We dealt with Dave re: colour bond fencing and he was so incredibly helpful. He had amazing customer service skills and a thorough knowledge of the product. He made our decisions so easy. Would highly recommend dealing with Dave Show details · 1
Purchased a garden shed from Stratco on the 7/1/25. We paid for installation and delivery. Josh the installer made contact on the 12/3 and offered the date of 20/3. I replied accepting via text and no reply was ever sent. I followed up on the 18/3 and got a reply saying he would install the next week. Made contact again on the following… Read more
Monday to be told he would be in contact. Still waiting!! Made contact today and he tells me he no longer installs garden sheds, but is busy building decks and carports. Stratco sales said that lots of people are waiting for sheds to be installed too. Not my problem, Stratco want full payment and can’t deliver what I have paid for. It’s now 3 weeks since I wrote this review. Was contacted by a new installer who said he would ring back next week. Still haven’t heard anything from the installer or Stratco. Do not buy anything from this company.
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Aircon covers – Easy ordering. Fast response. Excellent service. The aircon covers are excellent. Show details · 1
Great customer service and quality product – I ordered a steel air conditioner cover via the website for click and collect. Seamless process and great customer service on collection. The air conditioning cover is great quality & looks amazing to remove the unsightly air-conditioner Show details
Great little shed – I purchased a small handimate garden shed kit from archerfield which they had in stock, and had a crack at putting it together myself. Everything in the kit fit together very well, and other than standing the walls (where you need a helper), it's a one person job. The only minor issues were a few screws missing of one particular type, but on… Read more
completion there were extras left over of another type that would have worked if I didn't already have some screws at home. Oddly, when I checked the online manual for what tools were required, it mentioned a 12mm drill bit, so I purchased one especially, only to complete the job and have no need to drill any holes at all..... Over all very happy with how it turned out.
Loving my new garden shed – A couple of weeks ago I decided to put my $500 gift card, that I had received when my new patio cover was installed, towards a garden shed. I was even happier, when I discovered it was on special. Yesterday Darren installed it and I couldn't be happier. He was reliable, answered all of my questions and explained everything to me.
Great shed, quality and size is perfect! – Awesome customer service, the person I dealt with was very helpful and pleasant to deal with. The shed is great quality and was easy enough to erect with two people. Show details
In-depth reviews
Sends wrong item, won't refund – EDIT: Post this review, head office have sorted a refund of the incorrectly sent item. However, the hassle of having to go to this length to sort Stratco's error means we wouldn't 'rush back'. We ordered replacement fencing, and all the items that arrived that were correct are great. However the jig to install the fencing that arrived was a)… Read more
incorrect and b) clearly used and had scratches and dirt all over it. We notified the store manager who sent us the order immediately when it arrived. He said he was "looking into it". It's now been weeks and many emails and calls, and the store doesn't respond and when they do, they refuse to refund us for the incorrect item. We have had to make a jig out of leftover plastic because the item stratco sent was wrong (and used), so we could do our fence. Yet, they are still "looking into it". If you sell is a $180 item that isn't right, you are legally obligated to refund it. Whatever internal processes and suppliers you use are not our issue. As mentioned, the items that are right are great. Good luck if they send you the wrong thing.
Excellent service! – We went to Stratco Caboolture 3 times to organize getting a single garage-sized shed. The first time to check what they had, the second time to order the shed, and the third time to change the position of the roller door on the one we had ordered. Every time the staff were friendly, answered all the questions we had and bent over backwards to… Read more · 2
make sure we were happy. I had been to this store a few times before to buy things needed for work, and even then it struck me how friendly the staff were at this store. And you know hard rare good customer service is these days, right? Just to make it clear, we did not receive any incentive, financial or otherwise, for this review.
Addition after shed delivery: We had to hold off on the delivery due to delays with the slab, and this must have caused some confusion within the system. The delivery went out on the truck on the date originally scheduled, but thankfully the driver called beforehand and I was able to ask him to take it back. When we finally had the shed delivered, they forgot about the roller door. I called the store and they organised the delivery for two days later. Again the driver called ahead each time.
Communication between Stratco store staff and customer: full marks Communication between Stratco driver and customer: full marks Communication between Stratco store and dispatch: needs work.
