New kitchen price shock

Optomistic1

Sorry I should have said ! £23k…. That includes ripping out ( including taking up floor and wall tiles, plastering, new false ceiling, units, appliances, quartz, spotlights, new radiator , flooring,

Flippin heck !

We replaced our kitchen exactly fifteen years ago this month and it cost £26,000. It is not large space, but I wanted my dream kitchen and I still love it. That price included granite worktops, which have got to be the most hardwearing there is, a Britannia dual fuel oven/hob, Miele dishwasher, Smeg integrated microwave, an American fridge freezer and my pride and joy, a beautiful double porcelain butler sink and Perrin & Rowe taps. We also went for solid wood doors and a travertine limestone floor, which was included in the total price, as was all removal of old kitchen, rewiring, plastering and installation of new. Everything has stood the test of time, apart from the fridge freezer, which we had to replace two years ago. I think you get what you pay for and I still wouldn’t change a thing in my kitchen…apart from wishing I could push the walls out a few feet to make it bigger! I remember being in shock when we got the final bill for ours, but I am glad we did it back then as I dread to think how much it would be now. As you say, you’ve worked hard, so why shouldn’t you have what you want and if you can afford to go for quality appliances etc. and know you’re getting something you will love, I’d say go for it!

Hi, Labour costs are a large part of any quote requiring manual workers. We didn’t go for quartz tops as I know if you drop something like a cup on it it will certainly break but not so with laminate surfaces. There was too much reflection for my eyes too! But if you have the money then it’s up to you. We had a conservatory with solid roof built last year with some legacy money and we’re so pleased with it and enjoying it as an extra room.

Now my wonderful new kitchen is complete, all I can say is that it has been worth every penny of the eighteen grand it cost me. My first-ever fully new kitchen. And, it is not just how wonderful it looks (and it most definitely does), but all the great things hidden behind those cupboard and drawer fronts. The floor to ceiling pull out larder (where i can keep and easy see and get to ALL my pastas, rices, flours, sugars, cereals, etc). The smaller pull pull out unit taking all ny spices, herbs and oils, vinegars, etc. etc. The great kidney shaped thingie in the corner on which I can easily see and get to every tin, jar etc. No more finding things hidden at the back of cupboards.
Yes, this money included quartz sparkly worktop, new oven and combi-microwave and new (freestanding = my choice) Harvest fresh fridge/freezer) Also the lovely 'hot tap'.

For several years I have had a counter-top water heater -and this is, by far, better. Hot water - suitable for tea, coffee drinks or for putting in saucepans, etc. quite literally at the turn of a button. So much easier and less wasteful than a kettle and - definitely - much safer.

Work had to include changing position of sink (black 1 1/2 one), A lot of electrical work, taking down floor to ceiling tiles, and new (Karndean) flooring.

All I can say is that since it has finished last Monday, I keep going in and out to admire it and have had a smile on my face nearly the whole time. So definitely worth it.

Local company carried it all out and acted as Project Manager, using all their own tradesmen/companies they always used. All ran to time.

Would not go into debt for this sort of work - but thanks to help from my AC, think it a great way to invest my savings - and it will all add the the value of my flat. More importantly,. I am getting so much pleasure from it.

Beautful I enjoyed the fitting, tiling and floor laying too. I won't touch electrics and find ceilings difficult - but really the rest are not very skilled jobs, not when you have attention to detail (I like things millimetre perfect) and take your time. I'm always disappointed by the slapdash work of 'professionals'.

Does that include fitting ? I had a new kitchen, last year. Not an expensive one but on top of paying for the kitchen , had to pay fitting , which was around same price. Then had to pay for wall tiles & floor tiles, then electrics, all this on top of kitchen cost ! So remember after cost of kitchen & fitting, add about at least £4K -£5K, doesn't include extras, also tile fitting etc

Most of the cost is labour rather than materials. I created our new kitchen, with just the wiring and new ceiling done by others.

I really enjoyed ripping the old one out, knocking down the wall and old ceiling, extending the plumbing and replacing a door with a window. I got exactly what I wanted, including made to measure, solid oak worktops and good appliances. It cost just 5k!

We did have a good temporary kitchen in the conservatory, though - along with disruption, dust, mess, noise etc. for six months. My friend bought an ex-display luxury kitchen for 3k and installed it herself, too, inspired by my efforts.

