Best kitchen brands Howdens Joinery kitchens

Howdens Joinery was established in 1935 and is a trade-only company supplying to registered account holders, such as builders. They have more than 490 local depots across the country.

Howdens Joinery gives a five-Year guarantee. In the event of a defect in manufacturing or raw materials, it will replace any cabinet, promptly and without charge.

NB: Prices unavailable from Howden – quotes provided by individual builders.

How to buy: Only available to registered trade account holders in mainland UK, so must be ordered through tradesperson.

Planning service: Free design service, including home visit from Howden CAD designer, organised via a builder/fitter with a Howden account.

Installation: Arranged by customer and priced individually by installer.

Customer verdict: One reader told us: ‘They were very helpful at the planning stage and always offered to show us anything we wanted to see, even though we couldn't buy direct from them’.

Prices are correct as of March 2011 and include a sink and base unit, one double base unit, three single base units, four wall units, worktops and housing for an oven and dishwasher, plus handles and fixings but not appliances or installation. Prices are non-sale and inclusive of VAT except where noted.