New Kitchens - Howdens?

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Buying a thatched cottage which has a small 11x8 kitchen in galley style - a bit dated so would like to add a new traditional one in, probably Shaker style white or cream with solid oak worktop and a Rangemaster cooker.

Contacted builder who says he usually gets from Howdens - any experience of them? Alternatives? How long is normal to wait for installation - also getting quote from Homebase but they say fitters don't come until end September, was aiming for end August. Husband wants tiles on the floor as he wants a waterproof floor, are there any better tiles for this? Any other good kitchen companies? Aiming to spend £10k including fitting and appliances, cooker will be £2k, need fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Currently have Homebase kitchen which has lasted very well, fitting was a nightmare but not Homebase fitters. Thanks very much.

We have a Howdens kitchen and it's ace!! No probs at all to speak of. They were a pleasure to deal with and not a complaint to speak of.

Some friends of mine got a wren and had loadsa trouble with a warped worktop.

I don't think Howdens electrical brand lamona is any good. We bought our applicanes seperate x

Thanks very much had fitter out and he was great, have to decide on kitchen now but he had done lots of thatch so spotted the ceiling height varies etc. He loved it and said he will rearrange all his other work so we can go first. Will get good branded appliances. Also got Homebase quote but kitchen looked too modern for the house and designer was OK but not great.