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Builders Express Kenilworth
21 Warrington Road, Corner Chichester Rd, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708, South Africa
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Ze
Review №1

Prompt friendly service from gentleman at info desk. It started at the security lady who guide me.Will always visit this store in the future as service is excellent. (And available)Living in the Northern suburbs working in the Southern.

Ne
Review №2

Like most builders it is packed with stock and you will find most of what you need. Staff are scares and not so knowledgeable. Check your slip when you leave. I was overcharged at the till, this is the second time its happened to me at builders. Quickly sorted

Ch
Review №3

A well equipped builders store with almost everything you could need. The staff was friendly and very helpful. They also knew exactly where what I was looking for was in the store. The store is well signed and easy to navigate. There is plenty of free parking close by and the place is wheelchair friendly.

Wa
Review №4

A big thumbs up for Luthando at Builders Express Kenilworth.Sorted out my tap issues without hassle in a friendly manner. Appreciated Luthando

Dy
Review №5

Each visit is usually a good experience. Staff are friendly and helpful if and when you eventually find someone that works in that department. Im still a little confused as to why you need to go through the tedious process of getting a store card?

Ri
Review №6

I can only give compliments to all the staff! You do have a team to be proud of.Competent and friendly!Thank you, will visit your shop again.Julle is n wenspan!

By
Review №7

Just want to say a huge thnak you to Ikulaas, Miseka, King, Rodyer and the other guys that also helpep. Locked my keys in n my car before entering the place and the guys were quite helpful in me retrieving them. Huge thanks again.

Se
Review №8

Conveniently close to major shopping centers with a wide variety of hardware that you will no doubt find here including nursery necessities. I just honestly wish their service and staff were up to scratch.

Ch
Review №9

Really handy location, the only frustration is the lack of floor staff who can assist. It’s been like this for as long as I can remember and would make a huge difference having a few more knowledgeable members on the floor.

Mo
Review №10

Always handy for my DIY needs, convenience at its best.

br
Review №11

Ahmad at Kenilworth especially was very helpful when I had to replace my geyser. The staff at the paint section are also very helpful and efficient. Thank you.

Mi
Review №12

Long wait too be served but eventually a very helpful guy helped me.. also become very expensive

Co
Review №13

Always have not great experiences at this branch, but its the closest so Im hostage to it. Previously been sold a half empty can of high quality spray paint which was a big waste of money. Their official website also said this particular store had 5x in stock of a certain item I needed so I drove over. When I went there, none were to be found. Was persuaded to buy a similar product, which now when I get home doesnt work the way it should. My suggestion is dont waste time with this branch.

Ch
Review №14

Good variety of products, salespeople were super helpful.

Ky
Review №15

A BIG THANK YOU to the Kennelworth branch. Firstly for being the ONLY Builders store in the Cape who answered their Phone👏👏A BIG THANK You to the two gentllemen from Paint & Building SECTION for their excellent Service. 👏👏👏👍

Ni
Review №16

You can always find what you looking for

Ni
Review №17

After shopping there 3 times two major comebacks and poor response from management. My garden tools seemed to work...yay! Well done. Zero support when a I wanted to buy paint so I just left. Had to return as the cupboard I bought didn’t fit together as the holes were drilled wrong! Then when I bought a Dremel the item was incomplete snd what I got what old scrap marked ‘do not sell’. Now in a fight to get an actual item I paid for / my money back. What a joke. I would recommend driving somewhere else. Not worth the pain. (Post note to be fair - Dremel tool replaced and I have since been back with great support…give them a chance, it seems it was a bad time and I had some bad experiences)

Ne
Review №18

Bad service all round,from security to staff on the shop floor.

Jo
Review №19

Staff are impossible to find, and when you eventually locate one they are, more often than not unknowledgeable and unfriendly. Prices are not competitive, and they are often out of stock of basic items. Save yourself the pain and go to Mica where you are greeted by helpful staff as you walk in (They literally wait at the front for customers entering the store). Prices are better too.

ma
Review №20

Extremely poor.Hardly ever sales people on the floor, when youbcan find one he/she has little to no product knowledge.The attitude is really shocking, as though theyre doing you a favour.Price

Ch
Review №21

Friendly and helpful service from floor assistants. No waiting around to be helped, like at other branches. But maybe I was lucky due to the time of my visit.

