Howdens kitchens - Insurance

FrustrationFull

Hi all,

We had a bad flood in our house a few months ago and are finally at the stage where it is due to be declared dry and we can have a meeting with the loss adjustor and builder to discuss the works.I spoke to the builder today and he said normally the insurance company will give us a budget so they will say we can have a certain range at howdens (which is the supplier they use) and if we want to upgrade then we just pay the difference.

My question is, does anyone have a guide to prices for howdens as their website doesnt list any? Im trying to get a rough idea of how much we coul dbe looking to upgrade. If not, does anyone know what order, pricewise, the ranges go up in. I have read the tewkesbury is most expensive but anything i find is a few years old.

Doozergirl

The book certainly used to start at the most expensive and work backwards. And the Tewkesbury was the most expensive.

Furts

Howdens do not want you to have access to their prices because they are a trade supplier. In effect they are a trade only wholesaler. But you can ask your local branch for guidance - explain your situation and you might find them going out of their way to help. This because an upgraded kitchen should give a better margin for the branch.

prosaver

Furts wrote: »

Howdens do not want you to have access to their prices because they are a trade supplier. In effect they are a trade only wholesaler. But you can ask your local branch for guidance - explain your situation and you might find them going out of their way to help. This because an upgraded kitchen should give a better margin for the branch.

I thought they were quite expensive to be trade,
B and Q were cheaper :beer:

Furts

prosaver wrote: »

I thought they were quite expensive to be trade,
B and Q were cheaper :beer:

No fixed answer to this, but if Howdens wish to do so they will beat any other price. Simply economies of scale and having their own factories.

However do not confuse what the trade pays and what a consumer would pay if seeking a Howdens kitchen.

prosaver

Furts wrote: »

No fixed answer to this, but if Howdens wish to do so they will beat any other price. Simply economies of scale and having their own factories.

However do not confuse what the trade pays and what a consumer would pay if seeking a Howdens kitchen.

okay i need some new cupboards doors and il keep mse forum updated .. thanks :beer:

dermonte

We just got our kitchen installed. Tewkesbury range with no appliances. It cost, just the units and solid wood work top £6300.

Kiran

Doozergirl wrote: »

The book certainly used to start at the most expensive and work backwards. And the Tewkesbury was the most expensive.

I've bought a few kitchens from Howdens and have never clocked that. It makes sense though now you say it.