Jamie Robins,whose workshops and kitchen studio are based at the Old Brickworks in the picturesque village of Pott Shrigley, near Macclesfield, Cheshire, was established in August 1996 by Jamie Robins.
10 successful years on and to cope with the constant demand for truly handmade kitchen furniture, the business now employs a number of highly skilled craftsmen to design, manufacture and install the kitchen of your dreams using a combination of both traditional and modern techniques.
Handmade kitchens are the speciality of the business, but other projects including bedrooms, home studies and bathrooms, where handmade furniture is required, can also be undertaken. All handmade furniture is designed and manufactured to the customer’s exact requirements, using only the finest materials, including Oak, Maple, Cherry, Ash and Walnut. Hand-painted furniture is currently the most popular choice, which is painted to your exact requirements by our specialist painters following completion of installation.
Jamie Robins is an agent for top of the range Wolf and Sub-Zero American appliances which are displayed in our showroom and we are also able to supply many other quality appliances including Siemens, Bosch, General Electric, Miele and Falcon.
A complete service is offered, from design to installation, including any building, electrical, plumbing, and tiling work.
To design your proposed kitchen, bedroom etc we use state of the art computer aided design technology, which enables us to produce 3-dimensional and photo-realistic drawings.
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Directions
From the South West – From M6 Northbound exit at Jct 17. Take the A534 to Congleton. At Congleton take the A536 to Macclesfield. At Macclesfield follow signs for Stockport and the A6. This road becomes the A523 (Silk Road) heading towards Stockport. Follow the A523 for c. 4 miles. At the 2nd set of traffic lights ( The Legh Arms )turn right into Brookledge Lane, signposted Pott Shrigley. After c. 2 miles pass Shrigley Hall on left and come to Church on right. Bear left onto Bakestonedale Road sign posted Old Brickworks . Follow this road for approx. 1 mile to the Old Brickworks and we are on the on the left with parking opposite.
From the North – From M6 Southbound exit at Jct 20. Take the A50 towards Knutsford. At Knutsford take the A537 to Macclesfield. At Macclesfield follow signs for Stockport and the A6. This road becomes the A523 (Silk Road) heading towards Stockport. Follow the A523 for c. 4 miles. At the 2nd set of traffic lights ( The Legh Arms) turn right into Brookledge Lane, signposted Pott Shrigley. After c. 2 miles pass Shrigley Hall on left and come to Pott Shrigley Church on right. Bear left onto Bakestonedale Road sign posted Old Brickworks . Follow this road for c. 1 mile to the Old Brickworks and we are on the on the left with parking opposite.
From the South East – Northbound on the M1, exit at Jct 29. Take the A617 to Chesterfield. At Chesterfield take the A619 to Baslow. At Baslow take the A623 to Chapel-en-le-Frith. At the roundabout turn right onto the A6 towards Chapel-en-le-Frith. Leave the A6 and enter Chapel Village. Pick up the B5470 heading left towards Whaley Bridge. Traffic lights at Whaley Bridge, go straight across heading towards Macclesfield continuing on the B5470. After c. 4 miles (if you get to Rainow turn around you have gone too far) turn right, signposted for Pott Shrigley, onto Bakestonedale Road and follow for c. 1 mile into the Old Brickworks. We are on the on the right with parking opposite.
Q. How much does a handmade kitchen cost?
A. This obviously depends upon a lot of factors, but to give an idea our handmade kitchens start at approximately 25k excluding appliances and bedrooms approximately 10k
Q. What is the procedure, where do we go from here?
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Initial meeting between Jamie and client (usually at our showroom) regarding proposed project, to discuss outline requirements and budget.
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Site measure to get a feel for surroundings and architectural influences etc and discuss brief in more detail.
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Design initial plans with state of the art computer aided design before, arranging second meeting with client.
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Presentation of proposed project takes place at our studio and amendments can be made if necessary.
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Quotation is calculated once a suitable design has been agreed.
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Initial deposit is required to release scale drawings and secure an installation date (usually 12 week lead time but
can vary).
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Manufacture of furniture is undertaken at our own premises in Pott Shrigley where clients can, if they wish, call in for a coffee and see their furniture being created by our skilled craftsmen.
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Furniture is delivered and installed by our fitters to the highest possible standard.
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Final inspection by Jamie to ensure all aspects of the project have been completed to the highest standard possible.
Q. How long will it take to fit our new kitchen?
A. Average 2 weeks plus other building alterations, electrical, painting and tiling work.
Q. Do you supply appliances?
A. Yes, we supply most brands of electrical appliances, sinks and taps.
Q. What are payment terms?
A. 25% Deposit
50% Upon Delivery
25% Balance upon completion
Q. What are your lead times?
A. Approx 12 weeks, but this can vary.
Q. Can we have a set of drawings of our proposed kitchen?
A. Yes, upon receipt of initial deposit.
Q. How far do you travel?
A. 99% of our business comes from within a 20mile radius but further distances would be considered.
Q. What types of wood do you use?
A. We can buy almost any timber you require (from sustainable sources only), the most popular being; European Oak, Pippy Oak, Ash, Walnut, Cherry, Maple and Tulipwood for painted furniture.
Q. What are your carcases made from?
A. We use 19mm Oak veneered plywood which is a far superior product compared to MDF (medium density fibreboard) or MFC (melamine faced chipboard), used by many of our competitors.
Q. Do you make other types of furniture?
A. Although we specialise in kitchens, we are also able to undertake other projects such as bedrooms, bathrooms and home studies. We regret that small individual items of furniture will normally only be made as part of a larger project.
Q. What types of worktops are available?
A. There are numerous materials available to complement any kitchen including the most popular of them all - granite. This is available in many colours which vary in price. Silestone is also a popular man-made alternative to granite with the added advantages of containing Microban and being stainproof. Solid surface worktops including Corian and LG Hi-Macs, and solid timber worktops are also excellent choices.