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| Yeah, this is what worries me!
I have a bunch of stuff I'll do myself, but it's always the labour costs that kills you here.
Fortunately our new layout isn't so different from the old one, except filling in a door (which I can do) and some extra sockets and better lights (ditto).
Tiling (splashbacks and floor), and skimming the walls, are probably the main labour costs in addition to the actual fitting. | |
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I don't think you will be able to negotiate in % terms very much, you will have more saving with reducing the scope of work by DIY (where possible) and managing the project yourself. Ex display items are a good option and you "should" be able to get extra units made to match if it is a bit on the small side.
If the old kitchen layout is close to what you want and the white wooden units are good quality/condition it might be worth considering renovating that. Simply put remove all the internals, doors, bench tops and end panels then order custom made replacements and refit. The limiting factor is a lot of (high quality) products are not available to the average person and it does require a bit of technical knowledge to order, install and refit them. I can assist you with this.
http://www.blum.com/eu/en/ &
https://www.shakerdoors.co.uk/ will give you some idea