Undermount sink cut out
The opening cut and polished in the workshop so the sink sits beneath a smooth stone edge.
Eachfrom $180
Worktops templated to the millimetre, fitted in a day
Slab and Seam templates your kitchen once the base units are in, cuts stone, quartz and timber worktops in our own workshop and fits them in one visit, with the sink and hob cut outs already made.
1 visitto template the kitchen
7 to 10 daysfrom template to fitting
1 dayto fit most kitchens
- Template visits within a week
- Samples to borrow at home
- Cut outs made in the workshop
- Stone cut wet, with dust extraction
Six surfaces we cut and fit
Natural stone changes from one slab to the next, so for granite and marble you see the actual slab before we cut it.
GraniteHard and heat tolerant; sealed once a year
QuartzEven colour, little upkeep; keep hot pans off it
MarbleBeautiful but soft; lemon and wine leave marks
PorcelainThin, heat and scratch resistant; edges chip if knocked
OakWarm to the touch; oiled every few months
WalnutDeep brown grain; happiest away from the sink
How the surfaces cope in a working kitchen
A straight answer on heat, stains and care for each material, so the choice fits the way your household cooks.
| Surface | Hot pans | Spills and stains | Care | Per metre run |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite | Copes well; a trivet is still kind | Resists most once sealed | Reseal yearly | from $340 |
| Quartz | Use a trivet; the resin can scorch | Resists most | Wipe clean | from $360 |
| Marble | Copes, but shows marks | Acids etch the surface | Reseal often, accept a patina | from $480 |
| Porcelain | Copes well | Resists almost everything | Wipe clean | from $420 |
| Oak | Use a trivet | Marks unless kept oiled | Oil every few months | from $190 |
| Walnut | Use a trivet | Marks unless kept oiled | Oil every few months | from $260 |
Prices are per metre run of a 600 mm deep worktop, fitted, before cut outs and edge profiles. Stone prices follow the slab you choose.
From first sample to fitting day
Choose and quote
Borrow samples, send rough run lengths and receive a written quote with the surface, edges and cut outs.
Template visit
Once the base units are fixed and level, we template every run and agree joints, overhangs and cut outs with you.
Cut in the workshop
Slabs are cut wet under dust extraction, then edged, polished and drilled for taps over seven to ten working days.
Fitting day
Most kitchens are fitted in one day, with seams bonded and colour matched and the sink set in place.
Care afterwards
You get care notes for your surface, and stone can be resealed by us once a year.
Edges, cut outs and finishing touches
These extras are priced on top of the metre rate and listed on every quote, so nothing appears for the first time on the invoice.
Hob cut out
Cut to the hob maker's template with rounded inside corners that resist cracking.
Eachfrom $95
Drainer grooves
Shallow grooves cut beside the sink with a gentle fall, so water runs back into the bowl.
Set of fivefrom $140
Upstands and splashbacks
Matching strips or full height panels behind the worktop and hob, cut from the same slab.
Per metrefrom $120
Edge profiles
A slightly rounded square edge comes as standard; bevelled, half round and thicker edges cost extra.
Per metrefrom $40
Old worktops removed
Old laminate or timber worktops lifted and taken away on the day the new ones go in.
Per kitchenfrom $120
Live with a sample before you choose
A surface looks different under your own lights, beside your cabinet doors and your floor. Borrow up to four sample pieces for a week and look at them morning and evening before you decide.
For granite and marble we send photos of the actual slab, or you can visit the workshop on a Saturday morning and mark the part you like.
- Up to four samples for a week
- Slab viewing for granite and marble
- Joint positions agreed before cutting
- Offcuts kept for a chopping board if you ask
Kitchens from the last few months
Each worktop below was templated on site and cut in our workshop.
Kitchens with the new tops in (example reviews)
The template visit took under an hour, and nine days later the quartz went on in a single morning. The seam by the corner is hard to find even when you look for it.
We borrowed four samples for a week, which changed our minds completely. The oak looks better in that north facing room than any stone did.
Being shown the real granite slab and choosing which part went around the sink made all the difference. The drainer grooves are cut beautifully.
Questions about worktops and fitting
When should the template visit happen?
After the base units are fixed, level and screwed together, and before the tiler starts. If the units move after templating, the worktops will not fit, so we check this when booking.
How long from template to fitting?
Seven to ten working days for stone, quartz and porcelain, and about a week for timber. Most kitchens are then fitted in one day.
Will there be a visible joint?
Long runs and L shapes usually need a joint, because slabs come in fixed sizes. We agree where it goes at the template visit, then bond and colour match it on the day.
Is engineered quartz safe to have in a kitchen?
Once fitted it is an ordinary kitchen surface. The risk is the silica dust released while cutting it, which is why we cut wet in the workshop with extraction. Some countries now restrict or ban engineered stone, so ask us what applies where you live.
Can we put hot pans straight onto the worktop?
Granite and porcelain cope well, but a trivet is the safest habit on every surface, and quartz and timber should always have one.
When are deposits and payment due?
A deposit is taken when you approve the templated drawing, and the balance is paid directly to us once the worktops are fitted.
Request a worktop quote
Tell us the surface you like, the shape of the kitchen and rough lengths for each run. A written quote follows within two working days, and we arrange the template visit once your units are in.
- Every extra listed on the quote
- Samples posted or ready to collect
- Questions first? Call +44 20 7946 0122
Visit the workshop or call
Samples can be collected on Saturday mornings, and the office answers during the week.
Talk to an estimator
Kitchens in the city and in towns up to 60 km from the workshop
Workshop and office
| Monday to Friday | 08:00 to 17:00 |
| Saturday | Sample collection, 09:00 to 12:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Kitchens we reach
Homes in the city and in towns up to 60 km from the workshop. Kitchens further out pay a travel supplement, shown on the written quote.