Howdens kitchens with no doors?

greensalad

I'm trying to get a rough idea of kitchen pricing so I can budget ahead. I want to use doors from a specific company that will do custom sizing (they will do IKEA, Howdens, or any other size given) so I'm trying to find the best place to purchase carcass-only. 

I really liked DIY Kitchens for their range of units and their good reputation but they only supply with doors. 

Can Howdens be supplied without doors?

I know IKEA can, but I've heard their kitchens can be awkward to fit and builders will charge a premium to do so?

Doozergirl

I'm really not sure what all the fuss is about Ikea.  As long as you route your pipe correctly, they're not a problem.  They are flat pack, so you need to account for the cost of building them.  

Howdens will sell carcass only but you'll have to ask nicely.  It's an unusual request.  Someone with an existing relationship may find it easier than someone without.  

jennifernil

Another Ikea fan here, we have used them in several different locations.......a study.....a workshop..........a utility room.....a bathroom......in our Guide Hall.......and even a few to extend our  kitchen storage.

They are sturdy, easy to assemble, easy to alter if necessary,  nice and deep, and any pipework that needed to be run was done at floor level, below the units.

GDB2222

Another ikea fan here. Their units have the backs at the back of the units, whereas some other have the backs 10 cms inside, to leave room for pipe runs behind. Personally, I prefer having more space inside the unit. The odd pipe can be run inside the units, or, as Jennifer said, underneath.

greensalad

OK interesting! IKEA was definitely a preference for me but I thought lots of people just would say no to them based on the service area reduction.