Kitchens Essex | SJB Trade Kitchens

Essex is one of the largest and most diverse counties in England, and its housing stock ranges from the weatherboarded cottages of Finchingfield and Dedham to the Victorian terraces of Southend and Colchester, the inter-war semis of Chelmsford and Romford, and the modern executive homes of Brentwood and Billericay. The period properties present kitchens with low beams, uneven plaster walls, chimney breast alcoves, and irregular layouts that standard flat-pack units cannot work around. The substantial stock of 1930s bay-fronted semis across towns like Ilford, Hornchurch, and Basildon frequently features kitchens with non-standard dimensions and original pantry cupboards. Essex’s booming new-build market — with developments across Beaulieu Park in Chelmsford and Chafford Hundred in Thurrock — demands contemporary kitchens that maximise open-plan living. Made-to-measure kitchen units are the practical answer to all of these Essex property challenges — every cabinet built to exact dimensions, no filler panels, no compromise.

SJB Trade Kitchens is a kitchen specialist supplying rigid-built, made-to-order kitchen units across Essex and the wider South East. Every unit features 18mm Egger or Kronospan carcasses with solid 18mm backs — not cheap hardboard — and comes with Blum soft-close hinges and Blum Antaro drawer boxes as standard. We supply units direct at 30-50% cheaper than Howdens, with transparent pricing and no inflated list prices. Whether you are a trade fitter renovating a Victorian terrace in Leigh-on-Sea, a developer fitting out new homes in Chelmsford, or a homeowner planning a kitchen extension in Shenfield, we build to your exact dimensions at no extra charge.

Delivery to Essex typically takes around 10 working days from order confirmation. Our showroom at Unit N, Central Trading Estate, Coulton Close, Oldham, OL1 4EB is approximately four hours from Essex by road via the M6 and M25. If visiting is not practical, we can post door and finish samples directly to your Essex address. Choose from over 300 MFC carcass finishes and door styles including Painted Shaker, Handleless Matt, Handleless Gloss, Slab Matt, Slab Gloss, and Shaker Foil. Our kitchen specialist works with our manufacturer to ensure every order is right first time. Call 0161 509 4221 to discuss your Essex kitchen project.

Browse our dedicated Essex kitchen pages for more detail on each range:

• Bespoke Kitchen Units Essex — Made-to-measure units built to your exact dimensions
• Rigid Kitchen Units Essex — Fully assembled rigid cabinets, not flat-pack

Can you supply kitchens for the 1930s bay-fronted semis across Essex?

Yes. The 1930s semis that dominate towns like Hornchurch, Ilford, and Basildon often have kitchens with non-standard dimensions and original pantry cupboards. We build every unit to your exact measurements so cabinets fit perfectly — no filler panels, no visible gaps, and no wasted space.

How long does delivery take to Essex?

Delivery to Essex typically takes around 10 working days from order confirmation. We use a specialist pallet courier service covering the whole of the South East, and our kitchen specialist will confirm the exact delivery window once your order is placed.

Can you make units for a period cottage in rural Essex?

Absolutely. The weatherboarded and timber-framed cottages across rural Essex — in villages like Finchingfield, Dedham, and Thaxted — often have low beams, uneven floors, and irregular walls. Because every unit is made to order, we can reduce heights, adjust widths, and build around beams precisely.

How do your prices compare to Essex kitchen showrooms?

Our rigid-built, made-to-measure units are priced 30-50% cheaper than Howdens, all year round. Every unit includes 18mm solid backs (not hardboard), Blum soft-close hinges, and Blum Antaro drawer boxes as standard. Our pricing is transparent from the start — no inflated list prices and no seasonal sales gimmicks.

Can you supply kitchens for new-build developments in Chelmsford or Thurrock?

Yes. We supply kitchens for developers and housebuilders across Essex, from single plots to large-scale developments. Our made-to-measure approach means every kitchen can be sized precisely to the architect’s drawings, and our pricing makes volume projects highly cost-effective. Call 0161 509 4221 for a developer quote.

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