 | Form Creations Ltd 20-24 Kings Bench Street London SE1 0QX 020 7620 1020 07906 612 329
We are a bespoke furniture making company, specialising is fitted wardrobes, fitted alcove cupboards, shelving, bookcases, storage solutions, home offices, TV media AV cabinets that are both free stan... Have you used this tradesperson?  Cabinet and shelving unit We had a cabinet and shelving unit fitted. Extremely happy with the work carried out and the customer service throughout.
I would recommend using form creations.
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Reviewed by Nicola on April 18, 2012 Fitted Wardrobes I have used Simon at Form Creations for 3 different jobs in a previous house, and recently used him again for some fitted wardrobes in my current house. He is very professional and easy to deal with. He produces useful drawings ahead of the work commencing, so you know what you are going to get. The finished product is also great, and the attention to detail is very high. Simon and his team are also very neat and tidy when working. Highly recommended.
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Reviewed by Ian Potter on March 23, 2012 Wardrobes and alcove units Simon and the team installed two alcove units with floating shelves and some fitted wardrobes for us. We weren't looking for the cheapest quote however we were looking for excellent quality - which has been delivered. Simon was very patient with us (we made quite a few last minute changes), provided lots of examples of similar work to give us ideas, kept in contact and was very professional. The fitting was exemplary, everything left clean and tidy, walls made good where old fittings were removed, arrived on time and finished the work to our very exacting standards. We'll be inviting Simon back to quote for our study.
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Reviewed by Daniel Taylor on March 9, 2012 Two tall alcove wardrobes We're very happy with the wardrobes - not only are they just what we were after in terms of look and utilising the limited space but they seem expertly made and built to last for years. Hence 10 out of 10 for both standard of work and value for money and I should add that the guys offered to remove the existing shelving and rails for no extra cost and also patched up (v well) some of the wall that broke away in the process (not their fault, it's a crumbling victorian property). Customer Service dropped a point only after it seemed that the wrong measurements had been taken initially and I was asked to submit my own measurements. I wasn't totally happy doing this given the amount of work involved based on the measurements. To their credit (and the reason the mark is still a 9), when we spoke to Gerald (Simon's colleague) he immediately said that although Simon was unavailable, he could come round to measure and he did so very promptly. Also, I was really impressed with the way both Simon and Gerald worked on installing the wardrobes - tirelessly and amazingly efficiently whilst taking good care of the room with dust sheets and leaving it clean. I felt very safe and confident in leaving them to it whilst I went out. We're now really enjoying using the wardrobes and I'm planning on going back to Form Creations in a couple of months to get living room alcove cabinets and shelving. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them.
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Reviewed by Lou on February 3, 2012 Display shelving units Form Creations is a highly professional company which I would not hesitate to recommend.
Simon was very helpful in fitting in with my dates and times and his price was extremely competitive.He advised on the design of the shelving units and by making cupboards below to hide the bed they became an effective room divider in the studio flat.
His work is of the highest quality, with great attention to detail and the installation was quick and clean. A brilliant company!
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Reviewed by Catherine Pollitt on August 31, 2011 Bespoke bookshelving Simon designed and installed a floor to ceiling, 8 shelf bookcase unit, built into a small recessed area of the hallway, maximising space, and blending the formwork into the existing structure of the hallway. Very good, timely and professional service, highly recommended.
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Reviewed by James Barrand on August 10, 2011 Fantastic new wadrobes Form Creations gave an excellent service from beginning to end. Simon came round promptly upon request to evaluate our job and gave great advice on potential specification followed by a very quick estimate of cost by the following morning. We required two old alcove wardrobes to be removed and replaced with new units together with the transformation of an old wardrobe into a toy cupboard for my daughter. All works were completed professionally and to a very high standard, within a couple of days. Form Creations were very professional, produced two beautiful, contemporary wadrobes for me and a great storage space for my little girl. All work was completed with the minimum impact on the rest of the house, and Simon and his colleague tidied up after themselves promptly throughout the job. The cost of the job was competitive (I received three quotes for this work and Form Creations was the cheapest). I would happily recommend this profession firm.