Th
Review №22

Small store, have the essentials, not much variety,Service is goodGood for a quick in and out

Ch
Review №23

Supposedly good for a small store. Had almost everything I need.

Vi
Review №24

Almost anything you need a huge builders onto just one of the small ones. Staff is helpful and friendly

Su
Review №25

Helpful knowledgeable staff. Got everything I needed without hassle

kh
Review №26

Good service. Okay prices. Generally a commendable store.

Cl
Review №27

Medium size hardware store with wide range of hardware. Till staff are usually fast and friendly. Unfortunately floor staff and paint counter staff tend to let the side down. Low presence of staff and not always very helpful or friendly.

Mo
Review №28

Staff are not very friendly. Paint section for rattle can sprays not always stocked or have the colours you looking for. The reps stocking the shelves are more helpful than the floor staff.

Ma
Review №29

Wow what a friendly lady doing security at the entrance. Genuine greeting and warmth.

An
Review №30

Google says its open until 4pm, but it was closed at 2:30pm. Extremely annoying.

Ha
Review №31

Goid service the salesman recommended something better then what i asked for and even helpped me to my car.

Mu
Review №32

Service is very poor. Staff arguing amongst each other (cashier today asked her manager why shes so moody, shouldnt she have rather stayed at home, in front of me the customer, pathetic really). Also, support staff make you feel like theyre doing you a favor. Crazy mentality. Management need a shake up and a better service mentality needs to be introduced.

Ti
Review №33

I popped in at this branch for the first time today to buy items for the garden. I was assisted by Lloyd. What an amazing experience it was. He was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. It was refreshing to receive great customer service.

Vi
Review №34

Waited forever to find someone in the plumbing department. Eventually went to help desk ask for Manager. Guest what. I waited for him for 20min... in his defense he was helping a customer load but why would he be doing this when the staff are not working. My advice is go to another store where you will be helped.

Ma
Review №35

Seemless experience while getting keys cut

De
Review №36

What an absolute disaster of a branch. Probably one of my most unpleasant shopping experiences ever. Items are unorganised, new stock all over the floor, unpacked in boxes with little to no space to get through aisles. As if the store isnt already too small as it is with every other customer bumping into you.This made me feel rushed and very boxed in with almost no distance from other shoppers. Majority of stock have either no pricing or wrong items prices listed under it.This branch will never see me again

Al
Review №37

Looked for various items in the store and found that I could obtain their loyalty card. It took no tumor to register and I was soon out with my purchases.

Ay
Review №38

Best place to get anything from paint to supplies like screw drivers. Definitely recommend it

Ni
Review №39

Despite how small it is, its a Super convient store which has almost everything. The line arent that long but when it is, it moves quickly. Love it!

ju
Review №40

Chaos with parking area being upgraded.

Br
Review №41

Great place to shop for all your DIY.

mu
Review №42

Didnt have what I wanted in stock and I found it difficult to find a shop assistant to help me but overall, not a bad establishment. Very spacious and products are easy to find.

Pe
Review №43

This was the first time I have been impressed by the service in this store. It blew me away.

Na
Review №44

Popular stores. Free parking, but always busy. Lady at nursery extremely helpful. Paint counter awfully busy. Need more staff

Ri
Review №45

Very well stocked for an express hardware, big variety of everything.

Ma
Review №46

Its too expensive. No specials ever there. I found something like chalkboard paint some where else for less than half the price by you. Your price range does not cater for everybody.

Da
Review №47

Lovely friendly, knowledgeable staff. Despite getting there just before closing time they were more than happy to share their skills and help us out.

Sh
Review №48

Its an express store so they dont have everything youll find at the bigger branches but still worth a visit as they stock a decent range of tools and materials.

Zu
Review №49

Very helpful staff, great service.

Ch
Review №50

Their paint department is absolute tops! Seagala and the boys whipped us up the perfect shade to do touch ups on our rental. Stunning service! Well done

De
Review №51

Shelves well stocked. Only Builders that had black switches on stainless steel in the WC.

