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    Kitchen Makeover

    What are your thoughts on kitchen makeovers, we have about 25 cabinet doors, worktops about 3 lengths of standard type and 3 extra cabinets. Are the costs over the top, or is it better to have a complete new kitchen fitted,

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    What state are the cabinets in?
    Are you happy with the current layout?
    Do you need to change the appliances?
    Do you want to re-do the flooring?
    Are you going to replace the splashbacks?

    The further you go with a refurb the more you might as well change the cabinets if the rest of the kitchen isn't in very good condition. Cost it up with DIY Kitchens & see how much more they would cost although obviously the labour would be more.

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    The cabinets are in good order and We’re happy with the layout, we do also need to replace the cooker hood and oven and hob along with sink and taps.


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    Ridiculous prices when we looked into the makeover 3 years ago.
    Not much dearer to rip out and replace the whole lot, which we did.

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    Look on the net at firms that wrap the doors not paint
    It’s quicker looks can be amazing

    A colleague of mine had his small kitchen wrapped he did it himself looks frankly awesome


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    We used this company when we replaced our doors. All made to measure and the finish was good and has lasted well
    https://www.kitchendoorworkshop.co.uk/kitchen-doors/

    We were happy with the layout too. I just ordered the new oven hob and worktops. I got a friend who is a chippy to cut and fit the worktops. It turned out ok and much more cost effective.

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    Quote Originally Posted by adrianw View Post
    Have a look at Hot Doors

    https://www.hotdoors.co.uk/
    I checked out Hot Doors also Magic doors.

    I’ve been quoted £11K to replace 26 doors with soft close hinges and handles, remove 3 shelving units and install new cupboards. Fit 3 lengths worktop with hob and fitted oven new sink and taps, new kick boards, plinth and top cupboard valance. Also 1 boiler cupboard.

    I think it’s a fair price, it’ll be more than double that to rip out and start again.


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    Quote Originally Posted by noidea View Post
    We used this company when we replaced our doors. All made to measure and the finish was good and has lasted well
    https://www.kitchendoorworkshop.co.uk/kitchen-doors/

    We were happy with the layout too. I just ordered the new oven hob and worktops. I got a friend who is a chippy to cut and fit the worktops. It turned out ok and much more cost effective.

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    Cheers I’ll have a look at this website.


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    Quote Originally Posted by damperman View Post
    I checked out Hot Doors also Magic doors.

    I’ve been quoted £11K to replace 26 doors with soft close hinges and handles, remove 3 shelving units and install new cupboards. Fit 3 lengths worktop with hob and fitted oven new sink and taps, new kick boards, plinth and top cupboard valance. Also 1 boiler cupboard.

    I think it’s a fair price, it’ll be more than double that to rip out and start again.


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    Blimey…. That sounds quite punchy

    Includes fitting presumably?

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    Quote Originally Posted by damperman View Post
    I checked out Hot Doors also Magic doors.

    I’ve been quoted £11K to replace 26 doors with soft close hinges and handles, remove 3 shelving units and install new cupboards. Fit 3 lengths worktop with hob and fitted oven new sink and taps, new kick boards, plinth and top cupboard valance. Also 1 boiler cupboard.

    I think it’s a fair price, it’ll be more than double that to rip out and start again.


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    Crikey I nearly choked on my cuppa
    Do I presume they are quite high end door as even at £200 a door still leaves over £6k for the remainder
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wolfie View Post
    Blimey…. That sounds quite punchy

    Includes fitting presumably?
    All fully fitted.


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    Quote Originally Posted by lewie View Post
    Crikey I nearly choked on my cuppa
    Do I presume they are quite high end door as even at £200 a door still leaves over £6k for the remainder
    So did I when he priced the job. The quote isn’t broken down. The installation of the worktops must be expensive. The price includes a small utility room too.


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    I would say the costs are over the top unless you are looking at high end materials.

    I would be looking for a breakdown of the materials, labour and time expected time to do the job. If they can’t or don’t want to provide this detail, there’s a reason..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Captaincook View Post
    I would say the costs are over the top unless you are looking at high end materials.

    I would be looking for a breakdown of the materials, labour and time expected time to do the job. If they can’t or don’t want to provide this detail, there’s a reason..
    I’m going to get another price as a comparison, I just feel uncomfortable with the cost.


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    Quote Originally Posted by damperman View Post
    I’m going to get another price as a comparison, I just feel uncomfortable with the cost.


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    I don’t blame you - I’m happy paying a self employed workman a fair days pay but it often materialises that your shelling out something like £500 a day- buried in the quote

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    Quote Originally Posted by lewie View Post
    I don’t blame you - I’m happy paying a self employed workman a fair days pay but it often materialises that your shelling out something like £500 a day- buried in the quote
    I think it’s more like £1500 buried in the quote.


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    Kitchen costs always seem mental to me - what do they make the doors and work surfaces out of, Titanium with gold inlays??


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    Quote Originally Posted by damperman View Post
    I think it’s more like £1500 buried in the quote.


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    Lots of it going on at the moment…. I’ve had quotes vary by £45k for the work on my place (loft conversion + extension)

    Throw in a cheeky quote and see if you can get away with it!

    I’m planning on spending £8.5k all in on my kitchen including some nice appliances….

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    Having our kitchen done now (finishes tomorrow) - £10k fully fitted [upper end Magnet, 24 doors, high-end flooring, tiling, lighting, new ceiling, and 3 appliances].

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    Quote Originally Posted by jukeboxs View Post
    Having our kitchen done now (finishes tomorrow) - £10k fully fitted [upper end Magnet, 24 doors, high-end flooring, tiling, lighting, new ceiling, and 3 appliances].
    Could I be cheeky and ask you to show us some photos when it’s finished please.
    The next big project in my house will be a new kitchen so it would be nice to see how far 10K goes.

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    I have the kitchen company over tomorrow to check over the quote, I don’t think he will budge on price. I will get another quote next week hopefully.


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