Landlord kitchens

sal_III

AdrianC wrote: »

You don't just want cheap. Cheap often means nasty. You want inexpensive sturdiness.

I'd be starting in the Swedish embassy. There's nothing inherently wrong with "flat-pack". Carcasses aren't hewn from a solid 3d lump - they're made from flat sheet material. The kitchen we replaced in our old place came as pre-assembled carcasses... Several of which had to be dismantled to get them into place.

Who cares about sturdiness, when you can pass on the cost of fixing the shoddy thing to the tenants...

For cheap and reliable, my first port of call is usually IKEA, surprised that no one has mentioned it yet.

AdrianC

sal_III wrote: »

For cheap and reliable, my first port of call is usually IKEA, surprised that no one has mentioned it yet.

<chuckle> Who else do you think the Swedish embassy is?

Cakeguts

I would forget about the kitchen entirely, sell the house and buy one in an area that attracts better tenants than the ones you are getting now. It is much less hassle and a better investment over time.

supa34

Why am I not surprised with the responses.

Some people on here really hate tenants for some reason, if you do then don't go in the renting game!! Do something else!!

The previous kitchen was horrible and not fit for use so I need a new kitchen and yes the tenants do need a kitchen.

I have had a look at wicks and the rapide++ is coming in cheaper. I don't want rubbish and I know you get what you pay for, but I don't want to spend circa £2k for a kitchen when I can get it £600. OK it might last few years less but I'm happy if it lasts me 5 years as I have factored that in. £2 a week plus £3 installation so extra £5 on rent. Kitchen is the only thing they can damage.

IKEA is very good but the no service is an issue and walls are not straight. I might have another look at them.

AdrianC

supa34 wrote: »

IKEA is very good but the no service is an issue

TBH, I'd be looking to find supplier and fitter separately anyway.

PasturesNew

A lot of the cost is in the base units, flat packed, and the labour to put them together and shove them into position.

As you're not changing the layout etc most would look in local ads for 2nd hand base units where somebody's replacing an almost new kitchen, or base units they build themselves (easy to do/I've done it and I'm a small and useless girl without "proper tools"), then just measure/pick a bit of worktop from a local DIY/remnants pile and pay a fitter to do the fine tuning of placement/top fitting and finishing.

Morbier

PasturesNew wrote: »

easy to do/I've done it and I'm a small and useless girl without "proper tools".

Stop it!

You're an intelligent lady who may be small in stature, but has no experience of joinery.



(Hit the 'submit' button before I'd finished ...). My comments were meant kindly.

And to Artful - we've not only got a Wren kitchen (very sturdy) but also have running water and electricity - all in a rental property. :eek:

FreeBear

QUOTE=PasturesNew;76436053]A lot of the cost is in the base units, flat packed, and the labour to put them together and shove them into position.[/QUOTE]

Flat pack units are cheap. The doors, draw fronts, handles, and worktops can have a huge impact on cost. Labour will be a significant part of the overall price.

Want cheap flat pack units, then have a look here - https://www.travisperkins.co.uk/Product/Kitchens/Flat-Pack-Kitchen-Ranges/c/1509006
Also available from Wickes as they are owned by TP.

ashe

AdrianC wrote: »

TBH, I'd be looking to find supplier and fitter separately anyway.

I'd assume they mean no service void not no fitting service