Su
Review №52

I dislike going to builders,the staff are unhelpful.I see them standing doing nothing and when I walk towards them they walk away as if they are all of a sudden very busy and I followed one guy and he just walked to the next aisle and stood there.They should approach customers who are obviously looking for an item and attempt to help them locate the item.I am in the building trade and a few times have been flummoxed by the ignorance of some of the staff when I ask them where an item is...they have no idea what it is or where it is,but the passage at the toilets are full of training certificates....I call BS on these cerificates.The security at the front door is always unfriendly and is always leaning on something.I go there often and have only been helped to any standard 3 times.The guy outside helping people load their cars is the nicest and most helpful guy there....move him inside and get some of those who stand around outside.Your shelves at the pool equipment and wooden shelving are always untidy.I see now there is a place on here where I can post photos....I will do so on saturday.Please take this as constructive criticism....the fault I think lies with supervision on the floor and too many staff members on the floor

Ma
Review №53

Id recommend using this builders. Store is so well kept. Its neat and organized. The staff is visible and ready to help you. The items I needed were easy to find and well presented. I was in and out of the store in a matter of 10 minutes (which included selecting my items, paying and I still perused a bit). Kudos to a well run branch!

Le
Review №54

Had an incident where my paint leaked in the parking lot. They cleaned it up, insisted I exchange it for another one and Remy sticky taped the lid closed on the new one just to make sure I didnt have another incident 😋 brilliant customer service

An
Review №55

A very popular place for all things maintenance. Friendly and helpful staff will assist. Generally a great shopping experience. I visit them often.

Ky
Review №56

Incredibly helpful staff and a quality products

Ma
Review №57

No staff available to answer questions on their products. When I finally got hold of someone, he started helping me but then abruptly walked away leaving me to wait for him. After 15 minutes of waiting i asked to speak to the manager, who after another 10 minutes never showed up. Sadly had to leave the store empty handed.

Xa
Review №58

Worst builders I ve been to ,no proper pricing staff not very helpful well thats if you actually find some one to assist. Most of the isles have boxes or merchandise trolleys in them so non room to really move around. Definitely wont see me again. They should go interact with some other builders stores for some tips

Mi
Review №59

Very busy, so make sure to go early on a Saturday. But good service

Ga
Review №60

The service is terrible. The staff really has no concept of customer care. Big ups to Royston the acting manager.

We
Review №61

Service is very great you just get what you looking and want for

Ja
Review №62

Friendly and helpful staff, but way too understaffed. Faster to drive to another branch than to get help in the store.

Le
Review №63

Our USA based client ordered/paid for an appliance online from Builders Express, Kenilworth. I offered to collect the item this morning early (Sat., 08 Feb), all I can say is that the service from the Help Desk to the gent who carried the box to my car was 5-STAR AWESOME! Thank you Builders Express, clearly your staff are well trained in customer service on the very top level, because it shows. From the first phone call to collection.

Sh
Review №64

I was looking for assistance for +/-10 just to confirm a price as there was no price on the shelf. Staff kept passing and saying theyll get someone to assist . I had to go and get someone to assist myself and that even seemed like a burden to him to assist.

Ka
Review №65

No one to help you have to walk all through the shop to find someone to help you.you get a 0

Th
Review №66

I shop here regularly (today is my third time in a week) and have mentioned several times to the Branch Manager, Abdul, that it is frustrating for customers to not see the prices of the merchandise on the shelves.(Of 5 items purchased today, only 1 was marked!)I was told by Abdul that it is because of COVID - really!? Poor excuse!!

An
Review №67

Builders Warehouse is admirably consistent, every single branch manages to find or somehow produce staff who are unfriendly and unhelpful. I needed information about a product. I went to the information counter because in the past when I asked other staff they sent me to it anyway. I waited. The person at the information counter went to a till to help the customer who had been at the information counter ahead of me. She did. The customer left, the staff member never came back instead she remained at the till - not helping customers - doing something else. She did not return for 15 minutes. While I waited another staff member came and saw us waiting with no-one to help us. He ignored me and asked the person behind me what he was trying to do. He spent the next 10 minutes coming and going, checking in with that customer behind me and ignoring me. I dont know what happened after that because I left for Brights.

