Best kitchen builders in Protea Village, Western Cape

Why would I need a specialised Kitchen Builder for my kitchen build?

Whether completely renovating, partially updating or building a new kitchen, your best bet would be to ask an experienced specialist such as a kitchen builder for their advice and expertise. Kitchens are necessarily the main hub of any living space, and probably the most often used room in the entire house. As such, it makes sense that the kitchen is well-designed, efficient and, if possible, an inviting space where people congregate.

Why can’t I just use a general builder?

There are general builders and more specialised builders who work on specific sections of a building. Kitchens and bathrooms fall within specialised areas because of plumbing, water inlet and outlet pipes, waste pipes and even gas supplies in kitchens. Since everyone has different needs and methods of working, a one-size-fits-all approach does not work in kitchen design. One also has to consider that kitchens are of different sizes and shapes and can be either open-plan to the living areas or completely separate rooms – usually found in larger, older homes. Even if you are using an architect or designer, your best bet would be to employ the services of a kitchen builder to bring your design to life.

Will any of the kitchen build materials or work need to be outsourced?

Kitchen builders, because of their expertise, experience and knowledge in this sphere, may include an additional design function in their responsibilities, offering advice and design ideas which you may not have thought of. They are called builders, rather than designers, because they are the specialists who tackle the actual build aspects, including plastering, tiling, painting, lighting installation fittings and the general “grunt” work of dismantling and appropriately removing existing units and cabinetry, flooring and tiling, knocking down or building walls and relocating or installing windows and doors, cleaning and preparing the area and ensuring that the foundation is solid before any building work begins. In addition, they cover all aspects of kitchen builds, such as the installation of cupboards, flooring, tiling, countertops, sinks and taps. They may also undertake the fitting of appliances. Whilst they assist in the overall design of the layout and advise on the materials to be used, they may outsource certain aspects of the work to carpenters, cabinet makers, electricians, plumbers, stonemasons and tiling specialists, as well as supervise delivery and fitment of appliances such as ovens and hobs, built-in fridges, other large appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines, and sinks.

A kitchen builder may include these specialities within his portfolio, but it is more likely that he will outsource certain aspects of the build to others such as stonemasons and cabinet makers. He will advise on choosing materials suited to the client’s needs and assist with the design aspect of the overall layout, taking into consideration the lifestyle, budget and style preferences of the client.

The kitchen builder liaises with other specialist professions

If a gas oven/hob is to be fitted in place of an old electric appliance, he will ensure that the plan allows for and supplies appropriate gas lines. He will also ensure that water inlet and outlet pipes are correctly positioned and in place before the installation of cupboards. It is fair to say that all installations will fall under his overall control. He will assist with – or undertake – the fitting of cupboard handles, worktops, sinks, ceiling lights, taps and appliances. Whilst some materials, such as cut and shaped granite worktops, tiles and lighting may be sourced through appropriate suppliers, a kitchen builder will fit or oversee the fitting of these. A kitchen builder will usually include most of the plumbing and even some electrical work in their responsibilities. Plastering and general tiling work is usually done by the kitchen builder, due to building experience and this being more time efficient. 

How to find the right kitchen builder for your needs

Check their online ratings and customer reviews

Don’t waste time carrying out countless frustrating searches on different platforms to find the right supplier for your needs. Embrace technology and use an online search site! One of the best search sites available is Uptasker, as this site provides lists of many different categories of specialists per geographical location, which is a definite bonus when you need to find someone in your area without too much wasted effort. Want to check online ratings and customer reviews to put your mind at rest on quality of service, timelines and reliability, and perhaps check their portfolios of previous work? Uptasker provides access to this information as it becomes available, together with “one-click” links to suppliers’ websites, if available, which is a huge time-saver. You could always go the route of checking the Online Yellow Pages, house and home magazines and renovation and building publications, but searching online through Uptasker is far more efficient and satisfying – and all done from the comfort of your home.