--- title: "Kitchen Worktops Help & FAQ | Amaris Granite Bridgend" description: "Find answers to frequently asked questions about quartz, granite, and marble worktop maintenance, installation times, pricing, and templating processes." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://amarisgranite.co.uk/#website", "name": "Amaris Granite, Quartz & Marble", "url": "https://amarisgranite.co.uk", "publisher": { "@id": "https://amarisgranite.co.uk/#business" } }, { "@type": "HomeAndConstructionBusiness", "@id": "https://amarisgranite.co.uk/#business", "name": "Amaris Granite, Quartz & Marble", "url": "https://amarisgranite.co.uk", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Unit 3 Saint Theodores Way, Bryncethin", "addressLocality": "Bridgend", "postalCode": "CF32 9TZ", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 51.545803, "longitude": -3.585521 }, "areaServed": [ "Bridgend", "Cardiff", 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"Answer", "text": "Can I see the stone before fabrication?" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What edge profiles are available?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "What edge profiles are available?" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you cut custom shapes or sizes?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Can you cut custom shapes or sizes?" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which material is best for a busy family kitchen?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Which material is best for a busy family kitchen?" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which material is best for pastry-making?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Which material is best for pastry-making?" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What questions should I ask before choosing stone worktops?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "What questions should I ask before choosing stone worktops?" } } ] } ] --- [![Amaris Granite & 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Everything you need to know. Clear answers. No BS. Considering premium stone worktops? We've answered the 20 most common questions our customers ask — from durability to cost to maintenance. 20 Detailed Q&As 5 Topic categories [Cost & value](#cost)[Durability & maintenance](#durability)[Material comparison](#compare)[Selection & customisation](#selection)[Lifestyle & suitability](#lifestyle) N° 01 / Topic 4 questions ## Cost & value. ### How much do stone worktops cost? Premium stone kitchen worktops start from **£1,999 fully installed** (includes template, fabrication, professional fitting and VAT). Prices vary by: - Material (granite, quartz, marble) - Size and complexity - Edge profile - Location (installation distance) A standard 2 × 3200mm kitchen is typically **£1,999–£4,000 installed**. We offer free quotes for all projects. 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