We have a utility room fitted out with Howdens. We were impressed by them. They originally provided a wrong quote to our builder who had included it in a contract we had agreed to. Instead of making a fuss, they stood by it which cost them over £1000. The cabinets were of good quality and still look like the day they were fitted. We found them helpful and reliable in all dealings.we went to IKEA and Howdens, we were warned away from Wren as the uptick in price (inc. fitting) is not reflected in the quality (that was 2 people telling me)
IKEA was cheap, no doubt, but two things we got held up on: 1) the quality wasnt really that good and 2) the fitter was not keen at all b'cos if something breaks, something is missing etc, and you dont live near IKEA then you get delays and more delays (there are ALWAYS delays, you dont want more).
We went with Howdens, who busted a gut to price match with IKEA (they ended up ~15% over) and the lass was extremely helpful with the kitchen design. One thing that further concerned me about IKEA was that the Howdens designers were a bit shocked at what the IKEA designer had reckoned could be done. Now that it's fitted i am inclined to agree; i cannot see how IKEA's was remotely possible and it was quoted up and ready to buy, i dread to think what problems that would have caused down the line. We were on a treadmill at IKEA, a queue of people waiting for designs so i cant see how the real thought can be given - was really handy to see it on paper though :D. our Howdens is decent quality without being amazing, happy with it.
Choose very carefully. We have had three kitchens fitted in our married life. Two were amongst the most stressful things I have been through. Both were with companies who also fitted, Magnet and MFI now defunct. I would far rather get a good reliable builder who has references/ good word of mouth from people you trust. And get him to fit cabinets. We have used Howdens and found them very good and reliable and with good quality stuff. Good luck mate.Buying a new kitchen. Anyone able to provide some advice in respect to the best way to do this? Not sure whether to buy a kitchen from Wren (or similar type of company) and ask them to also do the fitting etc. Or just buy the kitchen only and then get a fitter from mybuilder (or similar) and ask them to fit it.
What's the company called ?Did mine last year had a local company come out and we sorted the design between us.
Then went into their showroom and chose units work tops etc. Sourced my own cooker/fridge etc and they fitted it all. Based in Middleton so not sure if local to you Vincent.
Sorry. Should have said to fit my kitchen. I'm not offering a job!I'm looking for a good kitchen fitter. Anyone know someone who might be interested in the job?