Kitchen renovations can transform a property, with the designers and craftspeople usually taking centre stage. However, their work would not be possible without a quiet network of professionals who bring the project to life.
Today, we celebrate the unsung world of expert kitchen fitters and demonstrate why few projects would reach completion without them.
Collaboration
Skilled kitchen fitters are not a separate entity. They do not sweep in at the installation phase, complete their task, and disappear. Instead, they are infused into the fabric of the design journey, working closely with the design team from the earliest phase. This ensures that the specifications and dreams are perfectly aligned.
Among the many benefits of incorporating this professional insight from the start is the security and reassurance of knowing that the vision is achievable. This integrated approach also enables practical and accurate project timescales and thus realistic budgeting.
Knowledge
Knowledge is essential in installing a custom kitchen. This may sound obvious, but it is a surprisingly overlooked factor, especially when dealing with bespoke materials. Each wood has its own personality, with hardwoods such as oak and cherry requiring entirely different handling than softwoods such as pine or cedar. The same is true of stone countertops, which have different demands depending upon the stone. For instance, marble can be very easily chipped during transit, while quartz may have fragile seams that require professional skill at the installation phase to ensure a robust and durable finish.
Coordination
As professional kitchen fitters are fully integrated into both design and installation, they are perfectly positioned to adopt a project management role. Typical ‘behind the scenes’ activities that kitchen fitters perform include managing timelines and liaising with subcontractors. It is professional kitchen fitters who will communicate with electricians, plumbers, and tilers, ensuring that everyone is in the right place at the right time. This is central for project efficiency and can significantly reduce the risk of expensive delays.
Customisation
All properties have unique challenges, quirks, and idiosyncrasies. These challenges can be limitless in their variety, with the true nature of the building often revealed only when the project is well underway. When adding bespoke kitchen designs into the mix, the result can be projects that are filled with weird and wonderful twists and turns.
When this happens, it is invaluable to have the solid and experienced presence of professional kitchen installers. Their unique services include making light work of custom cabinetry, overcoming structural challenges, and adjusting the installation when unforeseen issues are uncovered. This can ensure that the project progresses smoothly, no matter how many surprises are hiding beneath the laminate.
Compliance
Kitchens are subject to numerous pieces of legislation and safety standards. These include boiler installation certification and can encompass aspects such as the slip resistance of the floor. Increasingly, sustainability is either desirable or required, with sustainability standards now applying to new homes.
Professional kitchen installers are legislative experts and can ensure that a project is compliant and safe. This includes inspecting all wiring and plumbing connections to both satisfy insurers and offer peace of mind.
What Next?
Reduce your project risks and boost your resources with the help of expert kitchen fitters. To ensure a flawless kitchen installation, learn more about Drew Forsyth’s professional fitting services today.
