• WoodlandDirect

WoodlandDirect

Overview

WoodlandDirect has a rating of 1.64 stars from 68 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about WoodlandDirect most frequently mention customer service, fire pit, and credit card problems. WoodlandDirect ranks 60th among Fireplaces sites.

  • Service
    31
  • Value
    26
  • Shipping
    30
  • Returns
    16
  • Quality
    24

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 27.3%
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  • Been waiting MONTHS for replacement pieces but they can't get them and customer service is absolutely rude.
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Top Positive Review

“Fast great service.”

Michael W.
1/25/24

Service was prompt along with a follow up call on if there was anything more they could assist. I needed the fireplace fast and it agipped in 1 day.

Top Critical Review

“Horrible service”

Jack C.
2/8/24

Ordered on Dec 18 for my daughters Christmas present. Finally shipped 2/7. Still not received. Ridiculous. Should get a full refund.

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Thumbnail of user jackc1556
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 8th, 2024

Ordered on Dec 18 for my daughters Christmas present. Finally shipped 2/7. Still not received. Ridiculous. Should get a full refund.

Tip for consumers:
This is terrible service

Products used:
Woodland logs.

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Thumbnail of user jeffs3152
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 29th, 2023

The fireplace and accessories came on 2 separate pallets. The fireplace and accessories were very poorly packaged. Fragile components were wrapped with 2 layers of industrial Saran Wrap with no impact absorbing material (cardboard or styrofoam) at all. No wonder the sales rep warned me that the firebrick panels frequently arrive broken. Glass fireplace doors were in the middle of 4 pieces of duct held by a wrap of said Saran Wrap. All 8 pieces of duct work (both inner and outer) arrived significantly dented. Don't understand why they weren't in boxes... for the amount of money I paid I expected a whole lot better. This packaging was just sad and reflects not only poor employee work practices but also poor management for allowing it to occur and likely other non conformance as, in my opinion, if product shopping isn't important, what else isn't? Would not recommend this company.

Thumbnail of user mdwahl2002
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 25th, 2024

Service was prompt along with a follow up call on if there was anything more they could assist. I needed the fireplace fast and it agipped in 1 day.

Products used:
Nepolian Vector 50"

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Thumbnail of user davidblairepstein
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 8th, 2023

Super nice people…utter incompetence. Really quite breathtaking how each & every step of my fireplace was mishandled.

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I have never written a review before…but this company should be given an award for being at such an extreme level of ineptitude. Never a return phone call, email or communication that the purchase was really not going to happen.

Products used:
Fireplace log set & gas burner (most of the order never arrived)

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Thumbnail of user mikem3367
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 16th, 2022
Verified purchase

Bought a Montigo 48" fireplace with remote and power exhaust fan.
The instructions were not specific to that combination, as a result it has never worked properly.
After a month of dealing with their "tech" department, they said they couldn't help?
So I'm out 7 grand?

Products used:
Montigo 48”

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Thumbnail of user sarahm3478
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 4th, 2023

We purchased to Peterson Real Fyre Split Oak Designer Plus Vented Gas Log Set in size 30 from Woodland Direct. We were drawn to the natural look of the wood/split wood pieces but...

This is a warning for anyone looking at this particular set - what you will receive is VERY different from what the photo on their website shows. In person, the "split" part of the logs in this kit are a dark chocolate brown. It resembles the look of Nutella/Other Hazelnut Spread and is poorly painted on.

The Marketing image on the site shows a very light brown - almost true to what real wood would look like if it was split.

I am a little torn on this review because we did have a good experience with the actual order. Delivery was also very fast. I think we received the order in less than 1 week. The Sales person we spoke with was also very knowledgeable and friendly. This is why I gave 3 stars.

It was our fault for not inspecting the items before we let our tech install them. We weren't home and came back to the items installed. Because the items have already been installed and tested, I don't think we can return them either. Plus, I would imagine that shipping these items back would be very expensive as they came in 2 boxes and they were extremely heavy.

I did submit a support case to Woodland Direct. It's been 6 days now and no response yet but we will see where it takes us.

I would suggest that these Marketing images get pulled from their website and reshot. These images are probably shot and distributed by the manufacturer so I am not sure if Woodland can take fault in poorly representing the products but they should stand behind their products or quality check their listings.

Woodland states that "Our goal is to provide you with products that go above and beyond your expectations."

The items we received definitely didn't meet our expectations in terms of aesthetic. We may be stuck with Chocolate looking dipped logs forever...

Below is images of what the logs look like in person and I included the image from their website for comparison.

Products used:
Real Fyre Vtd Split Oak Designer Plus See-Thru Gas Logs-30"

Thumbnail of user alanb1346
1 review
1 helpful vote
April 9th, 2023

Buyer beware. These guys are thief's! I ordered fire pit mid November of 2022 with 2-3 week quote on delivery time.
Fire pit did not show up so I cancelled. They asked me to not dispute credit card and they would credit my card and have been playing games ever since.
We even conference called our bank with their customer service rep and our bank verified that Woodland has our money, but Woodland denies it. THEY STOLE FROM ME!

