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[Kevin Wood]

It think the op is considering granite work tops?


But yes routering wood work tops is very doable. Takes some for thought for the router direction, and it helps if ones router insert does actually centre the router in the jig plus be prepared for a lot of lifting in and out.

Oh, and don't expect rooms and hence units to be square. So routed joints may need to be something other than 90degrees 

I think my poxy router would certainly baulk at granite. So yes, best let the pro's fit those.

Got the tea shirt on everything else, though. Can't remember who it was who turned up innocently for a Tech 2 session when I was at the "a lot of lifting in and out" stage, but I do owe an favour to an OOF'er for that.

[Shackeng]

There not hard to fit, kitchen units by thier very nature are designed for ease of adjustment (e.g. adjustable legs and mounting brackets).

Similarly, if you have the tools, worktops are not to challenging (given a worktop jig and decent router to do the masons mitres).

But for some people its time is an issue.

My challenge is that I am yet to get a job done by a third party which meets my expectations (with the exception of plastering now I think about it) or is to the same standard as I would do myself.

Exactly how I feel Mark. A friend and neighbour recently had a top quality kitchen fitted, everything new, I don't know exactly what it cost, but in the region of £50k, and it is not well fitted, they have had to come back half a dozen times with glitches, and Mrs neighbour is not at all happy with it.

[chrisgixer]

It think the op is considering granite work tops?


But yes routering wood work tops is very doable. Takes some for thought for the router direction, and it helps if ones router insert does actually centre the router in the jig plus be prepared for a lot of lifting in and out.

Oh, and don't expect rooms and hence units to be square. So routed joints may need to be something other than 90degrees 

I think my poxy router would certainly baulk at granite. So yes, best let the pro's fit those.

Got the tea shirt on everything else, though. Can't remember who it was who turned up innocently for a Tech 2 session when I was at the "a lot of lifting in and out" stage, but I do owe an favour to an OOF'er for that.

2woody ? He may have mentioned it? Once or twice

[Rods2]

I may be crap as an Omega mechanic but I'm pretty accomplished when it comes to D.I.Y  around the house, even prepared to take on  quite major operations.

In fact, In the last five years I've designed and added two further bathrooms.

The one in the bedroom is some six feet by three but is easily large enough to hold a toilet, a sink, and walk in shower. Total cost about £1200.

The second extra bathroom measures about 12x10 and comes with another bath  which brings the total to three......total cost less than £1000.

Connecting the water  was my main concern.

What's that one for Mrs Opti and the other for all of your downstairs staff to use?

[05omegav6]

Kitchens and bathrooms are a doddle to fit just don't expect me do do tiling or plastering

My brothers kitchen came from John Lewis, and three years later, the only issue has been a cracked glass hob, but otherwise still looks as new, cost less than 10k including services and appliances. Room was originally a sitting room, so was fitted from scratch.

Ours was an MFI one and cost less than three, but starting to look thirteen years old...

[pscocoa]

John Lewis for £10k is good. Cabinets probably built by Mereway in Midlands.

[05omegav6]

I should add that they work for the partnership, so probably closer to £12/14k in real terms but as said that was all the plumbing and electrics from scratch plus floor and wall tiling and appliances. Was a couple of weeks work iirc, a chunk of which was allowing the floor to set

[Shackeng]

Kitchens and bathrooms are a doddle to fit just don't expect me do do tiling or plastering

My brothers kitchen came from John Lewis, and three years later, the only issue has been a cracked glass hob, but otherwise still looks as new, cost less than 10k including services and appliances. Room was originally a sitting room, so was fitted from scratch.

Ours was an MFI one and cost less than three, but starting to look thirteen years old...

You should try it Al, its very easy for anyone good with their hands, and very satisfying.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Yeh, tiling is a doddle, a good adhesive spreader and grout float are the key

[Sir Tigger KC]

Yeh, tiling is a doddle, a good adhesive spreader and grout float are the key

Electric tile cutters make things easier as well. 

[Marks DTM Calib]

Yeh, tiling is a doddle, a good adhesive spreader and grout float are the key

Electric tile cutters make things easier as well. 

Yep, I do use one for more complex cuts (obviously not straight cuts) but also use an angle grinder with a good diamond blade in it to

[05omegav6]

I did all the plumbing and fitted the units etc someone else can have a go

[Shackeng]

I did all the plumbing and fitted the units etc someone else can have a go

If you did all that, tiling is much easier!

[05omegav6]

Probably is, but I never really got on with it tbh