Journey Map
K4 Kitchens Customer Journey Map
Your Route Map to Kitchen Happiness – Step by Step
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10/10 from 137 reviews
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- Since 1999 A local Kent company
- Own fitters Employed, not subcontracted
- One team Design, supply and fitting
Step by step
From your first call to your finished kitchen
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Customer Makes Enquiry – Appointment Made
You can either give the office a call or contact us via our website or email. We book an appointment in our calendar to visit you and your kitchen. This is an in-depth meeting and therefore would helpful for all interested parties to be present.
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We Visit You – Full Consultation
A member of our team will visit and conduct a full consultation and take measurements. Next, we will establish your kitchen requirements, discuss our ideas and explore potential appliances, worktops, lighting, sink, tap and door styles and colours. This is when the magic starts to happen!
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Initial Design & Costing - 2nd Consultation Booked
Back at the K4 Kitchens HQ, we get to work designing using ArtiCAD software to enable you to visualise your new kitchen. Then we produce the costing for your kitchen. After this we'll give you a call to book the 2nd consultation in advance.
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2nd Meeting – Final Details Agreed
We visit you again to show the completed CAD designs and costings. Of course, any changes are discussed and noted, ready to be updated back at the K4 Kitchens HQ.
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Order Emailed for Acceptance
If applicable, any changes discussed at the second appointment are made. Then the full quote, plan and plan key are emailed over via PandaDoc (our online quote signature portal).
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Order Processing
All the products listed in the quote will be ordered by the team at HQ. These products are unique and customised to your order. We will then wait to receive some delivery date ETA's from our suppliers so we can contact you to pencil in your kitchen start date... very exciting!
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Project Start Date Agreed
One of our team members at HQ will contact you when we have received our manufacturer's delivery date ETA's. At this point we will pencil in your kitchen installation dates into our calendars.
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Installation Period
As agreed and set up in our calendars, we will arrive to install your new kitchen. We strive to minimise disruption, whilst delivering the very highest standards of installation and finishing possible.
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Customer Handover
After a typical 5* K4 installation, we will have a final clean up and ensure waste collection has taken place. We will then talk through the care of your new kitchen and also our guarantees.
Your Kitchen Journey with K4 Kitchens
Choosing a new kitchen is a big decision, but the process doesn’t have to be complicated or stressful. At K4 Kitchens, we guide you through every step, from the first conversation to the final installation, so you always know what to expect.
With over 26 years of experience designing and fitting kitchens across Canterbury and East Kent, we’ve developed a simple, proven process that keeps your project smooth, organised and enjoyable.
Step 1: Free Consultation
Your journey begins with a free, no-obligation consultation. This is where we get to know you, your space and your ideas.
During this stage, we will:
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Discuss your style, needs and budget
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Talk through layout options and practical solutions
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Answer any questions you may have
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Arrange a home survey if required
This initial conversation helps us understand exactly what you want from your new kitchen.
Step 2: Home Survey and Measurements
Once you’re ready to move forward, we carry out a detailed survey of your kitchen space.
This includes:
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Accurate room measurements
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Checking walls, floors and services
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Identifying any potential challenges early
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Confirming layout possibilities
Careful planning at this stage helps avoid surprises later in the project.
Step 3: Kitchen Design and Quotation
Using the measurements and your ideas, we create a tailored kitchen design.
You’ll receive:
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A clear visual layout of your new kitchen
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Advice on cabinets, worktops and finishes
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Appliance and storage suggestions
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A detailed, itemised quotation
We’ll talk you through every part of the design so you fully understand what’s included.
Step 4: Ordering and Preparation
Once you’re happy with the design and quotation, we schedule your installation and order all required materials.
At this stage:
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Your kitchen furniture and components are ordered
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Installation dates are agreed
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Any preparation work is planned
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We keep you updated on progress
Everything is organised in advance to ensure a smooth installation.
Step 5: Professional Installation
Our experienced team carries out the installation with care and attention to detail.
Installation typically includes:
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Removal and disposal of your old kitchen
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Cabinet and worktop fitting
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Appliance installation
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Electrical and plumbing adjustments
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Finishing touches and final checks
We aim to keep disruption to a minimum while delivering a high-quality finish.
Step 6: Your Finished Kitchen
Once installation is complete, we carry out final checks and make sure everything is exactly as it should be.
You’ll be left with:
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A fully installed, ready-to-use kitchen
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A clean, tidy space
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Advice on care and maintenance
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Ongoing support if you need it
Our goal is simple: a kitchen you’ll enjoy using every day.
Start Your Kitchen Journey Today
If you’re planning a new kitchen in Canterbury or the surrounding areas, we’d be happy to help you get started.
Call 01227 456567 or use our contact form to arrange your free consultation.
10/10
Rated Excellent on Checkatrade
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Lovely kitchen makeover
K4 carried out a refresh for our kitchen fitting new worktops, sink, taps, cooker hood and tiles. From the very start their service was very professional- excellent advice on products and how these would be fitted. The fitters were punctual, polite and very hard working- they constantly checked that we were happy with everything and ensured that it was all perfect on finishing. We were extremely pleased and felt that it was very good value for money and would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone else.
Checkatrade review Deal (CT14) · May 2026 -
Great workmanship
They were amazing nothing was too much trouble even when I changed plans. I was always kept informed and I couldn’t fault the team. I would definitely use them again and recommend them to anyone
Checkatrade review Canterbury (CT4) · April 2026 -
Renovated Kitchen
Excellent company to deal with, kept me informed of progress and cleared up everything on finishing at the end of the day. I'm very happy with my renovated kitchen!
Checkatrade review Canterbury (CT1) · February 2026 -
Kitchen refurbishment
The company organised the removal of a wall between the kitchen and dining room, plastering some cabinet work and fitment of a quartz worktop with tiling. All went well with good communications.
Checkatrade review Hythe (CT21) · February 2026 -
Thank you the team at K4 Kitchens
We recently had the pleasure of dealing with K4 Kitchens. From start to the stunning finish the service and quality of workmanship we received was amazing. In times when customer services is hard to find K4 were outstanding. Highly professional and kept informed at every stage they made the whole experience pleasurable. I suggest if you are looking for quality, value and experience contact the team at K4.
Checkatrade review Birchington (CT7) · January 2026 -
Wonderful new kitchen
Can’t fault K4 at all. They supplied a wonderful new kitchen and the installers were amazing 10/10. They always made sure everything was left clean and tidy too. Highly recommend
Checkatrade review Whitstable (CT5) · July 2025 -
Great professional people
We got quotes for Kitchen, these were done to a high detailed, professional standard, great ideas and reasonable prices, unable to go ahead as now moving. highly recommend even for small jobs
Checkatrade review Faversham (ME13) · May 2025 -
Refurbishing kitchen including new doors and replacement of floor by nominated specialist
The quotation, the communication and the work were all carried very professionally. There was great attention to detail and the few minor follow up issues were quickly dealt with. I can certainly recommend K4 Group and Lampkins who were the flooring contractor.
Checkatrade review Canterbury (CT3) · April 2025
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