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Thumbnail of user paulb3872
1 review
1 helpful vote
July 1st, 2022

Purchase a fire pit from woodland. After using the fire pit for a couple of times a crack started to form on top of the bowl. Contacted ( called) and talked to a representative who then sent me a case # by email. After a half dozen emails and photos of the crack they ( woodland) came to conclusion that it was our problem because burner was off center which is total BS on their end. Total unprofessional and lack of caring for the customer. I would give customer service a F & a 0 for ratings.

Thumbnail of user fucko65
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 23rd, 2024

Woodland Direct sells absolutely China grade garbage. Check out my crooked chimney cap they sent me. $200 for disgraceful work: https://imgur.com/a/Z4i5Kpv

Thumbnail of user drewr86
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 3rd, 2022

Horrible customer service. A total of five calls over two and a half months, every time stringing me along until the final call they figured out the distributor was out of stock. I never once got a response from woodland direct, every correspondence I had to start. If they had been honest I would have gone somewhere else. I will never deal with these people again.

Thumbnail of user borisb118
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 9th, 2024

Ordered was a fireplace gas log setup. One of the logs came broken and an entire new shipment of logs was sent out at no charge to me quickly after sending WoodlandDired pictures of the packaged broken log. As if this was not enough, ~ I complained thinking that the base unit for the fire set may have been incorrect. After sending another picture of the unit (ID tag), the representative quite patiently assured me via email that the proper item was sent and by my rearranging the parts I would understand the set up. Bottom line, they were correct again! Thank you for the service and just as important would be the savings by ordering through this online sales center.

Thumbnail of user sdh305
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 26th, 2023

Great company that helped me with sizing and selection for my Gas log insert. Shipping was fast and when it arrived a few of the logs were broken. I notified Lynden and was instructed in what I need to do. Within a week a complete new set was delivered. Just an overall great experience from a company I would highly recommend!

Products used:
Gas Log set

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Thumbnail of user raym553
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 17th, 2022

The fireplace, which had a sticker stating that it had been converted to propane gas, was installed. The fireplace generated soot that damaged carpet, surrounding finishes, and the exterior wall surface. Additionally, the back wall of the fireplace box is permanently damaged. Our propane provider suspected that the unit was not converted to propane and Woodland sent us replacement conversion parts. The fireplace works fine now, but the damage is done and we received no reply.

Thumbnail of user jamesj1563
3 reviews
4 helpful votes
November 15th, 2023

On 20 October 2023 I ordered the 36 inch flame craft tondo fire pit with electronic ignition burner (order #*******). I did not desire this item but the other firepits were not in stock and had an 8 week wait. I was told this item was in stock and would ship the following week. This was not true. The following week ONLY the base shipped. This left me without the lava rocks, the top half, the burner, and the glass wind guards. I called to inquire and was told the order could be tracked on the web site which indicated the other components were shipping later; contrary to what I was told. After waiting three weeks I finally received the base and what I believed was everything needed to assemble this fire pit. I was wrong!
Woodland Direct still had not shipped the most expensive and vital part, the burner! I called to inquire about the burner as it was not listed in any of the shipments under their ship tracking option on their web site. I was transferred by sales to customer support and the lady I spoke with told me, "the burners are manufactured and shipped by a third party vendor that we have no control over". She did not identify the third party vendor and could not give me any idea of when the burner would ship. To date, almost 4 weeks later, I still do not have all the components of the firepit.
I do not trust woodland direct! If you order from them make sure ALL the components will ship at the same time and you will receive only one ship tracking number. Otherwise, they will take your payment and "nickel-dime" you on the shipment and give you the "run around". I won't use them again.

Products used:
Flame Craft Tondo 36 inch firepit with electric ignition gas buner

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Thumbnail of user bryanf269
1 review
1 helpful vote
October 22nd, 2021

I'm writing this review, in hopes that someone from service sees this and calls me back.
We have had nothing, but issues with our fireplace since day 1. Extremely unreliable product and never works when we need it. Have called several times, and after a repair ticket, they don't return calls. Always trying to blame it on the remote. It's not the remote. The trouble shooting is not working, and being talked to like we are the problem is not appreciated. Video won't upload, but if Woodland wants to see it, I'd gladly show them. Bryan F

Tip for consumers:
Buy somewhere else, unless you want to waste $2,500.

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Thumbnail of user markm4940
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 30th, 2022
Verified purchase

I called to ask if the stove I wanted was in stock. They said yes and the salesman was very pushy. Wanted me to order over the phone. He convinced me. I revived a few parts of the stove in good time. I heard nothing for 30 days. I called them and they said they were out of stock on that stove, And never apologize. I hope they go out of business.I still don't have the stove over 50 days latter.

Tip for consumers:
DO NOT BUY FROM THEM. Use northline express.

