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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

Unit 8, Nimrod Industrial Estate, Nimrod Way, RG2 0EB Berkshire, South East, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a very good experience with the Howdens -Reading South branch. Their customer service was consistently good from start to finish, always friendly, helpful, and happy to answer any questions. We... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Delivery didn’t happen when should of, layout sheet and fittings missing, design had hob in front of double socket and 1 cabinet and door incorrect size.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A big thank you to all the team at Reading South for making the process of renovating my kitchen so painfree. The staff at this depot were always willing to help and advise starting from the initial... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Service & Quality – Howdens Reading South is a Hidden Gem! Honestly, I never expected to buy from Howdens — I always assumed top quality meant overpriced. But as we couldn't fin... See more

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Company details

  1. Kitchen Supply Store
  2. Bedroom Furniture Store
  3. Door Supplier
  4. Flooring Store
  5. Kitchen Furniture Store

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The UK's No. 1 Trade Kitchen Supplier.

The UK’s largest manufacturer and supplier of fitted kitchens, appliances, and joinery products.

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'UK's Number 1 Trade Kitchen Supplier' - Fitted bedrooms, doors, joinery, and hardware - everything you need to complete the job, plus projects around the home including flooring, skirting and architrave, stairs and stair parts. Over 850 local depots, local stock, ready to go. UK manufactured cabinetry with a 25-year guarantee. Trusted trade quality - everything we make is tested in our FIRA Gold-Accredited lab - the only one of its standard in the world, Free home survey and design service, work with the trade to create a space that is right on quality, price, and style.
Available Through the Trade
Anyone can have a Howdens kitchen, bedroom or doors, joinery and flooring products, when they are installed with the expertise of the trade. Howdens only sell to the trade, to provide products and a service you can trust. The trade has the skills and experience to complete the whole job, including complex tasks like moving utilities, services and walls and fitting to awkward angles. Local trades also have the best knowledge of local homes and building practices, helping a project run smoothly. Howdens work with the trade to customize their products for non-standard fits at the best price, supported by exclusive trade prices. The Trade add value to your home.
Click & Collect
Howdens trade customers can see their confidential trade prices across thousands of products, add items to a project list, and send their order request straight to their local depot. Whether planning ahead or ordering on the go, Click & Collect is designed to save the trade time on site. Download our Trade App to make collecting products easier. Check local depot stock, build and manage orders, and get in and out of the depot quickly, when it suits your working day. With 24/7 access to your Online Trade Account, you can view live trade prices, order items for collection with Anytime Ordering, manage invoices and payments, track your account balance, and stay in control of your projects from start to finish.
Howdens Expo
Visit Howdens Expo showrooms in Raunds or Howden, to explore their largest collections of kitchens and bedrooms on display, as well as everything you need to complete the job, including sinks, taps, worktops and appliances. Get help and personalized advice from their expert team, see product details up close and find the right solution for your project. You can also view their showrooms online through their Virtual Expo.
Fitted Kitchens
Explore their wide range of high-quality fitted kitchens, from classic styles to contemporary handle less designs, available in a variety of colours and finishes. Their kitchen cupboard doors are designed to provide style and durability, making the kitchen a functional and striking centerpiece for the home.
Joinery
Anyone can have Howdens doors, joinery, and flooring products when they are installed with the expertise of the trade. Visit your local depot to get started and transform a home with joinery products, including skirting and architrave, stair parts, stair cladding, stair winder boxes and flights, decorative mouldings and wall panelling, door casings and linings and loft access and boards, suitable for renovations and new-build projects. Products are available from local stock, with solutions for every budget.
Fitted Bedrooms
Our Bedrooms Mean Business. Organize and optimize space with a wide choice of designs, colours, cabinet sizes, and storage accessories for every space and budget. Make the most of the space you have with flexible fitted bedroom solutions that utilize redundant areas such as corners and alcoves or create a bespoke walk-in wardrobe or dressing room. Sliding door options also mean fitted bedrooms work in even the smallest of rooms. With a wide choice of fitted bedroom ranges and dozens of accessories to personalize your space, Howdens' designers have the expertise to bring your ideas to life.
Template & Fit
Precise and personalized – every detail of your Howdens quartz worktop, Howdens acrylic worktop, or Dekton stone worktop, is chosen by you and expertly created by us. Choose your surface, specify the features, and we will measure, make, and fit it in just 5 working days from template to fit. Our surfaces are created from high-end materials by our expert team, making them a lasting statement in your home.

Contact info

  • Unit 8, Nimrod Industrial Estate, Nimrod Way, RG2 0EB, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom

  • 0118 987 4058

4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a very good experience with the…

We had a very good experience with the Howdens -Reading South branch. Their customer service was consistently good from start to finish, always friendly, helpful, and happy to answer any questions. We mainly dealt with Mel and Ben, who were both knowledgeable, available, patient, and committed to getting everything right. When we first started looking for a kitchen, we didn’t know much about Howdens or the quality of their products. Looking back, we’re very glad they encouraged us to go with them, as the quality of our Frome kitchen is excellent and we’re delighted with the final result. Every time we visited the showroom, we were greeted warmly and made to feel welcome. I & N.

