This page outlines the spectrum of La Belle Cuisine's services that are on offer to each and

every client, and is followed by an insight to 'The Process' of how we deal with your enquiry

and hopefully your order.   

Services Available

          ¿DESIGN CONSULTANCY¿DRAWING & PLANNING¿BESPOKE CABINET MAKING¿

¿GRANITE FABRICATORS¿BUILDING & STRUCTURAL WORKS¿KITCHEN INSTALLATION¿

 ¿AGA AGENTS¿SUPPLIERS AND INSTALLERS OF ALL WELL KNOWN APPLIANCES¿

  ¿HEATING, PLUMBING & GAS WORKS¿ELECTRICAL WORKS¿WALL TILING¿

                    ¿FLOOR TILING¿CABINET HAND PAINTING¿FINAL DECORATION¿

       ¿COMPREHENSIVE AFTER SALES SERVICE¿

The Process      

Appointments:

          Enquiries and subsequent consultancy  appointments are generated from various 

          sources........repeat orders,  referrals , recommendations, a visit to our showroom,

          our website,   publications or  by telephone.  Which ever the source,  we deal with

          each and  every one  equally and efficiently.  We keep  all appointments and arrive

          promptly at the agreed and designated time.  

Consultancy:

 Design Meeting        

          The owner  /  interior  designer  Kevin Alsop attends all design consultations . This

          meeting is for you to get to know him and pick his brain and get some idea whether 

          you would be comfortable working with him.

             " No doubt you have been thinking about your new kitchen for some time and

               I will ask you to share your ideas and insights. I will share with you my advice

               and offer options and more possibilities.  Many times, clients  have magazine

               pictures, these can be very helpful to start the creativity flowing"    

                                                                                                                   'Kevin Alsop'

          After an in-depth meeting, the kitchen area is surveyed and accurately measured 

           in readiness for the design drawing stage. 

Design & Quotation:

          Back at  the office, the design drawings are now generated.  During this phase, any

          layout or  detail conflicts become apparent and  are corrected.   It takes a few days

          of creativity and design drawing to arrive at the finished item. We supply floor plans 

          and front elevations of each wall of cabinetry.  We then, in detail,  cost the complete

          design  in accordance to  it's content and  your requirements,  detailing all furniture,

          appliances,  work surfaces,  materials and  installation costs.   Design  alternatives

          and optional extras such as  building works,  tiling,  lighting and final decoration are

          costed and are shown separately.......... 

          The design drawings & quotation are now ready. ( No fee is made for this service ) 

Presentation:

          We now make contact with you, to arrange an appointment to meet again for us to

          present our  design  propasals and  quotation. The meeting  can take  place at your

          home or at the showroom, however we feel that it's more beneficial for you that we

          meet at  the showroom. It  is easier for you  to relate to the kitchen and it's features 

          by seeing the 'real thing' and not just glossy photographs.The presentation will show

          you exactly what your new kitchen will look like, and also give you the opportunity to 

          make any required alterations to  the design or  it's content should you wish to.  The 

          drawings and the quotation will  be revised accordingly . We  will give you copies of 

          the  drawings and  quotation ,for you to consider and  relate to them in the comfort of 

          your own home.  In many cases, clients will assess our design proposals and make

          the decision to 'go ahead' within in a short period of time. However, we do appreciate

          that  this is not always the case and that clients may be  looking  towards the future. 

          La Belle Cuisine's policy is not to chase or harass clients for a decision.  All we ask, 

          is that you keep us informed of your intentions.

Order:                                     

          At this stage you have chosen La Belle Cuisine and decided to proceed with the order.

          'Thank you'

          A  further meeting is required  to discuss and finalise the complete specification   i.e.

          colours and  finishes of the cabinetry, handles, work surfaces, appliances, tiles, sink,

          tap ,  etc.  An Installation date is agreed. This information is duly noted and confirmed

          accordingly.  We then ask you to secure your order with a deposit.  We then  proceed

          with the making of the cabinetry and ordering of all the ancillary items.

Cabinet Making: 

          A detailed cabinetry specification and schedule of works is passed to our workshop,

          for the making of the furniture.  In most cases the  workshop requires approximatley

          3-4 weeks to complete each kitchen.   On completion,  each individual cabinet and all

          components  are  checked  and  quality  controlled.  The workshop then prepares the 

          complete kitchen in readiness for delivery.

Installation:    

          On  the first  morning of the  installation the owner,  Kevin Alsop  and  his senior fitter

          meet at  your home to discuss and run through the schedule of work. The fitters then

          prepare the area and carry out all work as per the specifiation,  ready for  installation

          of  the cabinetry.  The fitters then call  for the delivery of  the kitchen and continue the

          installation.  At this point we ask for the agreed stage payment to be made............

          When  granite worktops are ordered,  we make  accurate  templates of the surfaces

          and forward  them to our own dedicated factory. The granite tops are then fabricated

          and  delivered back to site 5-6 days later. This timing does not affect the continuity of

          work. The granite is then fitted,  and all finishing  works such as tiling etc. carried out. 

          In the case of ' Painted ' kitchens , the hand  painter commences the preparation and 

          finishing  of the furniture. The  timing of the  painting  process depends on the size of

          each kitchen,  however,  in most cases  it  normally takes  5 days for him to complete

          and finish his part.  If you require the kitchen finally decorating,  he is also a qualified

          and experienced decorator. This can be arranged by  La Belle Cuisine or alternatively, 

          directly with the decorator...... The kitchen is now complete and ready for you.........

          All work is monitored and inspected regularly throughout the the installation process

          by La Belle Cuisine's owner. We ask all clients to inspect the kitchen and works on a

          daily basis and to advise us immediately of any queries or problems that may occur.

          Alterations and  minor design changes are possible, during the installation.  However,

          it can be a major problem if such queries are not voiced until the end of the job.

Completion: 

          At  this stage  you have inspected  the complete installation,  any 'snagging' queries

          have been promptly dealt with by the fitters,  and you are now completely satisfied.

          Final payment of the agreed retention monies are now paid.

          "My aim is to ensure that you are a completely satisfied client. I will do whatever

          is necessary to make my part of your project proceed as smoothly as possible.

          I  would like you to be a repeat customer, and for you to reccomend me to your

          relatives,  friends and neighbours.

          Providing good service for you is the way to make my business grow".

                                                                                                                'Kevin Alsop'

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