Warranty & Returns

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Warranty & Returns

Our commitment to the quality of everything we supply — and what to do if something isn't right.

Fortiva Furnishing Ltd  ·  Last updated: June 2026

12
Month
Guarantee

12-Month Guarantee on All Products

Every product supplied by Fortiva Furnishing carries a 12-month guarantee against defects in materials and workmanship. This applies to all items in our commercial outdoor furniture range — benches, picnic tables, seating sets and planters.

1. What the guarantee covers

Our 12-month guarantee runs from the date of delivery and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal commercial use conditions. The table below sets out what is and is not included:

Covered
  • Structural defects in the timber frame
  • Failure of fixings, joints or fastenings under normal use
  • Manufacturing faults identified within 12 months
  • Items delivered damaged due to transit
  • Products materially different from their description
Not Covered
  • Fair wear and tear from normal outdoor use
  • Natural timber characteristics (minor cracking, colour variation, movement)
  • Damage from misuse, neglect or vandalism
  • Improper installation or ground fixing
  • Unauthorised modifications or treatments
  • Damage from extreme weather events
A note on timber: Our furniture is manufactured from FSC-certified tanalised Scandinavian Redwood — a durable, pressure-treated softwood suited to outdoor commercial use. As a natural material, timber will develop minor surface cracks and colour changes over time, particularly during the first season. These are natural characteristics, not defects, and do not affect the structural integrity or longevity of the product.

2. Damaged or incorrect deliveries

All deliveries should be inspected upon receipt. If your order arrives damaged, incomplete or materially different from what was ordered, you must notify us within 5 working days of delivery.

Late notification may affect your ability to make a valid claim. Where practical, please note any visible damage on the delivery paperwork before signing.

To report a damaged or incorrect delivery, contact us with:

  • Your order number
  • Clear photographs of the damage — including packaging if it is damaged
  • A description of the issue
  • Your delivery date

We will assess the report and aim to respond within 2 working days with a proposed resolution — replacement, repair, or refund depending on the circumstances.

3. Making a warranty or guarantee claim

To make a claim under the 12-month guarantee, contact us within the guarantee period. We will need:

  • Your original order number and delivery date
  • A clear description of the defect or issue
  • Photographs showing the defect
  • Confirmation that the product has been used as intended and not modified

We will review your claim, liaise with the manufacturer where required, and confirm our proposed resolution within 5 working days. Valid claims will be resolved by repair, replacement or refund at our discretion.

4. Returns — trade and B2B orders

Business-to-business orders do not carry a statutory right of return. Returns of non-faulty goods from trade buyers are accepted entirely at our discretion and may be subject to:

  • A restocking fee (typically 15–25% of the order value) where the manufacturer accepts the return
  • Return shipping costs being the buyer's responsibility
  • The item being unused, in its original condition and original packaging
  • The manufacturer's agreement to accept the return — this cannot be guaranteed for made-to-order items

We strongly advise trade buyers to confirm product suitability before ordering. Our team is happy to provide specifications, dimensions and technical details to assist with procurement decisions.

5. Returns — consumer orders

If you are purchasing as a consumer (not in the course of a business), you have the right to cancel your order within 14 calendar days of receiving the goods under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.

To exercise this right:

  • Notify us in writing within 14 days of delivery
  • Return the goods in unused, undamaged condition within 14 days of notifying us
  • Return shipping is at your cost unless the item is faulty or misdescribed

Refunds will be issued within 14 days of receiving the returned goods in satisfactory condition, to the original payment method.

Exception: Items made to order or manufactured to a bespoke specification are exempt from the 14-day cancellation right. This will be clearly indicated on the product page before purchase.

6. How to request a return or raise a claim

1
Contact us first
Email info@fortivafurnishing.co.uk or call 0191 323 4508. Do not return any goods without prior authorisation — unauthorised returns cannot be accepted or refunded.
2
Provide the required information
Share your order number, photos, a description of the issue, and your delivery date. The more detail you provide, the faster we can resolve things.
3
We respond within 2 working days
We will confirm whether your return or claim is approved and provide return instructions or a proposed resolution.
4
Resolution
Once approved returns are received and inspected, refunds are processed within 14 days to the original payment method. Replacements are arranged in line with manufacturer lead times.

7. Statutory rights

Nothing in this policy limits or excludes any statutory rights you may have as a consumer under UK law, including rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013. For more information on your rights, visit gov.uk/consumer-protection-rights or contact Citizens Advice.

This policy applies to products supplied by Fortiva Furnishing Ltd. It does not affect any rights you may have against the manufacturer directly, though in practice all warranty claims should be routed through us in the first instance.

Got a warranty or returns query?

We aim to respond to all claims and queries within 2 working days. Please have your order number ready when you contact us.

Fortiva Furnishing Ltd · Company No. 17125242
5 Wood Terrace, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2AQ