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Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Maccacracker on 3/2/2023, 7:33:28

I've had a Bulgarian builder come to quote for my kitchen refit yesterday.
Heard their quality of workmanship (Bulgarian builders in general)isn't great (after researching when they left) vibe wasn't great also from them, but if price is ok I'm wondering if it's worth taking the chance.
Does anyone know of a good, reasonably priced kitchen fitter please?

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Ron Baynham gloves on 3/2/2023, 12:08:27, in reply to "Kitchen refit advice"

Did you ask him if he has an uncle

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Beatles Fan on 3/2/2023, 11:14:30, in reply to "Kitchen refit advice"

Bulgarian ??? Nah

I like Norwegian wood.

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Remoaner on 3/2/2023, 10:52:52, in reply to "Kitchen refit advice"

Being a Brexit voting foreigner hating thickie I’d have thought you’d want a white indigenous English bloke to rip you off and fùck it up. I’m surprised you even considered a Bulgarian.

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by bbb on 3/2/2023, 10:33:44, in reply to "Kitchen refit advice"

Like most things in life, you pay for what you get. In the building trade, pay cheap, you pay twice.

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by BLETCHLEY CALLING on 3/2/2023, 9:28:09, in reply to "Kitchen refit advice"

IKEA

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Don Logan on 3/2/2023, 9:17:24, in reply to "Kitchen refit advice"

My advice would always be to go on recommendations.
Never pick anybody you don’t know, who seems “cheap”

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by clarky on 3/2/2023, 9:20:35, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

IE Eastern Europeans,just say it

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Don Logan on 3/2/2023, 9:31:18, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Idiot.

I mean anybody mate, but if you want to turn it like that, knock yourself out mate.

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Ffs on 3/2/2023, 9:25:20, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

So you don't like Poles either?

You twat.

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by clarky on 3/2/2023, 9:30:28, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Not really no.Ever worked with them?

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Ffs on 3/2/2023, 9:36:17, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Yes. Good people.

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by clarky on 3/2/2023, 10:14:42, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Nice little office I bet

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Ffs on 3/2/2023, 10:21:39, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Wrong. You just don't want to be shown up as lazy and overcharging I bet. Do you pay your taxes clarky?

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by clarky on 3/2/2023, 10:43:06, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

I do,obviously I could lie on here,but yes I do pay all my taxes

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by E1 on 3/2/2023, 10:53:37, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Send them all back eh mate?

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by clarky on 3/2/2023, 11:02:11, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Yes thats exactly what I am saying to be honest

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Okay on 3/2/2023, 11:40:41, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Does that include the Irish?

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by clarky on 3/2/2023, 11:44:09, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Yes

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Okay on 3/2/2023, 11:50:15, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Your mate Ron/Mike won't like that clarky.

What's your heritage?

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by clarky on 3/2/2023, 11:56:28, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Born in the L n D,English,these days a rarity

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Okay on 3/2/2023, 12:24:42, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Hundreds of thousands are born at the L&D and other hospitals every year and are as English as you claim to be, that's nothing rare or special.

But you want the Irish sent back along with all the rest? UK born people of afro caribbean and asian heritage? The Windrush folk? The people who risked their lives to help us in Afghanistan?

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by MFI on 3/2/2023, 12:38:02, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Only on outlaws could kitchen advice turn into political argument.

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Nearly a Genius on 3/2/2023, 12:34:14, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

You're not expecting logical thought from him, are you?

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Tampa boy on 3/2/2023, 10:54:05, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Yes

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Ffs on 3/2/2023, 10:46:03, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

No cash in hand jobs then?

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by clarky on 3/2/2023, 11:03:54, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Odd one for a mate

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by since 63 on 3/2/2023, 8:52:03, in reply to "Kitchen refit advice"

https://www.diy-kitchens.com/kitchens/allstyles/?msclkid=fa43a33f1b3119016909c0e3d2885a67

i know 2 people who had this company supply the units fully assembled, the quality is very good, you just need an installer.

i hope the link works.

