Friendly, knowledgeable and best quality and above all the best prices around , delivery is always spot on too. Would definitely recommend this company is the best around by far , been using for a lon... See more
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I have used Gard and Sons several times and usually been able to collect the products myself ! Ordering two bulk bags of Kiln dried logs from them for the first time , great communication with the sa... See more
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Without exception, we have found the staff at J Gard & Sons Ltd to be courteous, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. In fact, my husband, a qualified carpenter & joiner, now retired, thoroughly enjo... See more
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Ordered two made to measure side gates quality was better than expected as the price was much lower than similar suppliers. Very pleased with them and recommend company and service provided
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Now one of the largest independent Timber Merchants in Essex, Gards offers a full range of timber and landscaping materials to both the trades and public. With 1000+ EXCELLENT online reviews, good customer service has always been key to the business and with friendly and knowledgeable staff this is what sets them apart from other merchants along with keen prices and good stock range. If it’s a full garden makeover or a replacement length of timber, Gards has a wide variety of products available off the shelf. With an onsite mill, they still offer the specialist machining and a full cutting service. With their own fleet of vehicles, Gards can also offer a full delivery service including bagged aggregates along with porcelain and sandstone paving!
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The Timber Mill, The Tye, East Hanningfield, CM38BY, Chelmsford, United Kingdom
- 01245 400181
- sales@gards.co.uk
- www.gards.co.uk
4.8
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Good customer service
Good customer service , Good quality timber and you dont have to take all day to find a straight piece,unlike the big diy stores
October 29, 2026
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Reply from J Gard & Sons LTD
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review Harry 😊
We're really pleased to hear you're happy with both our customer service and the quality of our timber. We know how frustrating it can be having to sort through piles of timber to find a decent straight piece, so it's great to hear we're making things easier for you!
We really appreciate your support and hope to help again soon 👍
- Jess
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Kieron was just fantastic
Kieron was just fantastic. Very engaging and patient as I changed my order for the umpteenth time!
Delivery was bang on time and the driver went above board (such a bad pun) to help with the heavier items.
And those items were of the highest quality. I could have ordered from nearer to home, but J Gard had every item I needed, so keeping individual deliveries to a minimum.
October 2, 2026
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Reply from J Gard & Sons LTD
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review 😊
We're really pleased Kieron was so helpful while getting your order sorted and it's great to hear the delivery was bang on time too. We'll definitely pass your kind words on to Kieron and our driver!
We work hard to offer a wide range of products so our customers can get everything they need in one place, so it's brilliant to hear we could be your one-stop shop for this order!
We really appreciate your support and hope to help again soon 👍
- Jess
made to measure side gates
Ordered two made to measure side gates
quality was better than expected as the price was much lower than similar suppliers. Very pleased with them and recommend company and service provided
October 29, 2026
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Reply from J Gard & Sons LTD
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review David 😊
We're really pleased you're so happy with your made-to-measure gates, especially the quality and value compared with other suppliers.
We really appreciate your recommendation and support and hope to help with your next project soon 👍
- Jess
Professional and efficient
Easy ordering process - quick delivery. Excellent quality products.
Delivery driver was very helpful.
October 26, 2026
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Reply from J Gard & Sons LTD
Thank you for the brilliant 5-star review Laura 😊
We're really pleased you found the ordering process easy, delivery quick and our products excellent quality. It's also great to hear our driver was so helpful.
We really appreciate your support and hope to help again soon 👍
- Jess
I’ve been using Gards for more than 45…
I’ve been using Gards for more than 45 years, always been great service good quality and fair prices.
P Forrester
October 23, 2026
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Reply from J Gard & Sons LTD
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review Paul 😊
45 years of custom really does mean a lot to us! We're delighted you've continued to receive great service, good quality products and fair prices throughout all those years.
We really appreciate your incredible long-standing support and look forward to helping you for many more years to come 👍
- Jess
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Good quality products
Good quality products
Excellent service
Great delivery staff
Very helpfull company
October 17, 2026
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Reply from J Gard & Sons LTD
Thank you for the brilliant 5-star review 😊
We're really pleased you're happy with the quality of our products and the service you've received and it's great to hear such positive feedback about our delivery team too.
We really appreciate your support and hope to help again soon 👍
- Jess
Good communication
Good communication, with good delivery service and quality product
October 14, 2026
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Reply from J Gard & Sons LTD
Thank you for the brilliant 5-star review John 😊
We're really pleased you were happy with our communication, delivery and the quality of the products you received!
We really appreciate your support and hope to help again soon 👍
- Jess
The best around by far
Friendly, knowledgeable and best quality and above all the best prices around , delivery is always spot on too. Would definitely recommend this company is the best around by far , been using for a long time they never let you down. Many thanks for all my recent deliveries.
October 8, 2026
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Reply from J Gard & Sons LTD
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review Lee 😊
It's brilliant to hear such positive feedback about our team, quality, prices and deliveries. We're especially pleased to hear you've been using us for a long time and can always rely on us to deliver a great service.
We really appreciate your continued support and look forward to helping with many more deliveries in the future 👍
- Jess
Very efficient and good prices.
Very efficient and good prices.
Delivery driver was brilliant.
Helped by offloading bulk bags close to the job in hand.