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Reviewed by Catherine O'Hara on May 16, 2011 Alcove Units We hired simon to fit alcove units in our sitting room, generally a standard sort of thing, either side of chimney breast.
We had specific needs from each unit, the left one had to house a simple multimedia set up including TV, Sky box, PC, speakers etc with books above, holes cut for wires and plugs all over the cabinet carcass while the other was more traditional - storage on the bottom books on the top. So our idea was not a standard fit by any means. We thought it was impossible to fit everything in but Simon came up with a couple of solutions, tweaking drawings to compensate as he went.
We we're also very specific about little finishing details, the plinth, the doors, the frilly bit on top - seemingly none of which were a problem to find or fit within the design.
Overall, extremely happy with the final result, looks fantastic, solid as the house itself and functional too.
So, why only 9/10 for standard of work? Well 2 of the cabinet shelves we're initially cut to the wrong size and there was one other minor issue with shelf mounts - Having said that, Simon did not hesitate to rectify the problem and was back at the house within 48 hrs with replacements and amends. So in 'marks out of 10' terms the very small amount lost what is lost in standard of work was gained in customer service.
Why 8/10 for value? Well I'm a bit of a tight a*se for starters, and I feel if I didn't live in London this would have cost me less, whether that constitutes poor value for money I'll let you decide. Having said that, my guess is that I'll still be looking at these shelves in 15 years and saying that was good value.
Top job many thanks, we'll be calling again i'm sure.
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Reviewed by Saschadd on February 15, 2011 Double-height wardrobes, alcove cupboards, bookcases, home-office storage cupboards... Simon completed several jobs for us at the end of last year: double-height floor-to-ceiling wardrobes with spring-loaded top rails so that they can be raised and lowered easily; bedroom alcove cupboards and shelving (x2); bookcase on upper landing; office cupboards to contain filing cabinets and storage boxes; office bookcases, built at an angle to slope under the eaves of the house; and a radiator case for the hall.
We are delighted with all the work. Simon offered advice on how best to make use of all the available space - one of our main priorities - and understood immediately what we were trying to achieve, and produced helpful scale drawings before we started.
All dates and schedules arranged were stuck to - very important for us as my wife was expecting a baby, so we could really afford there to be any delays! The work itself was carried out even faster than Simon had already promised: the cutting of the wood is done at Simon's impressive workshop (which he was happy for me to visit), and it is also painted there, so there is minimal disruption and the actual fitting is done extremely quickly. Our double-height wardrobes and alcove cupboards and shelving (x2) were fitted in 2 1/2 days!
Simon and his colleague Gerald were always punctual, and left everything very tidy at the end of each day. The quality of the fitting and the finish is first rate.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to friends and family - in fact have already done so - and will use Form Creations again in the future for any further jobs. From design to finish on all the projects, we couldn't be happier. We had several quotes, and taking into consideration the fact the cupboards etc are fitted already painted, it was an easy decision to choose Form Creations.
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Reviewed by Neil Forbes on February 10, 2011 Shelving and bespoke fitted sideboard In August, Simon and his team built a couple of things for me. the first was a series of 6 floating shelves, fitted in an L-shape around an alcove. The second was a bespoke unit, which comprised 3 sub-units, standard shelving, a surround to a radiator and a corner unit for records/crockery.
Simon came to assess the site in advance of quoting for the work, and provided a scale drawing for approval in advance of commiting to price and delivery. He then prepped both the units in advance in his workshop, and he and a colleague fitted both the shelves and sideboard over the course of a day (~8 hours).
The fitting went extremely well. Both Simon and his colleague were extremely professional, attentive both to the job, the quality of the finish and also to the state they left my house in (which was extremely tidy).
