Cabinet maker quote too $$$. Any suggestions on how to solve this issue.

[gizmopb1]

Hi there!

I had a double wall oven that has been replaced by a single oven. So there's now a gap which I wish to make into a microwave shelf. The sides are also too wide (by 1cm)

Material is blackwood timber.

Oven is stainless steel/finger print resistant. Will need "sides" to screw this in to secure.

Got a cabinet maker today to quote. He wanted $1180 +GST to do up a new frame for the oven and build a shelf on top. I should have bought a double oven which would have cost less!!!

Too$$$ for me to fix up a 1cm gap on the sides and to put in a shelf which will be melamine and not even have a wooden door.

So now am exploring other options.

What would you suggest?

I thought I could attach a strip of wood on either side of the oven and stain it to match the colour of the timber. Seeing that it is only 5mm each side I hope it will not be noticeable.

1.
Where can I source the timber

2. How about getting stainless steel strips to go on the sides? Where would I purchase this?

3. I suppose the shelf would be easy to build by a handyman? (I am not handy)

I am waiting for 2 more quotes. I had thought that the frame would cost around $400 but this was way beyond my expectations!!

Thanks for your advice/sympathies in advance!

Gizmopb1

 

[Jamie M]

If you know the exact dimensions and cuts that you need then you could try an online kitchen flatpack company.

Cheers

Jamie

 

[gizmopb1]

Thank you for taking the time to read and answer, Jamie.

Any other suggestions?

 

[jeffb5ltr]

get another handy man out, my mother had the same drama after her double oven gave out. I think she call the grey army and they send out a Handy man cost about $250 plus material which from memory was $300.

 

[Melbournian]

Hi there!

I had a double wall oven that has been replaced by a single oven. So there's now a gap which I wish to make into a microwave shelf. The sides are also too wide (by 1cm)

Material is blackwood timber.

Oven is stainless steel/finger print resistant. Will need "sides" to screw this in to secure.

Got a cabinet maker today to quote. He wanted $1180 +GST to do up a new frame for the oven and build a shelf on top. I should have bought a double oven which would have cost less!!!

Too$$$ for me to fix up a 1cm gap on the sides and to put in a shelf which will be melamine and not even have a wooden door.

So now am exploring other options.

What would you suggest?

I thought I could attach a strip of wood on either side of the oven and stain it to match the colour of the timber. Seeing that it is only 5mm each side I hope it will not be noticeable.

1.
Where can I source the timber

2. How about getting stainless steel strips to go on the sides? Where would I purchase this?

3. I suppose the shelf would be easy to build by a handyman? (I am not handy)

I am waiting for 2 more quotes. I had thought that the frame would cost around $400 but this was way beyond my expectations!!

Thanks for your advice/sympathies in advance!

Gizmopb1

whereabouts are you located in melbourne?

 

[gizmopb1]

whereabouts are you located in melbourne?

Eastern suburbs.

Any recommendation for handyman?

Thanks.