We're Your Atlantic Canadian Team 
Welcome to KENT
We are Atlantic Canada’s one-stop destination for all your home improvement needs. Since laying our foundation in 1976, we’ve been dedicated to providing you with all the tools, materials, and expertise you need to build and achieve your home improvement goals. Today, we have 48 retail store locations and are proud to be the largest home improvement retailer in Atlantic Canada.
48+
Years of service
48
Retail Locations
3400+
Employed Associates
Our Story
The Irving retail story began in the 19th century with the founding of the Irving General Store in the tiny coastal community of Bouctouche, located in Kent County, New Brunswick. In 1976, KENT brand began selling home building supplies in southern New Brunswick.
Today, KENT has 48 retail stores, serving communities across the Atlantic Canada Provinces. Catering to both DIY enthusiasts and professional contractors, KENT is renowned for its friendly and knowledgeable staff who provide the guidance and support needed. Central to this is our Project Centre, where our team of experts help customers plan projects from decks to kitchen renovations to tile installation and so much more.
What Makes Our Stores Different!
Reason #1 - Customer Service Commitment
We are driven to ensure customer satisfaction. Our product sourcing teams work diligently to offer quality products at amazing prices every day. We offer a Price Match Guarantee where we will beat any competitor’s price on identical in-stock items by 10%. Additionally, we also stand behind our products with a 90-day Money Back Guarantee. If you unsatisfied with your purchase, you can return your item within 90 days for a quick and hassle-free refund or exchange, by mail or at any of our Kent locations.
Reason #2 - In-Store Convenience
KENT stores offer more than just building materials. Our stores come in different sizes and configurations to serve communities big and small.
Smaller-sized stores provide services such as:
- Curbside Pickup
- KENT PRO Service Desks
- Key Cutting
- Lumberyards
- Order Online & Pickup In-Store
- Paint Colour Matching
- Project Centres
- Propane Exchange
- Special Order Products
- Window & Door Design
PLUS! At our medium-sized and big-box locations you’ll also find additional and unique services such as:
- Appliance Showrooms
- Battery & Electronics Recycling
- Bilingual Service
- Blind Cutting
- Custom Deck, Shed & Garage Design
- Cut Shop
- Drive-thru Warehouses
- FedEx On-Site
- Garden Centres
- Indoor Lumberyards
- Installation Services
- In-Stock Appliances
- KENT Fleet Delivery
- Kitchen Design
- Product Assembly
- Project Estimators
- Year-Round Greenhouses
Use our Store Locator to see which services are available at the KENT store closest to you
Reason #3 - Our Values
- Customer Focus: Satisfy the customer every minute, every hour, every day.
- People & Teamwork: We work together with fairness and respect.
- Quality Products & Service: We meet or exceed our internal and external customer’s expectations.
- Results Driven: We plan and achieve goals and reward performance.
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation: We always raise our standards and strive to improve efficiency and reduce costs
- Integrity: We operate in an honest and ethical manner at all times.
- Fast & Flexible: We maintain the highest level of energy, urgency and responsiveness.
- Health, Safety & Environment: We operate at the highest standards to ensure the protection of employees, the public, and the environment.
Reason #5 - Our Team
Our dedicated team of professionals is passionate about home improvement and customer service. From our friendly store associates to our experienced project specialists, everyone at KENT is here to help you achieve your home improvement goals.
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Contact Us
We love hearing from our customers! Whether you have a question, need advice, or want to share your feedback, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Visit our Contact Us page for more information.
At KENT we are more than just a home improvement store – we are your partner in building, renovating, and creating the home of your dreams. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to serving you!