Zulu Warrior   10 #1 Posted November 26, 2008 Hi All,  I've got a decent quote off direct kitchens - they have a few show rooms in Sheffield & Surrounding area. (Chapletown, Hillsborough, Worsborough, Parkgate Rotherham.)  Has any one had a kitchen done by them?  If so could you please provide feedback??  Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Strix   11 #2 Posted November 26, 2008 have a look online and see who they belong to  if they have a sister company that's doing double glazing, ring them up and state you want 60% off or you're not interested - they can afford to take that price hit and still make a profit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
BoroughGal   10 #3 Posted November 26, 2008 I know the owner of Direct Kitchens, they're a small family run business (ie don't do double glazing on the side!) and they pretty much give you a fair quote to begin with. I've seen the quality of work and I think that it's to a high standard. I know a few people who have used them (independant of me) and they've all been happy.  However, I think you'd get mixed reviews of any company on an intrernet forum, everyone is going to have had good and bad experiences regardless of who they've used. I think you should get 3 quotes and work out who you're happiest with yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Zulu Warrior   10 #4 Posted November 26, 2008 Hi All I've had several quotes from a few companies.  I realise they are a small family business .  Just wondered if anyone had used them & what the work was like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
simatnort   10 #5 Posted November 26, 2008 My neighbour had his kitchen done by them.  After seeing the finished work, I was impressed and would happily recommend them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
theripsaw   10 #6 Posted November 26, 2008 Be wary of recommendations from people with one post! Having said that I know nothing of Direct Kitchens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
BoroughGal   10 #7 Posted November 26, 2008 Hi All I've had several quotes from a few companies. I realise they are a small family business .  Just wondered if anyone had used them & what the work was like.  Sorry, wasn't trying to teach you to suck eggs there! My reply about being a small family buisness was more in relation to Strix's comment about sister companies etc.  Good luck with whichever way you go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
simatnort   10 #8 Posted November 26, 2008 Be wary of recommendations from people with one post! Having said that I know nothing of Direct Kitchens  I agree with your point there, although we all have to start somewhere!  I used to work selling kitchens for one of the big DIY retailers and I assure you there is a difference between the quality the smaller independant retailers such as Direct Kitchens offer and the big retailers.  Saying that I haven't had one fitted by Direct so I can't comment on price but the finished product I saw looked good to me.  Plus its always nicer to support your local small business Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Zulu Warrior   10 #9 Posted November 26, 2008  Plus its always nicer to support your local small business   especially in economic times like these!!  Any further feedback appreciated Thanks all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
cbr900 Â Â 10 #10 Posted November 27, 2008 you will get a better quality kitchen from a small firm , however a kitchen is only as good as the fitter and the preperation you are willing to do. A lot of people will spend 4/5000 on a kitchen but wont spend 3/400 to get it plastered first . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Tradescanthia   10 #11 Posted November 27, 2008 We had our kitchen done by them 2 years ago. Good company, work to a decent standard. They even supplied appliances, range cooker,fridge and dishwasher at genuinely less than internet prices. I would happily use them again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...