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Howdens - Strood Reviews 83

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

Gemini House, Maritime Close, Medway City Estate, ME2 4DJ Kent, South East, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was a fast turnaround job. The kitchens measured on the Friday afternoon and delivered by the following Tuesday. Dan worked a far better plan that already existed and came up with some great i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alex Haggar from Strood Howdens was great to deal with - from the design appointment to after sales support. Felt that he had my "back" and would suggest alternatives which worked better and liaised... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I feel Howdens has improved massively since lockdown. The customer service is second to none, always stock - not necessarily at your local branch but generally close by. They have massively increase... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Gave Howdens Strood a solid 4 stars! The team is fast and efficient, even sourcing items from other stores when needed. Shoutout to Alex Haggar for outstanding service from start to finish; he really... 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

  • Gemini House, Maritime Close, Medway City Estate, ME2 4DJ, Kent, South East, United Kingdom

  • 01634 412 030

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Delivery

I live in a first floor flat , Mark and Neil were outstanding when delivering my Kitchen. The guys were fantastic, extremely helpful and very polite. Cannot praise these guys enough, Thank you so much for all your time and patience with me.

September 30, 2022
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Hello, Thanks for leaving this 5 star review for the Howdens - Strood depot! Best wishes, Tash

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Making dream kitchens a reality!

Aimee at Strood Howdens was absolutely amazing! I came in with a dream design for my kitchen and Aimee made my dream a reality.
I bought the units, worktop and most appliances from Howdens. From start to finish the customer service was on point and professional. I had planned a kitchen with Aimee however I had to put everything on hold for a few months. When I wanted to go ahead I thought delivery would be an issue as I wanted a quick turn around but everything was in stock!

June 10, 2022
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Hello Ruby, Thanks for reviewing our Howdens – Strood depot. Take care and have a lovely day, Tash.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Service From Start To Finish

We met Dan the Designer at Howdens Strood, Kent Depot last December to go through a Bathroom Design. I had no previous dealings with Howdens as I would normally go to a well known DIY store. Dan was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Our Dream Bathroom was completed in March this year with white gloss units finished with a Beautiful Black Quartz mirror chip worktop. The next project was our Kitchen. We approached Dan and got him to design our Kitchen. We decided to go with the same units and worktops as our main Bathroom. The quartz worktop fitters were friendly and polite too, cleaning up after themselves (makes my life easier). My kitchen has finally been completed and I Love It! I would highly recommend Dan. We've been doing home renovations since April 2021, I've been working from home and dealing with Various trades and Dan has been the best out of them all. Dan is an asset to Howdens. He's knowledgeable, reassuring and even saving the day when things have gone wrong. All the Strood staff are polite and friendly. Thank you Howdens Strood. A Great Experience from start to finish from Howdens. Good quality and competitive prices. 100% highly recommended to all.

June 10, 2022
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Hello Jay, Thanks for reviewing our Howdens – Strood depot. We are so pleased to read your positive comments, thanks for leaving such a great review. Best wishes, Tash

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful

Helpful, good characters makes you feel welcome and the coffee is good

June 8, 2022
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Hello Matthew, It's great to hear that you had such a positive experience. Have a lovely day! Tash.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always get great service

Always get great service, Mark and Carrie are always happy to help.

June 6, 2022
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Good afternoon, Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. Take care and have a lovely day, Tash.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you!!

Elliot is the most informative and understanding advisor we have ever had. We love our kitchen and he really took the time to help us make it our own. We’ve come to Howdens a few times previously but everytime we ask for Elliot because we know he truly listens and provides the personal service we want. Thank you Elliot we wouldn’t go anywhere else because of you!

May 14, 2022
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Good afternoon, Thanks for reviewing our Howdens – Strood depot. Take care and have a lovely day, Tash.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service

Mark and Carrie always greet with a smile. More than happy to help and if the product isnt in will always source it from another store. Fantastic customer service.

