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L Bennie

United Kingdom

Reviews

Review of Barrettine Products


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Barrettine Decking Oil

Barrettine Decking Oil - Clear
Good Oil, very pleased with the result. Brought out all the lovely colours in my deck. Will use again.
My deck was cleaned and repairs done, with 3 good days of weather ahead I went to buy my usual oil (osmo clear decking oil). Local suppliers didn't have in stock. Now only mixing centers stock this product.
This oil got good reviews so I took it instead. Its Great. Both coats soaked in well, its thin so easy to apply, I always use a brush for best results. Just lovely tones on the wood. When you put it on the colour will be the "wet" colour of your deck but it dries clear, I usually use 20 litres of Osmo but I used 23 litres of Barrettine, however I was generous, especially give the difference in price.
I am left wondering if we have been brainwashed into believing that ONLY products for Europe are good. Not the case here, and the price is a steal.

June 17, 2025
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Review of Kitchen Door Workshop


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a nice company.

What a nice company.
For once in my life everything worked FAB!
Ordering online was straightforward, realistic delivery times and they kept you up to date. Well packaged so no damage. Doors are lovely. I got custom sizes and all are good.
Would certainly recommend.

October 3, 2023
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Reply from Kitchen Door Workshop

Dear L Bennie,

We're really pleased to hear you're happy with your order and that it arrived on time and undamaged.

Many thanks for leaving us a 5-star review. Please get in touch if we can be of any help in the future.

Kind regards
Kitchen Door Workshop

Review of Husqvarna


Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I bought an automower 305

I bought an automower 305, which I have now had for almost a year, so feel it is time to give a review.

It gets 2 stars because when this is working it is great, but it comes with lots of problems, and before buying you should consider these.

I used a Husqvarna dealer and they installed the wire as well as setting up the robot. Initially all was good but these are the problems I have found:
Connectors in the ground, degraded after a few month andit is a £60 call out charge, you can't use the mower if these break down.
Robot stopped working correctly and after a callout I had to get a software update. Seemingly you can only to the full update with the Dealer. Cost £114.
It cannot handle leaves and with the winds this year I have to go out and pick them up.
You can adjust the distance to the edge but it is limited and I still have to go out and cut it with the lawnmower/sissors. The other issue I have is I can no longer use my scarifier on the grass, incase it damages the wire.
All things considered, I like having the robot but my recommendation is:
Get one with Gps, so that you have no wire and also check that you can update it yourself. I don't think in this instance paying a premium cost for a machine (like you do with a conventional mower) is worthwhile. Life time is very limited. Buy cheap as you will replace often.

June 12, 2022
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Review of Ultimate Shine Autos


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

FABULOUS

FABULOUS. Only word for it.
I needed to get my classic car waxed and this company was recommended.
From the minute you walk in the door you know the finished result is going to be pristine. There is easy parking, a internal washbay, lots of light, (no sign of a dark dingy garage). They have segmented bays so that different treatments are not contaminated and some of the cars they had in for treatments would rock your socks!
Even the reception was spotless, comfortable with good coffee. Very well organized business. End result was my car looks FABULOUS. Can highly recommend.

June 12, 2022
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Review of Jbakes


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A friend kindly sent these cookies to…

A friend kindly sent these cookies to me. They looked fabulous. Just so inviting to bite into and beautifully packaged. But sadly they were as hard as bricks and stale. I tried all of them because they looked so good but had to stop in case I broke my teeth.

September 23, 2021
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Review of Wearepossible


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great result

I wanted to sell my flat in the middle of lock-down. Initially I looked at online agents, but the number didn't add up. They are good if a property will fly off the shelf, but for my flat I felt that I needed a company with more on the ground local experience. Possible are a new company but their people come with lots of experience, and they know their business.
The advice, advertising, marketing and viewings all FIRST CLASS, very impressed, communication was superb, very responsive. Where they really excelled for me, was in the skill that we often forget in an Estate Agent, the bring together the buyer and seller, understanding the needs of both and managing the negotiation. I got a great result and I would highly recommend them.

June 25, 2021
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Review of Koopower


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Fabulous door bell

Fabulous door bell, great wee product with a good price but they do need to up their communications.

Ordered this because I was so fed-up replacing batteries and love the idea of saving the planet. Works well, I often can't hear the door bell in the garage so all you need to do is plug in the chimes where you want it in a standard socket. You get 2 in the box. Bell will work to a temperature of -20 so better than batteries really.

There was a delay in receiving and I did try to contact them by email and phone without much luck. Had given up when it arrived. Not sure if it was a Covid problem or the delay problem at Suez Canal but they need to reply to emails. Delivery took about 4 weeks.
But end result is I am pleased with the product.

April 16, 2021
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Review of Home Report Scotland


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I needed a Home Report and the prices…

I needed a Home Report and the prices were very high, so as you do I went looking on the internet and found this site. The price was very good, but there is always a worry that there is a catch so I did some investigating. This is the online system for a very reputable Glasgow based company, who have offices throughout Scotland, called Harvey Donaldson & Gibson. They deal with all the Banks etc so no worries about the valuation. What they have done is automated the Home Report system to reduce the costs, and open it to a wider market.

I put in my postcode (tip: remember to add the space) and I got a quote, You then click the button for a callback. The person called me back within 10 minutes. She was incredibly professional and knowledgeable. You pay in advance (costsaving) then they send you by email their contract which you electronically sign.
I did this part while I was on the phone, and as she had all the Surveyors diaries available we also booked my appointment. Took less than 10 minutes start to finish.
The surveyor called me when he was on his way, again, very professional and I had the draft report in my mail by end of the day. I needed to discuss some of the content, so I asked them to have the Surveyor contact me, which he did immediately. The completed Home Report was in my mailbox the next day.
This was during COVID so the also sent me a list to follow to prepare for the Surveyors visit, it contained thing I would not have considered, so again very professional, but the thing that particularly stood out for me, was a leaflet they sent called "Your Journey with Us", which I think is superb. For anyone who has never done a home report, it was a great guide to their service.
There are no negatives here, I hope this is the way forward for home reports.

January 21, 2021
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Review of Designer Carpet Outlet


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely, just Lovely

Lovely, just lovely. I was a bit worried when I saw the review below. I wanted the Period Velvet and with a velvet any marks really show up, I needed 6.5 metres, so not a small purchase. But my carpet is Fabulous.
Initially I telephoned and asked for samples which arrived first class post. They were small and in one case only fibres but it was enough to let me colour match. After that all communication was by email. All emails were promptly replied to and helpful. There payment is bank transfer or paypal. I used paypal, there is no charge and they give a 180 day guarantee. I choose the more expensive delivery, didn't want any problems. Carpet arrived 4 days later. I had to wait for the fitter but now it is down it is just lovely. No marks or creases. I have uploaded photos, they don't do justice to the quality or colour. Seriously if I bought this from John Lewis I would be £60 a metre. This must be the best bargain I have EVER had. Very pleased.

August 17, 2020
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