[Blade RR]

Looking to get renovations in the house done. New fitted kitchen ( some other bits, wiring etc ).

Anyway, two kitchen crowds we called said cost would be "around 9 - 10k euro" without us even submitting specs !! Another two ppl we called never got back to us either (?).

We have tried another 2 places and are awaiting details back from them having submitted specs - fair enough. But, one of them, their manor in house left a lot to be desired, quite snotty for no reason.

Seems to me ppl are either not bothered or are too busy.

We are realistic with our feet on the ground but come on, some of them obviously dont need the work. We dont get worked up over stuff like this ourselves so we arent demanding, we know what we want and what the difference is between average and high end finishes.

Seems crazy in this climate that some ppl just can't be bothered.

[wesifumi]

Why not do it yourself if you can?

Measure up and Just go and ny the carcasses, you can get doors at a later date.

B&Q have a lovely range at the moment, and the can do up the drawings and fit em for you.

[Kelpie]

I'm with Wesi. Years ago we fitted an ex demo kitchen that we bought from B&Q for peanuts. It was perfect and a fraction of the price of a brand new one. I think I paid £500 for it at the time and it included all white goods too.

There's been a big clearance sale of kitchens in Wicklow on donedeal... well worth a look if it's still there. We're about to replace the kitchen in our house any time now and will be going the same route. If you do the labour yourself, you'll do it very cheaply indeed.

Alternatively, buy the kitchen then get a local joiner to do the fitting.

Example

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[Blade RR]

tks for the replies folks, appreciated.

Fitting it myself is not an option. I can barely make a wrap for work without knocking something over

Kelpie, on 27 January 2012 - 01:26 PM, said:

I'm with Wesi. Years ago we fitted an ex demo kitchen that we bought from B&Q for peanuts. It was perfect and a fraction of the price of a brand new one. I think I paid £500 for it at the time and it included all white goods too.

There's been a big clearance sale of kitchens in Wicklow on donedeal... well worth a look if it's still there. We're about to replace the kitchen in our house any time now and will be going the same route. If you do the labour yourself, you'll do it very cheaply indeed.

Alternatively, buy the kitchen then get a local joiner to do the fitting.

Example

cheers kelpie, will check that link out !

[spikeo]

Hi guys not here to knock anybody or any particular brand but do have an opinion on b&q kitchens and it's not favourable
For quality reasons. I am in the construction and renovation game myself and the kitchen been an expensive outlay I think a life of reasonable length wood be required and the quality does not match
There are numerous other options where u can call to there premises and they will send out a person to take measurements and talk u through what u want
Better they measure than u, cos. A couple of mm here and there cud spell diaster.
The problem with some of these guys is they can't be arsed to work for there bread cus it was to handy for to long, not like that no more.
Better your in no panic , shop around get a price on supply only ,and supply and fit. I have no doubht that there are genuine guys out there that wud be delighted with the work and give a fair price but remember quality is the best policy
Hope this helps
What part of the big smoke are u in?
Most of these units are standard double and singles carcasses
With a range of doors in solid, mdf laminate or pvc
With a selection of iron mongery to finish
Same with work tops wide range available
If the DIY is not for u a least know exactly what u want
Look through brouchers and mags it's your kitchen ure mona let it be ure design
Best of luck.

[Blade RR]

tks Spikeo. Based dub alright. Valid points above.

looking at mdf now as opposed to solid as whats the point with a solid right...going to view some tomrorow, will post up here how it goes.

[jamesobrady]

Blade RR, on 27 January 2012 - 03:54 PM, said:

tks Spikeo. Based dub alright. Valid points above.

looking at mdf now as opposed to solid as whats the point with a solid right...going to view some tomrorow, will post up here how it goes.

It's a hard one to call alright. I moved into a brand newly renovated house in sligo..lovely kitchen...mdf doors with some sort of dipped plastic(?) finish on it. Lasted about a year and then it started breaking at the edges and curves. The doors around the sink/dishwasher etc were starting to get soggy when I moved out. No major traumas, just usual wear and tear. The landlord told me when I moved in that it cost about 10k.....

