Can I negotiate with Howdens?

The starting discount does vary quite a bit depending on sales targets and maybe how much business you do with them. That discount is where you start negotiating. Usual practice is to get a quote from elsewhere which undercuts Howdens then go to Howdens and they will usually agree to reduce their price further.
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Does Howdens do 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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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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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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How do Howdens quotes 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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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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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 Magnet kitchens better than Howdens?

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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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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Does Howdens price Match B&Q?

joe90. Howdens prices are always high to start with (I used them a lot when working), go get quotes from others (b&q etc) and they usually will match or beat their price, it's all a game.
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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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Can I buy from Howdens without an account?

We are trade only to ensure our products are installed to the highest standard, so you cannot buy from Howdens without a trade account. Learn how to open a trade account with us and discover how having one can support your business. You can also apply for a trade account online.
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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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How much is trade discount UK?

This trade discount is often around 20% – 30% off the retail price, so sits between the trade and retail price.
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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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Are Howden kitchens flat pack?

Configurations. Both our flat-pack and handleless cupboards come with a selected range of layouts, such as wall, base and corner units. For a fully customised approach, choose our pre-assembled furniture, which offers more than 200 options.
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Is Howdens kitchen design free?

Book your free Howdens kitchen design

We have two design services that you and your trade professional can access, both of which are completely free with no hidden costs or deposits to pay.
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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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How long are Howdens kitchens guaranteed for?

Our kitchen cabinets also include a 25-year guarantee, while our kitchen doors come with a 5-year warranty for a robust fit and long life. Please visit our Guarantees and Accreditations page for more information.
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Are Howdens kitchens made of wood?

They also have a solid-wood build, which is sturdy and will last for many years.
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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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Are Wren kitchens better than B&Q?

You will get a better quality kitchen from an independent local supplier. Wren and B&Q are fairly similar quality wise.
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Which is cheaper for kitchens Wickes or B&Q?

For 2021 the "Lowest Priced Leading DIY Retailer of Kitchens" accolade has been awarded to B&Q for consistently having the most lowest priced kitchens when compared to Homebase and Wickes.
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