Kitchen unit supplier

[Alison556]

We're looking for some advice with good and reputable kitchen unit suppliers.

I've had a look through previous threads and we were going to try Howden's as well as checking prices with the likes of Wickes - are they reasonable?

Also, I noticed a recommendation of this company on a previous thread but just wondered if anyone had had any dealings with them and what they were like.

http://www.diy-kitchens.com

Our builder had found a site but having done a bit of research, looks like it's one of Vance Miller's operations - so we'll be avoiding there!! Just don't want to get caught out with some dodgy operation.

Any advice or suggestions would be hugely appreciated.

Alison

 

[Burnerman]

One of the biggest problems is actually deciding which design is for you, I think.....Wickes stuff is fine, as is Homebase and much of the stuff that B&Q supply.
If you intend to fit it yourself, then Howdens is (supposed) to be trade only.
Spend some time looking around, and don't be shy to try all the doors and drawers thoroughly. I believe Wickes are offering a good warranty just now.
John

 

[foxhole]

I used Benmarx recently , they are part of Travis perkins group.Suppossedly trade only, but require no proof to open an account. Also same thing with Selco if you have one nearby.
Found Wickes quality very poor and B&Q quite expensive, many online suplliers can offer good deals.

 

[Alison556]

Thank you. I'll have a look at them.

My friend's just bought a house that needs absolutely gutted so she doesn't want to have to spend thousands on the kitchen (Wren quote her nearly 7 grand just to supply the units - no appliances!!). Her builder will install so it's just supply only.

I'm tasked with finding them!!

 

[longdogs]

The good thing about Howden's is that the carcasses come ready made up.

 

[HERTS P&D]

I like B&Q kitchens, take it away today and all parts are easily replaced. It's just a 3D jigsaw puzzle.

As long as you make all the units using glue then the units will last a very long time. I also glue all the ikea furniture I buy, nothing broken or come apart yet.

Andy

 

[foxhole]

The Benchmarx stuff is ready assembled, this kitchen cost Less than £2000 including appliances.

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[A full height F/F unit out of shot to left.]

 

[paul_v]

were thinking of doing our kitchen and have visited the www.diy-kitchens.com showroom in pontefract, the quality is very good and they have loads different sizes and options available.

They come pre built and they are very very reasonably priced.

From what discussed with them they make the carcasses themselves and buy in the doors and accessories from companies such as blum (good quality) etc

 

[foxhole]

Pre-built does not equal well built. Often assembled by minimum wage employee's and judging by some of them, minimum intellect.

 

[paul_v]

as i said i have visited the showroom and they seem well built and well made, they looked far better than over priced magnet.

 

[Alison556]

Thanks everyone. I'll price up what we need from all the suggested suppliers. The builder has said he can get direct from PJH - not sure about them either

Now the biggest problem is working out how the heck we're going to deal with the massive boxed in bit containing pipework in one corner.