October 6, 2026
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Reply from J Gard & Sons LTD
Thank you for the brilliant 5-star review Stephen 😊
We're really pleased you found our service efficient and our prices competitive. It's also great to hear our driver was so helpful and managed to get the bulk bags close to where you needed them.
We really appreciate your support and hope to help again soon 👍
- Jess
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Excellent
Excellent service, excellent quality materials. The delivery staff, were excellent and very friendly and helpful. I will definitely use the company again for future project.
October 6, 2026
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Reply from J Gard & Sons LTD
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review Kevin 😊
We're really pleased you were happy with both the service and quality of our materials, and it's great to hear our delivery team were friendly and helpful too.
We really appreciate your support and look forward to helping with your future projects 👍
- Jess
Highly recommend
Easy ordering online, fast professional delivery. What more could you want?! Would highly recommend
September 29, 2026
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Reply from J Gard & Sons LTD
Thank you for the brilliant 5-star review Claire 😊
We're really pleased you found ordering online easy and that your delivery was both fast and professional.
We really appreciate your recommendation and support and hope to help again soon 👍
- Jess
Great Supplier
Having found that JS Gard supply paving I was more than chuffed at their price and delivery. Delivered as requested by a pleasant driver. Would definitely use JS Gard again.
September 28, 2026
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Reply from J Gard & Sons LTD
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review Richard 😊
We're really pleased you were happy with the price of our paving and that everything went smoothly with your delivery. It's also great to hear such positive feedback about our driver.
We really appreciate your support and look forward to helping you again soon 👍
- Jess
Excellent service as always.
September 30, 2026
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Reply from J Gard & Sons LTD
Thank you for the brilliant 5-star review John 😊
We're really pleased to hear you've received the excellent service you've come to expect from us.
We really appreciate your continued support and hope to help again soon 👍
- Jess
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Great fence panels at a great price
Great fence panels at a great price, good value for money!
September 7, 2026
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Reply from J Gard & Sons LTD
Thank you for the brilliant 5-star review Steve 😊
We're really pleased you're happy with the quality of our fence panels and found them great value for money.
We really appreciate your support and hope to help again soon 👍
- Jess
I have used Gard and Sons several times…
I have used Gard and Sons several times and usually been able to collect the products myself ! Ordering two bulk bags of Kiln dried logs from them for the first time , great communication with the sales team and the delivery was made on the days requested . Driver was brilliant and put the logs exactly where I wanted. The logs are really good quality and split into very manageable sizes for our log burner !! Thank you
September 16, 2026
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Reply from J Gard & Sons LTD
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review 😊
We're really pleased you continue to choose Gards and that your first delivery of our kiln dried logs went so smoothly. It's great to hear our team kept you well informed, the driver placed the bags exactly where you needed and you're happy with the quality and size of the logs.
We really appreciate your continued support and hope to help again soon 👍
- Jess
Reply from J Gard & Sons LTD
Thank you for the brilliant 5-star review Dave 😊
We're really pleased you were happy with everything from ordering and our prices through to the delivery and overall service.
We really appreciate your support and hope to help again soon 👍
- Jess
Real Professionals
Without exception, we have found the staff at J Gard & Sons Ltd to be courteous, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. In fact, my husband, a qualified carpenter & joiner, now retired, thoroughly enjoys visiting them, considering them to be “old school”. We recently had a delivery but couldn’t be given an exact time, as two drivers had phoned in sick that morning. Despite this, the driver was extremely cheerful and made no mention whatsoever of the extra workload. In addition to this, their prices are very competitive and quality very high.
September 14, 2026
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Reply from J Gard & Sons LTD
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review Jane 😊
It's wonderful to hear such kind words about our team and we particularly love the “old school” compliment!
Always pleased to know our knowledge, service, quality and prices continue to impress. Thank you also for your understanding regarding the delivery time and for recognising the efforts of our driver on what was a particularly busy day!
We really appreciate your support and such lovely feedback, hope to see you both again soon 👍
- Jess
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good service
good service, good prices. Seems very well run. I would definitely use again
August 29, 2026
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Reply from J Gard & Sons LTD
Thank you for the brilliant 5-star review Jonathan 😊
We're really pleased to hear you were happy with our service and prices and it's great to know you'd choose to use us again.
We really appreciate your support and look forward to helping you again soon 👍
- Jess
Iam a DIYer always use Gards for…
Iam a DIYer always use Gards for timber, fencing products , aggregates and patio stones always good competitive prices . Good reliable helpfull services from the staff .
Do go to Wickes go to Gards for a wide variety of good priced products
August 28, 2026
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Reply from J Gard & Sons LTD
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review David 😊
It's great to hear you continue to choose Gards for your DIY projects, from timber and fencing to aggregates and paving. We're really pleased you find our prices competitive and our team helpful and reliable.
We really appreciate your continued support and recommendation and look forward to helping with your next project 👍
- Jess
Easy to order the sleepers on line
Easy to order the sleepers on line , excellent communication, very friendly and helpful delivery driver , excellent quality of sleepers , highly recommend J Gard & Sons
September 3, 2026
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Reply from J Gard & Sons LTD
Thank you for the brilliant 5-star review Gary 😊
We're really pleased to hear you found ordering online easy and were happy with the communication, quality of the sleepers and our friendly delivery service.
We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to help with your next project soon 👍
- Jess
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