April 29, 2022
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Hello Lee, Thanks for reviewing our Howdens – Strood depot. All the best, Tash.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

April 27, 2022
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Hello Dave, Thanks for leaving this positive review. Have a great day, Tash.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely helpful staff friendly polite…

Extremely helpful staff friendly polite and professional. Mark and Carrie are always helpful in everything I need
Jason turner

April 27, 2022
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Hello Jason, Thanks for reviewing our Howdens – Strood depot. All the best, Tash.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Strood branch

Strood branch I’ve been very helpful especially on the kitchens and especially Elliot Johnston also the doors architraves and skirtings are really reasonably priced

February 15, 2022
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Hello Dean, Thanks for leaving this positive review. All the best, Tash.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and know their stuff wide…

Very helpful and know their stuff wide range to choose from that’s why we keep going back cheers Fat Mans Forge

January 22, 2022
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Good afternoon, Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. All the best, Tash.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Howdens-Strood. Impeccable service from the start.

We are so so happy with our Howdens kitchen and utility room. It was a great personal service from the start with Paul from Strood. Paul listened to our requirements and was able to create a visualisation that exceeded our expectations. Something that other kitchen companies were unable to achieve. Paul made several visits to our property pre and post build to ensure that measurements were spot on and to accommodate any additions we had thought of. The finished result is stunning and this was only achieved through Paul’s patience and impeccable customer service. Thank you! The quality of the kitchen is of a high standard, our builders said it was a dream to fit, we are very, very happy!

January 22, 2022
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Good afternoon, thanks so much for leaving this 5* review! That is great news. We hope to see you again soon. Best wishes. Harriet.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class service

First class service. Have used numerous times and haven't had any issues.

January 19, 2022
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Good afternoon Colin, thanks for taking the time out of your day to leave this positive review for our Strood depot! Take care and have a lovely day. Harriet

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

I was dealt with Elliot at the Strood branch and he went above and beyond to help me sort out a tricky situation. Even better when I found out my product was still under warranty when he could have charged for the repair.

Thanks Elliot!!

January 14, 2022
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Hi Jonny. We are so pleased to read your positive comments, thanks for leaving such a great review. Harriet.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Team A - Howdens Strood

I need to share this for the Chaps at Howdens Strood ! Mark and his team did the best job sorting out new fridge/freezer for our lovely neighbour ! After much too-ing and fro-ing they came up trumps as usual - many thanks Midgley Construction

January 13, 2022
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Hi Mandy. Thank you for your five-star review. It's great to read your feedback regarding our service. Many thanks, Harriet.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 different fridges delivered

I am writing this on behalf of my mother who at the age of 80 has had a bit fun backwards and forwards with the staff at Howdens over a new fridge freezer suitable to fit her 21 year old Howden kitchen.
They have been very understanding and provided excellent service throughout and I'm pleased to say that after 5 different units, we have had some success installing a new integrated fridge freezer.

We would like to thanks all the staff involved, in particular Mark, Robert & the delivery man who must know how to get here by auto pilot.
Appreciate your excellent service, patience & understanding.

Well done!

January 13, 2022
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Good morning, thank you for leaving a 5* review. We're sure that the team at the Strood depot will be pleased to read this. Best wishes, Harriet.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very satisfied with the Strood branch…

Very satisfied with the Strood branch team. Always willing to help everything I found the items needed.
Thank you.

November 16, 2021
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Good afternoon, thank you so much for leaving this 5* review for our Strood depot! I'm sure they will be really pleased to read your kind comments. Take care and enjoy your day! Ellie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always a great service from howdens

Always a great service from howdens! I fit many kitchens and howdens always go above and beyond. The units are good quality and customer service is great especially from paul.

November 12, 2021
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Good morning Stephen, thanks so much for leaving this 5* review! That is great news. We hope to see you again soon. Best wishes. Harriet.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Howdens Strood

I’ve used Howdens for years and watched them go from Strength to strength during this time. All the members of Staff at Strood are all like family to me now and if I have any questions or queries they are always prompt at getting back to me ASAP. They are also very friendly and professional from the front desk right back through to the warehouse staff. Would like to just say that I enjoy going to the branch even just for a chat or fancy a coffee. Thanks guys and girls. 10/10.
J Galler 👍🏼

November 8, 2021
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Reply from Howdens - Strood

Hi Jason, thank you for leaving this positive review - that is great to hear! Take care and enjoy your day. Harriet.

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