Look at the proposed pieces
Ask a prospective supplier how the selected stone will be reserved and approved. For a patterned surface, discuss how each piece will be positioned and where joints are proposed. Keep a record of what you approve.
View your cabinet and floor samples alongside the stone where possible. Photographs are useful for a shortlist, but lighting and screens can change the way a colour appears.
Ask for stone-specific care advice
The Natural Stone Institute says sealing requirements vary: some stone needs no sealing, and sealing does not make a surface stain-proof. Ask the supplier for the specific product and care schedule they recommend.
Its general guidance includes neutral cleaners, prompt attention to spills and trivets. Keep the written instructions supplied for your own stone with the purchase documents.
Keep the fabrication scope visible
Ask the fabricator to explain proposed joints, exposed edges and support. Include sink details and any upstands in the same drawing. Do not infer that a particular edge or large unsupported span is suitable from another kitchen photograph.
Record whether the price includes slab selection, templating, manufacture, delivery and installation. Clarify responsibility for removal and reconnection if this is a replacement project.
What shapes a granite worktop quotation?
The selected stone, piece layout and fabrication detail belong alongside the total. State whether your plan includes an island, waterfall end, upstands or full-height wall panels. Ask how the proposed slab layout affects the pieces needed and where joints would sit.
For a replacement kitchen, include removal, disposal and any sink or hob reconnection in the scope discussion. Photographs and approximate dimensions help describe the job; the final dimensions and support must be established professionally.
Use the complete worktop quote checklist to keep the material price and surrounding work clear.
Discuss granite for your Harrow kitchen
Send your postcode, kitchen plan and an example of the stone you like. Tell us whether you want to retain existing cabinets or coordinate a new layout, and include the sink and hob models if you have chosen them.
Discuss slab approval, templating, drawing sign-off, installation and care as separate stages. Make sure the selected stone and agreed finishing are recorded before manufacture.
Ready to talk through the project? Enquire about granite worktops with the details you have so far.
Common questions
Should I assume all granite needs annual sealing?
No. Ask the supplier for advice specific to the stone and any treatment used. The Natural Stone Institute notes that sealing requirements differ.
What should I send for a granite worktop enquiry?
Send your Harrow postcode, kitchen plan or approximate dimensions, preferred stone and any island, sink or splashback details. Include whether this is a replacement or new kitchen.
Are rough dimensions enough to start?
Yes, for an initial conversation. A professional must establish the final fabrication dimensions and assess support and access before manufacture.
Further reading
Find care and specification guidance for the surface you are considering.