We have been pleased to employ Lummis Joinery to build and install a new kitchen at our home. We have enjoyed a very good working relationship with Kevin Lummis who has delivered work that is accurate and of high quality.
Kevin is a good communicator. He has been very responsive to our requests and he has been positive and helpful, whether we were dealing with joinery design or any other matters that would get us the best outcome. Discussions with Kevin clearly identified issues and we had a lot of confidence in the way Kevin managed the project. Lummis Joinery has produced exactly what we wanted and we would certainly use them again for any similar project.
We stumbled across Lummis Joinery quite by accident while driving past. What a stroke of luck for us, Kevin has a true passion for his creations & this shows thru in his work. We really had no idea how to achieve our perfect kitchen but with Kevin’s experience & patience we now have a stunning kitchen that far exceeds what we ever could have hoped for.
Nothing is too much of a problem to sort out for you & the whole experience was made easy by Kevin’s can-do attitude & amazing attention to detail.Much thanks again to Kevin & his team for our lovely new kitchen.
From our first meeting we realized that Kevin understood our vision for our new kitchen and would help us to achieve its aesthetic and functional potential. The result is even more beautiful than we imagined and it’s a delight to use.
We were encouraged to keep our eye on the ball and to be as involved as possible with the process from design to completion. This meant that we were able to make decisions along the way to make the absolute most of the space we had created by removing two internal walls – something that’s next to impossible to do on paper before the work’s begun.
For example, when it came to planning the area around the cooktop, Kevin suggested that the microwave cabinet be recessed into the wall, which really helped to maximize the all- important working space in that area. Also it was important to us that we get the proportions of the new windows and French doors just right to maximize the light while retaining the character of the period, and Kevin worked with us to achieve this.
We would recommend Lummis Joinery without hesitation – especially for home-owners who want to play an active part in the design process and are looking for a joiner to work with them to realize their dream kitchen.
Thanks Kevin and team – it was a pleasure working with you all!
We cannot sing Lummis Joinery’s praise enough.
Kevin Lummis is very skilled, wise, experienced, trustworthy, downright practical and decisive. Kevin’s timely wise advice saved us a lot of money. All of the three projects he has done for us have been a breeze, and a stress-free experience for us. Lummis Joinery delivers a reliable, high quality product and service that is cost effective. We highly recommend Lummis Joinery to you as the BEST. In August 2007, Lummis Joinery designed, delivered and installed our dream kitchen for our new home ‘down to a tee’. The project was ‘zero’ stress for us. We value and appreciate Kevin’s decisiveness. Nothing is ever a problem to Kevin. He has solutions. With his wisdom and extensive experience, Kevin listened to what we wanted, and then he guided us to what was practical, cost-effective and quality products, even down to the latest trends in kitchen styles and colours. Kevin knows his trade and we could not help but trust him and we were NOT disappointed!
We highly recommend Lummis Joinery. Kevin and his team are 100% reliable. Kevin is a man of integrity and a man of his word. In April 2007, we had a ‘critical’ kitchen refurbishment project in an apartment that we needed to be completed in time for unexpected overseas guests. Kevin designed and Rob, from Lummis Joinery fitted it perfectly. Lummis Joinery staff are so pleasant and courteous both at the office and working on site. In May 2006, Lummis Joinery designed and fitted our surgery consulting rooms’ office and kitchen for our staff. The standard again was of the highest quality and most cost-effective.
After years of procrastination we by chance visited Lummis Joinery and what started as, “lets pop in and see what they can offer’ ended thirteen weeks later with a new kitchen. Kevin and his team were exactly what we needed. They were efficient, provided us with sound advice and maintained the momentum. At all times we were fully consulted and our personal input was reflected in the final product. The standard of workmanship was excellent and the ability of the staff to problem solve was very good. We are now enjoying a new kitchen. Our only regret is we did not find Kevin and his team earlier.
Kevin ably designed our new kitchen, taking into account exactly our requirements for kitchen features, utilising the space available and providing as much storage and bench space as possible.
