6 answers / Last post: 13/10/2012 at 7:53 pm. Howdens are good, but you can get the same quality flatpack at a fraction of the cost. IKEA cabinets come ready to assemble (also known as RTA) in flat-packed boxes. I work for one of the big kitchen manufacturers, and while they don't do much direct selling (it's mainly to the big housebuilders, local authorities, etc) there is a small department geared up for that. Carla has been amazingly professional from start to me placing my order. Wickes aren't great, crap units made out of poor quality chipboard, worktops are probably the worst quality soft chipboard. Without appliances and the tap it's about 2,800. If you buy through Magent Retail you will pay top dollar. My builder is refurbishing my house as I got flooded 7 months ago. Visit the Official SKODA Website. The Magnet difference Inspiring better living through purposeful design. It was much cheaper than the similar Howdens model (they refused to price match as it was so great) and the fitter (who had recommended Howdens) said the quality was superior. We are registered with the Information Commissioner, registration number ZA187892, it details the purpose for which we process personal data. This should be plenty form the space you have. These may not be 'top end' but at the same time don't necessarily have to be low range. Kitchens: Howdens or Magnet. Replys went somthing like "light wood with a type of patern I guess" and "a nice black one". Howdens have fairly good units but can be expensive with worktops, and accesories. Have you opened a trade account with Howdens to get their discounts? I think their kitchen cabinets are about 6k leaving you funds for appliances. Page 10 When fitting two half height cabinets on top of each other, the top opening door will require a magnetic catch - push to open. I've fitted off the shelf B&Q kitchens in both my houses and they're spot on. Handles won't be from Howdens, and the leaking pipework won't be theirs either. But lots of people on here have been recommending Howdens recently or is that too far below your budget. I wasn't very impressed with the ikea drawers - really wobbly. Anyone have any experience of these kitchens? Got quotes from a few places and Wren were competitive although their constant offers does make it a bit confusing . Howdens Joinery kitchens: units We assessed three units from Howdens, including flat-pack Technik and pre-assembled Handleless and Rigid ranges. Their quotes are all 12k more expensive than the Howdens/Magnet quote from my local fitter! By obtaining more than one price you then get to make you decision based on knowledge, price, experience and know you will get the job done the way you want it. My mate fits kitchens for all the above,but if he is supplying a kitchen to a client he all ways uses benchmarx kitchens swears by them. Theyre not bad. 14 BRISKODA is owned and operated by Summit 360 Ltd, registered in England & Wales, company number 05710517. The acquisition will further strengthen Nobia's leading position in the European kitchen interiors market. I din't Know much about Magnet, but I do know that our neighbour's kitchen from there is not doing as well. We're getting our own builder to fit it so no installation needed. No good buying a decent kitchen if its fitted badly. But at the end of the day it all boils down to personal preference, but I definitely would recommend using Howdens. They were brilliant. Plus fridge freezer, dishwasher, double oven + extractor, worktops, lino, tiles, plus all the sundries like filler, paint, sockets, grout the list goes on. You can pick up the appliances, sink and taps for about 1500. The views expressed herein are those of the individual contributors and not necessarily those of BRISKODA or SKODA. WillyEckerslike, Oct 17, 2021 #6 CGN and Robot Enthusiast like this. Personally I find, having tried probably all trade kitchens, magnet, howdens, ( get a trade kitchen fitter to cost it if you find one you like - they get huge discounts -seriously, up to 70-80% ), B&Q also have trade cards and there's always Homebase etc - The kitchens are lovely and I think there's just a load of snobbery around 'where you bought the kitchen from'. My Friday morning kitchen is a dark one. I am also renovating my kitchen soon. The job can be stressful at times and some of the managers can be hard going, but if you go in with a positive and can do attitude, willing to listen and learn you can go along way. We do not warrant the accuracy or reliability of any of the information. Don't want to go in cheap or fight them off yet incase they cut corners. Magnet people are a little bit like real estate agents, they will tell you whatever you need to hear to buy the kitchen, and then they take money and lose interest. As an added You will find when you look around at flat pack kitchen companies the quality is of a very high standard with high end components such as hinges, runners etc. which even includes noncharacters and unassigned code points. Made In The UK & Materials Were proud to say all our kitchen cabinets are manufactured in the UK from either an 18mm or 16mm white or oak textured board. Have always heard good things about Howdens kitchens but I always install the kitchen with my Father in law so I don't have a trade account with them. If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, we have at least to consider the possibility that we have a small aquatic bird of the family anatidae on our hands. 