is it worth useing a kitchin unit from one house to another?

Answer 1

Using it to what? Need a bit more info on what you want to do.

Answer 2

Not really. Kitchen units are relatively cheap, you can get special offers at the big stores, and taking out a unit leaves a gap in the previous kitchen that has to be filled by someone.
Go ahead, treat yourself to a new unit of your choice with the style, finish, doors, worktop etc. that you really like.
You should also save on labour costs, as you don't have to remove the old unit, and the new unit can be bought 'to measure' exactly the right size.
If you really want a really low cost altenative, seek previously owned units that can be bought from the local paper, local radio, newsagents or supermarket notice boards or your local recycling website. Ask around. Some people will even give them away because when they have a new fitted kitchen, the old units just have to go immediately to make space.

Answer 3

You mean cabinets, right. Do you mean taking yours with you when moving - it could be worth it, but will it drop the selling price of your house more than getting new ones for the new place later? If you mean buying someone's cabinets to install in your house, it probably is worth it if they're nice. Many old cabinets are much better built then what you can readily buy today and cheaper.

The biggest concern is if they can be configured to the new kitchen. Also countertops almost never work in a new kitchen because the sink will be in a new position or the stove, etc. whoever will install them or help you install them, should check them out with you to make sure they'll work. Its like putting a puzzle together.

Answer 4

we've just moved into a council house which didn't have a scrap of a unit in it, as we had no money my aunt gave us her old oak units, fab quality but old fashioned, my husband has painted it off white, changed the handled for modern ones and made some new cupboards with baskets inside to make some extra space, i cant believe how fab it looks so if its a question of money maby its worth a try.

Answer 5

Here in Germany it is common practice to sell a house without a kitchen. Even if you rent, very often there is no fitted kitchen, your kitchen travels with you.

So whilst it isn't something that appeals to me, if you want to take your cupboards with you, there is absolutely no reason why not, so long as you dismantle them carefully. Also if you are selling the property, remember to make it clear to the buyer that the kitchen is not included in the sale.