DIY Kitchens’ flagship showroom on Wakefield Road in South Kirkby Industrial Estate (WF9) is one of the largest in the UK. Before you place an order, understand the key differences: 18mm solid backs, a free guided design service, and direct phone support are where SJB Trade Kitchens pulls ahead.
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Quick Answer
- DIY Kitchens South Kirkby: 18mm MFC rigid construction, Blum Antaro, supply-only, £29.99 design, 8mm back panels
- SJB Trade Kitchens: 18mm Egger/Kronospan, 18mm solid backs, Blum Antaro standard, free design guidance
- SJB: call Steve directly on 0161 509 4221 — not a ticket system
- SJB: 30–50% less than high street showrooms
✓ Made to Order
Custom sizes as standard
Custom sizes as standard
✓ Rigid Built
18mm Egger/Kronospan
18mm Egger/Kronospan
✓ 18mm Solid Backs
Full-depth strength throughout
Full-depth strength throughout
✓ Nationwide Delivery
From 10 working days
From 10 working days
If you’re in West Yorkshire, DIY Kitchens’ South Kirkby showroom is likely on your radar. They offer 18mm MFC units and Blum Antaro drawers, but their back panels are only 8mm. SJB Trade Kitchens offers 18mm solid backs and a guided design service.
| Feature | SJB Trade Kitchens | DIY Kitchens |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18mm Egger/Kronospan, rigid built | 18mm MFC, rigid construction |
| Back Panels | 18mm solid backs throughout | 8mm back panels |
| Drawers | Blum Antaro soft-close | Blum Antaro soft-close |
| Bespoke Sizing | Yes — custom heights, widths, depths | Yes — bespoke sizes available |
| Design Service | Included — Steve guides you through | £29.99 extra charge |
| Customer Support | Call Steve directly: 0161 509 4221 | Ticket-based system only |
| Showrooms | 1 showroom — Oldham, OL1 4EB | 2 showrooms (South Kirkby & Witney) |
The DIY Kitchens Problem — And Why It Matters
DIY Kitchens’ South Kirkby showroom is impressive, but you’ll need to plan, measure, and order the kitchen yourself. Their back panels are only 8mm. SJB uses 18mm solid backs throughout, providing greater rigidity and longevity.
Why SJB Trade Kitchens Is the Better Choice
18mm Solid Backs — The Specification DIY Kitchens Can’t Match
DIY Kitchens use 18mm MFC for carcass sides and Blum Antaro soft-close drawers — solid specifications. But their back panels are only 8mm — less than half the thickness of SJB’s 18mm solid backs. SJB Trade Kitchens uses 18mm solid backs throughout — the full-depth construction that provides greater rigidity and longevity. That’s more than double the thickness, and it’s a genuine differentiator that matters over the lifetime of a kitchen.
You’re Not Ordering This Alone
DIY Kitchens is a supply-only model — you provide your own plans and order the kitchen yourself. That’s a genuine challenge for most homeowners. Getting measurements right, choosing filler panels, corner units, and appliance gaps takes experience. DIY Kitchens offers a design service, but it costs £29.99 extra. With SJB, Steve’s over 20 years of kitchen industry experience means you’re guided through the process from start to finish — no extra charge, no guesswork.
A Phone Call, Not a Ticket
If something goes wrong with a DIY Kitchens order, you submit a ticket and wait. At SJB, you can pick up the phone and speak directly to Steve on 0161 509 4221. That’s the person who designed your kitchen, knows your order, and can resolve issues immediately.
One Person. One Number. Total Accountability.
Steve is your single point of contact from the moment you enquire to the moment your kitchen is delivered — and beyond. No call centres. No ticket systems. No being passed between departments. You deal with the same person throughout: the person who designed your kitchen, placed your order, and knows every detail of your specification. Call Steve directly on 0161 509 4221. When you’re spending thousands on a new kitchen, that kind of accountability is rare — and it’s standard at SJB.
From Design to Reality: See the Difference
Every SJB kitchen starts with a detailed CAD design so you can see exactly how your finished kitchen will look before a single unit is ordered. Here is what that looks like in practice.
The CAD design produced by Steve before the kitchen was ordered
The finished kitchen installed by the customer – exactly as designed
“Steve is absolutely epic! Really nice guy. 100% genuine and to be trusted. Really easy to work with. Couldn’t do enough and always on hand.
The kitchen was amazing quality and the kitchen looked exactly like the images he produced on his computer. The units came ready built which saved a lot of time! Even if you’re not a joiner it was really easy to assemble and fit.
The kitchen is great quality and a VERY competitive price! 100% recommended! Thank you so much!”
— Scott, verified SJB Trade Kitchens customer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Frequently Asked Questions
DIY Kitchens is available to homeowners directly, which Howdens is not (Howdens requires a trade account). DIY Kitchens offers competitive pricing on 18mm MFC units with Blum Antaro drawers. However, their back panels are 8mm — less than half the thickness of SJB’s 18mm solid backs. SJB Trade Kitchens offers 18mm solid backs, guided ordering, and a free design service at trade prices.
No — Howdens is trade-only. SJB Trade Kitchens offers comparable rigid construction with 18mm Egger/Kronospan carcasses and Blum Antaro drawers, available to any homeowner with no trade account required.
Yes, DIY Kitchens use Blum Antaro soft-close drawers as standard, which is the same high-quality specification used by SJB Trade Kitchens. The key differentiator between the two is the back panel thickness: SJB uses 18mm solid backs while DIY Kitchens use 8mm backs.
SJB Trade Kitchens uses 18mm solid backs throughout as standard. DIY Kitchens uses 8mm back panels. SJB’s backs are more than double the thickness, providing significantly greater cabinet rigidity and longevity.
DIY Kitchens uses a ticket-based system. At SJB Trade Kitchens, you can call Steve directly on 0161 509 4221 — a direct line to the person whose name is on the door.
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SJB Trade Kitchens is an independent kitchen specialist. All competitor names are used for comparative purposes only based on publicly available specifications. SJB Trade Kitchens is not affiliated with Wren Kitchens, DIY Kitchens, Magnet, Wickes, or Howdens.
