Frequently Asked Questions

Ashburton Joinery Ltd – Mastercraft Kitchens Ashburton is a premium-quality joinery company known for beautifully made kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, wardrobes, and general timber craftsmanship.

Ashburton Joinery Ltd is located at 8 John Street, Ashburton.

Ashburton Joinery Ltd began designing, manufacturing, and installing kitchens in New Zealand in 2002, but the company’s roots in Ashburton date back to 1889.

Ashburton Joinery Ltd – Mastercraft Kitchens Ashburton primarily services the Mid-Canterbury region but also works as far south as Queenstown and north of Christchurch.

Ashburton Joinery Ltd is a Mastercraft Kitchens licensee, meaning we are an independent local business that’s associated and part of the trusted Mastercraft network, but we are an independent business.

Choose Ashburton Joinery Ltd – Mastercraft Kitchens Ashburton for our total dedication to making sure you’re completely satisfied with our work.

Yes, Ashburton Joinery Ltd is 100% locally owned and operated by James Donaldson and Billy Nolan.

Owners James Donaldson and Billy Nolan lead a team of experienced craftspeople and talented kitchen designers at Ashburton Joinery Ltd.

Being part of the Mastercraft Kitchens network offers customers:
– Preferred pricing and access to exclusive product options
– Shared expertise from a nationwide network of kitchen professionals
– Confidence that your project is backed by a trusted national brand with consistent standards of quality and service
– Peace of mind knowing our team stays up to date with the latest design trends, innovations and best practices
– A 10-year transferable guarantee on workmanship

We do much more than kitchens, including timber joinery for residential homes, commercial buildings, and farm projects across Canterbury.

The main difference from other kitchen designers in Canterbury is that Ashburton Joinery Ltd – Mastercraft Kitchens Ashburton, over other options, is our total dedication to making sure you’re completely satisfied with our work.

Yes, we offer free kitchen design consultations in Ashburton and across Canterbury.

Here’s a full step-by-step explanation of our kitchen design process.

Bring any information you have about your property, along with design inspiration photos, style references, and colour swatches.

Once your design is finalised and enters production, we usually estimate six to eight weeks for completion.

Yes, we can work with kitchen plans provided by your architect or designer.

Yes, we design kitchens for both new builds and renovations.

We can design and build kitchens in any style, from modern to classic and everything in between.

Yes, we provide detailed 3D kitchen designs and CAD drawing plans.

Yes, we can create a custom kitchen design to perfectly fit awkward or small spaces.

Yes, we can design your kitchen to suit your chosen appliances.

Yes, we design and build custom laundries.

Yes, we can create custom bathroom vanities and storage solutions.

Yes, we design and build wardrobes and walk-in wardrobes.

Yes, we can design and build office or study joinery for your home or business.

Yes, we build custom entertainment units.

Yes, we can match existing timber mouldings, skirtings, or architraves in older homes.

Yes, we make and install custom staircases.

We manage the joinery side of the project, while your builder manages the wider scope of the build.

Yes, we coordinate with your plumber and electrician to ensure a smooth installation.

Yes, we have our own professional installers.

You can make design changes up until production begins. There is a $50/hour charge for design alterations.

We measure twice, once at the initial site visit and again before production, to ensure a perfect fit on installation day.

Yes, we handle both small kitchen makeovers and large scale kitchen remodels.

Yes, we can manage the full renovation project; however, it’s more common for your builder to do that.

This depends on the project’s scale and complexity, as well as the availability of trades such as electrical, flooring, and plumbing. Smaller projects can take around six weeks, while larger ones may take up to three months.

Yes, we can remove and responsibly dispose of your old kitchen.

Yes, we regularly work with architects and interior designers.

We use a wide range of high-quality materials for our kitchens and joinery. The exact materials used depends on your preference and where it’s being used.

We use New Zealand-made products whenever possible to support local suppliers.

The big difference between custom joinery and flat-pack kitchens is quality and durability. Custom kitchens look better and last longer.

Yes, we can colour-match your kitchen or joinery to existing finishes.

Yes, all our kitchens come with the Mastercraft 10-year transferable workmanship guarantee, plus the product guarantee from our suppliers which range from 5 to 25 years depending on the product.

Yes, we provide free quotes for all projects.

The cost of a custom kitchen in Canterbury depends on size, materials, and design complexity. Prices typically range from around $6,000 to over $150,000.

The factors that influence the cost of a custom kitchen in Canterbury include its size, complexity, and the materials and appliances used.

Yes, installation is included in our quotes.

Yes, we can provide a price estimate before you commit to a final design.

Yes, visit our showroom at 8 John Street, Ashburton.

No, we don’t only design kitchens in Ashburton. We work throughout Mid-Canterbury and the wider South Island.

Yes, we provide kitchen and joinery services in Timaru, Tekapo, Methven, and surrounding areas.

We can travel anywhere in the South Island for kitchen design and installation projects.

Yes, we regularly complete kitchen projects in Christchurch.

It’s easy, call us on 03 308 5059, email info@ashburtonjoinery.co.nz, or visit our showroom at 8 John Street, Netherby, Ashburton 7700.