert Design Consultants can help bring your dream to life. From design to installation plus all the finishing touches, we have everything you need to create your new kitchen or bathroom.


Everything you need

Whether your next project requires a quick coat of paint or a complete transformation we have everything you need to get going - including materials, tools and advice.


Wickes Solar

Wickes Solar, formerly Solar Fast, brings over 20 years of experience delivering trusted renewable energy solutions across the UK. As one of the UK’s leading solar panel installers, we provide high-quality, efficient solar systems with flexible pricing and expert service.

Our award-winning team and fully insured installers ensure fast installations, often within seven days, plus industry-leading warranties and lifetime system monitoring.

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Contact info

  • Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7HY, United Kingdom

  • +441392605500

4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I use Wickes weekly for materials

I've been using Wickes regularly for the past three years, and I can honestly say I've only ever had positive experiences.

The whole team are consistently friendly, helpful and professional, creating a welcoming atmosphere every time I visit.

A special thank you has to go to Ollie and Victoria, who always go above and beyond to help. Nothing ever seems too much trouble, and they genuinely make the effort to ensure customers are looked after.
The wider team deserve recognition too , whether it's helping locate stock, checking out the back when shelves are running low, or simply offering service with a smile, everyone is polite and eager to help.

The store is clearly well run, well stocked, and the staff take pride in what they do.

The weekend team are equally fantastic , always approachable, kind and professional.
I regularly recommend Wickes to friends, family and fellow tradespeople, and I wouldn't hesitate to continue doing so.

Thank you to everyone at the store for all your hard work , it really doesn't go unnoticed.

Zavier
BoyBespoke Catios

8 June 2026
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Hi Zavier, we're so pleased to hear about your consistently positive experiences over the past three years. It's wonderful to know that our team's friendliness, helpfulness, and professionalism create a welcoming atmosphere. We truly appreciate you highlighting the dedication of our colleagues and the wider team's efforts. Thank you for your kind words and continued recommendations. -LR

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had our kitchen designed by Laurence…

We had our kitchen designed by Laurence Kneale from the Wickes store. He helped incorporate our ideas into the design and make the most of the space. Laurence continued to be supportive after we had placed our order. Overall we were very happy with the Wickes Exeter store.

29 May 2026
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Hi Fay, Thank you for your five-star review. We are pleased to learn that our Design collegue Laurence helped you with your new kitchen project. We appreciate your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lora lane the bathroom designer was very friendly and approachable and talented.

Lora lane the bathroom designer was excellent and designed us a beautiful bathroom. Communication was excellent before and after the bathroom was completed. Would recommend wicks for bathroom fitting.

9 June 2026
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Hi Mandy, We're delighted to hear our designer Lora created a beautiful bathroom for you! We appreciate your kind words about our communication and recommendation. - Sean

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was excellent

I was excellent

6 June 2026
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Hey Richard, thank you for your five-star review, and I'm glad you enjoyed the service in our Exeter store! - Dylan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent kitchen designer

Laurence Kneale was our kitchen designer & he was excellent. He listened to what we wanted but also made good suggestions to improve our plan. Laurence was approachable, friendly, knowledgeable & at no time were we pressurised by any 'hard sales', (which was a relief after other company kitchen design meetings!). And other store staff were also helpful with any questions we had.

27 May 2026
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We're so glad to hear about your positive kitchen design experience. It's wonderful that Laurence Kneale listened to your needs and offered helpful suggestions without any pressure. We appreciate your kind words about our staff. -AK

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Sophie

I ordered deck boards for click and collect. On arrival I realised I’d ordered the wrong size, Sophie was really helpful and quickly swapped them over. No fuss, really efficient, a credit to the store and Wickes customer service

27 May 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Exeter

Hi Victoria, thanks for your wonderful review! We're so pleased Sophie could assist you with your deck boards. We appreciate your kind words. -LR

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NOT NEXT DAY DELIVERY!!

ordered some decking for next day delivery, courier service sent text with time, timeframe been and gone contacted wickes who said it hadn't been collected earliest delivery next was another 2 days away. Asked why when i could order online again and it says next day delivery was told they cut off deliveries for next day at 3pm- their websites states 6pm! also had previous orders from them ordered past 3 and they've come next day. wont be ordering again from them why state next day delivery if its not going to come until 4 days later

27 May 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Exeter

Hi, Michelle. Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. I'm really sorry to learn of the issues you've had with your deliveries. I've sent you a request for more information, so I can look into this for you. Thank you again for your feedback. - Scott H

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visited Wickes on Bank Holiday Monday…

Visited Wickes on Bank Holiday Monday and was really impressed with the experience. Even though the store was busy, the staff stayed friendly, patient, and very helpful throughout. Sophie, I think she was called, helped me find everything I needed on my list and made the whole shopping trip much easier.
The store was well organised, shelves were fully stocked, and prices were reasonable. The lady who served me at the till wearing a pink hi-vis was also very friendly and funny, which made the visit even more enjoyable. Checkout was smooth despite the holiday rush, and the customer service really stood out. A really positive visit overall — I’ll definitely be returning for future DIY projects.

