What to decide before commissioning the work
Two cabinet quotations with the same overall length can contain very different products. Check the number of drawers, shelf arrangements, exposed side panels, end details and tall units. Clarify how corners, appliance housings and service voids are measured, because these can change both cost and usable storage.
Compare options against the same requirements
Ask for a sample showing the finish and edge treatment that will be supplied. Door appearance alone does not explain the carcass construction or how a sink cabinet is detailed around plumbing access. The specification should identify the hardware and internal layout that the installer will actually build.
Your planning checklist
Bring a measured floor plan, photographs of the existing condition and a list of items you intend to retain. Use the checks below to make the consultation specific to your home.
- Compare usable internal space rather than outside length
- Identify exposed panels and end finishes
- Check sink access and removable service panels
- Ask for named hardware models or an agreed equivalent
What to ask for in the quotation
Ask for a written, itemised scope. An online guide is not a quotation: product selection, site condition and the measured work determine what can be proposed. Resolve assumptions before approving fabrication or installation.
- Separate wall, base and tall cabinet quantities
- Carcass, backing and front specifications
- Drawer, hinge and pull-out quantities
- Cut-outs, handles, delivery and installation inclusions
Prepare your consultation brief
Select the points you still need to clarify. Nothing is submitted or stored.
Common questions
How should I prepare for a discussion about kitchen cabinets?
Start with the actual property condition and your required outcome. In particular: compare usable internal space rather than outside length; identify exposed panels and end finishes; check sink access and removable service panels; ask for named hardware models or an agreed equivalent. Bring photographs and a floor plan so these points can be checked against the space.
Does this guide include a fixed price or approval for my home?
No. Prices require an agreed scope and site information. Where work needs assessment or approval, confirm the requirements with the appropriate authority, managing agent and appointed professional before it starts.
References and further checks
Confirm current requirements for your property. These references do not grant project approvals or certify this company.