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 Essex
Rigid Kitchen Units Supplied Direct to Essex
Essex offers a broad spectrum of housing, from the medieval wool towns of the north to the Thames estuary developments in the south. The commuter belt towns of Brentwood, Epping, and Shenfield are home to substantial interwar and modern detached properties, while Chelmsford and Colchester offer a mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis, and new-build estates. The coastal towns of Southend, Leigh-on-Sea, and Frinton have their own distinctive character, with Edwardian seafront properties and weatherboarded cottages.
SJB Trade Kitchens supplies rigid kitchen units direct to homeowners and tradespeople across Essex. The county’s diverse housing stock — from executive homes in the commuter belt to period properties in the historic towns — is well suited to our made-to-order approach. We supply rigid-built cabinets with 18mm backs, Blum soft-close hinges, and Blum Antaro drawers as standard, all at prices 30–50% cheaper than Howdens, with delivery in as little as 10 working days.
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 Essex & 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 Essex and the surrounding areas of Chelmsford, Colchester, Brentwood, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Epping, and across the county. Essex is around 4 hours 15 minutes from our Oldham showroom via the M6 and M11, and we deliver to the South East 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 Essex
Are rigid kitchen units suitable for the large detached homes in Brentwood and Epping?
They are ideal. The substantial detached properties in the Essex commuter belt often have large kitchen-diners that require extensive cabinetry. Our made-to-order rigid units can accommodate wide pan drawers, tall larder units, and custom island configurations — all built to your exact measurements with 18mm backs and Blum hardware.
How long does delivery take to Essex?
We deliver to Essex in as little as 10 working days from order confirmation. Essex is around 4 hours 15 minutes from our Oldham base via the M6 and M11, and we deliver to the South East regularly.
What kitchen styles suit the Victorian properties in Leigh-on-Sea?
The Victorian and Edwardian properties in Leigh-on-Sea suit shaker painted kitchens in coastal-inspired colours — soft blues, pale greys, and warm whites are popular choices. The period proportions of these properties allow for generous cabinet layouts, and dovetail solid oak drawer boxes add a premium finish.
Do you supply rigid units for new-build developments in Chelmsford?
Yes. We work with developers across Essex, including the growing Chelmsford area. Our competitive pricing, 18mm carcass construction, and 10 working day lead time make us a practical and reliable supplier for residential developments of all sizes.
Can I get a design and quote without visiting your showroom?
Of course. Most of our Essex 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 post door samples so you can see and feel the finish before ordering.
