Beatsons Direct Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Evaluating 61 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company, consistently showing the exceptional quality of daily assistance provided by employees. Customers frequently praise the helpful staff and efficient service, noting that purchasing items is remarkably simple and prices remain highly competitive throughout. Consumers also deeply appreciate the smooth overall purchasing process and the great value consistently offered across the different business branches. However, some people mentioned frustrating issues with unexpected delivery delays and inconvenient scheduling changes that severely disrupted their personal plans. A few reviewers also noted that communication regarding order updates and missing tracking information could be significantly improved when unexpected setbacks occur.

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Delivery service

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Staff

People report positive experiences with staff, frequently highlighting friendly, accommodating team members... See more

Service

Customers had positive experiences with service, frequently highlighting helpful staff, quick deliveries, and... See more

Order

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Price

Consumers find price to be positive, frequently highlighting competitive rates alongside reliable service.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paul the salesperson went above and beyond to help me after I realised the wood I ordered wouldn’t fit in my car. I will definitely be back and Paul should receive I wage rise with people like him in... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant experience, third visit and would definitely return. Very friendly and efficient staff. Great prices. The staff outside are so helpful too. Great local business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff very accommodating and helped with everything despite time of year, other companies had turned us away. Highly recommend using Beatsons great value for money and customer service!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivery driver was exceptional, very helpful putting salt where I requested and asked if I wanted it decanted into my salt bin . Thank you


Company details

  1. Timber merchant
  2. also in
  3. Door shop

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Beatsons Building Supplies Limited is one of the UKs leading independent builders merchants. From our head office in Central Scotland, we are able to supply building materials across the UK. Online and at our UK based stores, you will find a wide range of supplies for building, construction, landscaping, garden furniture, joinery, decorating, DIY and agricultural use. We stock a huge range of Eliza Tinsley Hardware and offer great deals on XL Joinery & LPD Doors. For landscaping we offer a range decorative gravels, sand, cement, fencing and slabs. We have over 30,000 products available for distribution across the UK with new ranges being added all the time. Beatsons are competitively priced with great delivery costs. We pride ourselves in being able to offer value for money to all of our consumers to ensure they get quality tools and materials at an affordable price. We offer quantity discounts, offers and competitions too to our registered customers. Take a look at our huge range of over 30,000 building supplies online and receive a greater discount the more products you buy on selected items. Our friendly and knowledgeable team is available to help you with your requirements in store, by email, on the phone or on our live chat feature during office hours. For more information on our award winning service, sign up to our monthly newsletter or follow us on Facebook or Twitter. Copyright © 1998-2021 Beatsons Building Supplies Limited. All rights Reserved.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No problems

Order was delivered within a couple of days for my project, driver was very helpful getting six bulk bags as close to my working area as possible, will definitely use Beatsons in the future.

20 August 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered materials based on being told…

Ordered materials based on being told delivery could be done on the coming Saturday. Didnt arrive until the Tuesday the following week.
Very disappointed as I could have gone elsewhere and in future I will.

1 August 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good prices but booked a delivery and…

Good prices but booked a delivery and paid £20 for it and then received a message to say that delivery would be on the Friday so I organised for workmen to do job on the Saturday, after waiting all day until 5 pm no delivery appeared so I called the yard to ask where my delivery was only to be told they were very busy and it wouldn’t be delivered until the middle of the following week this was no good to me I stated that I needed it Monday at the latest so they said they would make sure it was delivered then and to be fair it was but thing is I had to cancel work men for the Saturday and now job still isn’t done because work needs to be fitted in again through no fault of our own .

20 July 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exemplary service support

Exemplary level of customer service from the Livingston branch, in particular the frontline desk proved to be very knowledgeable and helpful, have used in the past and will use again in future, particular reference to Malcolm for arrangements with delivery. Thank you

30 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used Beatsons on numerous…

I have used Beatsons on numerous occasions and always had excellent service from instore and on the phone alway very helpful price are alway competative and delivery the guys will help where and if they csn. Thanks Brian Wilkie

27 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pick up the phone if in doubt

The website makes no sense unless you want to buy a complete kit for example you can't really go online and buy a couple of coping stones as there's no drop down box for anything less however after being frustrated with the online route I picked up the phone and spoke to a human who knew exactly what I wanted and I ordered everything over the phone which was brilliant well done to the lad in the Alloa branch who I spoke to 👍👍

21 July 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Ordered sleepers for back garden

Ordered sleepers for back garden. Exactly as expected and good quality. A small delivery charge was included, which I was happy to pay, unfortunately they were delivered slightly later than expected and is reflected in my rating. Overall very happy with purchase and service from Beatsons.

19 June 2026

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