FAQs
Asked in our showroom every week
Straight answers from the people who cut the stone. If yours is not here, call us and ask, it is quicker than a contact form.
How working with us works
Do you template and fit?
Yes. We template your kitchen in a material called Corex, then use that template to cut an exact copy in your chosen stone. Our own team returns to fit the finished worktops.
How long does the process take?
Most kitchens run about 8 working days from template to fitting. Very large jobs or intricate moulded edges can add a few days, and we will tell you upfront if yours will.
What are your terms of business?
We take a 50 percent deposit at template and the balance on completion.
Do you supply both trade and retail?
Yes. Around half our work is for kitchen companies and builders, the other half direct for homeowners. Everyone gets the same workshop and the same standards.
Can I choose my slab of granite?
Yes. Our stone suppliers welcome customer visits and you can reserve the exact slab you want from their stock. It is then delivered to our workshop for us to cut your tops.
Do you have samples I can take away?
Plenty. Visit the showroom on Farthing Road and take samples home to see them in your own light. No appointment needed, drop in weekdays 9am to 4pm and Saturdays 9am to 1pm.
Do you sell off-cuts?
Yes, we keep off-cuts in various colours and materials at competitive prices. Ideal for window boards, hearths, utility rooms and smaller projects.
Choosing and living with stone
What is quartz, and how does it differ from natural stone?
Quartz is engineered stone: roughly 93 percent natural quartz crystals mixed with resins and pigments. Unlike granite and marble, which are porous and need periodic sealing, quartz is non-porous, so it resists staining and bacteria with no ongoing treatment.
Can granite be repaired?
Granite is very hard to damage permanently. When damage does happen, it can usually be repaired with resin and granite chips so the fix blends with the stone.
Is it true that Corian can scratch?
Yes, but it is rarely a problem because the surface is renewable. Corian can be sanded and re-polished to look brand new, which we can do for you.
Can I put hot pans straight onto my worktop?
No. Whatever the material, protect the surface with a trivet or heat mat. Stone is heat resistant, not heat proof, and sudden extreme heat can stress any surface.
Which material should I choose?
It depends how you cook and what you want to look at for the next twenty years. Granite for natural toughness, quartz for low maintenance and colour consistency, marble for character, solid surface for seamless shapes, timber for warmth. The showroom is the fastest way to decide: handle them all side by side.
Deeper dives: granite, quartz, solid surfaces and wood.
Still deciding?
Call 01473 288776 and describe your kitchen. Two minutes with us beats two hours of reading.