TheScullster wrote:
Hi all

Where do the costs come from on these programs for kitchens?
OK so some characters go for the ridiculously expensive £30k fitments.
If you are a mear mortal though and will accept a decent quality but
run-of-the-mill type kitchen where do you go for a decent deal?
Many of Sarah's shows include people creating smart installs for
£3-4k, make that £6-7 to include white goods/electrics; and they all
have people in to do the fitting.
Any of the places I've been seem to start at £10k for apparently
similar quality.
Am I looking in the wrong place?
To be fair this is a bit OT cos I've just about run out of steam on
the old DIY lark and am considering "getting a man in".
Will it be significantly cheaper to arrange trades individually myself
(floor tiler, sparks, kitchen fitters etc)?

5 years ago ours cost around £7000
http://tinyurl.com/yr8322

Which comprised approximatly:-

Ikea Units £2000
Granite tops £2000
Applicances £1500
Floor £1000
Plumbing / Electrics / Wall tiles £300
Sink/Taps £200
Fitting £0 = d-i-y - it is a diy group afterall

Jon