October 31, 2025
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Hello Nadia, I am sure the team will be pleased to read your kind words! Have a great day, Alexandra

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small branch with Big service

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Service & Quality – Howdens Reading South is a Hidden Gem!
Honestly, I never expected to buy from Howdens — I always assumed top quality meant overpriced. But as we couldn't find what we were exactly looking for in Wickes and Wren, I gave Howdens Reading South a try, and I’m so glad I did!
From the start, Designer Steve was incredible — he came personally for measurements and already had design and ideas ready at our first meeting. Real professional!
The quote was initially high, but Manager Ben was amazing — he matched competitive prices without compromising on quality or service based on Howdens We Beat Like for Like Quote. What truly impressed me was his after-sales support — quick, helpful, and completely stress-free.
This branch is a perfect example of what customer service should be. Professional, friendly, and truly dedicated. If you’re in Reading and need a kitchen, don’t waste time elsewhere — go straight to Howdens Reading South. You won’t regret it!

July 31, 2025
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Hello Mohsin Ali,

Thank you for sharing your experience with us

Best wishes, Alexandra

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customerservice from Oliver…

Excellent customerservice from Oliver knows the products well and helped to source them.

July 10, 2025
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Hello Patrick, good morning

Thank you for your kind words about the excellent customer service you received from Oliver. We're pleased to hear that his product knowledge was helpful in sourcing what you needed.

Best wishes,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good door furniture, some deceptive pricing …

Good quality door furniture but over-priced hinges - the hinges are priced separately but only available in pairs which is somewhat deceptive.
Very helpful staff in Reading.

May 23, 2025
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Good morning, Thanks for reviewing our Howdens - Reading South depot. Have a great day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing from start to finish

Amazing from start to finish. The attention to detail and the care that goes into the design process right up to the fitting is amazing.
Patient with the design appointment and go into meticulous detail with every element you need to consider.
Would recommend Howdens to everyone!

November 1, 2024
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Hi Catherine Edwards, Thanks for leaving this 5 star review for the Howdens - Reading South depot! All the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful Howdens Reading South…

Ben and his team are all so friendly and helpful. Just what I needed.

September 27, 2024
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Good morning Sylvia, I am sure the team will be pleased to read your kind words! Take care and have a lovely day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spot on service great people in the…

Spot on service great people in the reading branch

March 8, 2024
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Reply from Howdens - Reading South

Hi Sean, Thanks for leaving this 5 star review for the Howdens - Reading South depot! Take care and have a lovely day, Tash.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kitchen Refurb

A big thank you to all the team at Reading South for making the process of renovating my kitchen so painfree. The staff at this depot were always willing to help and advise starting from the initial planning visit right through to the completion.
All deadlines were met and updates provided as and when necessary. Would recommend without hesitation.

January 10, 2024
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Reply from Howdens - Reading South

Good morning Colette, thank you so much for leaving this 5* review for our Reading South depot! I'm sure they will be really pleased to read your kind comments. Take care and enjoy your day! Alan.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Worthy of 5 stars.

Excellent help and guidance from Vivienne in the south Reading branch today. She was very knowledgeable, friendly and polite.

January 27, 2024
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Hi, Thanks for leaving this 5 star review for the Howdens - Reading South depot! Have a lovely day! Tash.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Should amazing team you have. From the helpful lady behind the counter to the guy in the warehouse helping to load up. Thank you so much for the great experience.
You don't see that level of service much👏

July 26, 2023
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Hi, Thanks for leaving this 5 star review for the Howdens - Reading South depot! Best wishes, Tash

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Knowledgeable staff

Knowledgeable staff, efficient ordering and collection service, quality products.

June 29, 2023
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Hi, Thanks for leaving this 5 star review for the Howdens - Reading South depot! Have a lovely day! Tash.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Delivery didn’t happen when should of

Delivery didn’t happen when should of, layout sheet and fittings missing, design had hob in front of double socket and 1 cabinet and door incorrect size.

January 20, 2023
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Reply from Howdens - Reading South

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We have raised your comments with the Reading South depot for their acknowledgment and clarity on the situation. If you would like to discuss this matter further, please email reviews@howdens.com.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Worktop order

Great service, fast delivery. What else to expecr?

November 16, 2022
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Reply from Howdens - Reading South

Hi, Thanks for leaving this positive review. Have a lovely day! Tash.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased some flooring which was in…

Purchased some flooring which was in stock the edging I wanted was not in stock but staff were very helpful finding an alternative I could use.

April 14, 2022
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Reply from Howdens - Reading South

Hello Richard, Thanks for reviewing our Howdens – Reading South depot. Have a great day, Tash.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Howden used my account many times…

Howden used my account many times without my permission so don’t recommend them .

March 5, 2022
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Reply from Howdens - Reading South

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. Please rest assured we will share your comments internally. If you would like to provide any further details regarding this matter, please email reviews@howdens.com. All the best

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff with great product knowledge and…

Staff with great product knowledge and stock available off the shelf in this supply chain problem time was a breath of fresh air

February 16, 2022
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Reply from Howdens - Reading South

Good afternoon, Thanks for leaving this positive review. All the best, Tash.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Consistently good service over many years.

I have been using Howdens to supply my kitchens. The Reading South branch has a great team of staff. Looking forward to fitting my next Howdens kitchen.
Carpenter Kevin

December 16, 2021
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Reply from Howdens - Reading South

Good afternoon Kevin, thank you so much for leaving this 5* review for our Reading South depot! I'm sure they will be really pleased to read your kind comments. Take care and enjoy your day! Harriet.

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