black high gloss with inset handles

[nomislotsirb]

Just completed a black high gloss kitchen with inset handles and oak worktops.

Before ...




After ...

[Edecko]

Lurverly job.

[chip off the block]

dont really ike the ulu strip handles. If they like the flush handles i prefer the ones with no bottem to them to let themuck past. The fit looks good though

[Nickynockynoonoo]

Nice job but totally agree with Chip about the handles.

[Majjie]

It does look good! I love the worktop ... will they look after it?

The new handles aren't quite as bad as the old ones ... but I bet they'll still catch a good few crumbs and greasy gobs :(

I really don't understand why handles like that have come back into fashion. Some man thought it was a good idea, I bet! :P

[nomislotsirb]

Many thanks for all your Clints.

Can I ask a cheeky question? I'm reviewing my prices since I think I may be underpricing. You know what I'm going to ask! What would you charge for the kktchen above, so I can gauge where I stand?

The works included everything - electrics, plumbing, decorating, worktops, flooring (albeit just vinyl!). The kitchen comprised:

- integrated washing machine w door
- integrated 450mm dishwasher w door
- SS oven
- electric hob
- integrated hood w door
- SS sink & tap
- 500mm sink unit
- corner base unit
- 800mm base unit (w Blumotion drawers)
- 400mm base unit (w Blumotion drawer)
- 2 off 600mm horizontal wall units
- 500mm horizontal wall unit
- 450mm wall unit
- 2 off 300mm wall unit
- 800mm wall unit
- 400mm wall unit
- breakfast bar (approx. 150cm long)
(wall units 900mm high)

Many thanks,
Simon

[Stretch]

Did you supply and fit this one Simon?

This is always a difficult question............

You obviously do a good job as nothing instantly makes me want to criticise from what I can see in the pics so it's more a question of what you think you're worth. I'm guessing that you're West Country so obviously a bit of money down there so it wouldn't be unreasonable to expect to clear £1000.00 a week labour only and that is for 5 days - not 6 and a couple of hours on Sunday morning. If not more..........

This is difficult to answer as I prefer the supply and fit route as the profit margins are easier to disguise.

I honestly believe that if your work is to a good standard and you've been recommended then you can name your own price and you will get the job, even over someone who has priced it £500 - £1000 cheaper.

So, to try and answer the original question..............
If I were to do this job including all the works you have detailed I would be asking 3 to 3.5K absolute minimum.

[nomislotsirb]

Thanks very much Stretch. That's very useful.

From what you say it seems I'm undercharging. It was for supply and fit, but it cost the client, just shy of £7k.

However, this still equates to between £600-700 pw (although I also did the design, and that doesn't include that time, albeit that's not much). I'm currently building up a portfolio however, and therefore, I'm getting a lot from it in that sense.

Thanks again.