Start underneath the surface
A replacement is a project to assess, rather than a promise that every kitchen is suitable. Ask a prospective installer to inspect cabinet condition, level and support before pricing the final specification. Photographs help a first conversation; they cannot confirm suitability.
Make a short list of what you want to keep. Include the sink, tap, hob, upstands, wall tiles and any breakfast bar. A different worktop thickness or edge may change how these parts meet.
- Cabinets: record any movement, damaged panels or previous water damage.
- Walls: photograph the junction behind the current worktop.
- Appliances: keep model numbers and installation information.
Agree the work around the worktop
Ask for a written scope covering removal, disposal, templating, fabrication, installation and making good. Plumbing, electrical work and wall repairs may involve separate trades; establish who arranges them and which costs are included.
If you plan to reuse a sink or hob, ask whether its dimensions, condition and fixing method suit the proposed surface. Have a fallback plan if removal reveals damage or a component cannot be reused.
Plan the gap between visits
Ask the chosen installer to explain the sequence for your kitchen, including when the existing surface comes out and what must be ready before templating. Do not assume removal, measuring and installation happen on the same day.
Get the proposed time without a working sink or hob in writing. Decide how the household will manage during the gap, and leave some flexibility until the installer has inspected the kitchen and confirmed material availability.
What to put in your first brief
Include rough dimensions, an overall kitchen photograph, close views of the sink and corners, and notes about access. Mark dimensions as estimates. Final fabrication dimensions belong to the appointed fabricator.
Send your kitchen photographs and approximate measurements to Stone Worktops Harrow. The optional project brief can help organise the details.
For help describing the existing layout, use our measuring guide before sending your project details.
Common questions
Can I keep my existing kitchen cabinets?
Possibly. A prospective installer needs to assess their condition, level and support against the proposed surface before confirming suitability.
How do I start a replacement enquiry?
Call Stone Worktops Harrow or email your kitchen photographs, approximate measurements and postcode. Include what you want to keep and what you would like to change.