Cases

Typical scenarios within this site’s subject: questions to ask, materials to prepare and points that can be examined.

Typical scenarios

A gap develops behind an upper kitchen cabinet

If an upper cabinet pulls away from the wall, inspecting its fronts is insufficient. The gap may involve hangers, rail or substrate. Before tightening screws, record the original connection and contents; do not reload the cabinet to demonstrate movement on video.

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Typical scenarios

Kitchen fronts differ in shade: what is the reference?

Suppose adjacent kitchen fronts look different in colour after installation, although the order specifies one finish. The manufacturer cites lighting, while photographs in the correspondence give conflicting impressions.

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Typical scenarios

A worktop swells beside the sink cut-out: how to reconstruct the circumstances

If a worktop edge lifts or changes shape after a sink is installed, it is important to preserve the area without resealing or repair until documentation has been agreed. A defect’s position near water does not by itself identify whether it relates to the material, cut-out preparation, installation or subsequent use.

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Kitchen examination: quality, defects, assembly, installation and conformity with the design
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