JT Dove Ltd Reviews 

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

3.2

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Called in store by chance and the manager yes the manager Chris Berry went out of his way to help me not only design a system for my shed and green house to create a suitable water collection but s... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Placed a order for 10 bags of stone chips on the 22nd for delivery. It's now the 29th no contact no delivery. I had chased this up with the sales team on the 26th And I'm still awaiting a response or... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered dumpy bag of black ice chippings off their website very easy and straight forward was given a delivery date which was fine then received a message saying that I could have them a day earlier... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dropped me right in it! Due order to be delivered today (Wednesday) following an order placed online Sunday evening. No correspondence from them until expected delivery day when they dropped the bomb... See more

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Company details

  1. Building Materials Supplier
  2. Building Materials Store
  3. Garden Building Supplier
  4. Kitchen Supply Store
  5. Lumber Store
  6. Plumbing Supply Store

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With over 155 years of experience, we are the top independent builder's merchant across the North East, Scottish Borders, Cumbria & Teesside. We offer a wide range of building materials, timber, roofing, landscaping & gardening supplies. With 21 branches, most of which feature dedicated bathroom showrooms, we have everything you need for all your plumbing and heating requirements. Visit one of our 6 local Kitchen showrooms for plenty of inspiration and let our expert designers guide you every step of the way.


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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Highly professional and friendly staff. Always patient to answer any questions raised. Helpful in every way. Served by Paul and Beth with great expertise.

October 3, 2022
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Morning David, thanks for the fantastic review, it's very much appreciated. Will pass your review onto the branch and to the relevant management. Always happy to help.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great bulk timber

Always a bit nervous ordering a lot of timber online. However, should not have worried. Nice early delivery on arranged day, 62m of treated decking, all straight, true and free from damage.

Oh aye really good price too, can't fault highly recommend.

January 31, 2023
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Thanks again for taking the time to leave this review. Very much appreciate both. Have passed this on to both the branch manager and the relevant management. Always happy to help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bishop Auckland Branch

Bishop Auckland Branch - Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Went above and beyond with the help they gave us especially Beth. Ordered materials at a fraction of the price of other builders merchants. Would recommend!

January 20, 2023
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Morning Leanne, a fantastic review to read on a Monday morning, thank you! We've passed this to the branch manager for Bishop Auckland alongside the relevant directors.

Always happy to help!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Damaged my drive

Damaged my drive, and gravelled area from negligent deliveries - spilt concrete all over my drive and gravel area, refuse to take responsibility. Will be going to papers as disgusting service and refuse to pay to fix the issue. Will never use this company ever again and I strongly advise nobody else does.

December 14, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super simple company to use

Super simple company to use, and when there was a problem they where just a phone call away! Very helpful and the delivery team always go the extra mile! Very satisfied customer!

December 12, 2022
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Morning James, thank you for the fantastic review! We're always here to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used JT Doves for many years and…

I have used JT Doves for many years and have always had great service from them, particularly from Daniel and his team at their North Shields branch.
The building trade has been difficult for many over the last 3 years or so but they have always kept in touch and maintained the same level of service throughout.
Discounts are made available where ever they can be which is always a bonus but their commitment to provide reasonable lead times for materials along with their due diligence to treat all their customers with the same level of respect is priceless!
5 Stars
Adam @ Apex

September 9, 2022
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Morning Adam, what a fantastic review! It's very much appreciated, thank you. We're always here and happy to be of service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you: SO helpful and friendly

Thank you to the friendly and helpful staff at Berwick branch, and particularly the driver who delivered the timber to where it is to be used, out of the rain. Many thanks.

January 4, 2022
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Morning Kate, thanks for the fantastic review. It's very much appreciated. We have passed your thanks onto the branch and our colleague. Always happy to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dove Delivery

From ordering to delivery the service was top notch, received a call asking when the products could be delivered, arrived as agreed
The lad who delivered hoisted the slate and gravel over my fence to exactly where I needed it saving me hours of hard work

July 29, 2022
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Hi Douglas, very much appreciate the great review, many thanks. Always happy to help!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient company with great staff

Great and prompt service and delivery driver John Iveson is big credit to company. Went beyond what was expected when delivering our paving stones .. Thanks again

June 23, 2022
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Morning Ian, what a great review to read on a Friday morning, many thanks! Have made sure to pass this onto the branch. Always happy to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very clear pricing with lots of choice

Very clear pricing with lots of choice. Ability to pick a delivery date, and the delivery people were able to consideration place a large order without any damage. Thoroughly recommend. Thank you very much, will definetly use again.

May 6, 2022
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Morning Neil, thanks for the great review. It's very much appreciated. Always happy to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Kitchen!

We have used Doves frequently after moving into our new home and were really pleased with service and price. After being disappointed with the lack of response from other companies, we decided to check out Doves for our kitchen supply (we had already organised an installer). We were really impressed with the service and friendliness of the team and despite our near daily changes of mind :) finally settled upon the kitchen we wanted. Doves arranged a superb quartz counter to be installed by a Northeast specialist and they were also excellent.
Really pleased with the service from everyone at Ashington and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone wanting a new kitchen.