Have you been to Ikea lately? Again, may not be to everyone's taste.....
If you need someone to fit a kitchen for you, Jimbob here is your only man.

Imo you're better off putting your money into nice fittings and appliances, doors can always be cheaply replaced.
Nothing worse than a nice crayon picture on your solid oak textured doors.
Putting a 10k kitchen into your house will not do much for the value of it (assuming yours has some left) unless the buyer likes your taste....and they usually don't.

This post has been edited by jamesobrady: 27 January 2012 - 04:08 PM

[Linda]

Heard this before so of them haven't copped on yet.

Don't go with MDF it doesn't last and can cost nearly as much as real wood/marble or what ever takes your fancy.

[Shinwacker]

Not one bit surprised by the attitude of some of these guys, yeah a hangover for the "good old days."

Couple of things Blade. Joiners/Carpenters don't normally do this work. What you should be looking for is a Cabinet Maker, a whole different trade indeed.The carcases are made from chipboard covered with some type of Formica, so it will last. Cheaper versions of kitchen's use half inch chip board which is not really up to the job, longterm. 3/4 inch chipboard is the best for the job, longer screws holing on the doors for example, they last a lot longer. The backs of the carcases are just made form hardboard and don't really take any abuse. The doors are the biggest and most expansive part of the whole thing. Solid wood would last longest as it can be sanded and re-sealed when they become a bit shabby. MDF is strong enough, but it does need looking after to be kept right.

If your going down the supply it yourself the Paneling Center up near the Airport is one of the better places to get supplies for the job.

Kitchens are one of the biggest rip off's in Ireland, if you ask me. 9 or 10K for a couple of days work at best?

Shins

[shiver]

a friend of mine,who is a one man show(overheads low)is very keenly priced when it comes to kitchens
if you like i can pm you his number,and you can have a chat with him,,
its no harm to have more quotes..

[Empty One]

Just for price comparison we got our kitchen done 4 years ago. The guy visited, measured up, delivered and installed for €6k. That included 7 x 70mm high wall cabinets (2 in corners), a floor to ceiling unit to take double oven and microwave with cabinet on top, a floor to ceiling shelved unit (custom made at top to allow for the stairs intruding into the kitchen ceiling, countertop with 5 cabinets plus 1 x drawer unit underneath, and a double sink w/taps. I supplied the oven, microwave, gas hob, extractor hood, dishwasher and waste disposal unit, and they installed and connected all of these. Carcases are chipwood covered with formica, doors are wood. It still looks as good as the day it went in. Like you I would not be up to doing a jog like this, I thought it was a good deal.

[Chris P. Bacon]

An economical way to transform the kitchen units is to reface all the doors n' drawers and with a lick of paint.....walla

[KildareMan]

Did mine by just replacing all the doors. Added a couple of free standing tall units, one either side of fridge. All solid oak from B&Q.

Also replaced the counter tops.

This post has been edited by KildareMan: 30 January 2012 - 01:09 PM

[Blade RR]

Tks for the replies, been a bit busy of late witrh pers stuff so havent been online.

We still havent made a decision but have told two crowds to get stuffed. Their starter prices were 6500 / 700 Euro with a tap, and that was for an "ok " finish.

Anyhow, have a couple of numbers to call so see how we get on. Not gonna go solid, too expensive, so maybe somethig solid that we can repaint in few yrs.

Will keep ya's posted.

tks

[heiner69]

Fit it yourself it ain’t rocket science! But I’m still getting this, needed a plumber to fit a shower pump, was not interested in the job never came back either after he submitted a quote which was as high as they where during the boom days?

Things haven’t changed at all?

[Blade RR]

Man,i even after i crack and egg i could break it further WOuldnt touch that type of work

But yeah, its hard to get decent tradesmen, they are all busy.