Planning a kitchen renovation can be an intimidating and disruptive task, especially for those who are new to the process. When spending a lot of time and money on a big part of your home, it is expected that you will want to research the best tradesman, who you know you can trust, well in advance.
To help you determine the best Exeter kitchen fitters for the job, we have compiled a list of the key questions we suggest you ask your kitchen fitting team before committing to anything.
It seems obvious but the first thing to ask your potential kitchen fitters Exeter is their availability, to ensure they don’t have a long wait time – especially if your kitchen has been ordered and has a set delivery date. You wouldn’t want the added costs of having to store your new units while waiting for your kitchen fitters to become available. For reference, most kitchens take four to six weeks to be delivered, so perhaps work around this time frame.
Alongside asking for their start date, it is also a good idea to check the estimated project time. Knowing roughly when your kitchen will be finished, most kitchen fitters in Exeter will have a rough idea how long a project will take. The kitchen fitters should also keep you updated throughout the process, in case any issues crop up that were previously unaccounted for.
It is crucial that before you confirm anything with your potential kitchen fitters Devon, you take a look at their previous work and any testimonials. Researching previous customers’ experiences is a useful way to determine how reliable, trustworthy and efficient your chosen kitchen fitters are.
Good places to look for reviews, include Checkatrade, Google or Facebook. As part of this, you should also check your potential kitchen fitters Devon have the correct building accreditations and comply with the required regulations.
Many Exeter kitchen fitters will not be qualified to connect sinks, electrics, gas hobs and ovens; you will likely need to organise an electrician to work alongside the builders to ensure everything is completed within the same time frame.
It is important you confirm with your kitchen fitters what they include so that you can arrange the necessary services required and be aware of any additional costs. It also may be worth asking the kitchen fitters if they have any recommendations when it comes to extra workmen.
Establishing what your kitchen fitters offer as part of their quote is key, as kitchen refurbishment and renovation is a complex job. Finding a kitchen fitter that will include everything from initial design consultation, through to project completion is imperative, to ensure the process runs smoothly. In addition, it may be a good idea to check whether the removal of your old kitchen is already included in the cost, and depending on personal preference, ask whether this is something the kitchen fitters can do if required.
When looking at costs, you should understand that an estimate and a quote are very different: an estimate is not binding and is subject to change, whereas an itemised quotation, which includes all of the work, materials used as well as labour, is not something that can be altered after the work has been completed.
At Cowley’s Building and Maintenance, our experienced kitchen fitters Devon prides themselves on delivering an exceptional level of customer service and great results. If you would like more information about the services we offer, please contact us today at 01392 460783 or email us at mail@cowleysexeter.co.uk to organise a free estimation.