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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Unit 5, Portland Trading Estate, Portland Road, BN3 5NT East Sussex, South East, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am a busy site manager and have to use all different suppliers and trades for my role. There is never ANY unnecessary faff or paperwork. They answer my queries immediately, deliver what I need to... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I was in a bit of a rush to get back to my job - as time was pressing on. Had to wait 15 minutes before getting served as there was only one guy on the till. I noticed staff in the background chatti... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chloe in the Howdens Portslade showroom designed a wonderful kitchen for us. She knew exactly what needed to be done to make the most of the small space that we have, and did everything that she could... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Howdens have been so professional and helpful. The design was excellent and Chloe’s input was so valuable, she was also flexible and able to tweak when we moved a wall! Ollie has been great with after... See more

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Company details

  1. #54 of 138 best companies in Kitchen supply shop
  2. #77 of 222 best companies in Bedroom furniture shop
  3. #24 of 61 best companies in Door supplier
  4. #31 of 83 best companies in Flooring Shop
  5. #20 of 40 best companies in Kitchen Furniture Shop

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The UK's No. 1 Trade Kitchen Supplier.

The UK’s largest manufacturer and supplier of fitted kitchens, appliances, and joinery products.

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'UK's Number 1 Trade Kitchen Supplier' - Fitted bedrooms, doors, joinery, and hardware - everything you need to complete the job, plus projects around the home including flooring, skirting and architrave, stairs and stair parts. Over 850 local depots, local stock, ready to go. UK manufactured cabinetry with a 25-year guarantee. Trusted trade quality - everything we make is tested in our FIRA Gold-Accredited lab - the only one of its standard in the world, Free home survey and design service, work with the trade to create a space that is right on quality, price, and style.
Available Through the Trade
Anyone can have a Howdens kitchen, bedroom or doors, joinery and flooring products, when they are installed with the expertise of the trade. Howdens only sell to the trade, to provide products and a service you can trust. The trade has the skills and experience to complete the whole job, including complex tasks like moving utilities, services and walls and fitting to awkward angles. Local trades also have the best knowledge of local homes and building practices, helping a project run smoothly. Howdens work with the trade to customize their products for non-standard fits at the best price, supported by exclusive trade prices. The Trade add value to your home.
Click & Collect
Howdens trade customers can see their confidential trade prices across thousands of products, add items to a project list, and send their order request straight to their local depot. Whether planning ahead or ordering on the go, Click & Collect is designed to save the trade time on site. Download our Trade App to make collecting products easier. Check local depot stock, build and manage orders, and get in and out of the depot quickly, when it suits your working day. With 24/7 access to your Online Trade Account, you can view live trade prices, order items for collection with Anytime Ordering, manage invoices and payments, track your account balance, and stay in control of your projects from start to finish.
Howdens Expo
Visit Howdens Expo showrooms in Raunds or Howden, to explore their largest collections of kitchens and bedrooms on display, as well as everything you need to complete the job, including sinks, taps, worktops and appliances. Get help and personalized advice from their expert team, see product details up close and find the right solution for your project. You can also view their showrooms online through their Virtual Expo.
Fitted Kitchens
Explore their wide range of high-quality fitted kitchens, from classic styles to contemporary handle less designs, available in a variety of colours and finishes. Their kitchen cupboard doors are designed to provide style and durability, making the kitchen a functional and striking centerpiece for the home.
Joinery
Anyone can have Howdens doors, joinery, and flooring products when they are installed with the expertise of the trade. Visit your local depot to get started and transform a home with joinery products, including skirting and architrave, stair parts, stair cladding, stair winder boxes and flights, decorative mouldings and wall panelling, door casings and linings and loft access and boards, suitable for renovations and new-build projects. Products are available from local stock, with solutions for every budget.
Fitted Bedrooms
Our Bedrooms Mean Business. Organize and optimize space with a wide choice of designs, colours, cabinet sizes, and storage accessories for every space and budget. Make the most of the space you have with flexible fitted bedroom solutions that utilize redundant areas such as corners and alcoves or create a bespoke walk-in wardrobe or dressing room. Sliding door options also mean fitted bedrooms work in even the smallest of rooms. With a wide choice of fitted bedroom ranges and dozens of accessories to personalize your space, Howdens' designers have the expertise to bring your ideas to life.
Template & Fit
Precise and personalized – every detail of your Howdens quartz worktop, Howdens acrylic worktop, or Dekton stone worktop, is chosen by you and expertly created by us. Choose your surface, specify the features, and we will measure, make, and fit it in just 5 working days from template to fit. Our surfaces are created from high-end materials by our expert team, making them a lasting statement in your home.