We haven't put the shed up yet, but all the bits are there and the plans are easy to understand. They still deserve the 5-star rating I gave them earlier; just be aware that changing the scheduled delivery date may result in a few minor hiccups.
So happy with our Kingspan Water tank – We spotted the water tank we'd been contemplating buying in the Stratco catalogue and followed it up with our local Stratco outlet in Caboolture. The staff at Stratco made this such an easy and pleasant experience from the sales staff to the checkout guy. We'll certainly return to do business there. The staff even emailed the Kingspan tank's… Read more · 1
dimensions and particulars to help us make the decision on the suitability and space required.
It was delivered promptly by two delivery guys so there was no need for us to contribute to the effort of putting the tank in place. It had a surprisingly small footprint for its large capacity.
Being in place, it was a small effort to hook up all the bits and pieces to have it humming in no time.
The olive green colour blends so well with the flora that it nestles quite comfortably and discreetly in its place.
Subsequently, the tank is now running at full capacity which is a money saver as the garden is benefiting from the extra hydration without the use of council water.
Thanks Stratco! I certainly recommend this product and your good service.
Positive reviews
Ask if customer need help – Ordered my workbench online, staff was helpful once I asked if someone could help.as noone was at the counter, all three staff were at the back on their computers for me to collect my click and collect. I saw other items whilst there but didn't purchase at that time. I returned 4 or 5 hours later, again noone offered if I needed anything, I had… Read more · 1
to go to them again and asked if someone could help as I like to purchase these other items Perhaps offer or ask customers if they need any help rather than waiting for the customer to ask 'can someone help, I like to buy these items ' Cheers
Super product and service – Great service and great product. I recently purchased 3 different outback patios. The team and in particularly the manager made this process streamlined and cost effective. The Gold Coast team are awesome. Show reply
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Great Customer Service – I received excellent service from both Gary Davis (in store Maroochydore) and installer Jordan when I purchased a small garden shed recently. Gary listened and went out of his way to make sure I got the very best deal to suit my needs and Jordan kept me informed of the date for my installation given the "rain" almost every day; turned up on time;… Read more · 2
listened to where I wanted the shed installed; and installed it quickly and efficiently. Both Gary and Jordan were friendly, efficient and a credit to Stratco regarding their excellent customer service. I would recommend them, and Stratco, to anyone who values good customer service. Allan Caloundra.
Negative reviews
Dummies can't speak and ignore u that's why they – The worst company to work for some old thing in despatch doesn't no what it's doing no where's stock spoke to Mitch been with them 15 years nothing's in order6 when they realise they are so stupid they employ agency staff all staff are STRATCO staff CLUELESS never even go there retirement home before reality
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False Advertising - False Discount Percentages – A promotion was advertised for an in store sale of up to 75% off on 13th April 2024. 20% off was offered on colourbond fencing products however when trying to make a purchase it was evident that only 7.75% discount was actually being honoured rather than the 20% advertised. There has since been no willingness of Stratco to rectify and honour their… Read more
sales terms. If you shopped here on 13th April check your dockets and make sure you actually received the advertised discount correctly. If anybody else has had a similar issue regarding this sale on 13th April 2024 with this item or any other item please consider raising your concerns with Stratco in writing to a given email address, and then elevating to the ACCC if necessary. You will need to call Stratco to get the email address for a customer service manager. I can't share it here.
