Examination of kitchens and kitchen units
Goods examination of kitchen furniture: manufacturing, assembly and installation quality, completeness and conformity with the contract, sketch, design and specification.
from RUB 25,000
KITCHEN UNITS / FROM DESIGN TO ACTUAL CONDITION
Kitchen furniture examination
Contract. Design.
The kitchen in detail.
Goods examination of kitchen furniture: defects, manufacturing, assembly and installation quality, and conformity with the contract, sketch, design, specification, materials and stated characteristics.
Before work begins
We compare it with what was agreed.
Keep the contract, sketch, design, specification, records and photographs. Identify the disputed components and any changes agreed during manufacture.
Choose questions for the expert ↗What to do
Kitchen defects: steps to take
In a kitchen dispute, it is important to establish specific defects rather than mere dissatisfaction: what exactly was poorly done, which components fail to conform to the contract, why this is a defect and how much rectification costs.
Keep the order documents.
The contract, specification, sketch, measurement sheet, design, receipts, records, correspondence and photographs of the agreed materials.
The contract, specification, sketch, measurement sheet, design, receipts, records, correspondence and photographs of the agreed materials.
Photograph the kitchen before repairs.
Overview, fronts, gaps, edges, countertop, hardware, drawers, fixings, plinth, trim and abutments.
Overview, fronts, gaps, edges, countertop, hardware, drawers, fixings, plinth, trim and abutments.
Leave defects unrepaired until inspection.
Do not replace hinges, adjust fronts, reattach edge banding or dismantle components without recording their condition.
Do not replace hinges, adjust fronts, reattach edge banding or dismantle components without recording their condition.
Compare the kitchen with the contract and design.
Check dimensions, materials, colour, texture, completeness, module layout, hardware and the agreed components.
Check dimensions, materials, colour, texture, completeness, module layout, hardware and the agreed components.
Arrange an expert inspection.
The expert records defects, checks manufacturing, assembly and installation quality, and prepares conclusions and recommendations.
The expert records defects, checks manufacturing, assembly and installation quality, and prepares conclusions and recommendations.
Obtain a specialist opinion.
The opinion can be used for negotiations, a claim, a court-appointed examination or review of the other party's conclusions.
The opinion can be used for negotiations, a claim, a court-appointed examination or review of the other party's conclusions.
Services
Kitchen examination services
Made-to-order kitchen examination
Examination of individually manufactured kitchen units: dimensions, materials, fronts, cabinet bodies, countertop, hardware, assembly and installation.
from 30 000 ₽
Defects in kitchen units
Recording chips, cracks, swelling, misalignment, gaps and defects in edges, fronts, countertop, cabinet bodies, shelves, drawers and fixings.
from RUB 25,000
Kitchen front examination
Examination of front defects: colour, texture, film, enamel, MDF, laminated particleboard, edges, scratches, chips, delamination, swelling and geometry.
from RUB 25,000
Kitchen countertop examination
Countertop checks: chips, cracks, swelling, joints, abutments, edges, sink/hob cut-outs and signs of incorrect installation.
from RUB 25,000
Kitchen hardware examination
Checks of hinges, runners, soft-close and lifting mechanisms, fixings, handles, drawers and the opening and closing of fronts.
from RUB 20,000
Kitchen assembly and installation examination
Checks of cabinet installation, hanging, adjustment, fixings, gaps, level, abutments, trim, plinth and assembly errors.
from 30 000 ₽
Kitchen nonconformity with the contract, sketch or specification
Comparison of the installed kitchen with the contract, appendices, measurement sheet, design project, sketch, specification and agreed materials.
from 30 000 ₽
Specialist opinion on a kitchen
Preparation of a specialist opinion on kitchen quality, defects, their causes, rectification costs and questions for a court-appointed examination.
from RUB 35,000
Review of a kitchen expert report
Review of an expert's or valuer's report: inspection completeness, defects, calculations, causation, methodology, conclusions and errors.
from RUB 25,000
Expert
What a kitchen expert can do
- Record defects:
chips, cracks, swelling, delamination, scratches, misalignment, gaps and defects in edges, fronts, countertop and cabinet bodies. - Check installation quality:
level, geometry, fixings, hanging, front adjustment and the operation of drawers, hinges, soft-close mechanisms and runners. - Compare with the documents:
contract, sketch, design, specification, measurement sheet, agreed materials, colour, texture and completeness. - Prepare conclusions:
presence of defects, probable causes, whether rectification is possible, estimated rectification costs and questions for a court-appointed examination.
Purpose of the examination: describe the kitchen as the object of examination: which components have defects, how they manifest, whether the components conform to the order terms and whether the defects can be rectified.
Questions
Sample questions for the expert
- On quality:
Are there manufacturing, assembly, installation or use-related defects in the kitchen unit set? - On conformity:
Does the installed kitchen conform to the contract, sketch, design, specification and agreed materials? - On causes:
What is the probable cause of the identified defects: a manufacturing defect, improper installation, improper use or other factors? - On rectification:
Can the identified defects be rectified, what work is required and what is the estimated rectification cost?
Important: questions are tailored to the particular kitchen and documents. Definitive conclusions require inspection, photographic recording and the order materials.
Pricing
Indicative costs
| Examination of kitchens and kitchen units | from RUB 25,000 |
| Made-to-order kitchen examination | from 30 000 ₽ |
| Defects in kitchen units | from RUB 25,000 |
| Kitchen front examination | from RUB 25,000 |
| Kitchen countertop examination | from RUB 25,000 |
Articles
Detailed materials
What to do if your kitchen has defects
Step by step: accepting a kitchen, what to photograph, when to call an expert and which documents to keep.
What a kitchen expert examines
Fronts, cabinet bodies, countertops, hardware, installation, dimensions, completeness and conformity with the contract.
Typical kitchen unit defects
Chips, swelling, misalignment, gaps, poor drawer operation and defects in edges, fronts and countertops.
Inquiry
Send photos of the kitchen, the contract, sketch and a description of the defects
You can send photographs, videos, the contract, specification, sketch, measurement sheet, correspondence with the manufacturer, acceptance record or an existing report for review.
- defects in fronts, cabinet bodies, countertops and hardware;
- assembly and installation errors;
- nonconformity with the contract, sketch or design;
- the quality of a made-to-order kitchen;
- a specialist opinion or a report review.