Ni
Review №68

Should stock the same specials like other Builders Warehouses. Always need to look for someone to assist you in the isles. Other than that love popping in specially to brows the garden section.

Ro
Review №69

Very good professional advice and service in the gardening section.

Da
Review №70

Helpful staff. Well stocked.No questions return policy.

Zu
Review №71

So today my parents went to builders the service was pathetic after looking for someone in the store to help them 2 sales persons was helping one lady in any case they waited an waited an they never even knew what the lady was looking for they Googled it never the less after still standing an waiting to be helped they decided to rather walk out an find another place there was no one on the floor to help them pathetic really.

Ma
Review №72

What they advertise and what they actually have in store are two very different things.

Za
Review №73

No staff to assist in the relevant departments.Very untidy store.

El
Review №74

Service was excellent.Thanks too the staff who assisted me.Very helpful.Just wish everyone was like them

Ta
Review №75

Thank you Harris for your expert help I appreciate it bro he work in the paint department

Jk
Review №76

Well stocked, good prices.

Yu
Review №77

Great returns/exchange service

Th
Review №78

Service was excellent

Jo
Review №79

The worst builders in the Western Cape. Lazy, incompetent staff that are never on the floor. The manager is just as clueless.

ar
Review №80

Service is always bad at this store as with the other builders stores.Very poor customer service, seems they always understaffed as theres no assistance in the stores

Br
Review №81

Friendly helpful staff in the garden section.

Yu
Review №82

Dont be fooled about the size, this branch has a lot of stuff.

Je
Review №83

We received amazing service from the gentleman by the paint section..2 females asking about paint,primer,brushes..Left there feeling well informed and ready for the job ahead..Really awesome..Thank u again..A pity we didnt get the gentlemans name

Ru
Review №84

As typical with Builders warehouse, majority of staff are unhelpful in uninterested in helping customers. The outdoor/garden and plants section here is fairly decent for the size.

Is
Review №85

Quick and easy but item range and stock is limited.

Ra
Review №86

Terrible service. Not enough staff to answer questions

Mi
Review №87

Nice environment with helpful staff members

St
Review №88

Dont buy anything online from Builders! Online orders do not take priority. I placed my online order on the 17th June and was told I could collect it on the 22 June. When I called the call center on the 22 June, I was told that Amanda from Kenilworth would contact me to advise me on my order but I received no feedback from Amanda. After back and forth calls with the call center I find out that they are out of stock. My account has been debited but they cant fulfill my order because they dont have stock. I cant believe this.

Da
Review №89

Very disappointed in the service.

No
Review №90

The guys at the painting and hardware sections was very helpful. The lady at the information kiosk does not know whats happening in the store. She not eager to help and this is the 2nd time Im getting the incorrect info from her

Mi
Review №91

They never have what I need in stock... Just awful

Ro
Review №92

Great service. Set up my Senior Citizen discount quickly and efficiently.

Se
Review №93

Stock stacked everywhere in the aisles, 3 days later same situation, only 2 cashiers on the till, queues down the aisle.You might think its Covid related but there are so many people wanting to work that it can only be because Massbuild are trying to keep costs down at the expense of customer service.But generally service is always substandard here, always queues and you get more assistance from supplier reps than BW staff.Its knly the 1 stop shopping that sees me return.

Mo
Review №94

Good service, friendly people, I enjoy going there.

Ju
Review №95

Not great on customer centric approach to service. Distracted staff mostly

Mi
Review №96

Lack of help in store . When asking security question . They just look away and shout in in different language to reception. Friendly but need training

br
Review №97

Good shopping experience

ve
Review №98

Was there in the lockdown period.Staff very helpful. Although there was a que, it actually went very quickly.

Pa
Review №99

Stocks the basics goods for home DIY.

je
Review №100

Good customer service and fast tellers💪

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  • Address:21 Warrington Road, Corner Chichester Rd, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708, South Africa
  • Site:https://www.builders.co.za/
  • Phone:+27 860 994 187
Categories
  • Hardware store
  • Building materials store
  • Home improvement store
  • Plumbing supply store
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–4PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–2PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–6PM
  • Thursday:8AM–6PM
  • Friday:8AM–6PM
  • Saturday:8AM–6PM
  • Sunday:8AM–6PM
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pick-up:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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