I was very happy with the work and with the service Simon provided. His workmanship is of the highest quality and I have no hesitation in recommending him to others. I will be using him again during 2011.
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Reviewed by John Clarkin on January 31, 2011 Fitted Wardrobes, cupboards and chest of draws I am so pleased with the work that Simon did and would highly recommend him. He paid attention to detail all along the process from his first visit to quote for the job to the completion of the project. The materials and fittings are all of extremely high quality and I love the 'self closing' draws. I had two quotes for the job, one from Simon and one from a 'high street supplier'. Both quotes were virtually the same but with Simon I got exactly the look I wanted and full carcases to all the units rather than opening the door and seeing a painted wall!
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Reviewed by Sharon Burt on October 25, 2010 Fitted wardrobes Super job, with minimal disruption and exactly what I wanted! I spent many many months crawling websites and going through friends' recommendations to try and find someone who could build me a modern and minimal-style fitted wardrobe and give me some inspiration on design. I came across the Form Creations website, really liked the look of what they had done and after meeting Simon decided to go with them. They did a fantastic job and I was so impressed with their professionalism - I had minimal involvement beyond the initial design and after building the frames in their workshops they fitted them within 2-3 days to a very high spec. Simon was also very patient with changes I made along the way and helpful in making suggestions on what might and might not work. The wardrobes turned out better than I could ever have hoped and I will definitely use Simon and the team again. I would strongly recommend them to anyone looking for similar work - a trustworthy, professional and high-quality outfit, a rare find indeed in London!!
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Reviewed by Joanne Wilson on July 31, 2010 Top Marks! We wanted a lockable trophy display cabinet for our awards. As a small charity we had a limited budget but Form Creations designed and made just what we wanted at the right price. The quality is excellent and it blends in with our decor perfectly. Simon was very efficient and pleasant to deal with. Top Marks!
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Reviewed by Carole Cross on February 19, 2010 Bespoke window seat and cupboard space Excellent job, executed with the minimum of fuss. The finish is great and Simon and his colleague were utterly professional. Even when we realised we'd messed up a measurement, after the piece had been finished, they alterted the piece to suit us without complaint. The seat and cupboards, which have been built into the rooms of an 1866 cottage, look like they've always been there - the ultimate compliment!
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Reviewed by Alison Beech on February 15, 2010 Fitted wardrobes Simon built and fitted bespoke wardrobes in a room with completely irregular walls where nothing was at a right angle. The finished product looks perfect and the room has been left clean and tidy. The work was finished ahead of schedule. I would thoroughly recommend his work.
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Reviewed by Michael Louzado on December 3, 2009 Disappointing Wardrobes Simon was hired to refit a wardrobe in an existing frame. The internal work was good and the doors were to a reasonable standard. However, Simon had real difficulty in attaching the doors to the existing frame. Simon was of the opinion that the frame was wonky however a second review by an independent carpenter (who has now been hired to fix the problem) suggested that the frame was in fact straight. What really disappointed us was that Simon left our property knowing that he had done sub-standard work and that we would not be happy with the end product. At no stage did he contact us when he was fitting the doors to say that he had a potential problem and put forward solutions. His attitude when we questioned his work was disappointing and he could see nothing wrong in what he had done. I ended up paying Simon the full amount solely so I could draw a line under the sand and move on. I am not one who normally complains but in this instance both the end product and Simon’s attitude were unprofessional.
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Reviewed by Ben Hughes on December 3, 2009 Built in shelves with open end We commissioned Form Creations to build some shelves to replicate existing shelves on the opposite wall. As they were made from MDF, we expressed our concerns about the MDF bowing under the weight of the books but Simon explained in detail how they construct each shelf with hidden reinforcements and so they won't bow. Simon sent us drawings of the shelves beforehand so that we could check it looked right and when we asked for adjustments to be made, it was no bother for him. I liked his attention to detail. The shelves are floor to ceiling and cover the width of the whole wall. Neil and Simon were thorough in covering up anything that might get damaged/dirty and used their own vacuum cleaner to clean up after they had finished. We are so pleased with the shelves and the workmanship that went into them. Value for money? To be honest - theirs was the only quote we got and as I liked Simon's attitude we decided to use them and didn't bother shopping around for alternative quotes. Highly recommended.
