Wickes - Reading Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

709-731 Oxford Road, Unit A, Reading Retail Park, Reading Berkshire, RG30 1PR, GB

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wickes very kindly allowed us to exchange all the pieces of mini guttering for standard guttering even though we had gone over our 30 day returns date. We were then helped enormously by Lizzy on the s... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant Wickes Store. Got everything I need to work on my house refurb ! Also, Lizzy is a superstar. Most helpful person , really knowledgable, friendly and smiley !

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Lizzy was super friendly, polite, and professional mixing my paint samples, answering all my questions and gave me space and time to think and change my mind. Paint samples were largely fine , apart f... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5/5 Stars – Exceptional service from Lizzy! ​I had a brilliant experience at my local Wickes store (Tilehurst), all thanks to Lizzy. She was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and went completely above... See more

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Company details

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

About Wickes - Reading

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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.


Contact info

  • 709-731 Oxford Road, Unit A, Reading Retail Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1PR, United Kingdom

  • +441189588288

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality staff! (Olivia)

As a tradesmen it’s nice to have workers who know where things are and what they are talking about; Olivia was exactly that! helped me find exactly ehat I needed in a timely manner. A credit to the store! Will be using reading far more often now!

19 August 2026
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We're so pleased to hear about your positive experience at our store, Charlie B! It's wonderful that Olivia provided such excellent knowledge and assistance, helping you find exactly what you needed in a timely manner. We truly appreciate your kind feedback. - AB

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff are always amazing and…

The staff are always amazing and helpful. Thanks to Olivia running a good team

24 August 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Thank you for your fantastic five-star review, Brads! We are so pleased to hear that our team is always amazing and helpful. It's wonderful to know that Olivia is doing a good job. - AB

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An amazing wickes

Popped in to grab some project supplies and had a really seamless experience. A huge shoutout to Olivia who was incredibly helpful, friendly, and pointed me exactly where I needed to go. Store was tidy and well-stocked too. Will definitely be back!

11 August 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi, Harry. Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. We're really pleased to see that, Olivia was really helpful and friendly during your visit. We're also glad to see that you found our store to be tidy and well stocked. Thank you again for your kind feedback. - Scott H

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All round great service

All round great service. I frequently use this store as a tradesperson. The management team have been happy to assist on shop floor and direct me towards any materials I needed, till staff are always friendly and when I place a delivery to arrive on site it usually arrives next day. I would definitely recommend Wickes Reading.

24 August 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

We're so pleased to hear about your consistently great experiences with our store, Alfie! It's wonderful that our management and till staff are always so helpful and friendly. We truly appreciate your kind feedback and recommendation. - AB

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lizzy was great and guided me to the…

Lizzy was great and guided me to the items I needed. She was brilliant and the Reading store is great.

22 August 2026
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Hi, Pete. Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. We're really pleased to see that, Lizzy provided excellent customer service during your visit to our Wickes store in Reading. Thank you again for your kind feedback. - Scott H

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience, had the product I wanted in stock, straight to the tills where I was greeted and taken well care of by Lizzy, and home within the space of 15 minutes. Happy customer 😊

20 August 2026
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We're so pleased to hear about your great experience and that you found the product you wanted in stock. It's wonderful that Lizzy provided excellent service, making your visit quick and easy. Thank you for your kind feedback! -AK

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely staff

My experience has been really good as Olivia made my day helping me find all the items I needed for a project she is asset to the company and deserves recognition

6 August 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

We're so pleased to hear that Olivia made your day by helping you find all the items you needed for your project. It's wonderful to know you had such a positive experience. -AK

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lozzy in Reading branch Oxford rd was…

Lozzy in Reading branch Oxford rd was very helpful

20 August 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience, Padraig. We're so pleased to hear that Lozzy at our Reading branch provided you with such helpful service. - AB

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Useful, but not my first choice

I can get stuff at Wickes that I can't get from other local DIY outlets - and often in sensible quantities (ie not having to buy 200 screws if I only want 1), but I do get frustrated with the lack of stock control (stuff out of stock or undiscoverable due to random shelf stacking). Timber cutting would be helpful.

18 August 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

We appreciate your feedback regarding our product selection and quantities, Mark. We're actively working to improve our stock control and shelf organization to ensure items are always discoverable. We're also exploring options for timber cutting services. - AB

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Fairly good experience

Fairly good experience. Store people are very helpful.

17 August 2026
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Hi Aftab, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that you had a good experience and found our team members to be very helpful. - Sean

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful staff

I had a really positive experience at Wickes and was very impressed with the level of customer service. The staff were friendly, approachable and more than happy to help when I needed it.

What really stood out to me was that someone kindly offered to help me with my heavier purchases and carried them out to my car for me. It was such a thoughtful gesture and made things so much easier, especially with some of the heavier items I had bought.

It’s always nice to receive that extra bit of help and feel like the staff genuinely care about their customers. Overall, it was a smooth and enjoyable experience from start to finish, and I would definitely recommend Wickes based on the service I received. Thank you to the team for being so helpful and welcoming!

