Will Howdens price Match DIY kitchens?

We did. No arguing, we took the DIY quote to Howdens and they matched without quibble. We have a DIY Kitchen and I would use them again and recommend them. We didn't visit the showroom but we did order door samples which I found helpful.
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Can you negotiate with DIY kitchens?

Can you haggle with DIY Kitchens? You can haggle with anyone! The real question is, are you likely to get a discount if you haggle with DIY Kitchens and the blanket answer is you would struggle to get a discount by haggling with DIY Kitchens.
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Can you haggle Howdens price?

You will be able to get better quality for the money. That seems really cheap considering what is included. I always haggle with Howdens. You often get a better deal at month end at my local one.
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Do Howdens give you a quote?

Best local price

Balancing budget with design is important, which is why we also offer trade professionals a price match promise on any like-for-like kitchen or door quotes. This means our depots will offer a competitive rate on your new kitchen, for more details please read our promotion terms and conditions.
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Do Howdens do trade discounts?

Howdens voucher codes

Each depot offers competitive rates to every customer, with products available from local stock and ready to buy. Instead of using a discount code, your trade professional will receive the best value for money as standard when visiting their nearest depot.
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2021 UK Kitchen Review - Price, Quality, Fitting



How does Howdens pricing work?

A spokesman for the company told Money: “Howdens' pricing is based on the confidential trade discount that it gives individually to each of its 430,000 trade customers. If and how our customer discloses the discount to clients is for them to decide when they give a quotation for the price of the project.
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Is Wren cheaper than Howdens?

All the Wren goods were spot on. I believe getting your own carpenter to fit like we did is the way to go. They were also cheaper than Howdens. We have just about to have a Howdens fairford kitchen fitted...
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Is Howdens better than Wickes?

Howden looks great but are very pricey especially on appliances. And, wickes seem average but are very competitive on price with little waiting times for spare parts. I know there are other major brands out there but I haven't looked into them yet.
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Do Howdens sell direct to the public?

Will Howdens sell to the public? We only sell to the trade, rather than the public, to ensure our products are installed to the highest possible standard. In turn, by using a trade professional, you can be sure that your products are built to last and are fitted exactly the way you want them.
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Do Howdens recommended kitchen fitters?

Do Howdens fit kitchen themselves? At Howdens, we trust the trade to install our products to a high standard, which is why you need a trade professional to buy from us. By getting a fitter on board, you can guarantee that the products you select will be built to last and exactly the way you expect.
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Are Howdens kitchens cheaper than magnet?

We had all kinds of quotes and went for the Howdens because, at the time anyway , they had a very tall wall cupboard option. Much cheaper than the Magnet equivalent and we have been very pleased - it doesn't look cheap,in the way some of the budget options did.
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Are Howdens kitchens worth it?

Absolutely, without question. The reason why I can confidently say it was good value for money is because of several things… If I had to move and buy another kitchen, Howdens would get my custom. I wouldn't waste time getting designs from B&Q/Ikea like I did previously.
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Are Magnet Kitchens worth the money?

We asked Magnet customers to rate the quality and durability of different components of the kitchen they bought. Some firms achieved an impressive five stars for how well customers found their kitchens lasted, while others lagged behind with a more mediocre three stars.
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Are DIY kitchens cheaper?

Affordable and Great Value for Money! Overall, I personally think DIY Kitchens offer great quality units at a decent price. Unlike other kitchens suppliers, there is no room for haggling (or at least, I don't believe so?!)
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Which is better magnet or Howdens kitchens?

Magnet are better in my opinion. In all the kitchens I have had through Howdens there would be parts missing, parts broken etc, whilst this can happen it does not make for a smooth job of fitting the kitchen if you are having to go back to get missing or broken parts replaced.
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How long does it take to fit a DIY kitchen?

On average it takes between 1 – 4 weeks to fit a kitchen.

If you're replacing your existing kitchen with the same layout and position of appliances, with no need for a new floor or decorating, then it can be relatively quick and closer to 1 week.
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Can you just turn up at Howdens?

We only sell to the trade as they have the know-how to fit our products to a high standard, so you will need a builder to buy from us. If you need help finding one, speak to your local depot to get started.
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How long does it take to fit a Howdens kitchen?

Download Article. The Howdens website doesn't list an official time estimate. However, similar sources suggest that It takes about 3-5 days to fit a kitchen, with smaller kitchens possibly taking less time than that.
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Did MFI become Howdens?

History. Howdens was established by Matthew Ingle in 1995, as a business unit within MFI Furniture Group plc (MFI).
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Are Wren kitchens made by Howdens?

Wren manufactures all of its kitchen units in its own production plants in Scunthorpe, Howden and Barton-upon-Humber. The 180 acre Barton-upon-Humber site was acquired in August 2013 from Kimberly-Clark.
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Are Howden kitchens flat pack?

Our cupboards come in a range of widths, depths, and heights to create a custom layout. Our handleless and flat-pack options offer the most popular sizes, meanwhile, our pre-made cabinetry offers more options for a unique fit.
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Who is best for fitted kitchens?

The Top 7 Fitted Kitchen Companies
  • Wickes.
  • Magnet.
  • Wren.
  • Harvey Jones.
  • Neptune.
  • Smallbone.
  • John Lewis.
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Does Howdens price match Wren?

He said they only match Wren and Magnet. We were due to order our Howdens kitchen in a few weeks, and found out yesterday that their prices are going up after Easter up to 10%. I promptly got a quote from DIY which is about £3k cheaper for a superior product.
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Is Howden kitchen good quality?

Howdens says it believes in good craftsmanship above all things and sells only to tradespeople as they have the expertise to install its kitchens well. You can get design and planning advice from Howdens but will need to find an installer to buy and fit your kitchen.
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Can you haggle with Wren?

- but told us that they've made recent changes to how they do things and they no longer let customers haggle down further than the 'special offer' price.
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