Architect
Damn Fine Kitchens
Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume64
Source diversity1 source
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5.0out of 5
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"I recently had my kitchen designed and fitted by Damn Fine Kitchens, and I genuinely couldn’t be more impressed. From the very first consultation to the final installation, the entire experience was smooth, professional, and enjoyable. Pat and the team were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about their work. The attention to detail was outstanding, and the quality of the materials and craftsmanship is second to none — my kitchen is amazing."
"Pat is very professional and truly knows kitchen cupboards. I had an old boiler tightly fitted in a cupboard, and while others said the whole worktop had to come off, Pat cleverly removed just the cupboard, making the job much easier. He explained everything clearly and even found matching panels to build a neat box to cover the new pipes. Gary did a great job installing the new boiler quickly and professionally – exactly what I needed. Together they made the whole process smooth."
"I had a problem with my Blum cupboard doors which several kitchen fitters were unable to resolve. By contrast, Pat sorted it out quickly and at very little cost. He has enormous expertise and experience. I also asked him to advise on my soft-close drawers which were also playing up. He gave excellent advice on that too. Pat is reliable, charges reasonable prices and is a really nice bloke. I will always go to him for work on my kitchen and recommend anyone to do the same."
Detailed reviews
I recently had my kitchen designed and fitted by Damn Fine Kitchens, and I genuinely couldn’t be more impressed. From the very first consultation to the final installation, the entire experience was smooth, professional, and enjoyable. Pat and the team were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about their work. The attention to detail was outstanding, and the quality of the materials and craftsmanship is second to none — my kitchen is amazing.
Pat is very professional and truly knows kitchen cupboards. I had an old boiler tightly fitted in a cupboard, and while others said the whole worktop had to come off, Pat cleverly removed just the cupboard, making the job much easier. He explained everything clearly and even found matching panels to build a neat box to cover the new pipes. Gary did a great job installing the new boiler quickly and professionally – exactly what I needed. Together they made the whole process smooth.
I had a problem with my Blum cupboard doors which several kitchen fitters were unable to resolve. By contrast, Pat sorted it out quickly and at very little cost. He has enormous expertise and experience. I also asked him to advise on my soft-close drawers which were also playing up. He gave excellent advice on that too. Pat is reliable, charges reasonable prices and is a really nice bloke. I will always go to him for work on my kitchen and recommend anyone to do the same.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for architects in Epsom
Across 11 rated architects in Epsom, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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