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Comments (7)I have a few areas where I send myself an email with a keyword in the subject line and let Yahoo sort it out. Delivery times vary considerably. Like someone above I once wondered "why". Then it occurred to, even if I knew "why" nothing would change. One of the advantages that come with dotage is caring less about why....See MoreIn-depth review of my experience with Barker cabinets
Comments (33)Hi, Your post is great. I am seriously considering using Barker. If I do end up going with RTA, I will definitely measure the height/width of every single cabinet as soon as they arrive. I can start planning the inspection early. :) That means clearing the living room or something. Yes, remodeling = problems. All those remodeling shows on TV make it look fun, but that's fantasy. :) I had bathroom cabinets done. I bought them at a local kitchen showroom that ordered them from a company in another state. They sat in my house (in boxes) for months while other work was completed in the bathroom. The day they were finally installed: 1) The linen closet door was missing; Oops... it was sitting in their warehouse; 2) The installer messed up two doors when he put the handles on; they were crooked. When he straightened them, the original holes were visible (image of me smacking my forehead). They ordered new ones... that took like 6 weeks. When the 2 new doors were delivered, the installer did not bring the linen closet door. I called to remind them of that. The answer was, "Huh? What door?" They searched the warehouse, but could not find it anywhere...and THEN the manufacturer could not find my order to make a new one (it has been too long for me to remember why...), so the local kitchen dealer had to pay a local cabinet maker to make a new door (and it was gorgeous - the finish was slightly nicer than that of the rest of the cabinets). I'd love to know who this local guy is, because I'd hire him. LOL. I only did a vanity and a linen closet, but they were very expensive cabinets, They were built perfectly. That was my first project... many other things went wrong in that bathroom. It put me into the mindset of "problem prevention" with subsequent projects. I try very hard to ask a million questions and take measures to prevent problems, but it's impossible. I don't have a crystal ball. Just about everything I've had done after that has had issues, too... :( The important part, as others have commented, is how the contractor corrects the problem. The only thing I would have done differently today would be: Drive to the kitchen showroom myself on day one and say, "Please give me my door." Still wondering how a door disappeared, and what good it did anyone. :) Did it accidentally end up in the trash? Did someone later find it, take it home, and make a tabletop out of it? :) My only request: Could you please post photos of your beautiful Barker kitchen? :) Thanks!...See MoreWhy is Houzz sending me notifications I have not been part of??
Comments (21)Linda, even though I addressed you in agreeing that I like Grover’s advice too, I certainly didn’t mean to make you feel like my comments were intended for you in a personal way. I’m so sorry if it came across like that. —- I’m just fumed up about Houzz constantly changing things and I guess my hope was that they are listening ;)) . Maybe I can find a way to contact them directly, but they don’t make that aspect user-friendly either. — Again, sorry. Nothing personal intended....See MoreOmega Cabinets Issues
Comments (18)Omega won't be able to help you address any 'overcharging'. What the dealership or independent kitchen designer charge you is totally up to that seller. That is why you get estimates and price shop 2 or 3 places. You can't really complain about it after you ordered them. That would be like buying some something at a store (ie walmart, kroger) and then calling their supplier and complain to them that walmart or kroger is overcharging you for the item. Another item I'll add to Buehl's list is moldings. Scribe molding, toekick, base shoe and crown moldings can easily add $1000-$2000 to any kitchen order. Stacked crown moldings especially! But like Buehl said....The only way you'll know for sure is to get an exact materials list and ask another dealer to price it out for you. Or if you want to get a close idea, take your EXACT cabinet list (with ALL parts and moldings included) to a box store (like lowes or home depot) and get something quoted that is comparable in quality. Make sure the construction is comparable too. Did you get several estimates before you ordered?...See Morebbstx
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