11/10/2012 at 4:55 pm. All showrooms offer FREE, no-obligation quotes & are within half-an-hour's drive. Dan Parkinson Active Member I headed to local IKEA and bought a complete kitchen unit for 1/2 the price of the others. feedback, Magnets subcontract kitchen fitting out and the install sometimes can be almost as dear as the kitchen, Howdens kitchens are good quality and they usually have a list of local fitters, Downton Member since 8 May 2018 Use a damp cloth and wipe dry immediately. If you are looking at the diy sheds get competing quotes in the sale and press them hard to beat each other. Best price wins. Not sure if it's the landlord just specifying the cheapest units (which it probably is) but - less than three years down the line: The sink/waste pipe has "unsealed" and leaks copiously for anything more than a weak trickle of water..right into the unit carcass (thankfully not warping yet). Yes SEVENTY PERCENT. magnet all the way we have just had ours done we are over the moon, Thanks Lisa. Theyre frameless, meaning you make use of all the space inside the cabinet, and are designed to hang on a rail system, with adjustable plastic feet on the base so they dont sit directly on the floor.28 Jul 2018, When it comes to magnets, opposites attract. Has anyone else got some reviews on magnet or howden - or a different company? Fitters quote for the same job is 20k. German made kitchens are known for their high standards and sleek design, do some research on the styles you like and on a few different kitchen companies. We went round Homebase/BQ etc for ideas and I just cannot believe they would charge so much money for such poor quality. There appears to be a lot of margin in their prices and 4500 was what my middle size kitchen cost fitted including appliances, wall and floor tiles! Granted, several of the issues are probably down to an incompetent fitter hired by the cheapskate landlord, but the quality, fit and finish certainly doesn't suggest a budget half as big as what the landlord makes out it cost him - 1 10ft worktop, single drainer sink, 1 single oven, ceramic hob, 4 drawers, 1 base cupboard, 4 wall cupboards and a (pointless) extractor hood. Magnets have the best kitchens off the shelf probably, fitted 100's. Howdens have fairly good units but can be expensive with worktops, and accesories. Jon Sintorn President and CEO Born 1966. My independent quote was 32k. Magnets have the best kitchens off the shelf probably, fitted 100s. If not start haggling untill you have. Benchmarx here too. magnet all the way we have just had ours done we are over the moon. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Similar space, all units & Quartz work tops from them with appliances from elsewhere - DW, double oven, induction hob, full height integrated fridge & same size freezer, extractor, sink & tap for less than 9k. Just bought ours from B&Q. Much as Magnet say they will get their own people to fit them, they are still contractors, and the people who fitted mine had never fitted a kitchen before, only a conservatory! i then bought the decent same thickness chipboard flatpack from wickes including soft close everything, 2 drawer units, 4 wall units, 8 double base units and 3 lengths of . Source: usedkitchenhub.com. Nobia, Europe's largest manufacturer of kitchen interiors, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Magnet Group from Enodis PLC, a listed company based in the UK. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. All surfaces should be cleaned regularly with a solution of dilute liquid soap (1%). If you buy from Howdens, your kitchen will be built around one of these base units - it's the doors, worktops and finishes that make your kitchen unique. We use Howdens and Benchmark as our kitchen suppliers, we have found both companies very helpful in designing the perfect kitchen for our client's. In all the kitchens I have had through Howdens there would be parts missing, parts broken etc, whilst this can happen it does not make for a smooth job of fitting the kitchen if you are having to go back to get missing or broken parts replaced. http://www.lights4living.com/deck-449-traditional-solid-copper-and-brass-ceiling-pendant/p20130?gclid=CNfktcGhn8wCFQ0SGwodCQcP1A. A good installer will make even the most reasonably priced kitchen look good, a bad installer can make an expensive kitchen look bad so follow up the reviews. https://www.magnettrade.co.uk/about-us/quality-guarantees/, https://www.mybuilder.com/questions/v/52240/magnet-kitchen-or-howdens, https://community.screwfix.com/threads/magnet-kitchens.102388/, https://www.kitchenshack.com.au/are-flatpack-kitchens-worth-it/, https://www.magnet.co.uk/kitchens/dunham/, https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/fitted-kitchens/article/best-kitchen-brands/magnet-kitchens-adJPK5O7JTLl, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnet_Kitchens, https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/fitted-kitchens/article/best-kitchen-brands/howdens-joinery-kitchens-a3oNu2n23wL5, https://www.nbcnews.com/better/pop-culture/thinking-installing-ikea-kitchen-here-s-what-you-need-know-ncna895371, https://www.magnet.co.uk/globalassets/mediafiles/winter-2020-kitchen-owners-manual.pdf, https://uk.indeed.com/cmp/Magnet/reviews?ftopic=paybenefits, https://www.howdens.com/help-and-advice/inspiration/kitchen-style-ideas/traditional-kitchen-ideas, https://www.magnet.co.uk/our-installation-options/, https://kitchenwarehouseltd.com/blog/can-you-fit-a-kitchen-yourself.html, https://www.thespruce.com/ikea-kitchen-cabinets-are-made-of-1822041, https://www.magnet.co.uk/fitting-kitchen-the-magnet-way/, also called the ""escape"" character. At