People nowadays have become very clued in when when getting quotes for their kitchens and bedrooms… Or so it seem. I have noticed from being in the showroom that they know all the different phrases that we use in the industry. This of course only means that they have probably trawled through twenty different kitchen showrooms previous to ours. It could not be a better time to buy a kitchen or anything for that matter. The main problem I am seeing is that people are not pricing like with like. What I mean by this is that they (you) call to one showroom, get a design drawn up with price, choose a colour or wood then move on to the next showroom. They in turn give you a design with price and without paying too much attention to advice, quality, design, or features automatically go with the cheapest price.This does not make any sense to me. Why not choose a design that you like and get each company to give you a quote on this exact design. This gives you a far better idea of what you are getting for your money. I see people coming into us on a daily basis asking for a price on a cream kitchen more than likely Prague ivory, this is one of the more expensive Pvc kitchens out at the moment. Then off they go to the next supplier, have a look around and pick something that resembles the Prague kitchen but which is 20% cheaper. People need to be armed with the relevant information that they need in order to get a competitive price and value for money. Here are a few points to help you make the right decision.
- Choose a company you know you can trust (Non kitchen chains)
- Choose a design taking into account the amount of units and design features.
- Choose the actual door styles (Solid wood, Pvc) solid wood species can vary in price.
- If solid wood is your choice do you want inframe or standard hung doors. (Also price difference)
- What are my cabinets made from ie. Chipboard, Mdf, solid wood.
- Are accessories included in the price. Pull out larders, sink & taps, Worktops( if granite)…
- Is fitting included in price. Never buy a kitchen from company who hire freelance fitters
I know a lot of this may be a bit confusing to you but its is so important nowadays when deciding on your dream kitchen.
Tags: kitchen prices, quality, style