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No help whatsoever – Purchased a stratco awning. Wrong posts supplied ( even after i told the salesperson what i required) No plans on how to erect. When I asked for the plans i was told they would be emailed to me. 2 hours later & another 2 phone calls no plans. Ended up driving to stratco only to receive plans hand drawn on paper. Absolute joke to deal with. Definetely zero customer service. Not the way i run my business that's for sure. Show details
Recent reviews
A pleasant buying experience – After finding our item online I set up a click and collect which was ready to pickup on our arrival. The garden swing was a quality product at a reasonable price and was easy to assemble. Very happy with purchase. Show reply
Exceptional service – I have used Stratco Capalaba 3 times in the last 2 years for patio, fencing and blinds. And have to say the service and knowledge of the staff is outstanding so thank you for providing great service where others fail. Show details · 1
Best Staff Members – Did a Click and Collect Order. Arrived slightly before opening and spoke to the staff member who said sure no worries, if the door is open we will serve you. The staff member who helped me load was friendly and professional. I would like to say that the staff at this Stratco are the nicest staff I have ever met (not just at Stratco but any store). Many thanks. Show details · 1
Great Customer Satisfaction – I needed a fence and double gate supplied and fitted to my property. I chose Stratco at Caboolture, to supply and install. Unfortunately it fell of the track. Whenever the human factor is involved, mistakes can happen. While it was at the time frustrating to me, to Cory and his team they also felt the pain. However Cory and his team exceeded my… Read more · 1
expectations to rectify the problem. I didn’t have to rant and rave to get the problem fixed, they didn’t let up till the job was completed to my satisfaction As a result of this, I have now chosen Stratco of Caboolture as my first choice of product supplied and fitted. It is reassuring, knowing before the job is started, the job is going to be to my satisfaction when finished.
Great service and product – Thank you team Stratco - I have order multiple things from Stratco each time I haven't not had one issue service was on point and product was fantastic - Thx Show details · 1
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Shed Install by Darren – Just want to say thanks to Darren who installed my new shed at Ormeau, outstanding great customer service & the finish was spot on. Cheers Darren Show details
Poor communication – No communication regarding delivery date / time. The goods arrived 3 days early and was left on the footpath. Not even a knock Ion the door at the time of delivery. Show details
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Delivery of Colour Bond fence – Thanks Cheney, for organising the sale and delivery of the colour bond fence. Your friendlyness and customers service are of high quality. For the driver delivering it on time, texting us to inform us of delivery. It's a pleasure to do business with Stratco in Brendale. Show details · 1
Cheney is customer service personified – I have just made a purchase at Stratco at Brendale and Cheney went above and beyond your normal customer service. Her help and innovation not only got me what I wanted but saved me time and money.hope her employers appreciate her. Show details · 1
Colour bond sheeting – Fantastic service I received from Stratco here at Caboolture. The Salesperson was a great help regarding my requirements with fencing. I would highly recommend Stratco at Caboolture. Thank you Stratco Show details · 1
defective materiel and stuffed up order – We ordered fencing that cost quite a lot of money been back 4 times to chase items up that were missing delivered wrong posts delivered panels that were defective continuously ringing and getting the run around it is like the gate that jack built about to put stratco name as advertisement on it to anyone that drives past Show details
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Disgusting Customer Service – Paid in FULL for a heritage garden shed. Told it would be ready 27 November, which it wasn’t. Picked up the shed early December. Advised that some parts were missing. Called the next day asking when I could pick up missing parts. Told that the parts need to be manufactured and we would get a call back. That never happened. We rang back again… Read more
asking and was advised that the missing parts are at the Ormeau store ready for pick up or they could deliver. We said we will pick up. Go back to store only to be told “we don’t have anything, it will have to be manufactured”. I emailed asking what was going on, we get told it’s ready then get told it needs to be manufactured. After making many calls , I received a call from the girls in the office saying “ your parts are ready for pick up or did we want them delivered. I said no , we’ll pick up”. Go there again and nothing again. This is getting beyond a joke now. We ring again asking about the problem and if the parts aren’t ready, we want a full refund and Stratco can send someone out to dismantle the partially assembled shed. We receive another call from the office staff advising that the parts are available, go there again, wait for over 30 minutes only to be given the runaround and offered 4 pieces of angle. We went straight back to the office and spoke to a staff member and explain our frustration, only to be told that “this is all they can do to help fix the problem “. This is totally unacceptable. We asked them to send someone out to dismantle the shed and give us a FULL refund. We are out of pocket the money we had to pay to get the shed partially assembled. The customer service is very disappointing.
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A+++ service from Callum – Have received my shed delivery today by Callum. Cannot speak highly enough about the level of service Callum provided. He went above and beyond to help get all my shed components where they needed to go, which he didn’t have to do but offered out of his own kindness, and did it all whilst having a good chat and laugh. Very happy with the service provided today. Thank you again Callum. Show details · 1
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Hi Tony and Leisha, We have sent this to QLD management again to follow up with you. Thank you.