Start with the complete delivered cost
Ask for each cost to be listed separately so the proposals can be compared on the same basis:
- Cabinet product, finish and internal storage
- Freight, insurance, clearance, duty or other applicable border charges
- Local delivery, access to the property, assembly and installation
- Site measurement, drawing changes and any fit adjustments
- For kitchens, countertop supply, cut-outs, edge details and installation
- Aftercare, replacement parts and the written warranty terms
Clarify who measures and resolves fit issues
Before production, confirm who records the room dimensions and service locations, who approves the final drawings, and who is responsible if the delivered cabinets need changes to fit the site.
Read the aftercare terms
Ask who handles adjustments, damaged or missing parts and warranty requests after installation. Check where to contact the supplier, whether a visit has a separate charge, and which terms are stated in writing.
Compare like with like
No sourcing route is right for every project. Request the same cabinet dimensions, materials, fittings, countertop, installation scope and aftercare terms from each provider. Caramella can prepare a project-specific local quotation from the confirmed scope.