After 15 years with our previous kitchen, we knew exactly what features we wanted, but did not know how to bring it all together. We had bought our new Bosch cooking appliances and the next step was upgrading the kitchen. We have a large area which includes a dining and family room. These room spaces together are a feature of the house and we wanted the kitchen area perfect. Kevin, somewhat of a perfectionist himself, listened to our ‘wish list” and designed a kitchen which we are absolutely thrilled with. When requested, he gave sound advice on colours and styles completely in keeping with the rest of our house and property, and cheerfully provided guidance when we needed assistance with decisions along the way
The kitchen was installed on time, during the week we requested, the standard of workmanship both from the workshop and during installation were excellent, there were no “hidden” costs and Kevin and his joiner were a pleasure to work with. In addition to finding space for wall height ovens, an extractor fan, pantry, crockery cupboard and bench, he was able to custom make features such as an additional curved corner bench and cupboards to fit an unusual shaped corner, easy access storage spaces, shelves for recipe books, a drawer by the hobs for cooking sauces and oils, and a breakfast bench.
The whole process went extremely smoothly and we have a superb kitchen and hub to our living area. We are thoroughly pleased with the result.
I first visited Lummis Joinery with a very clear idea of the kitchen I wanted.
From the beginning Kevin worked closely with me, working out how to fit everything into a very small space. The opportunity to “visit” the kitchen as it was being manufactured was invaluable and helped me to visualise where everything would fit and to make some last-minute changes. I was thrilled that one decision – exactly where the gas cook top would be placed – was able to be made during the installation phase. I now have a bank of shelves where I can place cookery books and mementos, which give the space a very personal feel.
I am thrilled with the result. It is EXACTLY as I envisaged. It feels spacious; it is a real pleasure to work in and it looks great. I am truly grateful to Kevin and his team for their commitment and advice and for turning what can be a stressful time into a pleasurable experience.
Lummis Joinery built our reception desk for our new business. Kevin came in and I explained what my concept was. He then took out some paper and sketched the idea just like I envisioned it. The next day he showed up with a couple of mock-up pieces to be sure they could bring the desk through the small door and narrow hallway. He said it would be finished the following week and it was, just as he promised.
Both my wife and I were stunned at how wonderful the desk looked. It was heaps better than anything we could have purchased at any store. This outfit is first class all the way and we would highly recommend them to everyone.
During extensive updating of our home in Petone, it finally came around to “Kitchen Time.” We both had a definite look and overall finish in mind and did the usual round of cookers, sink and taps, etc. We then began the search for a builder. We looked at the usual so-called Kitchen shops but it became very apparent that they were only prepared to do what they wanted to do: laminated MDF flat surfaces with minimal plastic finish.
I remembered the joiner who used to be on Jackson Street used real timber and fortunately they still existed on Udy Street in a barn-like building. That reassured us that Lummis Joinery was in the business with the same family dedication and values.
We met with Kevin Lummis to peruse our plans, dreams and wants. Tongue and groove doors, wood panels, paint finish, beaded glass cupboard doors, etc. Without a hint of negativity, he embraced the project enthusiastically, inspected the empty room, checked the measurements, and with no drama, mistakes or concerns that we know of, produced our dream kitchen on schedule and within budget – topped off with a granite-top island that is superb. I know we all ended up very happy. Thank you Kevin and crew!
Having my new kitchen installed was absolutely stress free – I can’t speak highly enough of Kevin Lummis. He’s totally reliable and sticks to his word. If he says he’ll call you at 6:00 p.m., he’ll call on the dot. Nothing is too much trouble for Kevin and his excellent team.
My kitchen installation went like clock-work. Kevin kept me constantly in touch with what was happening throughout the job, and he made sure that I understood each part of the process as it occurred.
If you appreciate an eye for detail, Kevin is your man. He is a perfectionist in every way – every last detail is finished to the highest quality, and no corners are cut when it comes to the finish, even on the smallest, hidden aspects of the job.
The kitchen was completely installed and in operation within four weeks of the first meeting. It took only four days to install. With a five-week old baby in the house, I certainly appreciated this timeliness.If you are considering having Kevin create and install your kitchen, you are definitely making the right decision. Aside from the stress-free, reassuring consultation, design and installation process, Kevin is friendly, easy-going, and understanding on a person level as well.
Before my kitchen was even finished, I was already thinking of other things around the house that I wanted Kevin to design and build. I really look forward to doing more business with Lummis Joinery – you won’t regret your decision to either.