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by RM on 3/2/2023, 8:23:49, in reply to "Kitchen refit advice"

Alpine kitchens did mine a few years, reliable, single man business, turned up on time everyday, really good job, did all fitting, electrics,plumbing. Not cheap but very good job. Usually get what you pay for.
Bought kitchen from Wickes separately, all went well.

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by clarky on 3/2/2023, 8:01:38, in reply to "Kitchen refit advice"

Steer clear,Eastern Europeans also steal little things they think you wont notice.Get an English person in

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by PC Plod on 3/2/2023, 8:03:13, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

You what!!!!!!!

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by clarky on 3/2/2023, 8:08:17, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

What I just said.I wouldnt have in my house

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Maybe on 3/2/2023, 7:52:52, in reply to "Kitchen refit advice"

Avoid like the plague. Can't think obtaining correct building regs (gas, electric, etc) will be his priority.

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Surrey Hat on 3/2/2023, 7:46:15, in reply to "Kitchen refit advice"

I think you've already answered your own question.

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by hatters1988 on 3/2/2023, 7:43:05, in reply to "Kitchen refit advice"

So you have researched and think the work isn't great, you don't get a good vibe after meeting them, yet your questioning whether its worth taking a chance?

I'm no builder, but I'm going to say nope, no matter how "ok" the price may be.

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Maccacracker on 3/2/2023, 7:46:01, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

I've already decided no, was just wanting to know if anyone had experience. Want the job done right is my only concern.

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by hatters1988 on 3/2/2023, 7:51:23, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Just out of interest, how much is the going rate for kitchen refit?

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Maccacracker on 3/2/2023, 8:03:42, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Upon purchasing the kitchen, Wickes said around £4000 for a dry fit for me, although I will need a wall knocked down to make open plan.

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Buzzard on 3/2/2023, 8:47:43, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Depending on size I'd say that is about right. I bought a Howdens one last year and it cost me around that to get it fitted.

My suggestion would be to get your supplier to do it. Any issues it's all in one place and even though it might cost more it's probably worth it.

Particularly if you don't know a good fitter.

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Jimmy husband's wife on 3/2/2023, 7:37:21, in reply to "Kitchen refit advice"

Don't want to put personal details on here,
Where will you be ,before tomorrow's game?

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Maccacracker on 3/2/2023, 7:44:06, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Don't know, sons football is on the cards to about 12. In Luton from about 1.30.

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Trevore on 3/2/2023, 8:20:49, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

I can do it all i want is a bottle of rum and a bag of pickled onion space raiders

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Maccacracker on 3/2/2023, 8:45:39, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Thanks Trev, your hired. Is that a daily rate? See you Monday morning at 6am.

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Maccacracker on 3/2/2023, 9:21:52, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Thanks all, a lot to chew on but I won't hire yesterday's two.
Another quickie, how long on average to remove and install new kitchen?

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Philthehatter on 3/2/2023, 10:45:43, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

1 bedroom bedsit...1 day
Buckingham Palace...3 months.

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by RM on 3/2/2023, 9:58:18, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Time depends on many factors, mine was done in a week but how big room is, how many cabinets, are cabinets supplied ready built, flooring,decorating etc.
Howdens have a good reputation, but my experience with Wickes Luton was faultless but general rule of thumb is supply and fit is more expensive than finding a good fitter.
If you can rip the old one out yourself, it's saves a few quid.

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by Nearly a Genius on 3/2/2023, 9:46:45, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Probably a fortnight to a month.
Howdens are a good company.

Re: Kitchen refit advice

Posted by clarky on 3/2/2023, 8:45:14, in reply to "Re: Kitchen refit advice"

Also like pickled cabbage in a jar,and scoop the last bit out with a bare hand thats got dried cement on it,then have the audacity to comb their hair before going home

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