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MKB Designs
Companies House
Status needs a check
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
39out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 9 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 9
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say24.3 of 60
Independent checks9.4 of 30
Track record4.9 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them3.4 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details5.1 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0.9 of 1.7
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Trust at a glance
2 checksWhat we can verify about MKB Designs
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Awards & recognition
These are independent third-party awards: recognition earned from review communities and trade bodies, never paid placement.
Companies House registration
ActiveCompany status needs a careful check
MKB Designs is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
The linked company files dormant (non-trading) accounts at Companies House (2025).
The linked company files dormant (non-trading) accounts at Companies House (2025).
Legal nameMKB Designs
Company number11955534
Incorporated
Registered activityConstruction installation
Official checkOn the public register
What the flags above mean: they come from the official register and describe the company's current standing. They're worth asking the trader about before you commit. They reflect the registration, not directly the quality of its work.
Source-listed gallery
1 photoPhotos listed on Houzz
These sources do not label every image as completed work. The gallery may include projects, people, logos or certificates, so it does not count as completed-work evidence.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These review totals are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We show the aggregate rating, review volume, and source attribution we hold so you can weigh the evidence yourself.
5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz9 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in Marlow
Across 10 builders in Marlow, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Business and public registers
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About
MKB Designs is a family run business established more than 30 years ago. We design, supply and install high quality kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and interiors. Whole house projects are our area of expertise. Our pride lays in great communication, guidance and transparency, leading us to beautiful finished results that our clients love to live in. We’re friendly, creative and knowledgeable; we strive to provide the best customer experience possible to help you make the very best of your space. Because of our breadth of skill and experience, we are able to take on projects ranging from whole house renovations to small refurbishments. Our talented installers are known for attention to detail and we provide one point of contact for the whole project. We're also able to supply products for install by others along with the support to do so. In everything we do, we’re inspired to innovate; to design quality solutions that are exciting and creative. We endeavour to communicate effectively and build meaningful relationships.
Services they list
Bespoke Kitchen CabinetsBespoke Kitchen PantriesKitchen DesignPantry DesignUtility Room Design3D RenderingKitchen RenovationOutdoor Kitchen ConstructionProject ManagementBathroom DesignBathroom RenovationBespoke Bathroom Vanities
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
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- Good to know: Family-run
These are statements the business makes on its own website, worth confirming in writing (and on the official registers) before you hire, not independently verified by us.
Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2019. That's 7 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Website online since2003Company registered2019Award-winning since2019
A real, registered businessWe cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the builder services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry.
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Only a few public reviews are shown. Ask for recent references you can contact.
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
No credentials are shown here and the business has not claimed this profile. Ask to see certificates and insurance directly.
Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
This trade isn't licensed in the UK, so anyone can set up. TrustMark is the only Government-endorsed quality scheme for work in and around the home - check whether they're registered, or find a TrustMark-registered business.
Check the TrustMark registerNever 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.
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Common questions about MKB Designs
Is MKB Designs a legitimate business?
MKB Designs has 9 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. Its registration on Companies House currently needs a careful check (The linked company files dormant (non-trading) accounts at Companies House (2025).), so weigh the reviews alongside that. 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 MKB Designs?
MKB Designs has 9 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know MKB Designs' reviews are genuine?
MKB Designs' 9 public reviews come from a named public review source. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show the review source information and aggregate rating we hold rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has MKB Designs won any awards?
MKB Designs holds 1 independent award, including Best of Houzz winner (2019). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is MKB Designs a registered business?
MKB Designs appears on Companies House (company number 11955534), but its registration status needs a careful check. Worth checking: The linked company files dormant (non-trading) accounts at Companies House (2025).. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does MKB Designs specialise in?
MKB Designs lists specialist services including Bespoke Kitchen Cabinets, Bespoke Kitchen Pantries, Kitchen Design, Pantry Design, Utility Room Design, 3D Rendering. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was MKB Designs' website registered?
MKB Designs' website has been online since 2003, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
