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Kevin arrived promptly at the time we agreed. I simply cannot fault him at all, he was extremely polite, friendly and very meticulous towards his work. I would not hesitate to use him again and would gladly highly recommend him to any friends that needed any work undertaking. I am extremely happy with the quality of the finished work . Thankyou Kevin.... you were a joy to meet and many thanks for all the work you carried out.. Definitely a 5 star rating from me.
Iain
I had a professional experience from the first point of contact to the finish of the job. Jay & Jordan are both very knowledgeable, easy to talk to and stick to the agreement. It was a straight forward job, and that's exactly how they handled it. No complications. Handed over a clean and tidy site. Have asked them to quote for another job. I have advised them to bring up their online presence to give potential customers more information about the company.
Jackie
Russell and Tom are very reliable people who can offer high quality for renovation, tiling, plastering, and, like in our case, kitchen fitting. You can talk openly with them and they can also provide good advice that meets your personal budget and expectations. The job was finished on time, with no delays on their part, and they showed an excellent understanding of our needs. Definitely recommended, especially if you've never hired anyone before and need someone trustworthy for a good job!
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Kitchen design and installation from local specialists
Good kitchen design is a lot more than choosing the worktops you like and ordering them in the right size. A kitchen specialist who plans and designs kitchens will take a lot of things into account to make sure the kitchen that gets installed is fit for purpose and looks great.
Some of these things are:
- The distance between work areas.
- Worktop materials and whether they can withstand spillages and heat.
- How easy the kitchen is to clean.
- The positioning of different work areas (e.g. is the sink too far from the hob).
- Storage options.
- The positioning of windows and lights – to help create a clean, bright environment to cook and prepare food in safely.
- The location of plumbing and electrical fixtures.
They’ll also consider who the kitchen is being designed for to make sure it meets that person’s tastes and needs. That can mean accommodating disabilities or recognising that a left-handed person might prefer a dishwasher to be to the left of the sink rather than to the right. At the very least, it’ll mean taking that person’s height into account to make sure they don’t need to tip-toe or bend down too far to access cupboards.
A good kitchen designer will draw up plans for the kitchen to help you visualise how the new room will look and make sure the room meets current building regulations. They can also remove an old kitchen before a new one is fitted.
Cost of kitchen design work
| Some typical jobs | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| New small kitchen | £400 | £600 |
| New small kitchen + remove old kitchen | £500 | £800 |
| New medium kitchen | £600 | £1100 |
| New medium kitchen + remove old kitchen | £700 | £1200 |
| New large kitchen | £700 | £1200 |
| New large kitchen + remove old kitchen | £850 | £1500 |
The qualifications your tradesperson needs
There’s no one recognised qualification for kitchen specialists but most of them have taken a general interior design course with City & Guilds or a similar body before learning the trade on the job. They might start out as interior designers but they could also begin their careers as carpenters or cabinet makers before deciding to specialise in kitchen design.
As well as kitchen design principles, they’ll have a good knowledge of current building regulations and may have connections with other tradespeople like plumbers, electricians, tilers and carpenters who they can call on to help bring a new kitchen space to life. If a gas cooker is on the wish list, only a tradesperson with a valid Gas Safe qualification can fit it. A similar thing goes for electrics. They’ll need to be fitted by a tradesperson with a Part P qualification. They might have both of these qualifications themselves but it’s more likely that they’ll bring in a Gas Safe registered plumber or Part P qualified electrician to carry out the work.
What is a Gas Safe accreditation?
A tradesperson is Gas Safe when they’re on the gas registration body, Gas Safe Register. The register is an official list of gas engineers who are qualified to work safely on gas appliances like boilers and cookers. All qualified engineers carry ID cards with an identification number which you should check on the main Gas Safe Register website, along with their company name, before allowing them to work on gas in your home.
