Exceptional designer, but a very disappointing installation experience
The designer, Michael Buick, has been exceptional. He genuinely cared about the design and functionality of our kitchen and went above and beyond our expectations. From the VR experience through to the regular check-ins, we really cannot fault him. If our entire experience with Wren had been as good as the design process, this would absolutely be a 5-star review.
Unfortunately, the installation and trades side of the process has been a very different story.
Our first kitchen fitter seemed nice and quoted an extra £150 for the electrical work, but subsequently wasn't able to carry out the job. Our second fitter also seemed nice, but then left Wren. We understand there was a dispute involved, although we don't know the full circumstances.
The third and final fitter was also pleasant and did install the kitchen. We had organised an electrician at £880, but they had to withdraw due to family circumstances a week before the install date. Wren then arranged an independent electrician at short notice. We were quoted £950 for the electrical work, which we paid directly to the electrician in full. A plasterer was also arranged by the electrician at an additional cost of £430. The plastering itself looks good.
Unfortunately, the electrical work is a completely different story.
We were away in England for family reasons while the work was being carried out, so we weren't able to oversee it ourselves. When we returned home on 22 August, we found that the electrical work was nowhere near finished. Lighting cables had been left hanging from the walls, cables were hanging from empty sockets, there were no power sockets or isolators in place, and none of the kitchen appliances had been wired in.
We have effectively been without usable kitchen electrics since returning home. We currently have one old working socket, meaning we have been having to rely on the microwave to prepare food. The electrician has promised on several occasions to return and complete the work, but has failed to turn up.
To make matters worse, the floors were covered in dust and dirt, with dust throughout much of the house wherever doors had not been closed.
We raised a complaint with the Wren store on Saturday 22 August, and Customer Service received our complaint on Monday. We provided photographs and evidence and also wrote to Customer Service, but at the time of writing we have received no response and nothing has been done to resolve the situation.
This has been particularly difficult for our family. My wife has MS and multiple other health conditions, while both of our children have SEN needs, including autism. Having a safe, functional kitchen isn't a luxury for us â it is something our family genuinely needs. Being left without functioning kitchen electrics has caused considerable stress and anxiety at an already difficult time.
It is incredibly frustrating because the kitchen design itself is excellent, largely thanks to Michael, but the installation experience has overshadowed everything positive about the process.
We chose Wren expecting a professional end-to-end service. Instead, we have paid in full, been left with an incomplete kitchen, had an independent electrician repeatedly fail to return, and are still waiting for Wren to respond to our complaint.
I sincerely hope Wren now steps in, takes ownership of the situation and helps get this resolved. Until then, unfortunately, I can only give Wren 2 stars.
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