After 30 years living in the same house built in 1890. We decided to invest in a new kitchen. It included walls knocking down, chimney breast removal, flooring raised, new windows. 2 weeks later a new wren kitchen fitted. Good luck with living through the mess & eating dust for about a month it will all be worth it in the end. We love our kitchen & we were lucky enough to have it all done the week before covid lockdown.

I remember this drop down leaf was where I regularly banged my head as a child - right at the corner!!

It sounds really lovely and modern...enjoy. May we please have a photo or two when it is all finished

It sounds really lovely and modern...enjoy . May we please have a photo or two when it is all finished

We remodeled a few years ago at quite an exoense. But once we did it, paid in full, we've not missed the $$ and enjoyed the kitchen.
Only regret was getting dark cabinets with a nice line in the panel. They show smudges and dust much worse than (now out of fashion) light oak did. Than little ridge is hard to clean.
Kitchen remodel should add to house value.
If you can get it without debt, You deserve it!

Buying a new build house meant our choices were very limited. The kitchen included ‘ luxury ‘ quartz worktop. They look good, but they can stain, and the edges can be easily chipped. I’m very careful, but I cringe when I hear other people hitting the edges as they take dishes etc in and out of cupboards and the dishwasher. Also, the cut edge joins are filled with tile cement, which dries and crumbles. My last kitchen laminate worktops were joined using specialist equipment, and were almost invisible, and were as good as new eighteen years later.

catladyuk

Joseanne

I'm having a modern version of that Urmstongran.

i love that unit that you pictured earlier joseanne, do you mind me asking where it is from?

I have sent you a pm.

My kitchen hasn’t been changed for fifty years and it suits me. Thankfully no high wall cupboards as I would no be able to reach them now. Had a few new appliances as I became more disabled. Being alone now manage with mini oven, boiling ring and microwave.
Many years ago when living on a campsite in Seville,Spain my son wrote to say they were having a new kitchen. I had two gas burners and mini oven on a stand in the awning so replied I would move it to the other of the awning. They were picking the oranges so I got out my pressure cooker and made marmalade there on the spot.
So many nowadays have new kitchens but cannot cook or have takeaways.
I spent my money on travelling.

Had my smallish 10’x12’. kitchen replaced ….same layout …. NEF appliances…. NO quartz worktops just usual…..gloss finish , with handles….for just over £11,000 with appliances including electric oven …gas hob…. small American double doored fridge freezer… your kitchen can only be gold plated or massive !!

3 years ago we had our kitchen gutted, new lighting, new plastered ceiling, all new appliances, Amtico flooring, new electric unit, Corian surfaces, decorating, all new units new sink and tap, cost £23k ,. It is a kitchen diner so a large space.
Nothing really extravagant so that was enough to spend but I love it!

With all the other work rather than just fitting units sounds okay. Had mine done last year, no quartz though as previous experence of smashing it with a misaimed meat cleaver put me off. Also tge tap, takes 10 years to recoup cost, but then you do have the convenience of not having to fill a kettle. Go for it, you obviously want it, long time dead, as my dear old mother used to say.

Sorry Quooker tap

Love the Quaker tap too- definitely recommended

We had our kitchen done last year and it cost us around £40000. We did have walls knocked down and utility and boiler moved with all new appliances and hand painted units. It looks great though and was a once in a lifetime event which we won’t be repeating. The 7 weeks I had to use the dining room as a makeshift kitchen was 7 weeks too long . Love it now though and have forgotten all the bad bits(well almost)
Enjoy your new kitchen

Lido

We've just refurbished our kitchen. We have new tiles and flooring and have painted everything. We did all the work ourselves for just under £600. I'm now wondering what I can spend the £22.400 we've saved on .

I hope you love your new kitchen and if you want to treat yourself why not.

Everything seems so expensive now. I was shocked by the price of oat milk yesterday (up 40p in a month) so a kitchen quote would have me staggering.

Lido I am hoping to repaint our Kitchen Cupboard and Drawer fronts. What paint did you use please? Seems so much choice I don't know where to start!

Hope they do a great job. Enjoy once it's done. Kitchens are so important.

I remember, some years ago, my brother getting a quote for a new kitchen and it was more than my little house in London cost. I guess it's inflation, and now the added cost of materials soaring....

Sounds like you have had Fearne from Felphersham kitchens in giving you a highly persuasive quote! (Sorry - that was a reference only relevant to those of us who listen to The Archers - price actually sounds OK to me, though I wouldn't bother with that fancy tap)