Building regulations and Part P for kitchen jobs
Part P is one section of building regulations which says that anyone carrying out electrical installation work in a home must make sure it’s designed and installed to protect people from fire and electric shocks. When a tradesperson has this certification, they’re known as Part P certified, so can self-certify that any work they carry out is compliant with the building regulations. It’s not a must-have qualification legally but it comes hand in hand with safety and means a tradesperson won’t have to then apply for building regulations approval for the work.
You won’t need approval to refit a kitchen but drainage or electrical work might need building regulations approval. If the kitchen is to be fitted in a room where there wasn’t a kitchen before, you’ll need approval to make sure that the room has appropriate ventilation and drainage and meets fire safety, electrical and structural stability requirements.
For guidance around the latest building regulations, visit the Planning Portal
Planning permission for kitchen jobs
You won’t need planning permission to install a new kitchen unless it’s part of a house extension. If you live in a listed building, you should check with your Local Planning Authority before carrying out any work as planning permission may be required.
Insurance for kitchen design work
While it isn’t a legal requirement, it’s a good idea for your kitchen specialist to have public liability insurance to protect against any personal injury or property damage claims.
Questions you should ask your kitchen specialist
- How long have they been trading for?
- Can they show you examples of previous kitchens they’ve designed?
- Will they be fitting the kitchen themselves as well as designing it?
- Will they give a guarantee for the work and how long does that last?
- How long will the room be unusable for while the kitchen’s being fitted?
- Do they have public liability insurance and what does this cover?
- Will they be sorting the plumbing and electrics themselves or bringing in someone else? If they’re doing it themselves, do they have a valid Gas Safe and/or Part P qualification?
All plumbing undertaken with no call out charge. Full bathroom installations our specialty
Over 20 years in trade, very professional and punctual.
Prompt, professional speedy service. I would definitely use again
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Abigail Construction are a local based firm of General Builders and Brickwork contractors. We have over 30 years experience and specialise in all aspects of brick/masonrywork internal and external house renovations and improvements.
Fair quote which didn't change. We had some family issues and Gavin was very accommodating with changes. Got job done quickly and looked great. Will definitely use again
We are a family run and owned Joinery based company of 20 years .All types of Joinery 1st & 2nd fix ,Doors ,flooring. Kitchens ,Commercial ,Shop fit out Media Walls , Wall Panelling ,Decking , Garden Rooms , Fencing, We also cater for new builds extensions and general building work A 5 Star Rated Company
Excellent service from Lee's team - quickly quoted for job - turned up as agreed and finished the job on time - I would highly recommend this company for anything you need to know about fire doors! Thankyou!
Hi Im Den your local tradesmen i can improve any aspect of the inside of your home from kitchens / bathrooms / carpentry I have 20 years experience and have undertaken all sots of projects
DDS development came the next day, understood the issue that needed addressing, and fixed it in a couple of hours for a reasonable price. Top marks all round - thanks Des!
Electrician at Self employed electrical engineer
Came out short notice. Managed to squeeze me in. Due to short notice of getting room plastered 3 days later. Had 4 double plugs put in. In chrome like I wanted. They were professional and cleaned up after themselves. Will definitely use again
We are a limited business local to blackpool, friendly, trustworthy and reliable in the trade. We offer a range of services available to the end user ie. Roofing/flat roof/ re-roof. We have 40 years experience so feel free to have a look at the reviews on our page and ask any questions. Yours faithfully Mark
Great team. Fast and efficient. Great job done in what was not the best weather. They powered through and were a great help solving my roofing issues. Would highly recommend.
Welcome to Certified Group Limited, We are a sister company to Certified Gas Heating Ltd. Started of as a dedicated and driven apprentice who started working within the plumbing trade from the age of 15. Established in 2012, We are a fast growing company accommodating your plumbing, heating and gas utilities effectively. Over the years we have started to offer other services which include: Electrical, renewables, drainage, carpentry, roofing, property renovations and kitchen extensions hence the reason for the name change as it fits our image at present. We at Certfied group are known for being professional, organised and enthusiastic at all times. We are approved contractors rated a “5 Star company for quality services” on Which Trusted Trader, Trust Pilot and other platforms. We at Certified group have a fantastic reputation for our hard work, performance, quality and efficiency. We are based in Greenwich SE10 London and cover whole of the capital and surrounding areas. We offer a 24/7 emergency services, Landlord safety certificates, Central heating and boiler installations, Breakdowns, Repairs, Power flush and more.
