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Howdens - Reading Reviews 73

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

Unit 14, Stadium Industrial Estate, Stadium Way, RG30 6BX Berkshire, South East, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Steve is brilliant a CAN DO attitude nothing too much trouble I had over 20 meetings with Steve April 2024 - August 2024 and we worked on over 10 different kitchen designs for my overall kitchen plan.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Steve Grantham and the team at Howdens Reading Tilehurst. The Chilcomb kitchen in porcelain is great quality and looks terrific. Howdens lived up to their promise of being able to s... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience using Howdens in Reading (stadium way) - they covered all of our specs, designs with care and efficiency. We changed plans halfway and they were more than happy to accommodate... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the moment we walked into the Reading store Stephen Grantham rose to attend to us without any appointment and was extremely attentive. He was very helpful without ever being pushy. Withi... 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 14, Stadium Industrial Estate, Stadium Way, RG30 6BX, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom

  • 0118 942 6589

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Steve was brilliant!

We recently went through a Kitchen design and installation with Howdens. Steve was there every step of the way to offer help and advice. From the first appointment measuring up, to the many meetings in his office to discuss layout, design and specification. No question was left unanswered and every minimal change we asked for was done without question. I would have no hesitation in dealing with Steve in the future.

April 22, 2024
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Good morning, Thanks so much for leaving this 5* review! That is great news. We hope to see you again soon. Best wishes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Terrific kitchen and great service from Howdens Reading.

Great service from Steve Grantham and the team at Howdens Reading Tilehurst. The Chilcomb kitchen in porcelain is great quality and looks terrific. Howdens lived up to their promise of being able to supply swaps or extras quickly from stock, same day for the ones we needed, which meant the kitchen was completed on schedule. We're delighted with our new kitchen.

May 2, 2024
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Good morning Graham, Thanks for leaving this 5 star review for the Howdens - Reading depot! It's great to hear that you had such a positive experience. Have a lovely day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A++++ brilliant result

Fantastic experience using Howdens in Reading (stadium way) - they covered all of our specs, designs with care and efficiency. We changed plans halfway and they were more than happy to accommodate while providing absolute honesty re appliances, and worktop decisions (+sorted a real competitive price).

We went through the process with other places but Howdens took the crown.

Great working with you and thank you a ton Steve - you were dedicated, helpful and patient throughout...pleasure to deal with

February 17, 2024
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Hi Alex, Thanks for leaving this 5* review- it's great to hear you had such a positive experience! All the best, Tash

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very expensive stuff and never…

Very expensive stuff and never discounted even I’m a trader costumer

January 30, 2024
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Sorry you've been disappointed with our pricing. We've shared your feedback with the depot.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff at Howdens Stadium Way…

The staff at Howdens Stadium Way Reading are a great bunch of very polite and helpful people, always a pleasure to shop there.

January 24, 2024
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Hi Robert. We are so pleased to read your positive comments, thanks for leaving such a great review. Zara

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb communication and service

Superb communication and service from the moment I contacted them. Steve at Howdens in Reading was brilliant - nothing was a problem and the whole experience was easy and non-stressful from start to finish. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a quality kitchen with great service and competitive prices.

January 2, 2024
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Hi, Thanks for leaving this 5 star review for the Howdens - Reading depot! Have a lovely day! Tash.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A1 great service

A1 service great customer service

November 18, 2023
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Hi, Thanks for leaving this positive review. Have a lovely day! Tash.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

The team at Reading Howdens, particularly Stephen, have been amazingly helpful. Our prime contractor was disorganised and has subsequently gone into administration. Stephen did some amazing design work at the start of the project and then everyone at Howdens continued to help while my prime contractor and their employees didn't know what they were doing.

I would heartily recommend Howdens to my friends and family if they needed a new kitchen.

October 21, 2023
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Hi, Thanks for leaving this 5 star review for the Howdens - Reading depot! Best wishes, Tash

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I always dealt with Reading Howdens…

I always dealt with Reading Howdens branch despite living in London as I dealt with gentleman called Steve who now works in design team. Steve given me very competitive quote who tastefully designed kitchen for me. Steve was available every step of the way, whenever my fitter needed help he was straight on phone. Even when Steve went away for few days he delegated one of his colleague to ensure help was always at hand.

I have now become a lifetime customer due to Steve's dedication and excellent customer service.

August 18, 2023
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Hi, Thanks for leaving this 5 star review for the Howdens - Reading depot! Have a lovely day! Tash.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic customer service and support…

Fantastic customer service and support recived from Steve. I will recommend him to my friends. Thank you

July 13, 2023
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Hi, Thanks for leaving this 5 star review for the Howdens - Reading depot! Have a lovely day! Tash.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dee road

Just great brilliant

July 31, 2023
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Hi, Thanks for leaving this positive review. Have a lovely day! Tash.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best value kitchens

I have been using the Reading branch of Howdens for a few years now and can highly recommend them, particularly for kitchens. Steve and the rest of the guys are very knowledgeable and friendly and are great at understanding what we require for our projects. In my opinion they are the best value for kitchens, doors, skirting boards, hardware and tools.

May 17, 2023
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Hi Adrian, Thanks for leaving this 5 star review for the Howdens - Reading depot! It's great to read your comments. Best wishes, Tash

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from Stephen Grantham

Stephen was excellent from the initial consultation, site visit and design meetings.
Stephen was polite, helpful and knowledgeable, worked hard to ensure our purchase was a pleasant experience.

March 17, 2023
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Hi Amanda, Thanks for leaving this 5 star review for the Howdens - Reading depot! Best wishes, Tash

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prices are good

Prices are good. If they don't have the materials we need we order them and they arrive.

December 14, 2022
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Hello, Thanks for reviewing our Howdens – Reading depot. Take care and have a lovely day, Tash.

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