We will just after xmas be getting a new kitchen fitted but just after some advice about quality ....the one we have now is ok but past its sell by date and showing signs of wear but what ever one I get I want it to be good quality so where is the best company to get a supply/fit or I could just get it supplied and get somebody in ( friend of a relative,recommended ) to fit it , I have been told to stay away from BQ and also heard some for and against Hodwens but I need it first hand off you guys..I am not rockerfellar so i dont expect to be paying 25-30k just a good one but not something that fall apart after 12 months
A new kitchen questions
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Howdens have various quality kitchens on offer. We got ours four years ago. Oak fronts and 18mm carcases. Fitted by a mate in the Trade and cost less than 8K to kit out a 18`x13`space, inc.ceramic sink. No problems and still looking good.
Benchmarx offer to undercut Howden, just got a quote of £1700 for a L shape kitchen 4.2m X 3.2 includes oven, hob and extractor unit.Basic white.
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TBH, I have never known any kitchen unit installation to "fall apart" on its own or as a result of poor quality units
Everything is fixed together and its solid and can't fall apart.
It is the people using it that do the damage
If you get any modern 18mm carcase then it will be fine. There is nothing wrong with B&Q units, and I dare say nor Howdens
Everything is fixed together and its solid and can't fall apart.
It is the people using it that do the damage
If you get any modern 18mm carcase then it will be fine. There is nothing wrong with B&Q units, and I dare say nor Howdens
its just like buying a bentley or a mondeo, both will do the job but obviously you pay for a better quality finish and components.
Virtually all kitchen carcass suppliers these days use a solid carcass and its unusual to see the old day of the hardboard backs and 12 -15mm carcassing without adjustable legs.
In all honesty a good kitchen fitter can make or break any job. Even a very expensive kitchen can look poor quality if badly fitted.
I would be looking to get a self employed kitchen fitter recommended by someone before looking at paying a companies own installation service (the fitters will get a cut, but the company will take a large chunk of it!)
Virtually all kitchen carcass suppliers these days use a solid carcass and its unusual to see the old day of the hardboard backs and 12 -15mm carcassing without adjustable legs.
In all honesty a good kitchen fitter can make or break any job. Even a very expensive kitchen can look poor quality if badly fitted.
I would be looking to get a self employed kitchen fitter recommended by someone before looking at paying a companies own installation service (the fitters will get a cut, but the company will take a large chunk of it!)
They have 2 ranges, the IT range and the range designed by the ficticious Mr Cooke and Mr Lewis.
The latter are not bad, and price is OK when in the sale.
In any case its a good idea to seal any chipboard edges and strengthen the units with some extra timber if you think it needs it.
We looked at howdens (friend got an account) and did not like any of them.
Simon.
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