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  • Kitchens.

    Is there something I'm subconsciously doing in front of people quoting for our kitchen (supply and fit) that's making them (mistakenly) think I'm rich?

    First quote - guy suggests on the phone 4k, on the day 6k, quote comes through 9k.

    Second quote - guy suggests on the phone 4k, suggests on the day 6.5k, quote comes through 12.5k.

    Third quote has yet to arrive.

    Neither includes tiles and paint. Both include US doing the labour to strip it and removal of waste.

    It's a fucking tiny kitchen, we're not asking for flashy appliances or work surfaces. No wall units and just a few on the ground. 3 x appliances (cooker, half size dishwasher, washer/dryer).

    What am I missing?

    1. First fix all plumbing, gas and electrical services as necessary.
    2. Re-plasterboard ceiling.
    3. Re-plaster all of room.
    4. Install base and wall units as per kitchen plan.
    5. Install Solid wood Iroko worktops and breakfast bar.
    6. Install Plinth, cornice and pelmet.
    7. Install Blanco Belfast sink and tap.
    8. Install electric Neff oven.
    9. Install gas Neff hob.
    10. Install Blanco extraction canopy.
    11. Install Bosch free standing washing machine.
    12. Install Bosch free standing dishwasher.
    13. Install Bosch free standing 40/60 split fridge/freezer.
    14. Install 8x new downlights.
    15. Relocate 1x switch.
    16. Install 1x dimmer switch.
    17. Install 5x socket outlets.
    18. Install tiling to floor area.
    19. Install tiled splash back.
    20. Replace electrical consumer unit for metal clad RCD split load BS:7671 amd. 3 consumer unit.
  • By supply and fit you mean supply all the materials on that list? It was never going to be £4k.

  • With the 3 appliances, 4k I appreciate but 12k? I was thinking 7k or 8 at a push. My main issue is the jump from 6k when he's there and has seen it to 12k + VAT on paper. If I discuss a job for someone and, so long as the requirements haven't changed, my discussion and final quote don't have a 100% disparity..

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