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Superb service, ordered coal online checked a few things out over the phone first, coal was far cheaper than anywhere in Essex for a quality product, delivery was spot on, pallet left by back gate on... See more
Good quality product at competitive price. Unfortunately despite pallets being well wrapped haulier managed to tip them over which made delivery late. But bags were restacked & delivered intact at lat... See more
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Really helpful, the delivery button wouldn't work on the internet section, we rang them and they talked us through it. We live in a rural community where delivery is tight but they ensured we had a sm... See more
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About The Coal Shop
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Welcome to The Coal Shop.
> Free National UK Delivery Available* > PayPal PayIn3 Available > Seasonal DiscountsHigh Quality Products:
> Smokeless Coal > House Coal > Kiln Dried Logs > Firelighters > Coal Bunkers > Log StorageIntroduction:
We have been providing quality fuels to the UK for over 90 years, taking pride in our heritage and expertise in the coal industry. To make our products more accessible, we created an online shop that is simple to use and easy to navigate, with our customers in mind.
Our goal is to deliver the best house coal, smokeless fuel, and kiln-dried logs at competitive prices.
We have carefully selected our most popular products and brought them to your doorstep in a few simple clicks. Our longevity in the industry can be attributed to our commitment to quality products and excellent customer service.
Our History:
Since 1932, our family business has been thriving thanks to the late Jack Harrison’s vision. We are proud to say that our traditional family values have remained at the core of everything we do. Back in the day, we used to deliver coal to local homes using horses and carts. Although times have changed, the memories of those days remain with us, and we still cherish them. As the business grew, Jack’s son Geoff joined him on trips to the mine. It was on one of these trips that Geoff thought he was left behind and walked all the way to the mine! Such memories remind us of the hard work and dedication that went into building this business. As the years went by, all four of Jack’s sons joined the business, and we have since expanded our product range to meet the demands of the modern world.
Today, we employ a team of around 30 staff who work tirelessly to deliver modern, efficient fuels to homes, factories, hotels, farms, and all kinds of premises. We have harnessed technology to keep up with the needs of the 21st century and supply garage forecourts and shops with pre-packed fuels. We moved to our current location at the industrial estate in Milton in 1992, which allowed us to expand and modernise our business to meet current requirements. We are proud of our history and the legacy that Jack left behind. As we continue to grow and adapt to the ever-changing business landscape, we remain driven by the same values that have kept us going all these years. We are grateful to our loyal customers, and we look forward to serving them for many more years to come.
Contact info
The Coal Yard, Milton Road, ST1 6LE, Stoke On Trent, United Kingdom
- 01782 355175
- sales@thecoalshop.co.uk
- thecoalshop.co.uk
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Good Morning Chris,
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The Coal Shop
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Excellent communication
Excellent communication
Provided good dates that were realistic
Called within 40 mins to advise on delivery.
Quality of goods very 👍
November 27, 2024
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Good Morning Pauline,
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The Coal Shop
I rarely write reviews...
Very prompt service. Coal delivered very quickly (within a day or two). The delivery driver was excellent and friendly and unloaded the fuel exactly where I asked. Neatly packed, very dry (others I have used, the fuel has been soaking wet). Reasonable price. Really good service.
November 22, 2024
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The Coal Shop did a great job…
The Coal Shop did a great job organising my order of 1 tonne
of coal, and having it delivered
to me on time. Will definitely be
using you again.
November 27, 2024
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Thank you for the review, It is always nice to hear from a happy customer and we have met your exspectations.
We look forward to hearing from you again on your next order.
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Excellent
Well priced, easy process to book and pay for our delivery and delivered on time as promised. All round excellent service.
November 26, 2024
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Thank you for the review, It is always nice to hear from a happy customer and we are pleased we have met your exspectations.
We look forward to hearing from you again on your next order.
Kind regards
The Coal Shop
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Good logs great value
Good logs great value. Delivered right to my log shed
November 21, 2024
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Reply from The Coal Shop
Hi James, it’s amazing to hear you enjoyed your experience with The Coal Shop - thank you for your recent purchase and 5-star review!
It's always a pleasure to hear from satisfied customers, and we're thrilled to know we met your expectations.
We look forward to serving you again in the future.
Stay connected for seasonal offers and discounts.
Thank You – The Coal Shop
Great value .
Great value .. quick service. Pallet was put directly into the garage for me which was great. Called me prior to delivery to give me notice.
November 18, 2024
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Really great service
Really great service, good comms, friendly delivery, top man, great company will use again
November 18, 2024
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Good Morning David,
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The Coal Shop
Helpful friendly and delivered on time
We had a problem with the delivery date and easily changed it. Delivery requirements were clear and the driver delivered them closer than we thought he would. Not used any wood yet but it looks ok.
