Valley Kitchens, Inc.
Red Rock Shops
15M College Highway
Southampton, MA 01073
Hours:
9-5 Monday to Thursday
9-4 Friday
9-12 Saturday
or by appointment
413-527-1500
info@vkitchens.com
FAQ
Below are some frequently asked questions we often hear from customers. If you have a question not answered here, please contact us.
Q: What would an 8’x10’ kitchen cost?
A: This is a very difficult question to answer. The Wellborn cabinet line is constructed three different ways not to mention that different wood species vary in price. Also, a standard base cabinet is less expensive than the same size drawer base cabinet or a wastebasket cabinet. The choices you make will ultimately decide the price.
Q: How long does it take for the cabinets to come in?
A: I carry various lines that all differ in delivery time. The stock cabinet line (limited sizes) ships in 2-3 days. The semi-custom line ships in 3 weeks while my custom line may take 5-6 weeks to arrive.
Q: How long will the process take?
A: A standard kitchen if planned properly generally will take 2-3 weeks from start to finish. There needs to be good communication between the kitchen designer, the finish carpenter, the painters, the plumber, the electrician and the counter top installers. You should also be assured that the finish carpenter will devote his main energies toward your project and not split his time with other jobs. Communication is the key.
Q: Do you install the cabinets and counters yourself?
A: No, I work with local contractors that I have developed a rapport with and recommend one or two that I think would work best for your project. I do not make money from them and they deal directly with you for scheduling and payment. I can recommend a “handy man” that can handle the rip-out, the install, the plumbing and electrical himself or a highly skilled finished carpenter that subs out the trades. It all depends on your budget and expectations.
Q: For about the same price as Corian, I want Granite!
A: While it is true that some granites are similarly priced as acrylics, their characteristics are very different. Granite counters will most likely have a visible seam and are very unforgiving to glass objects. If you have young children who tend to place glasses/cups down hard, think about the safety aspect of granite. Granite also takes a long time to warm up and can feel cold on winter mornings. Acrylics are seamless and more forgiving and take on the room temperature quickly. However, being plastic, they scratch, but can be sanded/buffed back to their original new look.
Q: What is the kitchen "work triangle" and why is it important?
A: The "work triangle" is the kitchen area from the refrigerator to the main cooking area to the main sink. Connect the three and it should form a triangle (unless you have a 'one-wall' kitchen). It's important because at or immediately adjacent to the triangle's points, all the key kitchen activities - food preparation, cooking and clean up - take place. The work triangle helps to ensure that your kitchen will be functional. It keeps cooking activities centered in one area, with all the necessities close at hand.
Q: What can I do myself to help cut costs?
A: How much you can or should attempt to do depends on your ability and knowledge of remodeling. You'll definitely be able to tear out old cabinets (be careful not to damage walls and beams), take up old vinyl flooring and handle trash removal. You may also want to paint or wallpaper on your own. You're better off letting the pros handle plumbing and appliance hook-ups - if you try it on your own, you may violate building codes or invalidate manufacturer warranties. And let a professional installer put your new cabinets in so that they look their best.