Do you provide free quotes?

Yes, if you want we can give you an estimate or a quote if we have enough detail, just email us at info@empatika.uk some rough dimensions and a sketch and ideally some pictures of the area you have in mind and you will get a quote very quickly by email. If you are happy with the estimate then we can come and visit you when it suits you and talk in detail.

How reliable are your carpenters?

We are very reliable, stick to start times and days agreed, we do what we say we will do, we turn up on time every day in order not disrupt your schedule. And we are there throughout the job, not disappearing for one day to do something else.

Do you provide drawings?

Yes once we receive your deposit, we provide you with a hand drawn from scratch 3D computer scale drawing precise to the millimetre for you to check how it looks and to see if you are happy with the dimensions. If you like you can make any changes until the drawing is perfect.

How do I know you will do a good job?

Before I buy anything I read reviews so I suggest you do the same, we have over 100 independent testimonials on the internet. Please have a look at our testimonial page to see what our clients say about us

You call or email us, we asses your needs and give you an estimate or quote, then we arrange a time to come round and visit you, ask you more questions in detail to find out exactly what you would like, listen very carefully to your ideas and offer design ideas and solutions to best use your space and needs. We go away, email you a final quote. Once you decide to go ahead, we take a small deposit, then send you the drawings, once you have agreed the drawing we can book your place in the diary and we agree a start date. We then turn up with the materials and tools and build your units, then once built we paint them or oil them. Then once we are totally finished and you are delighted, only then do you pay us the balance, lastly if you feel testimonials have helped you choose us, please help us keep them fresh and leave us a testimonial here: https://plus.google.com/101927655300158702077/about?hl=en&review=1

Are you going to make a big mess in our house?

We understand that your home is precious and we do everything we can to make sure we leave it in the state we found it. All our materials are cut to size by a specialist cutting company before being delivered to your home, so minimal cutting is required onsite, even then we cover and protect the floors, cover your furniture with plastic sheets, use dust extractors connected directly to power tools, we even use a fine dust and chemical extractor for really sensitive areas, this is well over the top but we like to do the very best we can and offer the best service, and when the work is all finished we take all our rubbish away and give your place a clean.

What materials and finishes do you offer?

Our units are built of quality Medite FSC certified MDF wood then painted, or made of wood veneer we can oil or use matt water based clear varnish, and also melamine coated wood as typically found in kitchen units. We are also pioneering research in alternative healthier eco friendlier materials, we are the first UK fitted furniture company to use UK sourced strawboard which is totally natural and bound with no glues at all to make our bespoke furniture, we can build your units out of formaldehyde free MDF too, we also use recycled plastic sheeting for decorative purposes with lighting behind and recycled glass as well as many other sustainable materials and finishes to find out more please see our eco page.

Do you paint the units and what colours do you offer?

Yes, we use the best quality professional waterbased DULUX and Farrow and Ball eggshell semi matt white paint . If you would like the eco option using more natural paints please see our environment page. We mostly use white but can paint any colour you like (If you would like to paint your fitted furniture we can offer you free advice).

Do you spray the units and do high gloss?

We can arrange to spray the doors and outside visible parts and make the internal carcass of a white or other colour melamine coated laminate.

Are your charges transparent?

All charges are stated in advance in the final quote, you know what you will pay from the start, everything is listed in the quote. Only handles are optional and to be supplied by you or us, also parking is extra, so they are priced separately. All of which is clearly stated in your quote.

Does your service represent value?

For the quality of service we offer from beginning to end we offer outstanding value, we take great pride in producing only the best bespoke furniture that you will be proud to own for years to come, we offer a 2 year guarantee on our work, we are endorsed by various independent certification bodies, we take customer service very seriously, we understand that there is more to producing furniture than wood and screws, your total satisfaction is our number one priority, but don’t take our word for us see what our clients say.

How flexible are you once the work has started if something needs changing?

Our craftsmen all speak good English and have a great deal of skill and will do everything they can if you feel that something needs adapting, for example you change your mind about how many shelves you want, or the spacing between them, then if it is possible we will do what we can to please you, either free of charge or at extra cost depending on what it is.

Can you fix stuff in my home?

Yes if you need anything fixing in your home while we are there making your fitted furniture, if we can do it we will help you out. I like to offer a service that I would like to use myself so for such things as hanging pictures, fixing doors that don’t close and generally anything wood related tell us when we come to measure up for your fitted furniture.

Do you use real wood?

We use real wood veneers or plastic laminates that look like wood but not generally solid wood, we work with close associates who use solid wood, just ask us for contacts.

We don’t do bathrooms but if we are already working in your house doing other fitted furniture, we will consider any storage you would like for your bathroom.

I have sockets where I want my fitted furniture how will you deal with this?

If you have an electrical, phone or TV areal socket that is ok as we can cut a hole in the back so you can still access them, we can move electrical sockets around if they haven’t got far to go. Phone sockets we can more if there is enough spare wire.

Do you make kitchens?

No we don’t make kitchens but sometimes can make units that go in your kitchen such as a bookcase.

Forests in Peril from Irresponsible Logging

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Did you know that a football pitch sized area of rainforest is chopped down every second? Or that it is estimated that the world loses approximately 137 species of plants and animals everyday due to the destruction of rainforests? Were you aware that in just 40 years humans have reduced world rainforest coverage from 15% to just 6%? These are staggering statistic that cannot continue.

The figures are shocking proof that logging, both legal and illegal, is having a catastrophic impact on the natural environment. As a global society, we have a responsibility to ensure that the future generations have a healthy and prosperous environment in which to live. This sentiment is put at extreme risk by the sheer volume of natural forest that is destroyed on a daily basis.

Wood is an amazing material and is an essential part of the modern construction industry. It would be unrealistic to stop using it, therefore wood manufacturers must adopt a responsible and environmentally sustainable approach that satisfies commercial needs while not being detrimental to the environment. The most effective way you can help is to support sustainable wood manufacturers and suppliers that take an environmentally aware approach to conducting business.

Forest #tewardship Council (F#C) approved wood is a great way to gauge whether or not a provider is environmentally conscious. F#C is an independent, non-governmental and not for profit organisation which was established to promote and encourage the responsible management of forests across the world.

The Woodland Trust is another great British organisation that encourages businesses, schools and individuals to plant trees and become more environmentally aware of their actions. They are dedicated to helping re-establish England’s felled forests and work with businesses to establish sustainable tree planting schemes.

Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) wood is a wonderfully eco-friendly option when making wood related choices. MDF is created using by-products of saw mills and trees which is pressed back together under high pressure to form the large sheets. This ensures that every piece of felled wood is put to good use!

Checking company policies is also useful. For example, Medite are committed to planting more trees than they cut down which means that there is a constantly renewable source of wood being grown.

Responsibly managed forests are renewable resources that have the potential to be hugely beneficial to society. At Empatika we are committed to our sustainability policy which ensures all our word is F#C approved. We also use MDF wood and only work with environmentally sustainable wood suppliers such as Medite. We truly believe that supporting environmentally friendly wood manufacturers is one of the best ways to ensure that our world stays clean, green and self-sufficient for the next generation.

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