Made to Order
Custom sizes at no extra charge — built to your exact measurements
Rigid Built
18mm backs — not hardboard — on every cabinet we supply
Nationwide Delivery
Delivered to your door in as little as 10 working days
Blum Soft Close
Blum hinges and Antaro drawer boxes fitted as standard
Rigid Kitchen Units Cardiff
Rigid Kitchen Units Supplied Direct to Cardiff
Cardiff’s housing stock tells the story of the city’s growth from a small market town to the Welsh capital. The Victorian and Edwardian terraces of Roath, Canton, and Pontcanna form the heart of the city’s residential character, with their bay-fronted facades and rear extensions. The suburbs of Whitchurch and Llandaff offer interwar semis and detached family homes, while Cardiff Bay and the city centre have seen significant modern apartment development. Across the city, homeowners are investing in kitchen renovations that add value and make the most of their space.
SJB Trade Kitchens supplies rigid kitchen units direct to homeowners and tradespeople across Cardiff and South Wales. Wales is a growing part of our delivery network, and Cardiff is our primary Welsh destination. The city’s stock of Victorian and Edwardian terraces — where non-standard kitchen dimensions are the norm — makes our made-to-order rigid units a natural fit. We supply at prices 30–50% cheaper than Howdens, with 18mm backs and Blum hardware as standard.
We supply rigid-built kitchen cabinets made to your exact measurements, with over 100 door styles to choose from. Every order comes with a free design service, a detailed quote within 24 hours, and delivery in as little as 10 working days. For more detail on our cabinet construction, see our trade kitchen cabinet manufacturer page. You can also browse our full rigid kitchen units hub page for more information.
What You Get When You Order Direct
Free design service — send us your measurements and we’ll design the layout for you
30–50% cheaper than Howdens — transparent pricing with no hidden fees or middleman markup
10 working day lead time — made to order, delivered direct to your door
What's Included in Every Rigid Kitchen Unit?
Every kitchen we supply is built around rigid-construction carcasses, made from 18mm Egger or Kronospan board with cam and dowel assembly. These are fully assembled cabinets — not flat-pack. They arrive ready to install, which makes the fitter’s job faster and easier, and means there’s no risk of a cabinet being assembled incorrectly on site.
One of the things that sets us apart from the big-box retailers is our 18mm backs — not hardboard. Most budget kitchen suppliers use thin hardboard backs to cut costs. Every cabinet we supply has a solid 18mm back, giving the carcass genuine structural rigidity and a far longer lifespan.
All cabinets come fitted with Blum soft-close hinges and Blum Antaro drawer systems as standard. Blum is the gold standard in kitchen hardware — their hinges and drawers carry a lifetime guarantee. This isn’t an upgrade or an optional extra. It comes as standard on every cabinet we supply. If you want to go further, we also offer dovetail solid oak drawer boxes as a premium upgrade.
Doors are available in over 100 styles — gloss, matt, shaker, handleless, painted and more — all made to your exact measurements. If your kitchen has an awkward alcove, a sloping ceiling, or a non-standard dimension, we can accommodate it. Every cabinet is made to the millimetre, not to the nearest standard size.
Explore Our Kitchen Styles
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.
Handleless – Matt
Slab – Matt
Shaker – Foil
Handleless – Gloss
Slab – Gloss
Shaker – Painted
Delivering Rigid Kitchen Units Across Cardiff & the UK
Our showroom is in Oldham, Greater Manchester — Unit N, Central Trading Estate, Coulton Close, OL1 4EB — but we supply customers right across the UK, including Cardiff and the surrounding areas of Penarth, Barry, Pontypridd, Caerphilly, Newport, Canton, Roath, and across South Wales. Cardiff is around 3 hours 45 minutes from our Oldham showroom via the M6 and M4, and we deliver to South Wales regularly.
Everything is carefully packaged and delivered directly to your door. The geography doesn’t matter — you get the same personal service, the same quality product, and the same 10-day lead time wherever you are in the country. Steve and the team work with our manufacturer to keep prices 30–50% below what you’d pay at Howdens — with no trade account required.
Frequently Asked Questions — Rigid Kitchen Units Cardiff
Are rigid kitchen units suitable for the Victorian terraces in Roath and Canton?
They are perfect. The Victorian terraces across Roath, Canton, and Pontcanna often have narrow galley kitchens or rear extensions with non-standard dimensions. Our rigid units are made to order, so we can build to the exact millimetre — ideal for fitting around the bay windows, chimney breasts, and alcoves common in these properties.
How long does delivery take to Cardiff?
We deliver to Cardiff in as little as 10 working days from order confirmation. The journey from our Oldham base is around 3 hours 45 minutes via the M6 and M4, and we deliver to South Wales regularly.
Do you supply rigid units for new-build developments in Cardiff Bay?
Yes. We work with developers across Cardiff, including projects in Cardiff Bay and the city centre. Our made-to-order approach, competitive pricing, and reliable 10 working day lead time make us a practical supplier for apartment and housing developments.
What kitchen styles are popular in the Pontcanna and Llandaff area?
The Edwardian and interwar properties in Pontcanna and Llandaff suit shaker painted kitchens in heritage colours — soft greys, sage greens, and warm whites are all popular. For the more contemporary homes, handleless matt finishes in neutral tones create a clean, modern look. We offer over 100 door styles.
Can I get a quote without visiting your Oldham showroom?
Of course. Most of our Cardiff customers handle everything remotely. Send us your measurements and preferences via our online form or email, and we will provide a full design and detailed quote within 24 hours. We can also post door samples so you can see the finish before ordering.