Contact info

  • Unit 5, Portland Trading Estate, Portland Road, BN3 5NT, East Sussex, South East, United Kingdom

  • 01273 439 861

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient

Efficient, Knowledgeable and Helpful staff.

16 March 2026
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Reply from Howdens - Brighton Portslade

Good morning, It's great to hear that you had such a positive experience. Have a great day, Alexandra

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chloe in the Portslade showroom designed a wonderful kitchen for us.

Chloe in the Howdens Portslade showroom designed a wonderful kitchen for us. She knew exactly what needed to be done to make the most of the small space that we have, and did everything that she could to adjust the design to fall within our tight budget. It feels like we have moved into a new flat. The kitchen space has been totally transformed and the quality of everything is excellent. On top of all that - she was very pleasant to deal with and nothing was too much trouble for her. Very calm and confident at all times. She also recommended the installer who did a great job too. We are very grateful and would recommend Howdens to anyone who is looking for a kitchen that is practical, looks great and is built to last.

1 December 2025
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Good afternoon, Thank you for taking the time to write such a great review. Have a great day, Alexandra

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer Service

Great customer Service - Thanks Vikki

4 December 2025
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Good afternoon, Thanks for reviewing our Howdens - Brighton Portslade depot. Have a great day, Alexandra

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Old sliders on an integrated fridge…

Old sliders on an integrated fridge door in my new house were broken. Popped in here to see if they could help and the team couldn't have been nicer - they gave me a new set free of charge :-)

30 July 2025
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Hello Jenny,

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're pleased to hear that our team could assist you with the fridge door sliders and that you found our service helpful.

Best wishes,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helped by the delivery driver

Helped by the delivery driver, the sale went very well.

23 June 2025
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Hello Michael,

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us. We're pleased to hear that the delivery driver was able to assist you and that the sale went smoothly.

Best wishes,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Not needed much of late

Not needed much of late, I’m building a house! Picked up a few bits in “the manager’s deals” section.
I will need plenty soon.!!

19 June 2025
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Reply from Howdens - Brighton Portslade

Hello Russell,

Thank you for your feedback and for choosing our manager's deals section for your recent needs. We look forward to assisting you with your upcoming house build and any future requirements you may have.

Best wishes,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful staff

16 June 2025
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Reply from Howdens - Brighton Portslade

Hello Graham, good morning,

Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us a review. We're pleased to hear that our staff were helpful during your visit.

Best wishes,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always a pleasure to go there.

Always a pleasure to go to the Portslate branch.
So friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Ollie always welcoming positively.
Rich in stock.
Highly recommended.

28 April 2025
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Good morning, Thanks for reviewing our Howdens - Brighton Portslade depot. Have a great day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The guys at Portslade were great

The guys at Portslade were great, from designing my kitchen (Darren) to finalising my order (Ollie) the process was smooth and easy. The delivery was at the early end of my time slot which was a welcome surprise. Thanks to all of you.

8 April 2025
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Good morning, Thanks for reviewing our Howdens - Brighton Portslade depot. Have a great day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Aitor was so patient and knowledgeable…

Aitor was so patient and knowledgeable and very friendly. He made the whole experience so easy. Communication fantastic. Nothing too much trouble. Thank you Aitor. Enjoy your time off.
Kerrie

7 March 2025
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Reply from Howdens - Brighton Portslade

Hello Kerrie,

Thank you for your kind words about Aitor and your positive experience with us at Howdens - Brighton Portslade. We're delighted to hear that everything went smoothly and appreciate your feedback.

Best wishes,
Howdens Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’d like to thank Howdens for the…

I’d like to thank Howdens for the continuous support in the building industry. Always there ringing you finding out if you need anything or the latest promotions you are very good at your job keep on doing it thanks very much Tony Turner.

11 February 2025
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Hi there Tony Turner, Thank you for taking the time to write such a great review. Take care and have a lovely day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service second to none!

