TEMBOK Design & Build
Kitchen Refurbishments
That Transform How You
Live in Kent
From tired layouts to dream kitchens — we design, build and install complete kitchen transformations with premium materials, precision cabinetry and layouts engineered for how your family actually lives.
5-star rated on Google · Kitchens that become the centrepiece of your home
Why Your Kitchen Deserves More Than a Surface-Level Refresh
A kitchen refurbishment is not just about replacing doors and worktops. It is a complete transformation of the most-used room in your home — redesigning the layout for better flow, upgrading appliances for efficiency, improving lighting for atmosphere, and installing cabinetry built to withstand twenty years of daily use.
At TEMBOK, we approach every kitchen project as a design and build exercise. We assess how you cook, how your family uses the space, where natural light falls, what storage you actually need, and how the kitchen connects with the rest of your home.
Whether you live in a period cottage in Cranbrook with a compact galley kitchen, a family home in Tenterden that needs an open-plan kitchen-diner, or a modern property in Maidstone requiring a complete refit — we deliver kitchens that balance beauty with practical performance.
We handle every trade involved: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, tiling, plastering and decoration. One team, one point of contact, one consistent standard from demolition to completion.
Why This Matters
The Real Cost of a Kitchen That Does Not Work
A poorly designed kitchen costs you time every single day. Inefficient layouts mean more steps between the fridge, worktop and hob. Inadequate storage forces items onto worktops, making the space feel cramped. Poor lighting creates shadows where you prepare food.
Beyond daily frustration, an outdated kitchen actively reduces your property's value. Estate agents consistently rank the kitchen as the single most influential room when buyers assess a home. A tired, dysfunctional kitchen can cost you tens of thousands in lost property value.
Many homeowners delay kitchen renovations because they fear the disruption. The reality is that a well-managed refurbishment typically takes 3–5 weeks, follows a clear schedule, and the short-term inconvenience delivers decades of improved daily living.
The longer you wait, the more you spend on patching up failing units, worktops that are staining, appliances that waste energy, and plumbing that risks leaking behind deteriorating cabinets.
Our Process
How We Deliver Your Dream Kitchen
Design Consultation & Survey
We visit your home, measure the space precisely, discuss your cooking habits, storage needs, style preferences and budget. We review appliance options, material samples and layout possibilities.
Design & Fixed-Price Proposal
We create a detailed kitchen design with a full specification — cabinetry, worktops, appliances, lighting, tiling and decoration. You receive a fixed-price quote with no hidden extras.
Strip-Out & Preparation
We carefully remove the existing kitchen, reroute plumbing and electrics to the new layout, prepare walls and floors, and ensure everything is ready for the new installation.
Installation
Cabinets are levelled and secured. Worktops are templated and fitted. Appliances are connected. Splashbacks and tiling are completed. Every element is installed in the correct sequence for a flawless result.
Finishing & Handover
Final adjustments to doors, drawers and hardware. Silicone sealing, touch-ups, deep clean and a full walkthrough to ensure everything meets your expectations.
What You Get
What a TEMBOK Kitchen Delivers
Layouts Designed for Real Life
We plan around the working triangle, family traffic flow and your daily routines — not just aesthetics. Every centimetre earns its place.
Cabinetry Built to Last 20+ Years
Solid carcasses, soft-close hinges, dovetailed drawers and durable finishes. No chipboard, no shortcuts, no components that fail within years.
All Trades Under One Roof
Carpentry, plumbing, electrics, tiling, plastering and decoration — all managed by TEMBOK. No coordinating multiple contractors.
Premium Worktops & Surfaces
Quartz, granite, solid timber, Dekton and laminate options. We template and fit to millimetre precision with invisible joints.
Energy-Efficient Appliance Integration
We advise on and install modern, energy-efficient appliances that reduce running costs and integrate seamlessly with your cabinetry.
Fixed-Price, No Hidden Costs
Your quote covers everything. We do not add unexpected charges for plumbing alterations, waste removal or finishing touches.
Kitchen Refurbishment Services in Detail
Full Kitchen Redesign: Complete reconfiguration of your kitchen layout — repositioning sinks, hobs, ovens and fridges to create an efficient workflow. We handle structural changes including wall removals and RSJ installation where needed to create open-plan kitchen-diners.
Cabinet Supply & Installation: We install kitchens from leading manufacturers and also build bespoke cabinetry in-house. Options include handleless, shaker, slab and traditional styles in painted, veneered or solid timber finishes. Every unit is levelled, secured and adjusted for perfect alignment.
Worktop Fabrication & Fitting: We work with quartz composites (Silestone, Caesarstone), natural granite, solid hardwood (oak, walnut, iroko), sintered stone (Dekton) and high-pressure laminates. Worktops are templated after cabinet installation for a precision fit, with undermount sink cutouts and drainer grooves as required.
Plumbing & Electrical Works: All plumbing alterations (waste relocation, water supply extension, boiler repositioning) and electrical works (new circuits, additional sockets, under-cabinet lighting, extractor connections) are handled by our qualified tradespeople and certified to current regulations.
Tiling & Splashbacks: Full-height tiling, splashback panels and feature walls in ceramic, porcelain, natural stone or glass. We prepare surfaces, waterproof where necessary, and tile with precision — ensuring pattern alignment, consistent grout lines and sealed edges.
Flooring: We install kitchen-suitable flooring including luxury vinyl tile (LVT), porcelain tiles, engineered hardwood and natural stone. All flooring is levelled, undercut around cabinetry and finished with appropriate threshold strips.
Our kitchen refurbishment service covers all of Kent including Cranbrook, Tenterden, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone and Ashford. See our recent projects for examples.
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