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Material Things

10/10

Portsmouth, Hampshire

Checkatrade member since June 2013
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Services

  • Awnings / Canopies
  • Blind Supplier
  • Conservatory Blinds
  • Made to Measure Curtain / Blinds
  • Wooden Shutters
  • Roof Blinds
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Made to Measure Curtain
  • Made to Measure Blinds
  • Electric / Remote Blinds
  • Made to Measure Shutters
  • Curtain Poles / Tracks
  • Blind Supply & Fit

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10 /10

Based on 22 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

10

Communication

10

Reviews (497)

  • 10

    True Ambassadors

    Posted 5 days ago

    Bob & Keith, are true ambassadors. They are a credit to Material Things. Delivery of recovered furniture went like a dream.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: PO7
  • 10

    Brilliant company

    Posted 23 April

    Great service from start to finish, and special thanks to bob and Keith who delivered our 'new' suite. Thank you
    Job location: PO7
  • 10

    Good choice and very helpful staff.

    Posted 19 March

    Always a good experience shopping at Material Things. Helpful staff and no high-pressure sales. This time we bought a Parker Knoll suite. Stuart was extremely helpful in helping us to choose the right suite and Bob and Keith delivered it with care.
    Job location: PO7
  • 10

    Professional job delivered on time

    Posted 27 February

    Beautifully re-upholstered sofa returned this week. Professional and friendly collection/delivery by Bob and Keith. Very pleased with the service and the result.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: GU32
  • 10

    Material Things Great Experience

    Posted 19 February

    We have remodeled our lounge and have had a great experience with Material Things starting with our initial discussions with Stewart and Kate in the showroom through to the delivery of our furniture by Bob and Keith who were careful and considerate when bringing in the items. From product to advice, ordering process and delivery, it was an easy and customer focused experience!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: PO7
  • 10

    5 star

    Posted 16 February

    Bob and Keith delivered new sofa and 2 chairs and took away old sofas. Fast, efficient, friendly respectful and did a good job. Arrived when they should have and moved everything where we wanted it. Would totally recommend
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: PO11

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Beverley & Malcolm Gingell

Ltd Company

13 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

Yes: 339049346

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Material Things is a family run business with over 50 years of experience in the design and manufacture of beautiful hand-made suites and occasional furniture. Offering a range of services designed to provide you and your home with an expert touch and stunning look, they are the experts when it comes to everything from gorgeous handmade curtains and crafted blinds through to entire interior design consultation.

Their large showroom in Farlington, Portsmouth contains the highest quality major brands of sofas, chairs, carpets, curtains, blinds, and soft furnishings which will brighten any room in your home. They stock a wide variety of high-quality furniture brands including Parker Knoll, G Plan, & Stressless, in addition to their own Bowes & Hill brand.

They also have carpets available from Westex, Victoria and Ulster. In fact, everything you need to make a perfect home is all under one roof. Also accommodating the biggest selection of fabrics and leathers in the south, they ensure you are spoilt for choice.

Material Things are renowned for their quality, style, and attention to detail, which is why their customers love them. They ‘go beyond what is expected’, offer ‘excellent advice’ and are always ‘highly recommended’. They always aim to exceed customer expectations and provide beautiful furniture and a friendly service that customers won’t forget.

Services they offer are:

  • Re-Upholstery
  • Blinds
  • Awnings
  • Shutters
  • Handmade Sofas
  • Parker Knoll
  • G Plan
  • Stressless
  • Ercol
  • Himolla
  • Re-upholstery
  • Curtains
  • Carpets

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This trade passed up to 12 Checkatrade vetting checks

Member since June 2013

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