I am a busy site manager and have to use all different suppliers and trades for my role.
There is never ANY unnecessary faff or paperwork. They answer my queries immediately, deliver what I need to suit the fast pace of my business, and are generally helpful, and we always manage to have a giggle.
When you're a frequent visitor, you get the personal touch that makes me choose Howdens Portslade over other companies. They go out of their way to deliver what I need.
Can't thank the entire team enough.

5 February 2025
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Good morning, we are so pleased to read your positive comments, thanks for leaving such a great review. Have a great day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely brilliant

Absolutely brilliant! The customer service was great and super friendly and also my new kitchen is impeccable and delivered very efficiently. I would highly recommend this Howdens 👌

6 February 2025
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Hi there William Newton, It's great to read your feedback regarding our service. Take care and have a lovely day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great team

I have had the pleasure of working with Howdens in Portslade for many years, and I can't recommend them highly enough! From start to finish, their team is incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and professional.

The quality of their products is second to none. The kitchen units are solid, well-built, and finished to a high standard. Whether you're looking for modern, classic, or shaker-style kitchens, they have a fantastic range to choose from. Delivery is always prompt, and everything arrives in perfect condition.

A special mention goes to Ollie. Not forgetting the rest of the friendly team, including Rich, Mark, Carl but to name a few. And the design team upstairs, who make the ordering process smooth and stress-free. If you're in the market for a new kitchen or joinery products, Howdens in Portslade is the place to go!

Five stars all the way! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Dave Metzner.

7 January 2025
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Good morning, Thank you for the positive review, that is great to hear! Take care and have a lovely day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Howdens portslade is our local depot

Howdens portslade is our local depot. I’ve been dealing with these guys for many years, along with my good friend Magdy. The service from Ollie and Rich all the way up to management with Marc and Carl is always helpful with a friendly smile. They always have the best trade days with lots of good offers. Thank you for always being so welcoming

4 February 2025
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Hello Kemal Seis, Thanks for taking the time out of your day to leave this review. Take care and have a lovely day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good and very helpful to what I…

Really good and very helpful to what I was looking for assistant me for what I needed

21 January 2025
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Hi AM MAINTENANCE, thank you for your 5-star review for Howdens - Brighton Portslade depot! Have a great day.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Totally unsatisfactory experience

Very regrettably, we purchased a kitchen from Howdens Portslade in December. They made more than one mistake with the delivery, which resulted in extra costs as the fitters could not carry on with the job. Additionally, the quality of the cabinets is substandard. (When getting quotes for the fitting, a tradesman suggested Benchmarx being of superior quality and, sadly, I guess he was right!)
Disappointingly, as they don’t deal with the fitting, they shifted the responsibility onto the fitters and viceversa.
I would absolutely not recommend them and, as some other reviewers pointed out, the whole notion of selling on trade accounts just highlights that servicing the final customer or customer’s satisfaction is not in their focus at all.

6 January 2025
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Thank you for your feedback. Please rest assured we will share your comments internally. Please can you provide some contact details regarding this matter to the email reviews@howdens.com so that the relevant team can get in touch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kitchen supplied by howdens portslade…

Kitchen supplied by howdens portslade Brighton. Perfect experience. All components were in great condition. No chips, dents or damage to any of the items supplied. 5 star service. Thanks.

24 January 2025
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Hi Leigh Andersen, thank you for leaving this 5-star review for the Howdens - Brighton Portslade depot! Have a great day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ollie Jones is fantastic

I had to see Ollie again at the Howdens on Portland Road (Brighton-Portslade Depot) regarding my order, and as always, he was highly professional. It’s always a pleasure to see him—he is consistently polite, to the point, and professional.

22 January 2025
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Good morning, I am sure the team will be pleased to read your kind words! All the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Michelle

Michelle - kitchen designer,
Such great and attentive service from Michelle, super knowledgeable with all aspects of kitchen and bedroom design. Michelle made our whole experience great with great recommendations and suggestions.
More than happy with our kitchen and bedroom design.
Highly recommend.

30 November 2024
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Reply from Howdens - Brighton Portslade

Good morning BHB BUILDING CONTRACTORS, thanks so much for leaving this 5* review! That is great news. We hope to see you again soon.

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