# Matthew James Kitchens Ltd Matthew James Kitchens Ltd is a builder in Bromsgrove. Rated 5.0/5 from 13 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement. Trust Score: 33 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 13 reviews. They state they've been established since 2002, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2021. Worth asking them about the gap. ## About Matthew James Kitchens was established in 2003. Prior to this, the owner, Matt, worked for a company specialising in Corian worktops. As part of this role, Matt was up and down the country templating and installing Corian worktops in high-end kitchens, which inspired Matt to set up his own business. Matt began working from home where he would design and then install kitchens, also fitting for a couple of local firms. Having built a good reputation for the standard of his work and a reliable team of tradesmen, in 2017 Matt decided that it was time to open a showroom. As part of this move his partner Jo started working alongside him helping with finance and administration, and now importantly social media marketing and website maintenance. We will work with you to create your dream kitchen. The steps below outline the process from start to finish. Initial Contact. Maybe we have been recommended to you or you have found our website and like what you have seen and heard. The next step is for us to get to know you and your style. You can either meet with us at the showroom or if you would prefer we can meet with you at your home. At this point, we can get an idea of what you are looking for, how you live your life and how your new kitchen can be designed to enhance this within a budget that works for you. After visiting you at your house to get exact measurements and to get a better feel for what you want, we will now produce a design concept and costs. Design Consultation We will now meet with you at the showroom to present your kitchen design. This will be done on a large screen in the showroom using Computer Aided Design that will show you 3-dimensional visuals. At this point, we will discuss the design and costs and look at any changes that you would like to be made. Further Consultation If needed we will meet with you again at your home or at the showroom to finalise design amendments and costs. Order Confirmation Once the final plan is agreed and a date arranged for installation to commence, we will produce a schedule of works so that you know what will happen at each stage. At this point, a 25% deposit is required. Installation All of the decisions have been made and now it’s time for our experienced team of professionals to come in and do their part of the job, overseen by Matt, to achieve a successful completion on schedule. Contact us today to start designing your dream kitchen. ## Public review evidence (by source) | Source | Average rating | Reviews | | --- | --- | --- | | Houzz | 5.0/5 | 13 | Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Bromsgrove. Across 15 builders in Bromsgrove, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally. ## Trades Builder, Kitchen Designer ## Services they list _Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_ - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Renovation - Project Management ## Awards & recognition - Best of Houzz winner (2021) ## What we checked, and when _What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_ - Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 13 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) Full verification checklist: https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/matthew-james-kitchens-ltd/checks ## Credentials & sources - Credentials shown: 0 - Companies House status: Unknown - Website online since 2004 (verified via public domain registry) - Evidence held from: Houzz - Public evidence last checked May 2026 ## What this business says about itself _Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_ - Emergency availability: out of hours - Established: 2002 (24 years in business) ## Before you hire a builder _What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_ - Never pay a large deposit up front. Agree a staged payment schedule tied to completed milestones, and hold a small retention until snagging is done. - Get it in writing: an itemised quote with scope, materials, start and finish dates, and how any changes (variations) will be priced. - Be wary of a cash-only price or pressure to start tomorrow. Both are red flags for an unaccountable job. - Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact. - Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current. ## Contact - Phone: 01527 836985 - Website: http://matthewjameskitchens.co.uk --- Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/matthew-james-kitchens-ltd Real public evidence only: every figure traces to its named source. The evidence for this business comes from a single public source, so it is not yet cross-checked against a second. If a source does not carry a field, it is not shown.