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ARK Kitchen Standards

ARK Kitchen Standards define the checks, conditions and expected outcomes applied across confirmed kitchen and cabinetry projects. They connect project readiness, workshop quality checks, on-site work, pre-handover inspection and post-handover workmanship assessment.

1. Our Standards

On-Site Standards

How ARK works on site

Clear standards for communication, property protection, safe work practices, site organisation, coordination, cleanup and handover.

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Installer checking upper cabinet door alignment during kitchen installation.

Workmanship & Defect Assessment Standard

How completed work and reported concerns are assessed

Clear criteria for assessing cabinetry, benchtop and installed-component workmanship, intended function, applicable tolerances, material variation and reported concerns.

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Close-up of cabinet door alignment and recessed handle detail.

2. Mandatory Project Checks

Pre-dispatch Checklist

​Factory quality check before dispatch

Confirms the cabinetry is complete, checked and ready for packing and delivery.

Pre-dispatch Check
Cabinetry undergoing a pre-dispatch checklist in the Henderson workshop.

Pre-handover Inspection Checklist

Final quality check before customer handover

Confirms the installed cabinetry is complete, functional and ready for handover.

Pre-handover Inspection
Completed kitchen cabinetry shown for pre-handover workmanship inspection.

3. Project Readiness

Tradespeople reviewing plans and site readiness before kitchen installation.

Site Readiness Requirements

What ARK confirms before installation begins

Confirms the site is safe, accessible and ready for installation. Work area cleared and demolition completed or coordinated according to the confirmed project scope

  • Walls, floors and ceilings checked and ready

  • Plumbing and electrical positions confirmed

  • Appliances, delivery access and installation access confirmed

  • Site protection requirements prepared

  • Other required trades completed or coordinated

4. How It All Works Together

Before Dispatch

The Pre-dispatch Check confirms that the cabinetry is complete and ready to leave the factory.

Before Installation

The Site Readiness Requirements confirm that the property is safe, complete and ready for installation.

During Installation

The On-Site Standards guide how ARK Project personnel manage conduct, protection, safety and site organisation.

Before Handover

The Pre-handover Inspection Checklist confirms that the completed work has received an internal quality inspection before customer handover.

After Handover

The Workmanship & Defect Assessment Standard supports aftercare, service requests and warranty assessments.

ARK Project Standards support consistent site preparation, quality control and workmanship assessment.

Project-specific contracts, approved documents, manufacturer requirements and New Zealand law take priority.

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