Kitchens and Bathrooms
Poor installation workmanship; Custom goods delivered not matching design/spec; Delays causing consumer to be without kitchen/bathroom
Max award: £Contract value
8-16
Uphold rate: Not published%
Key Legislation
Consumer Rights Act 2015 ss.9-11 (goods) and ss.49-57 (installation); Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 (custom goods excluded from cooling-off); Consumer Credit Act 1974 s.75 (section 75 protection)
Companies in This Sector
Magnet KitchensWren KitchensHowdensB&Q KitchensBenchmarxSymphonyIKEA Kitchens
Annual complaint volume: Not centrally published
Note: Key issue: custom-made goods excluded from 14-day CCR cooling-off (Sch.3 para.13). CRA 2015 satisfactory quality still applies. KBSA conciliation free but non-binding. FHIO/DRO binding but membership voluntary