Granite is one of the most asked about worktop materials in our London workshop, and the first question is almost always about money. Pricing is rarely a single figure because it depends on the stone, the size of your kitchen and the work involved in fabricating and fitting it. Here is a straight answer on the ranges you can expect and what actually moves the number.
As a rough guide, supplied and fitted granite worktops in the UK tend to fall between 300 and 600 pounds per square metre for the finished job, with most standard kitchens landing somewhere in the middle. A typical galley or L-shaped kitchen with around 4 to 5 square metres of stone usually comes in between roughly 1,800 and 3,500 pounds all in.
Quotes are normally given for the complete job rather than per metre alone, because templating, cutting, edging, cut-outs and fitting all carry labour. Be wary of headline 'from' prices that only cover the bare slab, as the finished cost is what matters.
The single biggest factor is the granite itself. Common dark stones like Black Galaxy or Steel Grey sit at the lower end, while rarer patterned or imported stones such as some blues and exotics can more than double the slab cost.
Granite and engineered quartz often sit in a similar price bracket, so the choice is usually about look and maintenance rather than cost alone. Granite is a natural stone, so every slab is unique and it needs sealing periodically, whereas quartz is more uniform and needs no sealing.
Cheaper laminate worktops are a fraction of the price, while marble and high end porcelain can cost considerably more. If budget is tight, choosing a widely stocked granite colour is the most effective way to keep costs sensible without dropping to a synthetic surface.
A trustworthy quote follows a template taken from your fitted units, not a guess from a drawing. This is why a firm figure usually comes after your base cabinets are installed and measured precisely.
Ask for the price to include templating, fabrication, delivery and fitting, and check whether sealing and waste removal are part of the deal. Getting two or three written quotes for the same stone and layout is the clearest way to compare like for like.
It should, but always confirm. A complete quote covers templating, fabrication, edging, sink and hob cut-outs, delivery and installation, so ask for these to be itemised before you agree.
After your units are fitted we template, then fabrication usually takes around one to two weeks before installation. The fitting itself is normally completed in a single day for an average kitchen.
Granite needs resealing every year or two to stay stain resistant, which costs little if you do it yourself. Quartz needs no sealing, so the long term difference is small for most households.
Free survey and quote across London and 50 miles out. We will come and template once you are ready to commit.