We're looking to replace our modest kitchen with a new one as the finish is peeling off the doors. Has anyone got any advice or experiences to offer regarding potential suppliers and fitters such as Wren, Wickes, Magnet, B&Q etc?
Fitted kitchen experiences?
- Thread starter Scimmy
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Skrabble
Winger
A kitchen fitter recommended DIY Kitchens, get a design done by b and q etc and buy your units from DIY was his advice, obvs find a fitter yourself unless you are going to do it.
Space Hopper
Winger
I got a 'Lord of the Rings' themed kitchen fitted.
I particularly like the hob bit.
I particularly like the hob bit.
millfield ftm
Midfield
Thinking of using wren, good interest free deal
MagicRat
Winger
Aye, that’s why we used them.
You can prob find one cheaper but it was decent stuff and their customer service was sound .
Our fitter said he’d done loads of wren kitchens and reckons they’re decent.
Spike
Full Back
I would get an IKEA kitchen if I was in the market for one, looked into it before moving but don’t need one now in the new house
I don’t understand how the likes of wren stay in business, feels like you’re in DFS or some sort of parody sitcom about sleazy salesman when you go in there
I don’t understand how the likes of wren stay in business, feels like you’re in DFS or some sort of parody sitcom about sleazy salesman when you go in there
Ciro_DiMarzio
Winger
My nana and granda saved a fortune by having their kitchen 'face lifted' New worktop and doors but kept all the old units. Worth looking into if your units aren't nackered.
OldNewtown
Midfield
The most important part is finding a good fitter
Cheesy Feet
Striker
A kitchen fitter is in your house for a week..what’s a fair price for his labour..include him bringing a sparky and a plumber..possibly a tiler to do their bit..rough figure??
joemcdokes
Striker
I got a quote of over £3000 to just change the doors after they peeled, tried online but they didn’t have 2 sizes so just decided to strip and paint them instead.
It looks decent enough, the quote worked out over £150 a door, bloody expensive fitting that mind.
Butcher's Coat
Striker
Ellwood Kitchens & Bathrooms
ellwoodkitchens.co.uk
Surprised no ones mentioned Howdens yet. They either supply units only or also have their own fitters.
We used Select Kitchens and Bathrooms at Rainton Meadows.
We were looking about and everyone had similar stuff in, we were heading towards Howdens, then we got a recommendation to have a look at Select. They had different designs on offer.
Went with them. They stripped the old & provided fitter, sparky, plumber.
Great job.
We used Select Kitchens and Bathrooms at Rainton Meadows.
We were looking about and everyone had similar stuff in, we were heading towards Howdens, then we got a recommendation to have a look at Select. They had different designs on offer.
Went with them. They stripped the old & provided fitter, sparky, plumber.
Great job.
Upthere
Winger
@Scimmy I’ve dealt with a few kitchen installations recently and would definitely say keep out the way of B and Q and Wickes as they’ll push their people to do the installation part and they make the majority of their money through labour charges
Go to places such as Homebase and Howdens and select the kitchen you want, get it delivered and and find a good kitchen fitter to put it in. Would also try and rip your current kitchen out yourself as you’ll save a few quid doing so, like @OldNewtown said get a good fitter and you’re laughing, save a few quid cash in hand too
Go to places such as Homebase and Howdens and select the kitchen you want, get it delivered and and find a good kitchen fitter to put it in. Would also try and rip your current kitchen out yourself as you’ll save a few quid doing so, like @OldNewtown said get a good fitter and you’re laughing, save a few quid cash in hand too
Thanks for all the advice lads!
Zinchi in Durham did mine earlier in the year , I love it
Gillythedilf
Winger
Speak to Norman at NB kitchens Jarrow.’
1st class bloke and company.Expect to wait though
They are an absolute disaster to fit and are shite.Peoples greed (and it’s generally youngens who shop in ikea for tat)Been burnt before with them giving a price ,now refuse to fit or will do on a day rate.
Thing to consider is this;
Has the person designing the kitchen ever fitted a fucker?The answer to that question is generally no and they have not one clue what they are trying to squeeze in.
That’s where wren,b-q,wickes fall flat on their face and the customer suffers.
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