Granite is a naturally occurring stone that is quarried. It is an igneous rock that is composed various rocks and minerals. The colouring of granite varies not just from site to site, but within the stones themselves. Granite is durable and strong, however, it is a naturally porous rock and must be sealed. Post fabrication, your granite worktop is sealed in our factory using the latest up-to-date impregnating sealer. This sealer has a 15 year performance warranty. This effectively means that you need never seal the worktop again. Impregnating sealers work by repelling liquids rather than blocking the pores of the stone. The reason is so that air can still move through the pores allowing the material to ‘breathe’ naturally. It is the best technology available to protect against staining while preserving the look and natural integrity of your surface.

Quartz worktops are manmade engineered stone using 90-95% quartz, resin, pigments. Often, quartz worktops are made to simulate natural stone, however, some worktops come in hues not seen in nature. Quartz is durable, strong, and nonporous. It requires no sealing and is easy to clean. 

Sintered stone is a surface material that is often made to look like other materials. The manufacturing process mimics the way natural stones are made, but it doesn’t take thousands of years! To make it, workers take stone particles and introduce them to heat and pressure that mimic what happens in the earth; the result is man-made stone and the previous particles and bonded together permanently.

No, a sketch will do. As long as it gives the dimensions and details of any cut-outs you want. If you have an existing kitchen please provide us a sketch accompanied with a few pictures. 

Yes, in fact we recommend that you come and see the material as they can vary from batch to batch. We are open Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday mornings,  by appointment only. We will also be happy to provide you with samples to take away.

Based on the dimensions and the all the extra requirements you provide us, we will provide you with a quote. If you would like to go ahead we will request a 50%  deposit at the time of arranging the templating visit.  Once templating is completed, the final price will be confirmed.  Generally, it will only change from original quote if the dimensions vary from those used in your initial estimate or if you change the colour or extras you want.  The remaining balance is  due on the day of installation via debit or credit card. 

It is best if you are there when we template to answer any questions we might have. The same applies to fitting, so that you can confirm that you are happy with the finished product. If you are unable to be on site when we finish the job, we will photograph the work and sign off on your behalf.

All base units and extractor hood need to be securely fixed.  Sinks, hobs and any other appliances connected through the worktop need to be made available to the templater on the day.  If you require wall cladding, upstands and splashbacks, wall tiles have to be removed.  If we are replacing existing kitchen worktops, your old worktop will need to be removed. Any sink and hob will need to be disconnected prior to installation.

Yes please, we need to template directly on top of the units so please have them loosened or removed. You can put them back after we have templated, until we fit the new ones.

Our company is not certified to carry out any sort of electrical, plumbing or gas installation work. As such, you will need to make the appropriate arrangements with the relevant trade professionals to disconnect and reconnect your services. If any of the above trades are needed they can be called in when we have finished.

Here at Not Just Granite, we pride ourselves on our customer service both before and after your worktop installation. If you have any questions about our work, please contact us and we will discuss, advise, and address all areas of concern.

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