Fitted wardrobes: compare quotes and prices

Define design, supply and fitting

For a new fitted wardrobe, advice, measurement, manufacture, delivery and fitting can come from one contractor. Establish which services you want and which are already available. A drawing or furniture price does not automatically include the complete installation.

If parts have already been purchased, the job involves assembly and any adjustments to the recess. Filler strips, fixings or cut-outs may be additional work. Ordinary assembly of a freestanding standard wardrobe differs from fitting it into the building.

For an existing fitted unit, new fronts, a different internal layout or a repair may be sufficient. A sticking mechanism does not automatically require a new wardrobe. Describe the main goal before comparing options and final prices.

Recesses and slopes need more than one measurement

Approximate width, height and depth help with an initial enquiry. You can describe the dimensions of several units together. Manufacturing approval then needs reliable measurements and an agreed design.

Walls, floors and ceilings are not always parallel. Several positions, corners, roof slopes and obstacles need consideration. Skirting, sockets, radiators, window sills and existing lights affect the space and later operation.

Recess dimensions are not automatically the finished wardrobe dimensions. Assembly space, alignment, plinths and fillers depend on the construction. Agree on who checks the final measurements and whether floor, wall or ceiling work will change the space before it is measured.

Plan the interior around everyday use

What needs storing: hanging clothes, folded linen, shoes, documents or household equipment? These uses determine the appropriate mix of rails, shelves, drawers and clear compartments. An initial enquiry does not require a complete inventory of every object.

Frequently used items should be easy to reach. High compartments may suit things used less often; heavy or bulky items need suitable support. Agree on intended loading with the contractor rather than assuming every shelf has the same capacity.

Adjustable sections make future changes easier. Consider whether several people will share the storage and whether seated use or limited reach matters. The practical layout can be refined during advice and design.

Make doors and drawers work together

Hinged doors need space in front and a suitable opening range. The wall, room door or other furniture should not restrict them inconveniently. Internal drawers also need to extend sufficiently with the wardrobe door open.

Sliding doors avoid a comparable swing area but cover part of the front, depending on the system. Check access to the compartments you want to use. Folding doors and open arrangements have different needs for fittings, space and organisation.

Ask to see how the proposed arrangement moves. Handles, soft closing, drawer runners and lighting should suit the intended use. No door type automatically provides the cheapest suitable complete solution for every recess.

Specify materials and finishes for comparison

Coated boards, veneered surfaces and solid wood are different constructions. For a fair comparison, specify the carcass, fronts, back, edges and exposed sides. The same colour name does not establish identical construction.

Samples help assess colour, sheen, texture and appearance in the existing light. Cleaning and appropriate care matter too. Materials can be selected after an initial enquiry; the form does not require a final decision.

New additions may differ from surfaces that have aged. Agree on the match expected and whether samples or renewal of a complete visible section would help. Discuss later adjustment and replacement options as well.

Check the installation position and fixings

A visually integrated surround does not replace suitable fixings. Wall construction, wardrobe structure and intended use determine safe installation. Existing services and other building components need consideration before drilling.

Cold external walls, damp areas or known mould problems should be assessed before a fixed installation. A wardrobe can change air circulation behind it. A general gap or an additional back panel is not a reliable solution for every such situation.

For rented property, agree on fixed changes, drilling and possible future reinstatement with the owner. If lighting or sockets are included, clarify power supply and responsibilities. Planned connections should remain appropriately accessible after fitting.

Let condition guide repair and adaptation

Misaligned doors, sticking drawers, damaged shelves and faulty rollers can have different causes. Describe what happens in use. The contractor can assess whether adjustment, replacement of a fitting or more substantial repair is needed.

A new internal layout needs to account for the existing carcass, fixings and available fittings. A suitable adaptation does not require every part to be newly made. Equally, old components may not suit additional loads or another function.

Compare the complete repair with the renewal you want. Spare-part availability, condition of fixing points and surfaces affect the outcome. A general promise that any wardrobe can be extended without limits would not define the work adequately.

What do fitted wardrobes cost in Switzerland?

Assembly of prepared parts, a new bespoke wardrobe and repair are different services. Published prices often omit precise height, depth, internal equipment or VAT details. They do not establish a reliable Swiss average for your job.

A price per linear metre becomes comparable once height, depth, fronts and fittings are defined. Request the same intended specification and have undecided options priced separately. Provisional products and additional requests should remain identifiable.

Compare the complete final amount, including measurement, materials, fittings, adjustments, delivery to the agreed point and installation. Carrying to the floor, dismantling and disposing of an old wardrobe and work you provide yourself also belong in the comparison. Unknown charges are not automatically zero.

Prepare delivery, fitting and handover

Agree on when design, measurements and manufacture will be approved. Production and available fitting dates depend on materials, scope and contractor. Delivery of parts is not automatically the date when the wardrobe is fully installed.

Specify the delivery point: kerb, building entrance, apartment door and installation position are different services. Large parts need to fit through doors, stairs or the lift. Prepare the agreed work area and coordinate route protection and removal of existing furniture.

At handover, doors, drawers and agreed equipment should work. Ask for an explanation of adjustment, permitted use and care. Record outstanding points, spare-part information and the contact responsible.

1. Goal and scope. Describe use, quantity, position and the services required.
2. Measurement and approval. Agree on final dimensions, layout and suitable construction.
3. Delivery and fitting. Coordinate transport, the prepared area and installation.
4. Check together. Check operation, workmanship, care and outstanding items.