“The worktop fitting is perfectly neat and seamless.” · Checkatrade, 28 Sept 2025
“The work they completed was done to a high standard” · Checkatrade
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Kitchen Refresh
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What customers consistently say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade80 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Andy was very professional, punctual and reliable. Excellent value, would recommend.”
“We had our Ikea kitchen fitted by Neil and couldn't be more pleased. The worktop fitting is perfectly neat and seamless. But even with the cupboards, doors, drawers, and panelling, there’s no way we could have managed that ourselves (you’d think a small Ikea kitchen is something you could tackle on your own, but once it comes to all those finishing details, there’s no way a non-professional, or even a dedicated DIYer, wouldn’t struggle). Neil was professional throughout, yet also friendly and patient, which made the whole process completely stress-free. I’d happily recommend him to anyone.”
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We had our Ikea kitchen fitted by Neil and couldn't be more pleased. The worktop fitting is perfectly neat and seamless. But even with the cupboards, doors, drawers, and panelling, there’s no way we could have managed that ourselves (you’d think a small Ikea kitchen is something you could tackle on your own, but once it comes to all those finishing details, there’s no way a non-professional, or even a dedicated DIYer, wouldn’t struggle). Neil was professional throughout, yet also friendly and patient, which made the whole process completely stress-free. I’d happily recommend him to anyone.
Andy was very professional, punctual and reliable. Excellent value, would recommend.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Braintree
Across 16 builders in Braintree, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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About
Kitchens in Braintree, Essex.
Services they list
Bespoke Kitchens - Supply & InstallationKitchen DesignersKitchen Doors - InstallationKitchen Doors - Supply & InstallationKitchen Fitters - InstallationKitchen Fitters - Supply & InstallationKitchen RefurbishmentsKitchen SupplierReplace kitchen cabinetsReplacement Doors and DrawersWorktopsWorktops - Granite
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BraintreeEssex
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Is Kitchen Refresh a legitimate business?
Kitchen Refresh has 80 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Kitchen Refresh?
Kitchen Refresh has 80 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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What does Kitchen Refresh specialise in?
Kitchen Refresh lists specialist services including Bespoke Kitchens - Supply & Installation, Kitchen Designers, Kitchen Doors - Installation, Kitchen Doors - Supply & Installation, Kitchen Fitters - Installation, Kitchen Fitters - Supply & Installation. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.