Great experience with Aziz and team. They provide lots of advice and a detailed quote before starting any works. The work was quick and efficient and they were super tidy throughout the whole process. All works were completed to a high standard and we are so happy with our newly installed radiators. Thanks again for the amazing effort
Solutions for carpentry, design and build. Corrective and repair work. Assessment free of charge. Experienced and knowledgeable. Professionally managed. Insured. Reasonably priced. Also specialise in all door supply and fitting. I look forward to talking about your requirements.
Brilliant work! We were so pleased with Jon's workmanship and professionalism from start to finish! We are looking forward to working with him again and would not hesitate to recommend to others!
HELLO MY NAME IS STEPHEN SEYMOUR I HAVE BEEN A CARPENTER FOR THE LAST 35 YEARS AND I HAVE WORKED ON ALL DIFFERENT PROJECTS FROM FITTING THE FIRST FLOORS JOIST TO PUTTING A CUT ROOFS ON AND NOW AND AGAIN I MAKE BESPOKE BOOKCASES AND UNITS AS YOU CAN SEE
I have a handyman, joinery business, operating across London. I pride myself on building good relationships with customers, offering a friendly and reliable service to a high standard. My service is clean and tidy and I work in a safe and professional manner to keep disruption to your home to a minimum. I place an emphasis on quality of finish and a consultative approach. I deliver quality work, very tentative to details.
Aureliu did a fantastic job. He was punctual, efficient, tidy and quick. A very pleasant and reliable handyman.
We take on most of interior house jobs.Including kitchen and bathroom fit.Plumbing,flooring,painting. Carpentry jobs.All small jobs also considered. Home maintenance and handy jobs. We do Plastering as well as exterior render and painting.
A joiner by trade but an experienced tradesperson in a number of home related areas including kitchens, bathrooms & maintenance
Fast, professional and friendly. Recommend
First Fix Joinery Solutions is based in Hamilton , South Lanarkshire. We carry out all aspects of joinery and building works from small jobs no one wants to full renovations. We cover the whole of Scotland. No job is too small or too far away.
We are a company that has many years of experience in the building business. We are passionate about our reputation and our aim is to leave every customer extremely happy with the workmanship we give them.
Lee and Rhys went above and beyond to complete my job - Media Wall. They were professional, respectful and I am extremely pleased with the end result. Media wall looks amazing and is exactly as I had asked. Great workmanship and I would highly recommend First Class Property Care
At J.G Woodworking we pride ourselves on building good relationships with our customers, offering a friendly and reliable service to a high standard, domestic and commercial services. specializing in kitchen fits and worktop installations
James turned up exactly when he said he would and did a perfect job! Polite, reliable and highly skilled. I’d recommend him to anyone who is is need of a good joiner/carpenter.
A professional qualified insured family run business who puts their customers first
Friendly, professional, knowledgable, good job done
Dear Customers IE-DESIGN with years of experience offers interior and exterior work such as painting and decorating.We also undertake and manage landscaping and gardening services of any kind. Additionally our experience leads to the unique 3D projects if required. We can promise a competitive price and perfect finish as Customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do.
Hi, I am Stefan, and I have three decades of experience as joiner, specialising in wood flooring and tiling, doors, wardrobes, decking, bathroom fitting and refurbishment.
Quality, reliable and friendly company with over 35 years experience in all aspects of home improvements which includes extensions/conversions, kitchens, fitted bedrooms and bathrooms. Complete joinery service. All trades available.
What a brilliant service! In just 7 days, my window was replaced, prompt, clean and tidy. Does what he says he'll do. No hesitation in recommending this company.
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