housework

[Connemmara]

Just have finished 3 hours of housework. Pulled out fridge/freezer and removed all excesses of crumbs - fridge not integrated - however, I just thought to myself (as I am thinking of a new kitchen) my oh my what is a kitchen really made of - just wood constructed into cabinets and then fitted. For this - it can cost thousands and thousands - my kitchen is small £8,000 and no appliances. What a rip off.

[mrsmaveric]

couldnt agree more.........

[EcclesCake]

I don't know what your £8K was quoting for but good natural stne floors, granite worktops can easily add to the price of a kitchen.

It's always a good idea to get at least three quotes and then negotiate.

[Connemmara]

Eccles - no stone floor as I have wooden floors - just cabinets and worktops. Having said that the price did go up a thousand because I fancied granite worktops - even at that the price of a kitchen is expensive.

[Mosaic]

Kitchen fitting companies are modern-day horse traders. Their aim is to maximise the profit from fitting over-hyped sh1te that they buy at rock-bottom wholesale prices, paying minimum wages to no questions asked 'employees'.

[Connemmara]

Mosaic you are right as when you examine the shlte you realise that it is cheap wood.

[EcclesCake]

Going to the likes of IKEA and finding a local joiner to do the installation is often the best deal.

There are also many, very good, online kitchen suppliers. Find a local fitter and talk to him.....or her.

[Connemmara]

Eccles our posts crossed as I put a new one in. Thanks for your advice. But you know this kitchen provider actually make the cabinets on the premises which I guess you pay for too. Loathe getting work done in the house. Quick and out.