Welcome to Trade Door Handles
Supplying Architectural Ironmongery & Door Hardware Since 1976
Welcome to Trade Door Handles, your specialist supplier of architectural ironmongery, door handles, and general hardware. Based in Kendal, at the heart of the Lake District, we’ve been supplying tradespeople and the local public with quality door hardware and ironmongery products since 1976.
Over the decades, Trade Door Handles has built a strong reputation for product knowledge, customer service, and reliable delivery, supporting projects across Cumbria and throughout the UK. Our extensive range goes well beyond just door handles. We also supply a wide selection of window hardware, kitchen and cabinet handles, and cabinet knobs and pull handles, along with a full choice of locks, bolts, door hooks, and other architectural accessories.
We proudly stock and supply products from some of the industry’s leading UK and international brands, including Carlisle Brass, Frelan Hardware, Heritage Brass, and From The Anvil. For customers looking for British-made architectural ironmongery, we also offer products from Kirkpatrick, Croft Hardware, Samuel Heath, and Frank Allart, giving you access to heritage designs, specialist finishes, and bespoke-made items.
Whether you’re working on a small DIY project, updating a kitchen, or sourcing hardware for a large commercial development, Trade Door Handles offers nationwide delivery and expert product support to help you get the job done right.
Trusted by Trade and Public Customers Across the UK
Serving Contractors, Developers, Local Authorities & Homeowners
At Trade Door Handles, we’re proud to supply all types of customers, from individual homeowners and local joiners to large building contractors, developers, and public sector organisations. Over the years, we’ve worked with local authorities, schools, hospitals, and hotels, delivering hardware solutions for everything from a single door stop to a full house of new ironmongery.
Our range of architectural ironmongery covers much more than just door handles. As part of the Trade Door Handles product offering, we also supply an extensive selection of hinges, locks, window hardware, cabinet fittings, and sliding door gear suitable for both residential and commercial projects.
Whether you're working on a small internal upgrade, managing a commercial refurbishment, or sourcing hardware for sliding doors, Trade Door Handles can help with the right products and expert advice.
If you’re local to Kendal, why not visit our showroom? We have the largest display of architectural ironmongery in the North West, with over 900 door handles, 600 cabinet knobs and pull handles, 100+ window fittings, and more than 40 internal and external doors on display.
If you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for online, please contact us—we’re always adding new product lines and can help source items through our extensive supplier network.
Thanks for visiting Trade Door Handles. We hope you enjoy browsing our range and we look forward to helping with your next project.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer trade accounts?
Do you offer trade accounts?
Yes, we offer trade accounts for our local customers, including builders, joiners, contractors, developers, and other construction professionals based in and around Kendal and the wider Lake District area. A Trade Door Handles account gives local customers access to trade pricing, bulk ordering benefits, and dedicated support. For customers further afield, we’re happy to supply door hardware and ironmongery on a pay-as-you-go basis with nationwide delivery.
Where do you deliver?
Where do you deliver?
We offer nationwide delivery across the UK, supplying customers with quality door handles, architectural ironmongery, and hardware products wherever they are based. Whether you’re in Kendal, the Lake District, Lancaster, Windermere, or anywhere else in the country, we’ll arrange reliable delivery direct to your chosen address.
Do you stock British-made architectural ironmongery?
Do you stock British-made architectural ironmongery?
Yes, we’re proud to support British manufacturers of architectural ironmongery. We keep stock of the most popular lines from Kirkpatrick, with the wider Kirkpatrick range available to order. For other leading British brands like Croft Hardware, Samuel Heath, and Frank Allart, most products are made to order, typically with a 4 to 6 week lead time from the date of order.
If you’re interested in any British-made ironmongery, please get in touch and we’ll confirm current lead times and availability for your project.
Can I visit your showroom to see the products in person?
Can I visit your showroom to see the products in person?
Yes! If you’re local to Kendal or visiting the Lake District, we’d love to welcome you to our showroom. We have the largest display of architectural ironmongery in the North West of England, featuring over 900 door handles, 600 cabinet knobs and pull handles, and more than 100 window fittings, all in a range of designs, manufacturers, and finishes.
We also have more than 40 internal and external doors on display, allowing you to see and feel the quality before you buy. Whether you’re a trade professional, a DIY customer, or simply planning your next home improvement project, our knowledgeable team is here to help.
For customers further afield, our online store offers a wide range of products, with nationwide delivery available.
I can’t find the product I’m looking for – can you help?
I can’t find the product I’m looking for – can you help?
Yes! While we list a large selection of our door handles, ironmongery, and hardware products online, we don’t have everything on the website. We’re adding new lines all the time, and we have access to an even wider range of products from our network of UK and British manufacturers. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please get in touch—we’ll be happy to help source the right product for your project.