November 18, 2024
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Delivery date and address issues
Delivery date quoted in email stated the wrong weekday. I had to query this by phone to confirm the correct day of the week. There was also a problem with the delivery driver's postcode software which indicated the wrong address. Otherwise, the delivery was quick and efficient.
November 12, 2024
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great service
great service, and driver was really helpful when unloading
October 24, 2024
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Good Morning Mike,
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Great quick and flexible service but mixed quality
Great quick and flexible service, placing the order was easy enough and first delivery date wasn’t suitable but with a quick email it was amended easily.
Order arrived and was able to track it, order was well packaged. My only disappointed was with the content and in particular the excessive level of loose bark (this definitely exceeded the 5% max that was stated on the description page).
We’ve ordered kiln dried logs before but never received this significant amount of loose bark in the delivery. We had to separate out the bark as we were unpacking the delivery and stacking the logs; and it’s taken up more than 3 kindling bags worth of space, which was wasted space that could have been used for more wood.
Submitted this feedback to them by email but have to date disappointingly not received any response to my email.
November 6, 2024
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The coal shop was a good company to…
The coal shop was a good company to deal with, they were friendly staff and the delivery was excellent
November 8, 2024
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Very straightforward process and good…
Very straightforward process and good value.
Efficient delivery too
November 8, 2024
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The Coal Shop
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Hi John, it’s amazing to hear you enjoyed your experience with The Coal Shop - thank you for your recent purchase and 5-star review!
It's always a pleasure to hear from satisfied customers, and we're thrilled to know we met your expectations.
We look forward to serving you again in the future.
Stay connected for seasonal offers and discounts.
Thank You – The Coal Shop
Grate supplier
I always get my smokeless coal from these people reliable every single time too.
Product burns hot and long, just perfect.
November 7, 2024
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Reply from The Coal Shop
Hi Kieth, it’s amazing to hear you enjoyed your experience with The Coal Shop - thank you for your recent purchase and 5-star review!
It's always a pleasure to hear from satisfied customers, and we're thrilled to know we met your expectations.
We look forward to serving you again in the future.
Stay connected for seasonal offers and discounts.
Thank You – The Coal Shop
Prompt delivery
Prompt delivery, and the quality of the kiln dried logs is excellent
November 5, 2024
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Reply from The Coal Shop
Hi Michael, it’s amazing to hear you enjoyed your experience with The Coal Shop - thank you for your recent purchase and 5-star review!
It's always a pleasure to hear from satisfied customers, and we're thrilled to know we met your expectations.
We look forward to serving you again in the future.
Stay connected for seasonal offers and discounts.
Thank You – The Coal Shop
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Really helpful
Really helpful, the delivery button wouldn't work on the internet section, we rang them and they talked us through it. We live in a rural community where delivery is tight but they ensured we had a smaller lorry for delivery, which happened really quickly. Coal is great and works really well in our cold farm house
October 20, 2024
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Reply from The Coal Shop
Hi Amanda, it’s amazing to hear you enjoyed your experience with The Coal Shop - thank you for your recent purchase and 5-star review!
It's always a pleasure to hear from satisfied customers, and we're thrilled to know we met your expectations.
We look forward to serving you again in the future.
Stay connected for seasonal offers and discounts.
Thank You – The Coal Shop
Order made and I received an email…
Order made and I received an email saying it had been processed and a link to track it on. Then 6 days later I tried the link but it didn't work, no order found. So I called the coal shop and could tell that there was an issue with the order, either missed, ignored or forgotten. The next day I received an email saying my order would be delivered, 11 days after the order was placed.
It was the first time I'd tried the coal shop and due to the terrible service, it will be my last.
October 31, 2024
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Reply from The Coal Shop
Good afternoon, I would like to apologise for the experience that you have had, we always want our customers to have a first class experience with us, I have sent you a request for further information from yourself to investigate this further. If you could please respond to the request. I will be more than happy to email you my finding and a reason why your order was delayed.
Once again I offer my sincere apologies.
Kind regards
The Coal Shop
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i have used the coal shop for the last 3or 4 yearsi find there smokeless coal very good i light my multi stove middle of october and it do not go out till the start of march i come down in the morning and the fire is still glowing i just add a bit more coal so it keeps in 24/7 for 6 months also the delivery drivers are very helpful so i highly recommend the coal shop
September 15, 2024
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Reply from The Coal Shop
Hi Stuart, it’s great to hear you enjoyed your experience with The Coal Shop - thank you for your recent purchase and 5-star review!
It's always a pleasure to hear from satisfied customers, and we're thrilled to know we met your expectations.
We look forward to serving you again in the future.
Stay connected for seasonal offers and discounts.
Thank You – The Coal Shop
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