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Reviewed by V Berryman on September 21, 2009 Alcove Units and Floating Shelves Simon built and fitted shaker style cupboards on either side of our fireplace with floating shelves above. The results are better than we could have hoped for.
The job was competitively priced and Simon and his colleague turned up when arranged and were very clean workers. Would definitely recommend them use again for similar work.
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Reviewed by Fiona Kinghorn on July 1, 2009 Bespoke bookshelves I commissioned Simon Hall (Form Creations) to make a pair of bookshelves for our flat. He did a great job of making the best use of materials and coming up with a finish that matched expectations. The shelves are beautifully made and installation, although not easy, was done efficient and with good humour.
I look forward to having another piece made by Simon.
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Reviewed by Bryan Whitford on May 20, 2009 Sitting room unit and shelves I have used Form Creations on two occasions. The first occasion was in 2007, for two cupboard and shelving units in a drawing room and study. I was very pleased with the results and found Simon very easy to deal with. Accordingly when I needed another joinery job doing in another property I had no hesitation in asking Form Creations to do it. On this occasion I was very particular about the design I wanted and provided Simon with some very amateur sketches. I even went to his veneer supplier to select a veneer which would match my wooden floor. Simon was very responsive to my various requirements and I am very pleased with the result. I would have no hesitation in using him again and have given him a 9 for value for money only to discourage him from putting his prices up !
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Reviewed by Julian Goodwin on May 18, 2009 Built-in shelving unit in kitchen Simon (Form Creations) did an excellent job of designing and fitting a set of shelves in our kitchen. They were exactly as specified (in fact they look better than we thought they might)and were fitted smoothly, without any major disruption. We would recommend Simon without hesitation.
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Reviewed by S. Hussey on May 5, 2009 Happy Repeat Customers Simon and his team have completed a total of four projects in our home during '08 and '09. Projects included bespoke fitted cabinets with drawers, shelving, a cabinet to mask the heating and a radiator cabinet for our front entrance. Each time we've been extremely happy with their professional and thorough work. During subsequent visits and conversations Simon always offers to repair items which may need repair, however as you would expect from such craftsmanship there is never a need.
Evidenced by our repeat business, we highly recommend Form Creations for your bespoke home carpentry needs.
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Reviewed by S. Hallman on April 9, 2009 Shelves in the kitchen It was very helpful to be able to talk over ideas about what was possible. I found the advice helpful. The contact with the company was clear and correct. The work was done quickly with very little disruption and we are very pleased with the finished work. We would use this company again.
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Reviewed by Sandra Tait on March 19, 2009 Bespoke, high quality work, competative pricing. Have used this company for two different jobs now. Have found Simon and his colleagues to be of the highest quality. The designs are superb, totally bespoke, from a real expert. The work is always carried out to the heighest specification by real craftsmen. Would highly recommend!
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Reviewed by Michael James on March 16, 2009 Bespoke AV Cabinet I found Form Creations in a local magazine advert and took a chance. The cupboard and bookcase they built for our newly renovated house turned out so well, we took another chance and asked them to design and build an AV unit for all our TV and electronic equipment. Because the AV reciever tends to run hot, we were told (by our AV Comanpy, Oranges & Lemons) to make sure that any cabinetry for it had plenty of ventilation. Simon did a great job designing a beautiful floating wenge wood unit that also provided the functionality we required. We couldn't be happier! Simon was on time for our appointments, was on time with the builds, was respectful of our home and finished all 3 jobs to a high standard.
