How to compare kitchen quotes
Choosing a kitchen company to bring your dream to life is an important decision. There are no two companies that are like-for-like in every respect, so try to think beyond the bottom line of your quote.
From price, product and more, let’s dive into the key things to look for when comparing your kitchen quotes, so you can make the right choice.
Level of investment
If this is your forever home, it’s worth spending more on high quality materials and craftsmanship to get a kitchen that you love and will continue to love for years to come.
A quality kitchen will last 20-25 years, so the cost doesn’t seem so significant when it spreads over so many years!
If you’re renovating for sale or investment, a new kitchen will increase the value of your property. It is recognisable over a long term, having an impact on the value of the asset for years to come.
Budget flexibility
A Farquhar kitchen can cost anywhere from $15,000 to $60,000+ without trades and appliances, so it’s really important to be clear and upfront about where your budget sits.
Providing a range gives our designers the flexibility to try and incorporate all of your selections into a design that you will love without blowing the budget.
If your Farquhar quote isn’t where you thought it would be, talk to us! Our designers will advise you on where to spend and where to save so that we can achieve something spectacular at a price that you are comfortable with.
Quality control
When it comes to kitchen products, you get what you pay for. At Farquhar, we use reliable and durable materials from the world’s leading brands so that your kitchen will withstand the rigours of everyday life.
We manufacture your cabinets to order right here in Lonsdale which gives you the confidence that we control the quality of what comes out of our own factory, and into your home.
If for any reason a door, cabinet or panel is accidently damaged during the installation or delivery process, we have the means to replace it immediately.
Functional design
Each designer comes with their own creative ideas, but they will know what layout works best for the size of your space and suits your lifestyle.
Our Farquhar designers aim to marry aesthetic design with functionality so that you’ll end up with a kitchen that looks amazing and is a delight to use, for you, your family and friends, too.
Your quote may incorporate things like cutlery trays, pantry pull-outs, bin drawer, appliance nooks and clever storage solutions that give everything a place. These accessories will add to the total cost of your kitchen, but they make everyday living easier and free of clutter.
Trade services
If you’re tossing up between a full service solution and organising your own contractors to try and cut back on cost, consider how much you’re really saving – not just money, but time.
At Farquhar, you can leave absolutely everything in our hands. Your dedicated and experienced Project Manager will handle all of the scheduling of trades who know our product and process. This ensures that everything that needs to happen does, and promptly.
Your Farquhar kitchen quote will include all associated trade work from rip-out and disposal of your old kitchen, plumbing and electrical through to installation in one neat and accurate costing – no surprises here!
There are some elements of the room that you will need to organise yourself, such as flooring, painting, ceiling lighting, and purchasing of any tiles you wish to use.
Range of products
Choose a larger company who offer a wide variety of styles and finishes so that you aren’t limited in design possibilities. You also avoid longer lead times when your preferred products are available and in stock.
At Farquhar, our range is constantly evolving so that we can offer you all of the popular trends we’re seeing in Australian kitchens.
We bring in the latest products as they come to market, and make sure to keep the classic design elements that never go out of style.
Experience
Farquhar have been making custom, quality kitchens for over 40 years.
Choosing a longstanding and well-known company like us reaps many benefits. As experts in the field, we have the breadth and capacity to complete your project on time, and a responsive team to support you along the journey.
We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service from your initial consultation to post-install and everything in between. Our number one goal is to make your whole experience smooth and stress-free!
Wanting to learn more?
If you’re ready to start exploring your Farquhar kitchen project, we’d love to hear from you.
Book your free, no obligation showroom consultation at Norwood or Plympton.
