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Howdens - Swindon West

Howdens - Swindon West

4.2(66 reviews)See reviews ↓·Swindon

About the company

Howdens was established in 1995 and is a British manufacturer. It began with 14 depots and now operates nearly 900 locations. The company operates a trade-only model and holds a Royal Warrant by Appointment to His Majesty the King since 2025. Howdens offers kitchens, joinery, and hardware products. Its cabinets are manufactured in the UK from FSC and PEFC certified materials and carry a 25-year guarantee. Lamona appliances come with a 3-year guarantee as standard.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Howdens - Swindon West serves customers in Swindon who are planning new kitchens and other interior projects, and the feedback collected from reviewers highlights a consistently positive experience across design, supply and aftercare. A handful of customers describe the design service as personal and professional, with named staff such as Connor, Matt, John, Stu and Tarlia receiving particular mention for their helpfulness, honesty about costs and willingness to answer questions. Reviewers frequently point to the build quality of the kitchen ranges chosen, including Clerkenwell and Hockley, and the final results are described as well designed and well made.

The team is praised for being informative about materials, flooring and surfaces, guiding customers through choices without pressure. An observation shared by more than one reviewer is the punctual and prompt service, with deliveries and appointments happening when expected. Customers also note the wide selection of products beyond kitchens, including laminate flooring and appliances, and the helpfulness of staff on the shop floor. Problems, such as a missing edging strip with a flooring order, are described as quickly and easily resolved. The atmosphere in the depot is consistently described as friendly and welcoming, with shoppers returning over many years.

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Howdens - Swindon West — Customer photo
Howdens - Swindon West — Customer photo
Howdens - Swindon West — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

JW
Jan Wychowaniec5 June 2025

The best

YH
Yan Hunter13 May 2025

Went in to choose some laminate flooring. Great choices and I wasn't aware they had such a huge range of products now. Not just kitchens by the look of things. Friendly helpful young lady on the desk too. Many thanks for your help 👍

MS
Matej Spisak26 July 2024

I recently embarked on a complete kitchen renovation and chose the higher-end Hockley range from Howdens. From the outset, my expectations were high, and I am pleased to say Howdens delivered magnificently. The kitchen is stunning, and the final product is nothing short of amazing. I sourced my own installer, and the result is a perfect blend of design and craftsmanship. The design process was handled by Connor from the West Swindon store. Connor's expertise and communication skills were evident throughout the process. He provided insightful guidance and support, ensuring the design met all my needs and expectations. Additionally, Malcolm assisted with some final tweaks before placing the order, and his contributions were equally valuable. Though there were some issues with delivery and a few unexpected challenges along the way, Howdens excelled in resolving these to my satisfaction. Their commitment to customer service was apparent in how they handled each situation. While communication occasionally faltered due to external factors such as a workshop redesign, staff absence, and management changes, these were understandable setbacks. The overall experience was greatly positive, thanks to their proactive approach to problem-solving. Special recognition is due to Richard Barnes, the store manager, whose leadership and dedication ensured that my experience remained positive despite the challenges. His team’s commitment to delivering excellent service was clear throughout the project. Reflecting on the entire process, I can confidently say that Howdens’ customer service is second to none. Large projects like a kitchen renovation are inherently complex, and it’s inevitable that not everything will go as planned. However, it’s Howdens’ attitude towards addressing and resolving issues that sets them apart as a market leader. Even though I consider myself a demanding customer with high expectations, I have full faith in Howdens' services. They demonstrated a remarkable ability to not only meet but exceed customer expectations. I highly recommend Howdens for their exceptional service and dedication to customer satisfaction. I will certainly turn to them again for any future home improvement projects.

JR
James Rogers4 February 2024

Great service from all of the staff. Always a pleasure shopping here

LS
Leigh Starsmeare24 September 2023

5 stars is simply not enough for howdens - Swindon west, having a new kitchen is extremely stressful however howdens west made everything stress free! From my initial call with John, my design appointment with Connor and my dealing's with the staff stu and Tarlia in the office, it was a pleasure. I went for the Clerkenwell range - very impressed with the build quality and in the words of the fitter (you can't go wrong with howdens!) I didn't realise but I had a non universal sink from my previous kitchen I wanted to use however it wasn't possible, in a bit of panic as this was meant to be fitted that day I rang and spoke to the team and luckily for me they had the sink and tap I wanted in stock! I don't tend to write reviews however I couldn't not with the service I received, everyone went above and beyond to help! Overall I can't recommend Swindon West enough and I wouldn't hesitate in going back for another! Thank you - Swindon West.

GH
Graham Haberman16 September 2023

I ordered 4 stay white internal doors. The delivered items were wrong, replacements were sent, which were wrong again. Again replacements were sent and now the colour was wrong and subsequently the stay white doors are no longer available. I asked for a full refund on the doors which I received. I got the doors I wanted from B and Q.

KW
Kat Walpole15 October 2022

Great service and amazing designers. All felt very personal and professional. Thank you.

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Contact
Working hours
Monday07:30–17:00
Tuesday07:30–17:00
Wednesday07:30–17:00
Thursday07:30–17:00
Friday07:30–17:00
Saturday08:00–12:00
SundayClosed