Kitchen costs

bryan79

Hi,

I am building a rear extension and therefore need a new kitchen. We have designed 8 tall cabinets and 10 base cabinets.

We have had 2 quotes for cabinets - £12k + VAT from s.c.h.m.i.d.t.(melamime); £12.5k + VAT Schuller C range (matt lacquer)

By the time I add £5k appliances, £5k corian worktop £3k delivery and fitting, plus VAT I am nearly at £30k!

What I cannot understand is the cabinet costs. A particleboard kitchen.unit seems to be priced at an average of £833. If I buy solid wood bookcases or a veneer dining sideboard they don't cost much more than this.

Is there any way I can get a good handless matt kitchen for £20k inc. VAT? I don't like the glossy units at the likes of Howdens and MFI.

Any tips appreciated.

Thx

ryder72

8 tall units and 10 base units at 12k + VAT seems excessive on the face of it but that's without knowing the specification.

A 60cm base unit with a door and shelves can be between 30-40% of a 60cm base unit with a 3 drawer unit. On this basis alone in theory the cost of your base units alone can vary by a factor of 3.

Likewise with the tall units a larder with pullouts can be twice the cost of one with shelves.

Matt units can be laminate or lacquer and lacquer can easily add 30% on the cost of units.

I know I am not being helpful but its not as simple as a cost per units basis. How many panels do you have in the kitchen. They may not come across as high value cost items but in reality can cost a lot.

maintenanceman

ryder72 wrote: »

8 tall units and 10 base units at 12k + VAT seems excessive on the face of it but that's without knowing the specification.

A 60cm base unit with a door and shelves can be between 30-40% of a 60cm base unit with a 3 drawer unit. On this basis alone in theory the cost of your base units alone can vary by a factor of 3.

Likewise with the tall units a larder with pullouts can be twice the cost of one with shelves.

Matt units can be laminate or lacquer and lacquer can easily add 30% on the cost of units.

I know I am not being helpful but its not as simple as a cost per units basis. How many panels do you have in the kitchen. They may not come across as high value cost items but in reality can cost a lot.

Do you mean end panels?? The most hated cost of any kitchen in my opinion.

keystone

maintenanceman wrote: »

Do you mean end panels?? The most hated cost of any kitchen in my opinion.

just a nose in front of doors!

Cheers

callow

This is a matt kitchen you can price it up yourself with this company

http://www.diy-kitchens.com/kitchens/luca-matt-white/details/

I personally haven't used them but I have read good reviews.

bryan79

Thanks for the link. I like the way the costs are so transparent. Seems to be coming out much cheaper.

Does anyone know if there is a difference in quality between the 3 handleless options they have?

penguingirl

We used DIY kitchens and thought they were great. They use second nature doors so worth seeing if they have a local stockist to look at door quality. We ended up going to the Diy kitchens factory and showroom in Yorkshire to chat it through, but they were helpful via email too

bryan79

Thanks all. It has been fun pulling a design together on this DIY site - lots of options!

Question - will a general builder be able to do a good job fitting a kitchen, the units of which he has never used before?

maintenanceman

bryan79 wrote: »

Thanks all. It has been fun pulling a design together on this DIY site - lots of options!

Question - will a general builder be able to do a good job fitting a kitchen, the units of which he has never used before?

Ask yourself that question again.

jellie

bryan79 wrote: »

Question - will a general builder be able to do a good job fitting a kitchen, the units of which he has never used before?

It's possible, but why would you risk over £10k finding out? Use a kitchen fitter/joiner - they're the experts.

ryder72

'Does anyone know if there is a difference in quality between the 3 handleless options they have?'

They aren't proper handleless kitchens. Its simply a J Scoop handle. Try opening a fridge or dishwasher with this door on and you will see that it doesnt offer proper grip.