Looking for a Howdens Alternative in Trafford Park?

So you’re thinking about a new kitchen in Trafford Park and Howdens has come up on your radar. Fair enough — their depot in Trafford Park and the Stretford/Old Trafford area is well known in the trade. But here’s the thing: Howdens is primarily a trade-only supplier. That means as a homeowner, you can’t just walk in and buy direct. You have to go through a builder or fitter, who will mark up the price — often significantly. If you’ve been searching for the best alternative to Howdens kitchens, you’re in the right place.

I’m Steve from SJB Trade Kitchens, based in Oldham — just a short drive from Trafford Park. With over 20 years in the kitchen industry, I offer a direct, no-nonsense alternative to Howdens. Better quality, honest pricing, and a personal service that puts you first. Whether you’re in a homes in Stretford, Old Trafford and the surrounding Trafford area, you’re in the right place.

Howdens is a great business for trade professionals, but it’s not built around you, the homeowner. Here’s why SJB Trade Kitchens is the smarter choice:

We sell direct to homeowners. No middlemen, no trade markups. You deal with me, Steve, and get honest trade prices without the builder’s cut.

30-50% cheaper than Howdens. Because I don’t have the overheads of a trade depot network, I pass those savings directly to you. Consistent pricing all year round — no opaque “silly discount” periods.

Better quality materials. Our 18mm rigid-built carcasses with solid 18mm backs and Blum soft-close hinges outperform the standard Howdens offering. You get a kitchen that’s built to last, not just to sell.

Free design service. I’ll help you plan the perfect layout for your home in Trafford Park, with no pressure and no sales tactics.

Quality is where SJB really pulls ahead. Here’s what you get with every kitchen from us:

18mm thick backs on every cabinet — not the thin hardboard that Howdens use, which bows and sags over time.

Premium Egger and Kronospan board for carcasses — solid, reliable materials used by top kitchen manufacturers.

Blum soft-close hinges and drawer runners as standard — the best hardware in the industry, on every single order.

Rigid-built, not flat-pack. Our cabinets arrive assembled and square, ready to install. No flat-pack wobble, no missing screws.

Over 300 MFC finishes with colour-coordinated edges — far more choice than Howdens’ limited carcass options.

Howdens works within set sizes and standard configurations. If your kitchen in Trafford Park has unusual dimensions or you want something specific, you’ll find yourself compromising.

At SJB Trade Kitchens, everything is made to order. Custom heights, depths, and widths — no problem. Whether you’re fitting out a homes in Stretford, Old Trafford and the surrounding Trafford area or something more unusual, we can build to your exact specifications.

With over 300 carcass finishes and a free design service, your kitchen will be tailored to your home and your taste — not to whatever happens to be in a depot catalogue.

When you deal with SJB Trade Kitchens, you deal with me directly. I’ve been in the kitchen business for over 20 years, spanning retail, manufacturing, and direct sales. I know what works, what lasts, and what’s a waste of money.

I’m your single point of contact from design to delivery. No bouncing between depot staff, no call centres. Just honest advice and a straightforward service.

Want to see the quality for yourself? Come and visit our showroom at Unit N, Central Trading Estate, Coulton Close, Oldham, OL1 4EB. It’s just a short drive from Trafford Park and well worth the trip. We serve Trafford Park, Stretford, Old Trafford, Urmston and the wider Trafford area and beyond.

Can homeowners buy from Howdens directly in Trafford Park?

No. Howdens is trade-only, meaning you need a builder or fitter to buy on your behalf — and they’ll add their own markup. At SJB, you buy direct, with no middleman.

How do your prices compare to Howdens?

We’re typically 30-50% cheaper than Howdens prices, with consistent pricing all year round. No opaque discount periods, no surprises.

Can I visit a showroom near Trafford Park?

Yes. Our Oldham showroom is just a short drive from Trafford Park. Come and see the quality of our cabinets and hardware in person — no pressure, no sales pitch.

Do you deliver to Trafford Park?

Absolutely. We deliver nationwide, including Trafford Park, Stretford, Old Trafford, Urmston and the wider Trafford area. Your kitchen arrives packed and ready to install, direct to your door.

Not sure which style is right for you? Browse all six of our kitchen ranges below — click any image to see the full range and individual product options.