Your colour and slab selection
Start with the exact colour name and product code where one is available. Similar names do not necessarily identify the same surface. Keep this reference with your plan so every quotation is based on the material you intend to use.
Available slab sizes, thicknesses and the arrangement of the pattern need to be considered together. If you want a particular vein to cross an island, discuss that detail before the cutting plan is prepared. It can affect how the available slab is used.
Kitchen shape and the number of pieces
A straight run, an L-shaped kitchen and a separate island each require a different arrangement of pieces. Include the dimensions of every run and any overhang or change of direction.
Overall area is a useful starting point, but it does not show whether the required shapes fit within the available slabs. That is why a square-metre figure alone may not describe the complete project.
Cut-outs, edges and finishing details
Provide the sink and hob details when you have them. An undermounted sink, a draining area, extra tap holes and a worktop that continues down an island end all add details that need to be specified.
Decide whether the quotation should include worktops alone, matching upstands or a taller splashback. Wall pieces have their own measurements and may need openings around fittings. Confirm the finish on every edge that will remain visible.
Preparation, access and installation scope
Explain whether this is a new kitchen or a replacement worktop. Ask what must be ready before templating and who is responsible for removing old surfaces, disconnecting appliances and arranging related trades.
Include your postcode and any delivery restrictions, stairs or access limitations. Discuss timing as a project requirement rather than assuming a particular lead time before material availability and the final specification are checked.
What to send with your enquiry
- Your postcode and whether the kitchen is new or existing.
- A sketch or plan with approximate dimensions for each worktop run and island.
- The exact colours you are considering and any preferred thickness.
- Sink, hob and tap information, where available.
- Upstands, splashbacks, visible end panels and other finishing details.
- Your intended timing and anything that may affect access.
Check the complete quotation
Compare the same material, layout and scope. Read the inclusions, exclusions and payment terms, and ask whether the quoted total includes VAT where applicable. Ask for unclear items to be explained before making a decision.
An initial sketch helps the conversation begin; final measurements and an agreed specification are needed before fabrication. Use the enquiry form to describe your project, and ask our team how to send any supporting plans.