September 17, 2021
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Good Morning, thank you for the great review. Very much appreciated!
Many thanks, Juliette.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not buy a kitchen from Dove

Without question the worst customer service I have ever experienced. Initial contact in February 21 totally ignored, finally agreed to communicate in March 21 (an apology was made for lack of contact in Feb). Order placed 1 April 21 and today we still have missing items and incorrect items. Despite daily phone calls and emails, still no idea when they in are going to rectify this monumental cock up.

June 30, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pleasantly surprised!

We had a load of paving stones delivered along with some sand. However, a bunch of the stones were cracked and we quickly discovered that it was the wrong kind of sand for paving. I sent an email explaining the situation and within a day, the stones were replaced and so was the sand... no quibbles, no extra cost. Very impressed, I thought it would be a right old frigmarole!

June 8, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DISGRACE

DISGRACE, took complete p*as out of my elderly grandparents. Kept them waiting around and waiting in all day for a delivery which when it came (hours late) the delivery guy dropped the stones all over the street and said he would go back and get them a new bag and never came back. So they rang up and asked and was told they’d have to wait till the next day ( this was 4pm!! So they had wasted a full day). Next morning my granda rang up and was told they’d be there by 12 lunch. 12pm come and no sign on the delivery. When they went back to the shop to ask for a refund as they felt they’d be let down- the manager gave them some sob story about the drive being stuck in Newcastle even though they were promised to be first delivery of the day, so why send the driver to Newcastle when they live right round the corner?? They went back home without even a refund for the delivery and then had to wait around until 4:45pm when the delivery finally came!! Absolutely ridiculous. The man who dropped all the stones in the street left them there leaving my elderly grandad to sweep them up. Should be ashamed of themselves taking advantage of peoples kindness. Wouldnt order from these again if they were the last shop on earth!!!

June 2, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

JT Dove, profit first and foremost.

For anyone else looking to buy trex composite decking products I purchased some additional fixings from JT Dove. One bag of 36 qty start clips and one box of 90 qty universal fixing clips cost me £74.11. Daylight robbery. I contacted Trex U.S.A. and they informed me prices were down to distributors, not my problem guv. Should anyone wish to use Trex, shop around first.I had no choice with a joiner on site waiting. The guy behind the counter just smiled and said "they are expensive aren't they?" My advice, use someone else.

May 19, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Had an absolutely diabolical experience…

Had an absolutely diabolical experience with a member of JT Dove delivery team , so bad I had to leave a review on Trust Pilot
Having ordered bricks and sand it was discovered after drop off the bricks had not been delivered. My husband called dove to inform them of their mistake which was rectified straight away by customer services and informed that delivery would be made that afternoon, happy days or so I thought.
So how shocked I was to get a knock at the door only to be met by a very rude delivery person.
I asked if he was from JT Dove and he said yes, I asked if he could put the bricks next to the cement on the driveway to which his response was" is someone in to give me a hand" I said there wasn't. At that point he aggressively relied "fine" then threw the delivery note onto the floor of my hallway then started to off load the bricks on path outside of my driveway.
He was driving a tail gate lorry so could easily have reversed onto the driveway and dropped the bricks right next to the cement with minimal effort so when I noticed him off loading onto a public pathway which potentially cause be a hazard I asked him if he could put the bricks next to the cement , he snapped in a raised voice and said 'I'm not your labourer.
I was absolutely shocked by his attitude and replied by telling him we had paid a delivery charge and it was dove's mistake not ours , he shouted it wasn't his mistake either but customers services . Absolutely no apology for the inconvenience or for the way he had just spoken to me, I was shocked and shaken.
At this point I told him to take the bricks away as his attitude was absolutely disgusting and never have I had to deal with such a confrontational angry person when delivering goods.
My husband contacted the office after hearing the conversation (I called him while the exchange was taking place ) and to complain, he felt the manager made all the right noises but just wanted to arrange another delivery of the bricks to sort the issue when now this wasn't about the bricks.
This person is a terrible ambassador for the company and needs to be told that his behaviour and attitude is not acceptable.
I hope management take the appropriate measures against this incredibly rude member of their team and don't simply brush it under the carpet.
Throughly dissapointing experience hence the review.

November 16, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We’d give them a zero after their…

We’d give them a zero after their disgusting treatment of us after leaving damaged worktops. To cut a long story short, after all the denials and then finding out their forklift driver had dropped them we end up getting over £800 back.

Never touched them since.

November 14, 2020
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Jewson here I come.

Where has all the stock gone seems very little available and looking on the web site its terrible only 4 items in slab paving.

October 20, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Homophobia gestures when asking about…

Homophobia gestures when asking about an item.
So knocked my confidence down.
I'll never step back into Ashington Northumberland branch again.
Very bad attitude and the young guy must of hated his job to speak to me like that.

July 25, 2020
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Reply from JT Dove Ltd

Afternoon Ian,

We are very sorry to hear about your visit. We take all allegations of homophobia very seriously. Homophobic behaviour will not be tolerated. The company will investigate and take any appropriate action.

Kind regards,

Fraser

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