half decent kitchen company needed

It would help if you gave a hint as to which part of the country you live in.

Small local firms often give better service than national chains.

None of the national companies, they are all dire. Look for a local firm and ask for local references from them that you can call.

Another way is to find one of the tradesmen required (like a carpenter or decorator) and have them handle the project, getting in other tradesmen they know to do their respective parts. My parents did this for one particular project, and it worked out well. In that case, it was replacing a flat roof on two rooms, insulating it, and replacing the ceiling and redecorating one of the rooms. The decorator handled it all from their point of view, and brought in roofers, plasters, etc to do their parts of the job, and it worked out well.

I've just had John Lewis do my kithcen, good standard and a reputable company, not sure if they're in Edinburgh though.

STeve