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Started by ND2013
over 9 years ago
Posts: 6
Member since: Apr 2016
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We are buying a coop (resale) and would like to update the kitchen. We are keeping the floor plan but changing the floor and cabinets, possibly sink as well. Also will need to paint. We will use IKEA cabinets. I am so confused whom to hire-- IKEA has assembly service-- So, do we need general contractor and IKEA assembly? Or floor guy and painter and IKEA people? And who would take care of removing old cabinets? feeling overwhelmed--
Response by Primer05
over 9 years ago
Posts: 2103
Member since: Jul 2009

If you hire the Ikea installers they should be able to do the whole job. It gets a little tricky as you do not know what installers you will be getting. Some are good and like everything else some are not so good. You can hire a gc to do the whole project just make sure they have experience with Ikea. If they do you should be able to customize the cabinets to fit in your space.

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Response by ND2013
over 9 years ago
Posts: 6
Member since: Apr 2016

Thank you for your response! So the IKEA installers will be able to sand and finish the floor as well as paint?

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Response by skrufi
over 9 years ago
Posts: 57
Member since: Oct 2013

I would go with these folks - http://turnkeydandc.com/

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Response by Juxie100
over 9 years ago
Posts: 39
Member since: Dec 2014

Make sure you know your co-op's rules. My prewar building requires going back to the risers for plumbing and electricity when renovating.. Not so sure I'd trust Ikea to handle everything, from DOB permits to understanding how to deal with a Manhattan co-op's building management.

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Response by 30yrs_RE_20_in_REO
over 9 years ago
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Member since: Mar 2009

That's actually a sane requirement, but it does shift the cost of replacing "inside the wall plumbing" from the Coop to the shareholder.

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