Products used:
Wood stove

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Thumbnail of user budd20
1 review
1 helpful vote
June 25th, 2021
Verified purchase

I spent $400+ on a dual chimney cap and they botched the thing so they drilled it out and did a makeshift solution. This was one of their standard sizes and not custom. I called them as soon as I received the shipment. WoodlandDirect would not stand by their product. Instead they stuck up for the vendor and their shoddy work. I don't recommend them. The sales guy sounded great, but he said problems are out of his hands. Problems are handled by a different department. Beware of smiling faces…

Products used:
Copper Chimney Cap

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Thumbnail of user mt515
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
August 31st, 2022

My customers unit was delivered damaged, dropped and repalleted on its side. Two replacement pieces were delivered from Canada on time. The touch up paint somehow is "held up" in customs, so they say, only to be delivered weeks from now. The company seems disorganized.

Tip for consumers:
Get an agents name, number and email at the beginning. They are hard to get ahold of and do not return mesages.

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Thumbnail of user tonyl103
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
May 22nd, 2023

They love taking your money, after that, forget about it! In November 2022 I purchased a log and burner set with remote starter from Woodland Direct on-line for over $1,800.00. In April 2023 (6 months later) the remote starter unit stopped working. I called them, left a voicemail message, they returned my call the same day or maybe it was the next morning, but they returned my call. I found the person from Woodland Direct to be rude, he wouldn't listen to me and let me talk but instead insisted on talking over me. Eventually...I think... I was able to explain that as the instructions tell you to do when it originally arrives, I put new batteries in both the remote and the starter and I attempted to pair the remote with the starter unit as I originally did yet it still wouldn't work. Understandably, he insisted on walking me through the procedure a few times. Its extremely simple and I did it when I first set the system up so if it was going to work it should have the first time however I was willing. No matter how many times he insisted on walking me through it though it was not working. Well, then he wanted me to film myself going through the process and asked that I e-mail the video to him. That's when I decided I had already spent enough time, effort and frustration on what I knew was a defective item. I explained that even though the whole unit was more than $1,800.00, the part in question could be bought on Amazon for only $99 and was likely considerably less than that to Woodland (maybe $30). I asked him to simply send me another remote and starter. Again, considering the time and effort and having to endure the experience of talking with this condescending joker on the phone, I refused to invest myself any further and simply gave them the choice of sending me a new remote starter or lose me as a customer. Well here I am so clearly I wasn't that important. I mean, they have my money and I wont need another set of expensive logs for many, many years...right! I wont go into all the smart remarks and quips I was to receive but in the end, he said he would talk to a manager and call me back...he did not! Instead I got e-mails with no proposed solution but instead defending his no-service position in light of him enduring me being unreasonable. Since I'd rather deal with Amazon and pay the $99, I'm certain Ill feel the same way when I purchase in the future.

Products used:
Logs, Burner, Remote Starter Unit

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Thumbnail of user tashiaj6
1 review
1 helpful vote
April 6th, 2022

I was charged $ 1,100 in November '21 for a fireplace part. I waited 4 months for the part to finally arrive 2 weeks ago. However, the part was NOT new. It clearly had been used as it was scratched, bent, and all the boxes opened and rotted. I have repeatedly emailed customer service for over 2 weeks, but they have not responded.

Thumbnail of user patrickm1517
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 16th, 2021
Verified purchase

Purchased a $2,500 fire place from WD. Out of the box it has an issues making a noise while operating. Upon contacting customer service I was told I would need to buy a special grease and lubricate a part. They did not offer to send me the grease and upon follow up to request this, my messages were ignored. While my sales person was extremely helpful in the purchase process, I am extremely frustrated that this brand new FP has an issue and the expectation from WD is that the customer should be responsible to fix the issue and bare the cost to do so. I do not recommend WD.

Products used:
Modern Landscape fireplace

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Thumbnail of user charlesc2727
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 21st, 2022

I ordered a fireplace that I was unable to use due to local regulations. Woodland customer service allowed me to return the entire order with no penalty. I paid return shipping which was fair and reasonable. They didn't have to help but they did. Good company and good CR.

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Thumbnail of user markh3332
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 14th, 2022

I cannot even believe this company is still in business. I ordered a 60 inch unit, they charged my credit card twice but only sent one unit. They sent a carrier to pick up the unit they have never sent and still have not returned my money. This has been going on for months. When you talk to them on the phone, they are very nice, but basically never do whet they say they are going to do. Thievery! I am giving them one star because I cannot give them less.

Thumbnail of user aubreyq3
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 16th, 2021

Ordered two fireplaces and had to exchange many months later. The customer service reps were extremely helpful walking me through the return and picking out the new ones. Answered a bunch of questions from my contractor and the lead times were much quicker than expected.

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Thumbnail of user ilih
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 16th, 2020

Great customer service, fast responses and talk to real person. They make things right, help you out with order and any question along the whole process. I would definitely go back to them.

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Woodland Direct has over 25 years of experience in the business of chimney and fireplace, and the company sells different chimneys, fireplaces, and other outdoor products such as patio furniture, rain barrels, weather vains, etc. The company prides itself on having the largest selection of fireplace hearth products online, and they are able to customize fireplace screens and glass doors for customers. Shipping is free for all orders over $99, and orders under $99 are charged a flat fee of $9.99.

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