work we went Howdens for a 'lab' and spent 900 on half a dozen double units with only doors no soft close and 2 lengths of worktop. We had ours made to measure out of real wood + oak worktops by a local firm and only slightly more expensive than IKEA. kitfit1, Aug 7, 2020 #4 Mancone likes this. What are Magnet kitchen cabinets made of? go to an independant. A GUIDE TO HOW LONG THE KITCHEN INSTALLATION MAY TAKE In terms of fitting the kitchen itself, an average sized kitchen, without specialist worktops, will usually take in the region of 1-2 weeks to install. I would get buy basic cheap carcasses and then pay a really good joiner to make veneered doors. Our old kitchen was magnet (hlaf price sale, natch) and we were very impressed with it. Just make sure you choose a company that has a 10 year guarantee to ensure they back their quality for the long term. From someone in the industry my advice would be to use a local independent kitchen designer/supplier. Get savvy and buy Trade! It is called the True North Pole to distinguish from the Magnetic North Pole.https://en.wikipedia.org wiki North_PoleNorth Pole Wikipedia. Cooker extraction hood doesn't actually go anywhere, so no idea why that was spec'd Lamona oven/hob/sink drainer are cheap, tinny, low-rent affairs - the shelf guides in the (way too small) oven are lopsided! Howdens were slightly dearer than DIY When I costed like for like, as stated deals vary from branch to branch. All it seems to do for her is encourage to buy more as it looks empty and then doesn't get used! If you buy through Magent Retail you will pay top dollar. 2008-2023 MyBuilder Limited The UK budget for units, work tops, tap & sink, extractor, double oven, larder fridge - kitchen space 3.8 x 3.8 approx - already have dishwasher and induction hob, I would buy a second hand audi and eat at weatherspoons - just kidding. Some charge as little as places like Wren, Magnet & Howdens. Magnet for over 16yrs and it has lasted but the doors were wood rather than other material. If you work that back from your budget I would break it down like this. You don't need flashy Taps ( Taps are minefield ), Use the internet if you're budgeting! I've asked for invoices for my kitchen from Magnet but he has Hi, we have seen a kitchen in Homebase that we like but our builder isn't keen on us getting a kitchen from Homebase. I went with all my details & Vat registration, but they didnt want any of it. The five simple steps to buying your Magnet kitchen. Does Magnet install kitchens? The reason for this is to make it easier to get the more awkward units into buildings. Chat to other Netmums about all things household cleaning, from how to tackle stains to how to . I am due to getting my kitchen done and am going to be looking at quotes from Magnets, Howdens and Wren K. We have had kitchen from both Magnet and Howdens. The reason for this is to make it easier to get the more awkward units into buildings. We asked Magnet customers to rate the quality and durability of different components of the kitchen they bought. From Design to Fit, Greenwich Navy with Antique Copper effect Handles and Compact White Marble Laminate. Just bought from diy-kitchens. Best price wins. Enter a Melbet promo code and get a generous bonus, An Insight into Coupons and a Secret Bonus, Organic Hacks to Tweak Audio Recording for Videos Production, Bring Back Life to Your Graphic Images- Used Best Graphic Design Software, New Google Update and Future of Interstitial Ads. Well, that's what my fitter is telling me - his quote is the same for either one anyway. Magnet kitchens are generally factory assembled units, except for tall housings and wall and floor corner units. It all depends on what you really want. Magnet guy was really nice and there was no pressure and I like my new Kitchen. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. I'd buy Wickes ( January sale ), the cabinets are very well made and have a very good guarantee on them. In all the kitchens I have had through Howdens there would be parts missing, parts broken etc, whilst this can happen it does not make for a smooth job of fitting the kitchen if you are having to go back to get missing or broken parts replaced. Don't forget about the installation costs and if any plumbing, electrical or decoration will be needed. Lead Times. When you are armed with this you can find an installer, a good start is the MyBuilder website, check the reviews. Howdens came out with a design book thing with sort of a step by step guide, pick your wood, pick your bench, pick your cooker, pick your taps etc etc and then gave me a design and price, it worked well! You are better off going to a Magnet Trade or Mgnet Express wher prices are far more sensible. The combined business, following the merger, exceeded two hundred branches. Kitchen 1 from Magnet painted mdf door Prefer the design of the door Kitchen 2 from Howdens 2500 cheaper Easier for builders to get stock But it's a vinyl wrap door and I don't like the door as much It's taken me about a year to get to this point so definitely want it to be one of these 2 Thank you! In the years we have been trading we always advise current and potential client's to obtain at least 3 quotes (yours could be one from an independent kitchen fitter and the kitchen supplier direct). Our builder though has been using them ever since ours was fitted as he said the quality is brilliant so maybe the concerns on here are one offs given the volume they service. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. 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