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Reviewed by L. Mueting on March 9, 2009 I saw an advert in a local magazine for Form Creations. I usually use companies recommended but having seen the advert, it looked promising and I wasn't disappointed. Simon and his team provided a high level of service from start to finish. They made fabulous fitted wardrobes for our master bedroom, I am absolutely delighted with the end result. It was a pleasure doing business with Form Creations. They were respectful of my home and left everything immaculate at the end. I cannot recommend Simon and his team more highly for great craftmanship, value for money and a thoroughly professional service.
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Reviewed by Angela Young on March 4, 2009 Carpentry work A friend recommended Simon Hall and Form Creations to us as she was very impressed with their work. I couldn’t agree more – we were extremely pleased with the work Simon and his team did for us. We had two alcove units in the living room with 4 shelves on either side and a built in wardrobe in the master bedroom. The finishes were clean, smart and very professional – very high standard of work. Simon was contactable throughout the design process, accommodated our changes and sent us sketches of the designs. We were initially told it would take 3 days but actually it only took 1 and a half days. Our property was left neat and tidy and without disruption. I would happily recommend Simon and Form Creations.
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Reviewed by S. Badjonat on March 3, 2009 Simon Hall of Form Creations has fitted two lots of shelves in my living room. I am extremely pleased with the work, he is professional and very organised, did the work with the minimum of disruption, cleared up after the work was done and the shelves have been much admired - even by another carpenter. The price was also very reasonable. I would have no hesitation in recommending him.
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Reviewed by J.C. Peecock on February 21, 2009 We first used Form Creations to build a welsh dresser style unit in our main living room. We chose Form Creations from the number of other companies who quoted for us as we were very impressed with Simon (their Director) who struck us as very professional and enthusiastic and also as we felt the price was very reasonable. We were overjoyed with the finished result. Simon and his team were very professional and also respectful of our home whilst carrying out the job (which took less than an afternoon to install). In fact we were so pleased we have since used Form Creations to create two more bespoke pieces of furniture for us - one that included phase-changing lights, glass shelves, wooden draws and sliding doors - quite a complicated piece! - and also a very unusual bookcase. Simon helped us with ideas which were really great and creative.
Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
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Reviewed by Sarah Latimer-Sayer on February 19, 2009
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Simon Hall of Form Creations Ltd replies:
It is unfortunate in this case that we have not met Bens expectations and I am sorry to have an unhappy customer. With respect to this particular project, from the outset when we are working with existing joinery we always make the client fully aware that the finished product can only be as good as the existing joinery will allow, Bens job was no exception to this rule and he was informed of this before the job began. Upon completing the job Ben made me aware of his grievances and withheld £600 from the balance. I then informed him the framework was not straight and this was the reason in the discrepancy between our doors, which had been hung straight and level, and the existing framework. I was very pleased with the rest of the work and fully believe it had been carried out to our usual high standard. I offered on several occasions to come over and recheck the frame and explain how the problem arose and offer ways in which to fix the frame. Ben decided he did not want to take this offer and to get another joiner to check the frame to which I mentioned I would like to attend this meeting to which he also declined. Although the other joiner did indeed confirm the frame was not square (although Ben has failed to mention this in his review), Ben decided to make me two further offers of settlement, that of retaining £440 then £270. These settlements could not be agreed until I could come over and recheck the frame and discuss the problem in person. At no time was Ben asked for full payment until he was completely satisfied with the work we carried out for him, but at this junction he decided to settle the bill in full, and seems to have taken out his frustrations by means of leaving a bad review. We take our customer satisfaction and reputation very seriously, if a customer is not happy with the work we carry out then it is vital we take steps to make sure the matter is resolved efficiently and responsibly. This is always best done stood in front of the offending article rather than via email. If a customer is not happy with our work we would not ask for full payment until the matter is resolved. I hope this rather unfortunate outcome and review will not put off future valued customers.