Kitchens Alive — Attraction in Ontario

When contemplating a kitchen renovation, a number of concerns flash through one’s mind. • How much will it cost – will it come in on budget? • How would we create the correct design to be both beautiful and functional? • How would we coordinate the various trades who will be involved? • Will it start and finish on time? • What will be the disruption to our lives? We have all heard the horror stories.

We invited the owners Kitchens Alive, John Kember, to our home for ideas. We had visited other cabinet companies. Kitchens Alive was recommended by another contractor who did our floors in the past and with whom we were very pleased. (We found that this is a great way to ensure quality.) John came in and asked questions. One question was our planned budget. We came in low and he told us not to bother. At that price, the kitchen would not stand up over time. We asked what he would do. He quickly laid out a plan which involved a redesign of the layout and which was both beautiful and functional. He laid out ideas we frankly would not have thought about. He was back to us with a quote and several options. We were onside with the proposed cost and then followed several meetings with their amazing design staff. We were thrilled with the final proposal and timing and moved forward. The kitchen is done and we love it.

Comments • The final product was as originally designed. • Kitchens Alive coordinated all the trades and their timing. Their employees did the kitchen instal. They brought in an electrical company with whom they do a lot of work and who were excellent. They quoted and billed us directly. We used our own flooring contractor who coordinated well with Kitchens Alive. • The project started on time and was finished as promised. • We came in on budget with no surprises. Everyone with whom we worked was great, responsive and professional; • Mr. Kember was often on site and occasionally rolled up his sleeves and did the work. This allowed him to stay on top of the job and on schedule. His positive and collaborative management style is visible through all of his employees.

In summary, it was not all roses but that comes with the territory. We think it went as well as it could have and fully recommend Kitchens Alive. Oh, and they have stayed in touch to ensure we are happy, being very responsive.

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I am thrilled to share my positive experience with Kitchens Alive, a company that truly exceeded all expectations with their outstanding kitchen and bathroom renovation services. Having utilized their expertise for not one, but two kitchen remodels and a bathroom renovation, I can confidently say they are unparalleled in their craftsmanship and professionalism.

From the initial design phase to the final execution, every aspect of our projects was handled with meticulous attention to detail. The team at Kitchens Alive demonstrated a level of expertise and creativity that truly transformed our heritage home.

One of the most remarkable aspects of working with Kitchens Alive is their unwavering commitment to excellence. They take immense pride in their work, ensuring that every detail is perfected to the highest standard. Even when unexpected issues arose, they were quick to address and resolve them, leaving us with a finished product that surpassed our expectations.

I must commend the entire crew at Kitchens Alive for their professionalism and respectfulness. Not only did they work diligently to complete the projects on time and within budget, but they also maintained a clean and tidy workspace throughout the entire process. It was refreshing to work with a team of individuals who were not only skilled craftsmen but also considerate and courteous.

In particular, I would like to express my gratitude to John and the entire team at Kitchens Alive for their exceptional service and dedication to customer satisfaction. Their passion for what they do truly shines through in the quality of their workmanship and their unwavering commitment to exceeding client...

Taking on a kitchen renovation is probably one of the biggest investments you’ll make, next to buying your house in the first place, so you don’t want to compromise on quality to save a few bucks. Is Kitchen’s Alive the cheapest place out there? Definitely not, but they are absolutely one of the best!

From start to finish, the renovation of our kitchen, powder room and laundry room was made easy, thanks to John and his amazing team. Amanda spent countless hours creating and updating detailed 3D images, helping us select all our finishes, and of course answering my endless array of questions. Communication was absolutely stellar!!

When construction started, John and his team went to great lengths to ensure as little disruption to our lives as possible, to the point where they removed and replaced the laundry tub multiple times, to ensure we had running water on the main level throughout most of the renovation. They always showed up on time, and were very respectful to the fact that this was our home.

When several of our cabinet doors arrived slightly damaged from the supplier, any other company would have just tried to touch up the doors or not even point out the damage. But John re-ordered the doors, to ensure we had the best quality possible. When a plumbing issue caused damage to the interior of our powder room vanity, John acted quickly to have the plumbing fixed, and completely rebuilt the interior of the vanity.

We absolutely love our new space, and would 100% recommend this company to our family and friends!! Thank you...