Templated and fitted stone worktops for a precise finish
Quartz and Granite Worktop Installation
Quartz and granite worktop installation is the process of templating a kitchen on site after the units are fitted, then manufacturing and fitting a stone or engineered-stone worktop cut precisely to that template, including cut-outs for sinks, hobs and upstands.
Definition
What Quartz & Granite Worktops covers
Stone worktop installation covers engineered quartz and natural granite surfaces, which are templated (measured) once base units are in their final position rather than cut from standard-length stock. A specialist templates the room using a laser or digital template, the worktop is cut and finished off-site, then fitted with sink and hob cut-outs, joins and upstands completed to a tight tolerance.
Suitable for
- New kitchen installations where units are already fitted and level
- Replacing an existing laminate or wood worktop with stone
- Kitchens with an island, breakfast bar or non-standard run needing a template fit
- Customers wanting a low-maintenance, heat- and scratch-resistant surface
Not suitable for
- Rooms where base units are not yet fitted or finalised (templating has to follow, not precede, unit installation)
- Very tight turnaround projects — stone worktops are manufactured to template after measuring, so there is an unavoidable lead time
Process
How the work is carried out
- 01
Design and material selection
Choosing the quartz or granite slab, edge profile and any upstands or splashbacks, and confirming sink and hob positions.
- 02
Templating
Measuring the room on site once base units are fitted and level, using a digital or laser template to capture exact dimensions and cut-outs.
- 03
Manufacture
Cutting, polishing and finishing the worktop off-site from the template.
- 04
Installation
Fitting the finished worktop, sealing joins, fitting upstands, and cutting in the sink and hob on site.
Typical timescale
Templating takes place in a single visit once units are fitted, with manufacture and fitting typically following one to two weeks later depending on the fabricator's lead time. This is confirmed at the point of ordering.
Cost guidance
Quartz and granite worktop installation typically costs £400–£1200 per job in our area, priced by run, with slab choice, the number of joins, cut-outs and upstands pushing the price toward the top of that range. We provide an itemised quotation after templating rather than a fixed headline price.
Limitations and exclusions
- Base units must be fixed in their final position before templating — moving units afterwards can affect the fit
- Removal and disposal of an existing worktop is priced separately if not already agreed
- Sink and tap supply is arranged separately unless included in the quotation
Areas we cover
Quartz & Granite Worktops across Sussex, Surrey, Kent and South London
Local property styles, planning authorities and neighbourhood coverage for quartz & granite worktops in each town we work in.
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FAQs
Quartz & Granite Worktops FAQs
Why does the worktop need templating instead of just measuring from the drawings?
Kitchen units and walls are rarely perfectly square, so a template taken on site after the units are fitted ensures the stone is cut to the room's actual dimensions rather than the drawing's theoretical ones — this is standard practice for stone worktops.
How long after templating will the worktop be fitted?
This depends on the fabricator's workload and the stone chosen, but it's typically one to two weeks between templating and fitting. We confirm the lead time when the order is placed.
What's the difference between quartz and granite?
Quartz is an engineered stone with a consistent pattern and low porosity, needing little maintenance. Granite is a natural stone with more variation between slabs and typically needs periodic resealing. We can talk through samples of both during design.
Discuss your quartz & granite worktops project
Tell us about the property and what you have in mind, and we'll arrange a site visit.
Last reviewed 2026-07-28.