25 May 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Exeter

We're delighted to hear you had such a positive experience during your Bank Holiday visit. It's wonderful that Sophie was friendly, patient, and helpful, making your shopping trip easier. We appreciate your kind words about the store's organisation and the enjoyable checkout. Thank you for your feedback. - AB

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not impressed as I phoned them up as I…

Not impressed as I phoned them up as I was looking for kitchen top or the best shelving and wanting a piece 165.5 or 167 cm x 50 x 4 cm thick cut size now I’ve been told that they do the Service and the lady on the phone told me they don’t and I should go and shop elsewhere and that’s for laminate waterproof type stuff you know

25 May 2026
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Hi Gary, we are sorry to hear about your recent experience with our service. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will review our team's communication to ensure better assistance for custom cut requests. -LR

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sophie was extremely helpful with my…

Sophie was extremely helpful with my purchase today, kind and professional customer service.

23 May 2026
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We're so glad to hear you received kind and professional customer service today from Sophie. - AB

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience speaking with…

I had a great experience speaking with Sharon over the phone. She was extremely helpful, professional, and knowledgeable when providing information regarding deliveries for one of my customers. Sharon took the time to answer all of my questions clearly and made the whole process much easier. She is also very friendly and welcoming in person, which makes every interaction a pleasure. The other staff in store are also always helpful, polite, and provide excellent customer service. Very much appreciated.

19 May 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Exeter

Hi, Mason. Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. We are really pleased to see that, Sharon, was helpful, professional and knowledgeable during your visit, answering any questions you had, making for a great shopping experience. Thank you again for your kind feedback. - Scott H

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a really positive experience at…

I had a really positive experience at Wickes Exeter thanks to Sophie. She was incredibly helpful, patient, and took the time to answer all my questions without making me feel rushed. Her friendly attitude and excellent customer service made my visit much easier and more enjoyable. A real credit to the store — thank you, Sophie! I can’t wait to come back again.

17 May 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Exeter

We are so pleased to hear about your positive experience and that Sophie was incredibly helpful and patient. We appreciate your kind feedback. -AK

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good customer service and…

Very good customer service and knowledgeable staff... reasonable prices with great products.

21 May 2026
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We're happy to hear you received very good customer service and found our staff knowledgeable. -AK

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went in today to purchase some plants

Went in today to purchase some plants. Ruby on the tills was absolutely fantastic and helpful we managed to find out when the next delivery was. I also witnessed her serving another customer who also complimented her.

17 May 2026
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We're so happy to hear about your positive experience with Ruby! We appreciate you sharing your kind words. -AK

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor deliver and refund process poor management

Unfortunately, having had an initial good service on sale the parts of the order then did not turn up. I called the store and was assured they would call customer service and call me back. I explained it was urgent as I had the builders needing to put in the drains. I did not get the call back. I went to the store found the part and requested I pick up the part and do not deliver the missing part. This was not possible in store even though I brought the product in store I waited and waited for the staff to call customer service. And resolve the issue. Sharon the manager was incredibly poor solving a very simple problem. She claimed collecting and cancelling the order from the warehouse was not an option she knew about. Management is about solution finding . The constant blaming of company procedures in front of a customer is very poor. When I explain this she got offended. The experience was over half an hour and even when the solution I offered was excepted by the customer service the manger appear unwilling to implement it. I. The end I had to explicitly ask whether I was waiting endlessly for internal process to work and was it necessary given it had been agreed that there was availability for me to pick up the part. It created a distrust for the process and resorted in me not placing a 2k Oder that I was going to do. Reliabity is everything and I dislike staff complaining about company processes in front of me I suggests difficulties in company culture.

13 May 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Exeter

We regret to hear about the missing parts and the issues you experienced in store. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We're taking your feedback seriously and will look into the issues you raised internally to improve our service and internal processes. Thank you for your time. -AK

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tom/Thomas Kirby

Tom/Thomas Kirby,

Was fantastic really helped to support us with the design of our kitchen. Nothing was to much for him he went above and beyond with his service. Very patient with me and my changes. I’m so happy with the service he provided us though out the whole process. Thank you Rachael 😊

19 April 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Exeter

Hi, We're happy to hear that the support provided during your kitchen design was fantastic and that you're happy with the service. We appreciate your kind feedback and patience! -Summer M

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a great experience with our solar…

Had a great experience with our solar panels design and installation. Becky-Anne Williams from Exeter was excellent in working out what was needed and designing the set up.
Scaffolding up and installers were out within a couple of weeks and it was done. Working great. I didn’t need to lift a finger.
Brilliant and a great price. Many thanks.

2 April 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Exeter

Hi Paula,

We appreciate you sharing your solar panel design and installation experience. We're happy to hear that the process, from design to installation, was seamless and met your needs. Thank you for your feedback! -Ellysse

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Very poor delivery experiences

Fairly decent prices with a trade account. But the delivery service from Exeter is absolutely awful. I've had many deliveries over the past 18 months and multiple have been poor. You book and pay for a slot, but they sometimes don't turn up, or there's often items missing that the delivery driver won't or can't sort. No proactive help so then you're forced into customer services. And there are sometimes no redelivery slots available for them to correct their errors until days later. Most recent experience was yesterday when they forgot to put items on the van and several phone calls later the next delivery slot was in two or three days' time. No offer of delivery cost refund either. Overall, I'd recommend looking elsewhere as it's clearly a recurring issue. For a 'Trade' account it means jobs have to be delayed.

9 April 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Exeter

Hi Baden, So sorry to hear about the difficulties with your order. We have sent you a request for more information so that we can look into this for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service from Sophie…

Great customer service from Sophie helping me locate a parcel left in the wrong place by the courier. Issue sorted within a couple hours.

20 March 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Exeter

Hi Emily,

We're happy to hear that Sophie was helpful in locating your parcel. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. -Ellysse

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