14 August 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi Chanté, We're so pleased to hear you had such a positive experience and were impressed with the level of customer service you received. It's wonderful that our team was friendly, approachable, and happy to assist you with your purchases, especially with the heavier items. We appreciate your kind words and are glad you found your visit smooth and enjoyable. - Sean

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really happy with my visit

Really happy with my visit, I came in to pick up a few things for a DIY project at home and wasn’t completely sure what I needed. One of the colleagues was really friendly and helpful and pointed me in the right direction, even helping me find a couple of things I wouldn’t have thought of. Made the whole trip so much easier and stress-free. Great customer service!

15 August 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

We are so pleased to hear about your positive visit, Chanelle! It's wonderful that one of our colleagues was friendly and helpful, guiding you to everything you needed for your DIY project. We're glad they made your trip easier and stress-free. - AB

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Useless MORONS messed CLICK & COLLECT

Useless morons MESSED up CLICK &COLLECT over 2 days - ordered p5 22mm floorboard from the store at the store as they only stock broken damaged ones- hoping they would get from back - they didn’t - wasted 40 min in shop - then received text order ready but shop was shutting at 3.55pm - went back - it was fake news to fulfil some target - went back Monday evening- the fools had wrong stock ready and the wrong count - could not resolve as still damaged stock on display - got REFUND - wasted time , petrol , and builder fees . WILL NOT CLICK AND COLLECT FROM THESE AMATEURS AGAIN

17 August 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi Shakil, We're truly sorry to hear about the incredibly frustrating experience you had with your recent Click & Collect order. We understand your disappointment regarding the damaged stock, the incorrect order readiness notification, and the subsequent issues with stock and count. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We have requested additional information to look into this further. - Sean

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Discount on split bags

I bought eighteen bags of sub-base material over two visits to the Reading store and was very pleased with the value for money. On my second visit a number of the bags unfortunately were split and some of the contents ( not much) had spilled out. I was served by Lizzy who made a substantial discount on those bags which I thought was a very good gesture.

17 August 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi First time buyer, We're delighted to hear you were pleased with the value of the sub-base material. It's great to know that Lizzy was able to assist you effectively with the damaged bags, ensuring a positive experience despite the minor issue. - Sean

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wickes App

On the Wickes Trade Pro app, Who’s smart idea was it to remove choosing the door sizes on the door you want?? Now have to civ through the whole list!! Mading pricing up 6 times longer!! They want sacking IMMEDIATELY!

17 August 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

We appreciate you sharing your feedback regarding the recent changes to the door sizing selection on our app. We understand this has impacted your shopping experience, we will pass this onto the relevant team(s) to look into further. -AK

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is not the first time I shopping…

This is not the first time I shopping at reading Oxford Road Wickes, first the staff always looks bored, I take my Good's to check out and there was palettes on the floor, so my way was blocked one of the guy said sorry you have to find another way to the desk,
Same time they start to dance and sitting top of the good with mobiles. I make my way to the desk and I waiting 10 minutes, there was only 1 person service at the moment I look the other 2 guys and instead to serve me they left the pallets on the floor and walk way, this is was very bad experiences
I don't know if I come back to shopping again, I'm regular costumer,
Byning kitchen and bathroom suit.

15 August 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

We are truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at our store, Nik. The behaviour you described from our team members, including blocking aisles and inattentiveness at the checkout, is certainly not the standard we aim for. We understand your frustration and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will address this internally to ensure a better experience for our valued customers. - AB

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exemplary service

Sadly didn't get the lady's name but she couldn't have been more helpful. She went over and above to take our order with a smile!

Turbary Park branch Bournemouth Dorset

11 August 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Thank you for your wonderful five-star review, David. We are delighted to hear that one of our team members at our Turbary Park branch in Bournemouth provided such excellent and helpful service. We appreciate you sharing your positive experience. - AB

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I advise you not to shop online with…

I advise you not to shop online with Wickes. Poor customer service and poor delivery service. I ordered 50 LITRES of soil, which is very heavy and due to my mobility unfortunately I’m not able to go into store. The driver refused to deliver to my door so it was left unattended and it was stolen. I’ve Been going back and fourth with Wickes and had to get a crime reference from the police. They then ONLY refunded me the price of the item and not my delivery charge. Which I did not ask for. I needed the soil for my plants clearly which is why I ordered it. The item has now gone up in price so I would have to pay double the amount which I’m extremely annoyed about. I am never shopping here again. I advise anyone not to shop here either

13 August 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

Hi, Shalifa. Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. We're really sorry to learn of your experience. For bulky items, delivery is to the kerbside only. We're also sorry to hear of the issues you encountered following the delivery and the inconvenience this caused. I've sent you a request for more information, so I can look into this for you. Thanks again for your feedback. - Scott H

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Today we returned to Wickes Ranliegh…

Today we returned to Wickes Ranliegh Road Ipswich with a surplus tin of Dulux emulsion paint with a receipt which was one week over the 30 day return policy we had purchased two tins but only needed one tin we spoke to the manager and told him we would accept a credit note instead of a refund but this was refused. We will not be buying anything else from Wickes in future.

1 August 2026
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Reply from Wickes - Reading

We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointment regarding the return of the paint and the refusal of a credit note, Kathleen. We understand your frustration with the return policy timeframe. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. -AB

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