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New Building and Fire Regulations
After the 7th of April 2007, companies carrying out fitted kitchen work will be required to complete additional work to conform to building authority regulations. This additonal work may increase the cost of any fitted kitchen you're planning. Gladeside Kitchens are highlighting this additional cost, unlike some fitted kitchen companies who may surprise you with "unexpected extras" after taking your order.
Stay out of the bathroom and look to the kitchen!
Many homeowners believe new bathrooms are the most valuable property improvement. Most estate agents tell a different story. On average, a new fitted kitchen can add three times its cost to the value of a house and a high quality kitchen from the amazingly low-cost Gladeside Fitted Kitchens range can add up to ten times its cost to the selling price of your home.
Planning a fitted kitchen?
With the cost of moving home running into many thousands of pounds, it’s not surprising that many families are opting to move into home improvement instead of moving on, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).Converting your kitchen is certainly a job for the professionals, but if you get it right you not only gain a fabulous new living space, you could also get a handsome return on your investment when you sell. According to the FMB, a new kitchen can add at least 10% to the value of your property.
Check out the fitter
Make sure they are experienced in fitted kitchen work. Even if you have to compromise on the layout due to structural or cost considerations, many obstacles can be worked round if you really want a particular design. Look at previous work whenever possible, and talk to past clients if you can to find out if they were happy with the quality of the work and the way it was completed.
Protect yourself
The cost of the job will vary depending on its complexity and where you live. Typically, even a straightforward fitted kitchen for a house in London will cost much more than the same job in Lancashire. No matter what it costs, it makes sense to insure the work. MasterBond is an insurance-backed warranty that doesn’t cost the earth but does provide the extra reassurance you need if something should go wrong while work is in progress and for 10 years afterwards. At Gladeside Fiited Kitchens, we are proud of our work and have lots of satisfied customers, but many of them have been happy to pay a little extra to an insurance company for complete peace of mind. If they sell their house, the warranty is transferred to the new owner, which is an excellent selling point.
Consider the professionals
Finding a professional company to convert your kitchen needn’t be a problem. With some 13,000 vetted builders and fitters throughout the UK, the Web site findabuilder.co.uk is a good place to start, or you can always get a recommendation from friends and relatives who have had a fitted kitchen.
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