howdens kitchen quote, shall we try elsewhere.......?

cyclonebri1

cddc wrote: »

Whilst agreeing with some of that, look at it this way, how often does someone buy a kitchen?

If you are expecting the same margin as a pint of milk, you are always going to be disappointed!

Yes, there are still a few rip off merchants out there, but some of the worst (Moben etc.) have thankfully fallen in the last few years...

I actually still have the same MFI units in stalled 17 years ago now, apart from a cooker housing door that had to be re-finished (solid oak) due to a spillage of oven cleaner, they are still perfectly good. Partly I believe due to have been fitted properly by me :o

I'd sooner have a cheap kitchen fitted perfectly than a more expensive option done by a not so careful fitter.

peterwalker1984

Also after help with a Howdens quote. I can't get them to give me individual prices for each item though which is incredibly frustrating.

I know there is 70% discount on a lot of the items. Supposedly the max they can give on the Greenwich Shaker Cream range. So they tell me.

1 HYH8179 Silver 600 Cutlery Tray
1 FTK7545 Gwich Sh Cr 600 Tall Wall Door F
1 HKB1131 Metal Bar Door Handle (230 lg)
1 RKC0480 110 Degree Hinge Pack
6 GIR0026 Zip Bolt
1 ZZD39 Delivery
2 WKP2960 Nat Stone Tan Sq Edge 3m 616 38 W/top F
1 WOR9042 Light brown jointing compound
1 WKP2950 Nat Stone Tan 3M X 38mm W/Top & Edging F
1 GKC9141 Gkc Wh 600 3 Dwr Base F
1 GKC9230 Gkc Wh 600 HL Base F
1 GKC9250 Gkc Wh 800 HL Base F
1 GKC9255 Gkc Wh 900 HL Base F
5 GKC9911 Gkc 18mm Cornice/Pelmet 2.4m F
3 GKC9920 Gkc Continuous Plinth F
3 GKC9930 Gkc 910 Base Decor End F
3 GKC9950 Gkc 2130 Tower Decor End F
1 GKC9580 Gkc Wh 500 Larder Twr F
2 GKC9444 Gkc Wh 900 900 Tall Wall F
1 GKC9449 Gkc Wh 800 900 Tall Wall F
1 GKC9479 Gkc Wh 631 900 Tall L Shaped Cnr Wall F
3 GKC9947 Gkc 932 Tall Wall Decor End F
2 GKC9359 Gkc Wh 931 HL Cnr Shelf SV Base F
1 HJS9789 Kitchen Installation Manual September 13
1 GKC9419 Gkc Wh 400 900 Tall Wall F
1 GKC9481 Gkc Wh 200 900 Tall Wall F
8 SDH2082 Ho Pro Natural Stone Cont Tile 2.32m/sq P
2 SDH0900 Foam Underlay 15m/sq
1 GKC9101 Gkc Wh 200 CC Pull Out Base RH F
1 SNT6450 Bs Sink, Tap And Waste Kit Package

Total Goods 2851.73
VAT 570.35
Estimate Total 3422.08

It's quite a lot of units but I've no idea if I'm getting a good deal or not.

cddc

That one does not look so reasonable....baring in mind it is Greenwich, which is a cheap door, and no appliances are included...

I suggest you shop around a bit...either the branch or the fitter are making a nice margin on that one somewhere...

This is one of the most annoying things about kitchens in general, and Howdens in particular, is the lack of transparent pricing.

Howdens are possibly the worst offenders out of the big chains, but there are no saints!

Also bear in mind when purchasing via a fitter from Howdens that the warranty is via the fitter as you have no contract with Howdens, and that it is only five years.

Nothing wrong with the product, if you pay the right price for it mind...

peterwalker1984

cddc wrote: »

That one does not look so reasonable....baring in mind it is Greenwich, which is a cheap door, and no appliances are included...

I suggest you shop around a bit...either the branch or the fitter are making a nice margin on that one somewhere...

This is one of the most annoying things about kitchens in general, and Howdens in particular, is the lack of transparent pricing.

Howdens are possibly the worst offenders out of the big chains, but there are no saints!

Also bear in mind when purchasing via a fitter from Howdens that the warranty is via the fitter as you have no contract with Howdens, and that it is only five years.

Nothing wrong with the product, if you pay the right price for it mind...

Howdens have told me not to run the price by my fitter (even though it's on their account). I've been dealing with them direct on price and units.

Jessica29

We also used DIY Kitchens which came in cheaper than the Howdens quote and we are really pleased with the result. I preferred that I could see exactly how much each cabinet was costing, and could delete and add items in without having to get it requoted each time...the only bugbear for me is that there is no option on their website to have the prices displayed including VAT.

peterwalker1984

Jessica29 wrote: »

We also used DIY Kitchens which came in cheaper than the Howdens quote and we are really pleased with the result. I preferred that I could see exactly how much each cabinet was costing, and could delete and add items in without having to get it requoted each time...the only bugbear for me is that there is no option on their website to have the prices displayed including VAT.

How long does it take to complete a DIY Kitchens order? Are they ready built like Howdens or flat pack?

I'm considering trying to pit a few Howdens against each other on price.

lackingwedge

Hi Jessica, How much cheaper % wise was DIY Kitchens compared to Howdens and if you know how does it compare with Ikea, cost and quality wise?

F_Bear

update:

got them down to £3900 without any of the aplliances or lighting. sourced that from currys online.

mates guna fit for £600.

fingers crossed

vansboy

I'm a fan of Ikea kitchens, installed three now at different houses. Never any problems with short delivery, damaged items, or installing by our own guys.

My next property will be a full refurb and I will put some pictures up when it's bought and we're underway.

I've already priced the kitchen 2.5 x 3.5mt at £3000using the online Ikea planner which is simple enough to use and provided=s detailed pricing.

They don't offer 'discount' prices, do have occassional offers and have interest free credit.

As mentioned 25yr guarantee on units but also 5 year on appliances.

There current range is all new this year, so maybe worth alook.

VB

Jessica29

lackingwedge wrote: »

Hi Jessica, How much cheaper % wise was DIY Kitchens compared to Howdens and if you know how does it compare with Ikea, cost and quality wise?

sorry for the delay in replying! The Howdens quote was circa £4500 and we got the lot from DIY Kitchens for about £3200 including the sink, Duropal worktop and upstands. Our kitchen is 3m long x 2.8m wide and we have gone for a galley style. Think it was 12 or 13 units in total which included integrated fridge freezing housing, oven and microwave house, boiler cupboard, full height larder cupboard, two x 600m pan drawers etc. all with soft close.

My dad (nominated kitchen fitter ) didn't want us to get an Ikea kitchen because of the lack of service void. And I didn't want to get one as I didn't want to have to build all the units! It all came pre assembled. We did have an issue with one of the doors, but it was all sorted fairly quickly and a new door was delivered. I will post a mid fit photo...