George Herkes & Son Joinery is a family-run joinery firm based in Tranent, East Lothian, established in 1989. We fit new kitchens for homes in East Lothian, including units, worktops and integrated appliances. Estimates are free. Call George on 07860 211 815 to arrange a visit.
Rated 5.0 from 63 reviews · East Lothian Trusted Trader since 2017
A new kitchen is one of the biggest jobs you can do in your home, and the fitting matters as much as the units you choose. Straight walls, level worktops, tidy joins and doors that hang properly all come down to the joiner doing the work.
We are George Herkes and his son Ross, joiners in Tranent since 1989 (37 years trading). We fit kitchens in houses and flats across East Lothian, and because we are joiners first, we are used to solving the awkward bits that every real kitchen seems to have.
Kitchen fitting is everything that turns a delivery of flat-packed or pre-built units into a finished, working kitchen. Every home is different, so we talk through exactly what you need before we give you an estimate.
Typically the work can include:
We keep things simple and explain each step in plain words, so you always know what is happening next.
First, call George on 07860 211 815 or send an enquiry. George visits your home, looks at the space and listens to what you want from the room. He will also point out anything that could affect the job, such as layout changes, walls or services.
After the visit you get a free estimate. Once you are happy, we agree start dates that suit you and plan the work. Then we fit the kitchen, and finish with a careful check of doors, drawers, worktops and appliances, so the room is left ready to use.
It depends on what you are changing. As a general guide, a like-for-like refit, where units, worktops and appliances go in the same places with no change to the layout or services, usually does not need a building warrant. Work that does not need a warrant must still meet Scottish building standards.
A warrant is usually needed if the work changes the structure, for example taking down a wall to open up a kitchen and dining room, or adding new doors or windows. In a flat, layout changes almost always need one. If you live in a tenement, you may also need your factor or neighbours to agree where shared pipes or ventilation are affected. A listed building needs Listed Building Consent for internal changes.
Never start work before a required warrant is in place. East Lothian Council can confirm what applies to your home, and we will tell you early if we think your plans need one.
UK kitchen trends are moving towards warm neutrals, wood grain on doors and worktops, and matt, textured finishes rather than high gloss. Blue and green cabinets are popular too. On the layout side, integrated appliances, concealed storage and zoned areas are all in demand.
Whatever you choose, we fit it properly. You can see examples of our joinery in our recent work. If you want a pantry-style cupboard, alcove shelving or a unit built to fit a tricky space, our bespoke joinery means it can be made to suit.
We are based in Tranent and work in East Lothian. George is an East Lothian Trusted Trader (since 2017) and we are rated 5.0 from 63 reviews. You can read what customers say in our reviews section. One customer, E Scott, wrote: "George and Ross finished the house to a wonderful standard. … The kitchen is superbly and accurately executed."
You deal directly with the two people doing the work. See the places we work on our areas covered page, or browse all our services.
“Honest, hard working and reliable father and son team who are very highly skilled in all elements of their work.”
Steve Newlin · Full kitchen refurbishment
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A like-for-like refit, with units, worktops and appliances in the same places and no change to layout or services, usually does not need a warrant. Removing a wall, adding doors or windows, or changing the layout of a flat usually does. Work without a warrant must still meet Scottish building standards. East Lothian Council can confirm.
Call George on 07860 211 815 or use the contact form on our website. George will visit your home, look at the space, talk through what you want and give you a free estimate. There is no charge for the estimate or the advice.
We are based in Tranent and work in East Lothian. If you are not sure whether we cover your address, ring George on 07860 211 815 and ask. You can also see our areas covered page. We are happy to say whether we can help.
Yes. We are joiners as well as kitchen fitters, so we are used to working around uneven walls, alcoves and tricky corners. We can make filler pieces, shelving and fitted units to suit the space, so the finished kitchen looks neat rather than squeezed in.
UK trends include warm neutral colours, wood grain, matt and textured finishes, and blue or green cabinets. Integrated appliances and concealed storage are also popular, along with open shelving. We fit whichever style you choose, and George can talk through the practical side of your layout at the free estimate.