How to find cheap kitchen units that are built to last
When buying a kitchen, is it possible to have the best of both worlds? We want to spend as little as possible, without getting something that’s going to need replacing within a few years. Is it possible to find cheap kitchen units that are built to last?
Cheap kitchen units from the chains?
The first port of call if you’re looking for cheap kitchen units are the large high-street chains. We know they offer the best bargains because they’re constantly telling us so in their expensive advertising campaigns.
They are fairly cheap. However, the trouble is, they’re also cheap in quality and their units just aren’t built to last. For example, their units are constructed from cheap, low density chipboard. The problem with low density chipboard is that it will soon start to bow under the weight of the worktops.
Similarly, their doors tend to be the low-quality wrapped types. The problem with these are they peel. So, You may save money in the short term by buying from the chains, but you’ll be back needing another new kitchen in a few years down the line. Below are pictures of peeling wrapped doors.
Cheap kitchen units from the trade only suppliers
A less obvious source is your local builder, who may offer to source cheap kitchen units from the trade only suppliers. This can sound very plausible, but there are still a number of problems.
For one thing, the kitchens trade only suppliers sell are just as low quality as the chains. They to will be made from cheap low density chipboard & will also come with low quality wrapped type doors that will peel. Plus, they’re not even that cheap. Although the builder will be getting a big discount. By the time he’s added his mark-up onto the kitchen, though, you’ll often end up paying more than you would from the chains.
Also, when you buy a kitchen from a a trade only supplier via a builder, you’re buying a kitchen with little or no come-back. This is because your contract is with the builder & not with the trade-only supplier. So, If you get a problem with the kitchen a few years down the line, when you go back to the trade-only supplier, they’ll usually tell you that they only deal with the trade & you need to go back to your builder. However, when you go back to your builder, they’ll usually tell you that they’re only responsible for the fitting and you’ll need to go back to the trade-only supplier. This toing and froing usually goes on for some time until people eventually give up.
Cheap kitchen units from independent showrooms
Most independent showrooms sell much higher-quality kitchen units than the chains & trade suppliers. These will be constructed from high density chipboard that will never bow under the weight of the worktops. Also, the doors will mainly be the high quality painted & lacquered type that will never peel. They’re unquestionably built to last — the problem is, you pay for this quality.
At least, that’s true in most cases. In among the high-charging independent showrooms though, are some that genuinely sell high-quality, cheap kitchen units. Their prices are similar to the chains and trade only suppliers, however, 15 years down the line, their units will look as good as the day they were fitted.
How do you find these suppliers?
Simple, just contact us and we’ll tell you who they are. We know the kitchen industry inside out. So, we know who the best value kitchen suppliers in your area are and are happy to share this with you.
So, if you want to find out where you’ll find cheap kitchen units that are built to last, get in touch and we’ll tell you.
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